Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2013 Maintenance Schedule
The 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, drive chain maintenance, oil, valve clearance, air filter, brake fluid, spark plugs, coolant, tires and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1198ccEngine size
36Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Ducati Multistrada 1200S Owner's Manual (official content, mirrored via ManualsLib) (this document covers model years 2010–2014): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake disc and pad wear check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake disc and pad wear; replace if necessary. |
| Safety component tightening check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check tightening of safety components: brake disc flange screws, brake calliper screws, front/rear wheel nuts, and final drive sprocket nuts. |
| Rear wheel shaft lubrication | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Check and lubricate the rear wheel shaft. |
| Final drive chain tension and lubrication check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check final drive chain tension and lubrication. |
| Check for technical updates and recall campaigns | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check for outstanding technical updates and recall campaigns. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Change engine oil and oil filter. |
| Clean engine oil intake filter | Every 1,000 km | Moderate | Clean the engine oil intake filter. |
| Valve clearance check/adjustment (Desmo Service) | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Check and adjust desmodromic valve clearances. |
| Air filter replacement | Every 24,000 km | Easy | Replace the air filter element. |
| Brake and clutch fluid level check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake and clutch fluid reservoir levels. |
| Brake and clutch fluid change | Every 36 months | Moderate | Change brake and clutch fluid. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Timing belt replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 60 months · Replace every 24,000 km · Replace every 60 months | Moderate | Inspect and replace timing belts. |
| Reading of error memory with DDS and software version update check | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read error memory with DDS and check control unit software version. |
| Final drive wear check (chain, sprockets, sliding shoes) | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Check final drive wear: chain, front and rear sprockets, and chain sliding shoes. |
| Front fork and rear shock seal visual check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually check front fork and rear shock absorber seals. |
| Front fork fluid change | Every 36,000 km | Advanced | Change front fork oil/fluid. |
| Side and central stand movement/tightening check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check freedom of movement and tightening of the side and central stand (if fitted). |
| Hose and wiring routing check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rubbing points, clearance, freedom of movement and positioning of visible hoses and electric wiring. |
| Coolant level check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check coolant level. |
| Coolant change | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
| Electric fan operation check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check electric cooling fan operation. |
| Tyre pressure and wear check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tyre pressure and tread wear. |
| Battery charge level check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery charge level. |
| Idle speed check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check engine idling. |
| Electric safety device operation check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation of the safety electrical devices: side stand sensor, front/rear brake switches, engine stop switch, gear/neutral sensor. |
| Indicator and lighting check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the indicators and lighting. |
| Service indication reset via DDS | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Reset the Service indication through DDS. |
| Road test with safety device check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Road test the motorcycle, testing ABS and DTC operation. |
| Motorcycle cleaning | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Softly clean the motorcycle. |
| Service booklet documentation | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Record that the service was performed in the on-board Service Booklet. |
| Owner check: engine oil level | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Rider-performed check of engine oil level. |
| Owner check: brake and clutch fluid level | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Rider-performed check of brake and clutch fluid level. |
| Owner check: tyre pressure and wear | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Rider-performed check of tyre pressure and tread wear. |
| Owner check: chain tension and lubrication | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Rider-performed check of drive chain tension and lubrication. |
| Owner check: brake pads | Every 1,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Rider-performed check of 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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