Ducati Monster maintenance schedule & recalls
2002–2026
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical 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 5 days agoON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WATER IMPELLER DOES NOT TURN DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF AN INCORRECT LAYSHAFT. IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE WATER PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE COMPONENTS AND POSSIBLY ENGINE SEIZURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE WATER PUMP FOR PROPER OPERATION AND WILL REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2007. OWNER MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Ducati Monster?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Ducati Monster (2002–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Ducati Monster?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Ducati Monster (2002–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Ducati Monster?
Service every 12 months for the Ducati Monster (2002–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Ducati Monster?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Ducati Monster (2002–2026) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).