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Ducati Multistrada 950 S Spoked Wheels 2021 User Manual

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Ducati Multistrada 950 S Spoked Wheels 2021

The Ducati Multistrada 950 S Spoked Wheels 2021 is a tough and versatile adventure touring motorcycle that combines high-tech features and thrilling speed with great off-road capabilities. With its strong, purposeful design, the Multistrada 950 S Spoked Wheels inspires confidence for an adventure and offers a thrilling ride on any surface. This motorbike has a responsive 937cc Testastretta engine that gives it a lot of power, smooth torque, and good gas mileage, making it perfect for both on-road and off-road trips. With its advanced electronics, such as Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo, cornering ABS, traction control, and multiple riding modes, the Multistrada 950 S Spoked Wheels provides the best performance, stability, and safety in a wide range of riding conditions. Its spoked wheels and off-road tires make it more durable and give it better grip when you go off the beaten path. This motorcycle is great for long-distance trips because it has a comfortable and adjustable riding position, heated grips, and useful features like built-in side panniers. The Multistrada 950 S Spoked Wheels keeps riders linked, informed, and entertained on their trips with a full-color TFT display, an integrated navigation system, and smartphone connectivity. The Ducati Multistrada 950 S Spoked Wheels 2021 embodies the spirit of exploration and gives riders looking for the best adventure touring motorcycle a blend of versatility, speed, and technology that can’t be found anywhere else.

Cruise Control

Multistrada is equipped with a system for maintaining the cruise speed: Ducati Cruise Control.
This function displays the Cruise Control status and
“target” speed.
When Cruise Control is activated by pressing
ON/OFF button (5), the instrument panel will turn on the Cruise Control warning light (3, . When the system is on, the Cruise Control icon on the instrument panel turns on.
In these conditions, the Ducati Cruise Control is ready to be set with the target speed to be maintained automatically, with no need to hold the throttle twistgrip in position.
When SET button (7) is pressed, the current speed is set as the target cruise speed.
To confirm the correct setting of cruise speed, the target speed indication is activated on the instrument panel for 5 seconds then followed by the “Set” icon. It is possible to increase or decrease set cruise speed, by pressing buttons (6) and (7), respectively. Every “click” corresponds to a speed increase or decrease of 1 Km/h.
The new set target speed is displayed in place of the SET icon.

When the new requested target speed is not modified for over 5 seconds, the SET icon is displayed again.
Press RES button (6) to resume the previous SET speed, in case the Ducati Cruise Control was previously disabled.

Important
In case of a long DTC (Traction Control) event, the Cruise Control will automatically turn off.
Once the system is enabled, it is possible to set the current speed as the desired speed by pressing RES (6) or SET (7): press RES (6) if no target speed has been previously set.
In this case, the system saves the vehicle’s current speed and keeps it without the rider having to work on the twistgrip: the set speed is displayed on the instrument panel.
In standby mode, if you press RES (6) and a target speed has been previously set and the operating conditions are met, the system starts working again and brings the vehicle to the last set target speed.
It is possible to enable the Ducati Cruise Control only if all the below conditions are met:

  • second gear or higher engaged;
  • vehicle speed higher than or equal to 50 Km/h (30 mph) or lower than or equal to 200 Km/h (125 mph);
    The Ducati Cruise Control can be disabled as follows:
  • by pressing button (5);
  • by operating the front brake;
  • by operating the rear brake;
  • by operating the clutch.
    The Ducati Cruise Control system controls the vehicle speed only between 50 Km/h (30 mph) and 200 Km/h (125 mph).

Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)

The Multistrada 950 ABS is provided with the Vehicle Hold Control (VHC). This system, when activated, keeps the vehicle at a standstill by quickly activating the rear brake with no need to apply braking power to the brake lever or pedal. The system allows the user to enjoy a more comfortable restart while just having to control the clutch and throttle pressure. This function is activated when the user, with a bike at a standstill and with a folded side stand, applies high pressure on the front or rear brake levers. It can be activated when vehicle is turned on (Key-ON). Upon its activation, according to the vehicle status, the system calculates and applies pressure to the rear system by acting on the pump and the ABS control unit valves.
The system can be activated at all ABS levels
(including ABS OFF) and its activation is indicated by the following warning light turning on. The same warning light will start blinking when the system is about to release the rear brake pressure and thus to stop keeping the vehicle at standstill: pressure will be decreased gradually.
This function is disabled under the following conditions:

  1. when the user starts;
  2. when the user operates the front brake lever twice in a very short time;
  3. 9 seconds after the activation;
  4. when the user unfolds the stand.

