2017 Ducati Monster 1200 R Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Ducati Monster 1200 R is the most extreme version of the Monster family. It has a lot of raw power and a tough look. The Monster 1200 R is powered by a 1198cc Testastretta 11° DS engine that puts out an exciting 160 horsepower and 97 lb-ft of torque, making it a ride like no other. It looks strong and athletic, and it has high-quality parts like Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes, and lightweight forged wheels that make it work well and be easy to control. The bike’s ergonomics and riding position are designed for fast riding, and it has advanced electronics like the Ducati Safety Pack (DSP), Ducati Traction Control (DTC), and three riding modes that make it safe and versatile in all situations. The 2017 Ducati Monster 1200 R brings out the true spirit of a high-performance naked motorbike, whether it’s on the open road or on the track. It captivates riders with its sheer power and unique Ducati style.

 Antilock Braking System

The motorcycle is equipped with ABS, the instrument panel indicates ABS status (on or off) by switching off, on or flashing the ABS warning light.
The instrument panel displays:

• if the ABS is active, the message “ABS” with the set intervention level number (1 to 3);
• if ABS is disabled, ABS OFF indication and ABS light turns on;
• if ABS is in fault or the instrument panel is not receiving information from the ABS, “ABS – – -” lettering; the ABS warning light turns on as well and the corresponding error is displayed.
  The function is displayed with TRACK layout. For CORE and FULL layouts, values for these functions are indicated in the same way as for the TRACK mode. The following table indicates the most suitable level of ABS intervention for the various riding types as well as the default settings in the “Riding Mode” that can be selected by the rider:

   

  ABS	RIDING MODE	FEATURE	DEFAULT
  OFF		The ABS is disabled	NO
  1	TRACK/SPORT	Typical use conditions: road or track use, in excellent grip conditions.   The ABS in this mode controls both wheels, but NO anti lift-up* control is active. This calibration focuses on braking power.	It is the default level for the “SPORT” Riding Mode
  2	SPORT/TOURING	Typical use conditions: road use, in excel- lent grip conditions.   The ABS in this mode controls both wheels and anti lift-up* controls are active. This cal- ibration focusses on braking power and yet keeps good stability under braking and lift- up* control.	It is the default level for the “TOURING” Riding Mode
  3	ALL/URBAN/WET CON- DITION	Typical use conditions: any riding condition. The ABS in this mode controls both wheels and anti lift-up* controls are active. This cal- ibration focusses on maximum vehicle sta- bility and lift-up* prevention, yet keeping good maximum deceleration performance.	It is the default level for the “URBAN” Riding Mode

Tips on how to select the sensitivity level

Warning
The levels of the ABS system your motorcycle is equipped with were calibrated with original equipment tyres.
The use of tyres of different size and characteristics to the original tyres may alter the operating characteristics of the system thus making it unsafe. It is recommended not to install tyres of different size than the ones approved for your vehicle.
Motorcycle original equipment: (front 120/70ZR17 -rear 200/55ZR17).
– Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP;

In the case of minor differences, such as for example, tyres of a different make and/or model than the OE ones, but with the same size (front 120/70ZR17 – rear 200/55ZR17), it may be sufficient to simply select the suitable level setting from those available in order to restore optimal system operation.
If tyres of a different size class are used or if the tyre size differs significantly from the original tyres, it may be that the system operation is affected to the point where none of the 3 available level settings will give satisfactory results. In this case it is advisable to deactivate the traction control system.
Selecting level 3, the ABS will intervene to ensure a very stable braking, good lift-up control, the motorcycle keeps a good alignment during the whole braking. Settings between level 3 and level 1 privilege more and more the braking power rather than stability and lift-up control; level 1 provides no lift-up control. The choice of the correct level mainly depends on the following parameters:

1. The tyre/asphalt grip (type of tyre, amount of tyre wear, the road/track surface, weather conditions, etc.).
2. The rider’s experience and sensitivity: expert riders can tackle a lift-up in trying to reduce the stopping distance to a minimum, while less expert riders are recommended to use settings 2 and 3, which will help them keeping the motorcycle more stable even in emergency braking.

Menu functions
For each of the three riding modes (SPORT, TOURING and URBAN) menu functions can be displayed in one of the following three layouts or modes:

• CORE;
• FULL;
• TRACK.

Available functions are:

• Odometer (TOT);
• Trip meter 1 (TRIP1);
• Trip meter 2 (TRIP2);
• Partial fuel reserve counter (TRIP FUEL);
• LAP time (if active);
• Coolant temperature;
• Instantaneous fuel consumption;
• Average fuel consumption;
• Average speed;
• Trip time;
• Ambient air temperature;
• Clock.

