Ducati Monster (2004–2018) maintenance schedule & recalls
2004–2018
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Maintenance schedule
Factory schedule · verifiedFrom Ducati owner's manual (2024), verified Oct 2026
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Diagnostics | every 9,000 mi or 12 months |
| Valve clearance | every 18,000 mi |
| Engine oil strainer |
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Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 3 days agoOhlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE INCORRECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ROCKER ARM WAS INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ROCKER ARM AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP AND IGNITION RELAYS INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION COULD BE DEFECTIVE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO STOP FUNCTIONING AND THE ENGINE TO STOP.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP AND IGNTION RELAYS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.
Common questions
How often should the diagnostics be serviced on a Ducati Monster (2004–2018)?
Service every 9,000 mi or 12 months for the Ducati Monster (2004–2018), per the official maintenance schedule (Ducati owner's manual (2024)).
How often should the valve clearance be serviced on a Ducati Monster (2004–2018)?
Service every 18,000 mi for the Ducati Monster (2004–2018), per the official maintenance schedule (Ducati owner's manual (2024)).