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Ducati DESERTX User Manual

Ducati DESERTX
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Lubricating the drive chain

Have drive chain cleaned by a Ducati Dealer or
authorised Service Centre.

Carry out these inspection operations with the
engine  the vehicle at a standstill, on a flat ground
and on the stand.
Cleaning
Before proceeding with the chain lubrication it is
 to correctly wash and clean it.
The chain cleaning is extremely  for its
duration. In fact, it is necessary to remove any mud,
soil, sand or  from the chain first using a 
damp cloth (1) to  the most resistant  and
then with a jet of water and then dry it immediately
using compressed air at a distance of at least 30 cm
(11.81 in).
Checking the chain
The chain  on your motorcycle has O-rings that
keep  out of and lubricant inside the sliding 
Check the chain for wear by checking the links at the
points indicated (2).
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2
3
4
5
Fig 184
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Ducati DESERTX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement937 cc
Power110 hp (81 kW) @ 9, 250 rpm
Torque92 Nm (68 lb-ft) @ 6, 500 rpm
Transmission6-speed
Fuel Tank Capacity21 liters (5.5 gallons)
Seat Height875 mm (34.4 inches)
Front Tire90/90-21
Rear Tire150/70 R18
FrameTubular steel trellis frame
Engine TypeL-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, liquid-cooled
Front Suspension46 mm upside-down fork
Rear SuspensionFully adjustable monoshock
Front Brake2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
WheelsSpoked wheels
Fuel InjectionElectronic fuel injection
ElectronicsRiding Modes, Power Modes, ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Cruise Control

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