Ducati 1198 2012 Maintenance Schedule
The 2012 Ducati 1198 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, valve clearance, general maintenance, spark plugs, air filter, brake fluid and coolant. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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Sourced from Ducati Superbike 1198 Owner's Manual (official content, mirrored via ManualsLib) (this document covers model years 2009–2012): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil and oil filter. |
| Desmodromic valve clearance check & adjustment | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check and adjust desmodromic intake and exhaust valve clearances. |
| Timing belts replacement | Every 12,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Check timing belt tension every service; replace timing belts. |
| Spark plugs replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Replace spark plugs. |
| Air filter element replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Replace air cleaner filter element. |
| Brake & clutch fluid replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Flush and replace hydraulic brake and clutch fluid. |
| Engine coolant replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Flush and replace engine coolant. |
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