Ducati Multistrada 1200 2012 Maintenance Schedule
The 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, oil, battery, coolant, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance, valve clearance, spark plugs and air filter. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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Sourced from Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS Owner's Manual (ManualsLib #808929) (this document covers model years 2010–2014): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read error memory with DDS (engine, vehicle and ABS control units) | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Professional | Dealer diagnostic tool read of fault memory across engine, chassis, and ABS control units. |
| Change engine oil and filter | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Change engine oil and oil filter. |
| Clean engine oil intake/mesh filter | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Remove and clean the engine oil intake mesh filter. |
| Check indicators and lighting | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Functional check of all lights, turn signals, warning lamps. |
| Check safety devices (side stand switch, clutch lever switch, engine stop switch, gear position sensor) | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Functional check of rider safety interlock switches and sensors. |
| Check battery charge level | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery state of charge. |
| Check coolant level | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually check coolant reservoir/circuit level. |
| Check brake and clutch fluid levels | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Visually check front/rear brake and clutch reservoir fluid levels. |
| Check brake discs and pad wear | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake pad thickness and disc condition front and rear; replace as needed. |
| Check tyre pressure and wear | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tyre pressures and tread wear/condition. |
| Check drive chain tension and lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Customer-level check: adjust chain tension and lubricate chain. |
| Check final drive (sprocket/chain) wear | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect final drive chain and sprocket teeth for wear. |
| Check side/central stand movement and lubricate | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check stand pivot freedom of movement, lubricate, check mounting. |
| Check safety component tightening (wheel nuts, brake calipers, sprocket bolts) | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Torque-check critical safety fasteners. |
| Check cable and wiring clearance | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check clearance/chafe points of cables and wiring harness. |
| Check wheel bearings | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check front and rear wheel hub bearings for play/roughness. |
| Check headlight beam aim | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and adjust headlight aim if necessary. |
| Road test and safety device verification | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Post-service road test to verify correct operation of safety systems. |
| Document service in warranty booklet | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Dealer stamps/records the completed service. |
| Check/adjust valve clearance | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Professional | Full desmodromic valve clearance check and adjustment. |
| Replace timing belts | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Replace both cam timing belts. |
| Replace spark plugs | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace spark plugs. |
| Replace air filter | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Easy | Replace the air filter element. |
| Replace front fork oil | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Replace front fork damping oil. |
| Replace coolant | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Full coolant drain and refill. |
| Check and lubricate rear wheel shaft | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Remove, inspect, and re-grease rear wheel axle shaft. |
| Check fuel lines | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months | Easy | Inspect fuel hoses for cracking, chafing, or leaks. |
| Change brake and clutch fluid | Every 24 months | Moderate | Full brake and clutch hydraulic fluid replacement (DOT 4). |
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