Ducati 959 Panigale 2018 Maintenance Schedule
The 2018 Ducati 959 Panigale maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for spark plugs, air filter, general maintenance, oil, valve clearance, brake fluid, drive chain maintenance, coolant, tires and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
955ccEngine size
42Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Ducati Panigale 959 Owner's Manual (this document covers model years 2016–2019): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change spark plugs | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Clean air filter | Every 24,000 km | Easy | Clean the air filter. |
| Reset service indicator via DDS | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Reset the Service indication through DDS 2.0. |
| Road test and test safety devices | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Road test the motorcycle, testing the safety devices. |
| Clean the motorcycle | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the motorcycle. |
| Fill out warranty certificate | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Fill out Warranty Certificate with service data. |
| Read error memory with DDS and check control unit software | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Professional | Read error memory with Ducati Diagnostic System 2.0 and check software version update on control units. |
| Check for technical updates and recall campaigns | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check whether there are technical updates and recall campaigns outstanding. |
| Change engine oil and filter | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Replace engine oil and oil filter. |
| Clean engine oil intake filter | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Clean the engine oil intake mesh filter assembly. |
| Check/adjust valve clearance | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Professional | Check and adjust valve clearance (desmo service). |
| Visual check of chain timing system wear | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Professional | Visually check the cam/timing chain system for wear. |
| Change air filter | Every 36,000 km | Easy | Replace air filter. |
| Check clutch cover and clutch protection cover bolts | Every 48,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Check tightening of clutch cover and clutch protection cover bolts. |
| Check oil sump bolts tightening | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check tightening of oil sump bolts. |
| Check brake and clutch fluid level | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake and clutch fluid level. |
| Change brake and clutch fluid | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace brake and clutch fluid. |
| Check brake pads | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake pads, change if necessary. |
| Check brake caliper and disc carrier bolts | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check tightening of brake caliper bolts and brake disc flange screws. |
| Check front and rear wheel nut tightening | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check front and rear wheel nut tightening. |
| Check wheel hub bearings | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Check front and rear wheel hub bearings. |
| Check and lubricate rear wheel shaft | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Check and lubricate the rear wheel shaft. |
| Check cush drive damper on rear sprocket | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Check cush drive rubber damper on rear sprocket. |
| Check secondary drive sprocket nuts tightening | Every 1,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Check tightening of final drive front and rear sprocket nuts. |
| Check final drive chain sliders for wear | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check final drive chain sliders for wear. |
| Check drive chain tension and lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Check drive chain tension and lubrication. |
| Check and lubricate steering bearings | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check steering head bearings and lubricate if necessary. |
| Change front fork fluid | Every 24 months | Advanced | Replace front fork fluid. |
| Visually check front fork and rear shock seals | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Visually check front fork and rear shock absorber seals for leaks. |
| Check sidestand freedom of movement and tightening | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check freedom of movement and tightening of side stand. |
| Visually check fuel lines | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Visually check fuel lines/hoses. |
| Check hose and wiring routing/clearance | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check rubbing points, clearance, freedom of movement and positioning of hoses and electric wiring. |
| Lubricate handlebar and pedal control levers | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate the levers at the handlebar and pedal controls. |
| Change coolant | Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace engine coolant. |
| Check coolant level | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check coolant level. |
| Check electric fan operation | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check electric cooling fan operation. |
| Check tyre pressure and wear | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tyre pressure and tread wear. |
| Check battery charge level | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery charge level. |
| Check idle speed | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check idle speed/idling. |
| Check secondary air system operation | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Check secondary air system operation. |
| Check operation of all electric safety devices | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check operation of safety electrical devices (side stand sensor, brake switches, engine stop switch, gear/neutral sensor). |
| Check lighting, turn indicators, horn and controls | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check lighting, turn indicators, horn and controls. |
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Easy: basic tools, straightforward Easy–Moderate: varies by task — somewhere between the two Moderate: some mechanical know-how helps Advanced: specialized tools/skill, still DIY-doable Expert: significant experience required Professional: dealer or shop recommended
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