Ducati Monster (2004–2018) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.

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

NHTSA · refreshed 3 days ago

09V142000 · Electrical System:Wiring affects 2009

DUCATI 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.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Ducati Monster (2004–2018)?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Ducati Monster (2004–2018) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Ducati Monster (2004–2018)?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Ducati Monster (2004–2018) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Ducati Monster (2004–2018)?

Service every 12 months for the Ducati Monster (2004–2018) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Ducati Monster (2004–2018)?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Ducati Monster (2004–2018) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).