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 North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
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)).