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 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 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).