2023 Ducati DesertX Keys Guidelines

An exhilarating and eagerly anticipated addition to the world of adventure motorcycles, the 2023 Ducati DesertX Keys. This extraordinary bipedal marvel serves as more than a mere mode of conveyance; it opens the door to an incomparable realm of exploration and adventure. DesertX Keys guarantee motorcyclists an unprecedented level of exhilaration beyond the year 2023, by virtue of their Italian construction and cutting-edge technology.

This motorbike serves a purpose beyond mere conveyance; it is an entryway to a realm brimming with adventure, liberation, and thrills in the year 2023. The Ducati DesertX Keys are positioned to forever alter the landscape of adventure riding through their innovative technology, forceful performance, and Italian elegance. Prepare to experience an unforgettable journey aboard this extraordinary vehicle.

Keys

The motorcycle comes with 2 keys.
They contain the “Immobilizer system code”. Keys (B) are those for the standard use, i.e. to:

• Start the engine;
  Open the fuel tank plug;
  Open the seat lock.

Attention
Separate the keys and use only one of the two to ride the bike.

Duplicate keys
When a customer needs spare keys, he/she shall contact a Ducati authorised service centre and bring all keys he/she still has.
The Ducati authorised service centre will program all new and old keys.
The Ducati authorised service centre may ask to the customer to prove to be the motorcycle owner. The codes of the keys missing during the programming procedure will be erased to ensure that any lost key can not start the engine.

Note
If the motorcycle owner changes, it is necessary that the new owner is given all keys.

Immobilizer system
To further improve the anti-theft protection, the motorcycle is equipped with an engine electronic block system (IMMOBILIZER) that is automatically activated every time the instrument panel is switched off.
Inside of each key handgrip there is an electronic device that modulates the signal sent by a special antenna integrated in the ignition switch upon starting.
Such modulated signal represents the “password”, that changes upon every starting, that allows the control unit to acknowledge the key and thus starting the engine.
If in this case you not able to start the engine, contact an authorised Ducati service centre.

Attention
Strong impacts could damage the electronic components inside the key. During the procedure always use the same key. Using different keys may prevent the system from acknowledging the code of the inserted key.

Ignition switch and steering lock
It is located in front of the handlebar and has three positions:

A) ON: enables lights and engine operation;
B) OFF: disables lights and engine operation;
C) LOCK: the steering is locked;

Attention
To move key to position (C), press it and then turn it. The key can be removed in positions (B) and (C).

Restoring motorcycle operation via the PIN code
In case of key acknowledgement system or key malfunction, the instrument panel allows the user to enter his/her own PIN code to temporarily restore motorcycle operation.
If the PIN code was activated via the “ PIN Code” function in the “Setting menu” (see page 0 ), the instrument panel displays “PIN Code” with four spaces for the four digits of the PIN code.

Entering the code:

• The values displayed above the digit indicate that the number can be changed from 0 to 9 using buttons (1) and (2).
  Press ENTER (3) to confirm and move on to the following digit.
  Repeat the procedure until entering all 4 digits.
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• Once the fourth digit is set, press ENTER (3) and the instrument panel behaviour will be as follows:

If there is a problem during the PIN check, the instrument panel displays “Time out” for 2 seconds and then passes to the main screen;
If the PIN code is not correct, the instrument panel displays “Wrong” for 2 seconds and then goes back to previous screen, to allow you to try again;

• if the PIN code is correct, the instrument panel shows “Correct” for 2 seconds, and then displays the main screen.
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• Important
  If this procedure is necessary in order to start the motorcycle, contact an Authorised Ducati Service Centre as soon as possible to fix the problem.

• FAQs

Useful Link

View Full PDF: Ducati DesertX 2023 User Manual| Auto User Guide
2023 Ducati DesertX Warning and Indicators Guide