Ducati Monster 1200 2018 Maintenance Schedule
The 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, oil, valve clearance, spark plugs, air filter, brake fluid, drive chain maintenance, coolant, tires and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1198ccEngine size
43Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Ducati Official Owner's Manual (via maintenanceschedule.com mirror) (this document covers model years 2017–2020): maintenanceschedule.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading of the error memory with DDS and check of software version update on control units | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Dealer reads fault memory and confirms ECU/dashboard software is current via DDS diagnostic tool. |
| Check the presence of any technical updates and recall campaigns | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Dealer checks for outstanding recall campaigns and technical service bulletins. |
| Change engine oil and filter | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil and oil filter. |
| Clean the engine oil mesh filter assembly | See notes | Moderate | One-time cleaning of the engine oil mesh filter/strainer assembly. |
| Check and/or adjust valve clearance | Every 30,000 km | Professional | Check and, if necessary, adjust desmodromic valve clearances. |
| Change timing belts | Every 30,000 km · Every 60 months | Advanced | Change timing belts per scheduled interval. |
| Change spark plugs | Every 15,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Clean air filter | Every 30,000 km (first at 15,000 km) | Easy | Clean/service the air filter element. |
| Change air filter | Every 30,000 km | Easy | Replace air filter element. |
| Check brake and clutch fluid level | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake and clutch fluid reservoir levels. |
| Change brake and clutch fluid | Every 36 months | Moderate | Change brake fluid and clutch fluid (hydraulic clutch). |
| Check brake disc and pad wear. Change, if necessary | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front and rear brake disc and pad wear; replace pads if worn. |
| Check the proper tightening of brake calliper bolts and brake disc flange screws | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check torque of front/rear brake caliper mounting bolts and brake disc flange screws. |
| Check front and rear wheel nuts tightening | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check torque of front and rear wheel axle nuts. |
| Check frame-to-engine fasteners tightening | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check torque of frame-to-engine mounting fasteners. |
| Check wheel hub bearings | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check front and rear wheel hub bearings for play/roughness. |
| Check and lubricate the rear wheel shaft | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check condition and lubricate the rear wheel/swingarm shaft. |
| Check the cush drive damper on rear sprocket | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check condition of the cush drive rubber damper on the rear sprocket carrier. |
| Check the proper tightening of final drive front and rear sprocket nuts | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check torque of front and rear (final drive) sprocket retaining nuts. |
| Check final drive chain, front and rear sprocket and sliding shoe wear | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check chain, front/rear sprocket, and swingarm sliding shoe for wear. |
| Check final drive chain tension and lubrication | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check drive chain tension and lubricate. |
| Check steering bearings and lubricate, if necessary | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check steering head bearing play and lubricate if required. |
| Change front fork fluid | Every 30,000 km | Advanced | Change front fork oil/fluid. |
| Visually check the front fork and rear shock absorber seals | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect fork and rear shock seals for leaks/damage. |
| Check the freedom of movement and tightening of the side and central stand | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check side stand (and centre stand, if fitted) pivot movement and mounting tightness. |
| Visually check the fuel lines | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually inspect fuel lines/hoses for cracking or leaks. |
| Check rubbing points, clearance, freedom of movement and positioning of hoses and electric wiring in view | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check exposed hoses and wiring for chafing, clearance and correct routing. |
| Lubricate the levers at the handlebar and pedal controls | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate handlebar lever pivots and foot control pedal pivots. |
| Change coolant | Every 45,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
| Check the coolant level and check circuit for damage | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check coolant level and inspect cooling circuit for damage/leaks. |
| Check tyre pressure and wear | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tyre pressures and tread wear. |
| Check the battery charge level | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery state of charge. |
| Check the operation of all electric safety devices | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Function-check side stand sensor, front/rear brake switches, engine kill switch, gear/neutral sensor. |
| Check lighting, turn indicators, horn and controls | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check headlight, taillight, turn indicators, horn and switchgear operation. |
| Reset the Service indication through the DDS | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Reset the dashboard service-due indicator using the DDS diagnostic tool. |
| Final test and road test of the motorcycle, testing safety devices, electric fans and idling | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Final inspection and road test, verifying ABS/DTC, electric cooling fans, and idle operation. |
| Softly clean the motorcycle | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the motorcycle after service work. |
| Fill out that the service was performed in on-board documentation | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Record the service performed in the Service Booklet. |
| Check engine oil level (owner check) | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Owner should check engine oil level via sight glass at every fuel stop / regularly. |
| Check brake and clutch fluid level (owner check) | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Owner should periodically check brake and clutch fluid reservoir levels. |
| Check tyre pressure and wear (owner check) | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Owner should check tyre pressure and visually inspect tread wear. |
| Check the drive chain tension and lubrication (owner check) | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Owner should check drive chain tension and lubricate as needed. |
| Check brake pads (owner check) | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Owner should visually check brake pad wear; contact dealer to replace if necessary. |
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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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