Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) maintenance schedule & recalls
2000–2019
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Maintenance schedule
General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BATTERY CAN MOVE SIDE TO SIDE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING COMPARTMENT. THIS MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN MAIN WIRING HARNESS DAMAGE AT THE BATTERY TERMINAL. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CONSEQUENTLY STOPPING THE ENGINE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BATTERY MOUNTING BRACKET AND TWO DOUBLE LOCK VELCRO STRIPS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI MOTORCYCLES AT 1-408-253-0499.
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles. The negative terminal on the battery may break, potentially causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the negative cable, rerouting it as necessary. In addition, the battery will be better secured with insulation pads. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-003.
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2019 Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles. The side stand may be improperly welded, potentially causing the stand to break.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new side stand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-011.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LICENSE NUMBER PLATE HOLDER SUPPORT BRACKET POSTS CAN CRACK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Ducati Hypermotard (HYM)?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Ducati Hypermotard (HYM)?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Ducati Hypermotard (HYM)?
Service every 12 months for the Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Ducati Hypermotard (HYM)?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Ducati Hypermotard (HYM) (2000–2019).