Attention
The system can not be compared with a brake: during its activation, we recommend keeping your hands on the handlebar in order to take control of the vehicle as soon as the system is disabled.

Service indication (SERVICE)
This indication shows the user that the motorcycle is due for service and must be taken to a Ducati Authorised Service Centre.
The service warning indication can be reset only by the Authorised Ducati Service Centre during servicing.
Considering that the FULL, CITY and OFF ROAD layouts show the values for this function in a similar way to the TRACK layout, the example shown depicts the function in TRACK layout.
There are 3 types of scheduled maintenance interventions:

  • OIL SERVICE ZERO: service at the first 600 mi (1000 km);
  • OIL SERVICE and SERVICE DATE: oil service or annual service (requiring the same maintenance operations);
  • DESMO SERVICE.

OIL SERVICE zero warning
The first service warning is the OIL SERVICE zero and is triggered as soon as the odometer reaches the first 1,000 km (600 mi). Warning is displayed until “Reset” by the Ducati authorised service centre, during maintenance..

OIL SERVICE or SERVICE DATE or
DESMO SERVICE indication
When the service threshold is reached, the warning for the type of service required is triggered:

  • OIL SERVICE (A);
  • SERVICE DATE (B);
  • DESMO SERVICE (C).

Required service warning is triggered and displayed in red until “Reset” by the Ducati authorised service centre, during maintenance.
It is possible to view in the Setting menu the deadlines for the SERVICE (Oil Service in Km or miles, Desmo Service in Km and Annual Service in year/month/day): see “Service thresholds display (Service Info)” page 175.

OIL SERVICE or SERVICE DATE or
DESMO SERVICE countdown
indication
After OIL SERVICE zero indication first reset (at 1,000 km – 600 mi), the instrument panel activates the following indications in yellow for 5 seconds upon Key-ON:

  • The OIL SERVICE (A) indication with the count of the mileage in kilometres (miles) instead of the odometer (TOT), 1000 km (600 mi) earlier than the service threshold;
  • The SERVICE DATE (B) indication with the count of the days remaining to the due service, displayed instead of the odometer (TOT);
  • The DESMO SERVICE (C) indication with the count of the mileage in kilometres (miles) instead of the odometer (TOT), 1000 km (600
    mi) earlier than the service threshold; It is possible to view in the Setting menu the deadlines for the SERVICE (Oil Service in Km or miles, Desmo Service in Km and Annual Service in year/month/day): see “Service thresholds display (Service Info)” page 175.

Warnings/Alarms
The instrument panel manages a number of warnings/alarms, aimed at giving useful information to the rider during use.
Upon Key-On, if there are active warnings the instrument panel displays the indication of the present warnings.
During normal vehicle operation, when a warning is triggered the instrument panel automatically displays the warning. When a warning is triggered, the indication remains well visible for 10 seconds (“large” icon) then becomes smaller (“small” icon). If several live warnings are present, the corresponding icons will be displayed one after the other and everyone will stay on for 3 seconds.

Attention
If one or several warnings are triggered and, at the same time, the Generic Error light turns on, the small warning icon is not displayed on the instrument panel until the Generic Error light stays on; warnings will only be displayed within the first 10 seconds as a large-size icon.
Considering that the FULL, CITY and OFF ROAD layouts show the values for this function in a similar way to the TRACK layout, the example shown depicts the function in the TRACK layout.

Ice on the road indication (ICE)
This function warns the rider when there might be ice on the road, due to the low external temperature. This warning turns on when the temperature drops to 4°C (39°F) and turns off when the temperature rises to 6°C (43°F).

Attention
This warning does not eliminate the possibility of icy road areas even with temperatures above 4°C (39°F); when the ambient temperature is “low”, ride responsibly, especially on road areas not exposed to sunlight and/or on bridges.

Low battery indication (LOW Battery)
This function warns the user that the status of the vehicle battery is low.
The warning is activated when the battery voltage is lower than/equal to 11.0 Volt.

Note
In this case, Ducati recommends charging the battery in the shortest delay using the special instrument as the engine could not be started.
Hands-Free (HF) Key not acknowledged
The activation of this “warning” indicates that the Hands-Free system does not detect the “active key” near the vehicle.

Useful Link

Download link: https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/service-maintenance/owner-manuals

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