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 agoDUCATI IS RECALLING 1,755 MY 2009 MONSTER 696 MOTORCYCLES. THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE VERTICAL CYLINDER HEAD AND EXHAUST PIPE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS AND THE VERTICAL CYLINDER HEAD AND EXHAUST PIPE. DEALERS WILL REPOSITION AND FASTEN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO THE FRAME FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 800-231-6696.
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)).