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An Italian motorcycle manufacturer owned by Audi - and it's parent company Lamborghini.

Ducati was founded in 1926 by Antonio, Adriano, Bruno and Marcello Cavalieri Ducati. It's headquarters are located in Bologna, Italy.

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What are the Advantages of a Single Side SwingArm on Motorcycles?

I have noticed that Ducatis , Honda and Triumph have bikes with a Single Sided SwingArm Much like most of the scooters. Are there any advantages of following this design , if so why are not all manufacturers using it. Why are all the scooters using…
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How Does a Quick Shifter work in a motorcycle

I have often seen motorcycles like the BMW S100RR and the famous Ducati Panigale with Quick Shifter technology which allows seamless gear changes. I want to know how these things work mechanically and are there any advantages or disadvantages of the…
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Ducati Monster 821 - Ignition problems

I have a 2015-Ducati Monster 821 that have started to argue with me. When i turn the key to on - i see the panel light up and the fuel pump etc starts. But when i klick the ignition button, nothing happens. engine starter dont turn, nothing. I…
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Clutchless Downshifts Using Throttle Blip on a Motorbike/Sequential Gearbox

This is with respect to non synchromesh, sequential transmission. Ducati along with several after market systems, implement clutchless downshifts by automatically applying a slight throttle to unload the gear. Ducati Quick Shift up/down…
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Ducati Monster M600 - Engine Vibration/Cold Cylinder

I have a 1995 Ducati Monster M600. Recently I noticed an engine vibration and whilst trying to figure it out I noticed that the horizontal cylinder exhaust is hot (hot enough to burn leather gloves) whilst the vertical cylinder is warm to touch. My…
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Ducati Monster S4 electrical problems

I have a 2001 Monster S4. The fuel level sensor hasn't worked since I bought the bike. This is mostly an inconvenience, but as there is no reserve facility it means I need to keep a close eye on my mileage or risk running out of fuel. Recently I've…
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How many kms is too many for a 400cc bike

I am looking at getting a Ducati Monster that is 400cc and 1996 but has done around 42,000kms. How many kms is to many before you will start to run into problems
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Ducati ST4s not starting

I ride a 2002 ST4s that was bought new in 2008 and has now travelled 8800km. I have fitted a power commander and carbon mufflers and done some minor alterations to the air box. Spent some time setting up suspension and am generally happy with the…
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Swapping the carbs on my ducati m600

The mixer screws are totally seized on the carbs of my 1994 ducati m600, I have found a good set of carbs from a 1997 m600 but will they fit my bike?
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Motorcycle clutch lever is too hard to pull

I've got an old Ducati Monster 620ie, which is my first motorbike. Pulling the clutch is a real pain in the ass. I mean it becomes In order to be sure whether the problem is related with my rookiness I have not changed anything in the adjustments.…
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Charging problem

Ducati 450 scrambler 1975 converted to 12v with Luas Rita AB11 electronic ignition it is so easy to start with this modification I put a new original alternator 3 face that gives up to 55v at 5000rpm a new original reg/rec output 14v and the problem…
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How tight to clamp fuel injection hoses

I have a motorbike (Ducati 696, 2012) with high pressure fuel hoses feeding fuel injectors. The hose is a gates 4219g as built from the factory. It sprung a leak which I can't trace from the hose or from the injector. I broke the hose clamps which…
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Are these "stepless" oetiker clamps removable and reusable?

Ducati 696 2012 fuel lines. I have one set with leaking hose and another with a broken quick connect. I would like to Frankenstein the components together. The connection between the 8mm diameter fuel hose and a thinner vinyl lead is made by a…
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Installing new motorcycle grips

I have a 2012 Ducati Monster 696. The grips were original, and completely needing replacement. I got these "motoGP" grips from Domino (whatever). The plastic throttle tube has a flared end toward the instrument cluster. From watching a few videos, I…
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Ducati Monster shifting gears almost impossible

I bought a brand new Ducati Monster 797 ABS. If I just turn the key the gears are shifting very easy and no problem finding neutral. Once the engine is running it is just about impossible to shift up and so far I have not been able to find neutral.…
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