CORE and FULL modes display them in menu (A) on the left and in menu (B) on the right. TRACK mode displays them only in menu (C).

Odometer (TOT)
The odometer counts and displays the total distance covered by the motorcycle with the set unit of measurement (km or mi).
The odometer number (in km or miles) is displayed with the message TOT and the indication of the unit of measurement. When the maximum value is reached (199999 km or 199999 mi) the instrument panel will permanently display said value.
The odometer value is saved permanently and cannot be reset under any circumstances.
The reading is not lost in case of a power OFF (Battery OFF).

The function is displayed with TRACK layout. For CORE and FULL display modes, the value for this function is indicated in the menu at the bottom left-hand side.

Note
Upon Key-ON, the instrument panel always shows the Odometer indication for 10 seconds, then shows the user’s settings page.

Trip meter 1 (TRIP 1)
The trip meter counts and displays the partial distance covered by the motorcycle with the set unit of measurement (km or mi) and is used as a basis to calculate average fuel consumption, average speed and trip time. The TRIP1 number (in km or miles) is displayed with the message TRIP1 and the indication of the unit of measurement.
When the reading exceeds the maximum value of 9999.9 km or 9999.9 mi, the distance travelled is reset and the meter automatically starts counting from 0 again.
While the trip meter is displayed, press button (1) for 3 seconds to reset TRIP 1. When TRIP1 is reset, the average fuel consumption, average speed and trip time data are reset as well.
The TRIP1 counter is automatically reset in case the system unit of measurement is changed manually: the counter will then start back from zero, considering the new units of measurement.
The function is displayed with a TRACK layout. For CORE and FULL display modes, the value for this function is indicated in the menu at the bottom left-hand side.

Trip meter 2 (TRIP 2)
The trip meter counts and displays the partial distance covered by the motorcycle with the set unit of measurement (km or mi).
The TRIP2 number (in km or miles) is displayed with the message TRIP2 and the indication of the unit of measurement.
When the reading exceeds the maximum value of 9999.9 km or 9999.9 mi, distance travelled is reset and the meter automatically starts counting from 0 again.
While the trip meter is displayed, press button (1) for 3 seconds to reset TRIP 2.
The TRIP2 counter is automatically reset in case the system unit of measurement is changed manually: the counter will then start back from zero, considering the new units of measurement.
The function is displayed with TRACK layout. For CORE and FULL display modes, the value for this function is indicated in the menu at the bottom left-hand side.

Partial fuel reserve counter (TRIP FUEL)
The fuel trip meter counts and displays the distance covered by the motorcycle on reserve (since the low fuel light turns on) with the set unit of measurement (km or mi).
When the Low Fuel Light turns on, the display automatically shows the TRIP FUEL function, regardless of the currently displayed function; then, it is possible to toggle through the other Menu functions.
Trip fuel reading remains stored even after Key-Off until the motorcycle is refueled. Count is interrupted automatically as soon as fuel is topped up to above minimum level.
The number (km or miles) is displayed with the message “TRIP FUEL” and the indication of the unit of measurement.

When the reading exceeds the maximum value of 9999.9 km or 9999.9 mi, distance travelled is reset and the meter automatically starts counting from 0 again.
When the TRIP FUEL function is not active, the corresponding value will not be displayed in the Menu.
The function is displayed with TRACK layout. For CORE and FULL display modes, the value for this function is indicated in the menu at the bottom left-hand side.

LAP TIME
The LAP function is available for the CORE and FULL display modes on the LH menu, while for the TRACK display mode it is in the central menu.
LAP function information is available when the function is active.
When the LAP function is active, upon the first press on the FLASH button (3) menu displays LAP 01 message and START flashing for 4 seconds and then the time measured with a resolution of one-tenth of a second (” 0’00’’0 “) for another 2 seconds. Upon any further press of the FLASH button (3), the just-ended lap number and time are displayed with a resolution of one-hundredth of a second (” 0’00’’00″) for 6 seconds and then lap timer is displayed again together with the number of new current lap (if LAP function is selected from the menu).
If the LAP function is not selected from the menu, the instrument panel will go back to the functions present before the FLASH button (3) was pressed.
It is possible to scroll the other menu functions at any time.
When storing the 30th LAP, the LAP function is stopped and upon any further press on the FLASH button (3), the instrument panel will display flashing FULL message warning that the storage space for lap times is full.
The function is displayed with TRACK layout. For CORE and FULL display modes, the value for this function is indicated in the menu at the bottom left-hand side.

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