Ducati SCRAMBLER 2023 User Manual

Pre-ride checks
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Failure to carry out these checks before riding,
may lead to motorcycle damage and injury to rider
and passenger.
Before riding,  a thorough check-up on your
motorcycle as follows:
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FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK
Check the fuel level in the tank. Refuel, if
necessary (“Refuelling”).
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check oil level in the sump through the sight
glass. Top up if necessary (“Engine oil level
check”).
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BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
Check fluid level in the corresponding reservoirs
("Checking brake and clutch fluid level").
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BRAKE AND CLUTCH SYSTEMS
Check the operation of the brake and clutch
systems and the thickness of the front and rear
brake pads ("Check brake pad wear")
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COOLANT
Check the level of coolant in the expansion
reservoir; top up if necessary ("Checking and
topping up the coolant level").
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TYRE CONDITION
Check tyre pressure and condition (“Tyres”).
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CONTROLS
Work the brake, clutch,  and gear change
controls (levers, pedals and twistgrip) and check
for proper operation.
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LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
Make sure lights, indicators and horn work
properly. Replace any burnt-out bulbs ("Electric
system").
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KEY LOCKS
Check the tightening of the filler plug (“Tank
filler plug”) and of the seat (“Seat lock”).
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STAND
Make sure side stand operates smoothly and is
in the correct position (“Side stand”).
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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)