Safety "Best Practices"
These few simple operations are critical to people
safety and to preserving the full of your
motorcycle. Never forget to them before,
while and riding.
Closely follow the indications provided at
chapter "Riding the motorcycle" during the running-
in period.
Failure to follow these instructions releases Ducati
Motor Holding S.p.A. from any liability whatsoever
for any engine damage or engine life.
Before riding your motorcycle, become familiar
with the controls you will need to use when riding.
the checks recommended in this manual
under “Checks before riding” before each ride.
Failure to carry out these checks before riding
may lead to motorcycle damage and injury to rider
and/or passenger.
the engine outdoors or in a well
ventilated area. The engine should never be
or run indoors.
Exhaust gases are poisonous and may lead to loss of
consciousness or even death within a time.
Use proper body position while riding and ensure
your passenger does the same.
Rider must hold the handlebar with both hands
at ALL TIMES while riding.
Both rider and passenger should keep their
feet on the footpegs when the motorcycle is in
motion.
The passenger should always hold on to the
grab handles.
Be very careful when tackling road junctions, or
when riding in areas near exits from private grounds,
car parks or on slip roads to access motorways.
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