Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT (2015-2018) Maintenance Schedule
This is the maintenance schedule and service intervals for the Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT — sourced from the service manuals. This is for the DVT models of the Ducati Multistrada 1200, made from 2015-2019, before being replaced by the 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260.
The maintenance schedule is also for:
- Some models just called “ABS”. Though in many markets, ABS was standard (I’m not sure where it wasn’t standard).
- The S model, with enhanced electronic suspension. Actually, many people buy the S model — thinking “why spend Ducati money and not get the best?” The S model gets semi-active suspension, higher spec brakes, cornering LED lights, and a full colour LED dashboard.
But both the standard and S models get cornering ABS, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Traction Control, riding modes, and of course the Bosch IMU that drives it all.
Ducati also released many variants of the Multistrada 1200 DVT. There’s the
- Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
- Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak
- Ducati Multistrada 1200 Grand Tour
- Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
The maintenance is very similar to the earlier Multistrada 1200 (non-DVT). But the DVT is a whole new engine with variable valve timing, and many parts are different.
What you need to service the Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT
| Oil | Ducati recommends Shell Advance Ultra 15W-50 motorcycle oil for all its motorcycles, or alternatively “motorcycle engine oil having the same degree SAE 15W-50 and meeting the following specifications JASO: MA2 and API: SM”. You need 3.4L for a complete oil change. It’s hard to find and expensive so people suggest Mobil 1 Synthetic. |
| Oil filter | Genuine Ducati part is 44440038A for the Ducati Multistrada 1200. I’d suggest removing that and using a K&N KN-153 oil filter which can be changed with a normal wrench. |
| Brake fluid, Clutch fluid | Ducati recommends Shell Advance DOT 4, but that’s quite hard to find, so Castrol DOT 4 Synthetic is a good and very high-quality alternative. |
| Coolant | Ducati recommends Shell Advance Coolant or a 35-40% mix of Glycoshell, a Nitrite, Amine, and Phosphate-free coolant. But any ethylene glycol-based coolant will do the job. |
| Timing belt | Remember to change those timing belts every five years… if you’ve gotten there yet! Part number is 73740322A for the DVT |
| Front brake pads | Part number for the front brake pad is either 61340121A (EBC FA630HH) OR 61341101A (EBC FA447HH). Check the list of models in each page for your motorcycle. |
| Rear brake pads | Part number for the rear brake pads is either 61341161A (EBC FA209/2HH) or 61240311A (EBC FA181HH). |
| Air filter | Air filter part number is 42610491A. You can also use K&N part DU-1112. |
| Spark plugs | NGK code MAR10A-J. Note they’re sold individually. |
Regular maintenance for the Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT
This is maintenance that you can do yourself (though the manual says you need a dealer to do it).
Every 1000 km/600 miles miles OR 6 months (whichever comes earlier, perform the following maintenance:
| Check engine oil level |
| Check brake fluid level |
| Check tyre pressure and wear |
| Check the drive chain tension and lubrication |
| Check brake pads. If necessary, contact your dealer to replace pads |
Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT Maintenance Schedule Table
The following is the list of maintenance operations and to be done on this motorcycle with a distance or time interval — whichever comes earlier.
This maintenance schedule is in the same format as in the manual, though altered to fit this screen.
| Km. x1000 | 1 | 15 | 30 | 45 | 60 | Time |
| mi. x1,000 | 0.6 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | (months) |
| Reading of the error memory with DDS 2 and check of
software version update on control units | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Check the presence of any technical updates and recall
campaigns | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Change engine oil and filter | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Clean the engine oil mesh filter assembly | • | – | ||||
| Check and/or adjust valve clearance | • | • | – | |||
| Change timing belts | • | • | 60 | |||
| Change spark plugs | • | • | – | |||
| Clean plugs with metal mesh filters on heads | • | • | – | |||
| Clean air filter | • | • | – | |||
| Change air filter | • | • | – | |||
| Check brake and clutch fluid level | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Change brake and clutch fluid | 36 | |||||
| Check brake disc and pad wear. Change, if necessary | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Check the proper tightening of brake calliper bolts and
brake disc flange screws | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Check front and rear wheel nuts tightening | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Check frame-to-engine fasteners tightening | • | • | • | • | – | |
| Check wheel hub bearings | • | • | – | |||
| Check and lubricate the rear wheel shaft | • | • | – | |||
| Check the cush drive damper on rear sprocket | • | • | – | |||
| Check the proper tightening of final drive front and rear
sprocket nuts | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Check final drive (chain, front and rear sprocket) and sliding
shoe wear | • | • | • | • | 12 | |
| Check steering bearings and lubricate, if necessary | • | • | – | |||
| Change front fork fluid | • | • | – | |||
| Visually check the front fork and rear shock absorber
seals | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Check the freedom of movement and tightening of the
side and central stand (if any) | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Visually check the fuel lines | • | • | • | • | 12 | |
| Check rubbing points, clearance, freedom of movement
and positioning of hoses and electric wiring in view | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Lubricate the levers at the handlebar and pedal controls | • | • | • | • | 12 | |
| Change coolant | • | 48 | ||||
| Visually check the coolant level and sealing of the circuit | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Check tyre pressure and wear | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Check the battery charge level | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Check the operation of the safety electrical devices (side
stand sensor, front and rear brake switches, engine stop switch, gear/neutral sensor) | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Check lighting, turn indicators, horn and controls | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Activate LED front lighting (if any) through DDS 2.0 | • | • | • | • | 12 | |
| Reset the Service indication through the DDS 2.0 | • | • | • | • | • | – |
| Final test and road test of the motorcycle, testing safety
devices (ex. ABS and DTC), Cruise Control device, electric fans and idling | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Softly clean the motorcycle | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
| Fill out that the service was performed in on-board documentation
(Service Booklet) | • | • | • | • | • | 12 |
Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT Owner’s Manual
The above info was sourced from the owner’s manual. You can download it from the Ducati website here.
