Ducati SCRAMBLER 2023 User Manual

Check engine oil level
Check the engine oil level through the sight glass (1)
on the clutch cover.
Oil level should be between the marks on the sight
glass. If the level is low, top up with engine oil.
Ducati prescribes the only use of SAE 15W-50/JASO
MA2 oil and recommends the use of Shell Advance
4T Ultra 15W-50 oil (JASO: MA2 and API: SN).
Remove the oil filler plug (2) and top up until the oil
reaches the required level. Refit the plug.
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UK VERSION: Ducati recommends you use
Shell Advance DUCATI 15W-50 Fully Synthetic Oil.
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Engine oil and oil filters must be changed by a
Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre at the
intervals specified in the scheduled maintenance
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To check the oil level correctly, carefully follow the
instructions below.
1) The level should be checked at warm engine, about
15 minutes  the engine has been stopped.
2) Turn  the engine and wait 10\15 minutes to
allow the oil to flow completely inside the sump.
3) Position the bike with both wheels on a flat ground
and in straight position.
4) Then, check the engine oil through the sight glass.
5) If the oil level is below the middle line between the
MIN and MAX marks, add oil until reaching the
maximum level indication.
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Never exceed the MAX mark.
Recommendations concerning oil
It is recommended to use oil complying with the
following specifications:
1
Fig 194
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Ducati SCRAMBLER 2023 Specifications

General

Displacement	803 cc
Max Power	73 hp (54 kW) @ 8, 250 rpm
Fuel Injection	Electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle body
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	Kayaba 41 mm upside-down fork
Rear Suspension	Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable
Frame	Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front Tire	110/80 R18
Rear Tire	180/55 R17
Engine Type	L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, air-cooled
Front Brake	330 mm disc, radial 4-piston caliper
Rear Brake	245 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper
Dry Weight	170 kg (375 lbs)
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l (3.6 US gal)