Ducati Monster+ 2021 Maintenance Schedule
The 2021 Ducati Monster+ maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, oil, air filter, valve clearance, spark plugs, coolant, brake fluid, drive chain maintenance and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
937ccEngine size
37Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Ducati Official Owner's Manual (via maintenanceschedule.com mirror) (this document covers model years 2021–2025): maintenanceschedule.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading of the error memory with DDS 3.0 and check of technical updates and recall campaigns on DCS | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Dealer reads fault memory via DDS 3.0 and checks for outstanding technical updates/recall campaigns. |
| Change engine oil and filter | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months | Easy | Change engine oil and oil filter. |
| Check and clean air filter | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and clean the air filter element. |
| Change air filter | Every 30,000 km | Easy | Replace air filter element. |
| Change timing belts | Every 60 months | Advanced | Change timing belts per scheduled interval. |
| Check and/or adjust valve clearance | Every 30,000 km | Professional | Check and, if necessary, adjust desmodromic valve clearances. |
| Change spark plugs | Every 30,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Change coolant | Every 30,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
| Change front fork fluid | Every 45,000 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 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 24 months | Moderate | Change brake fluid and clutch fluid (hydraulic clutch). |
| Check front and rear brake disk and pad wear. Change if necessary | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front and rear brake disc and pad wear; replace pads if worn. |
| Check the proper tightening of the front and rear brake calliper bolts and the front brake disc bolts | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check torque of front/rear brake caliper mounting bolts and front brake disc bolts. |
| Check rear brake disk screw tightening | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check tightness of rear brake disc retaining screws (requires removing rear wheel shaft on hexagon-wrench-type disc screws). |
| Check front and rear wheel nuts and rear sprocket nut tightening | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check torque of front/rear wheel axle nuts and rear sprocket retaining nut. |
| Check the tightening of frame fasteners to engine, swinging arm and rear shock absorber | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check torque of frame-to-engine, swingarm, and rear shock absorber mounting fasteners. |
| Check wheel hub bearings | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check front and rear wheel hub bearings for play/roughness. |
| Check the cush drive damper on rear sprocket and lubricate the rear wheel shaft | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check cush drive rubber damper on rear sprocket carrier and lubricate the rear wheel shaft. |
| Check wear of chain, front and rear sprocket, and final drive chain elongation, tension and lubrication | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Check chain and sprocket wear, measure chain elongation, check tension, and lubricate. |
| Check play of steering tube bearings | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check steering head bearing play. |
| Check the freedom of movement and tightening of the side stand | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check side stand pivot movement and mounting tightness. |
| Check that all gaiters and flexible hoses in view are not cracked, are properly sealing and positioned | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check exposed gaiters and flexible hoses (fuel, brake, clutch, cooling system, bleeding, drainage) for cracking, sealing and correct routing. |
| Check free play of rear brake lever and lubricate the levers at the handlebar and pedal controls | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake pedal free play and lubricate handlebar lever and foot pedal pivots. |
| Check the free play of the cable clutch lever | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check clutch lever cable free play (where a cable-operated clutch is fitted). |
| 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 operation of all electric safety devices | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Function-check clutch and side stand sensors, front/rear brake switches, engine kill switch, gear/neutral sensor. |
| Check lighting devices, turn indicators, horn and controls operation | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check headlight, taillight, turn indicators, horn and switchgear operation. |
| 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/VHC, electric cooling fans, and idle operation. |
| Visual check of the coolant level and of sealing of the circuit | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check coolant level and inspect cooling circuit for leaks/damage. |
| Softly clean the motorcycle | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the motorcycle after service work. |
| Service coupon registration with DDS 3.0 and filling in of the on-board documentation | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Register the service coupon and turn off the Service warning light via DDS 3.0; fill 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 regularly. |
| Check brake fluid level (owner check) | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Owner should periodically check brake fluid reservoir level. |
| 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 components 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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