Ducati Monster maintenance schedule & recalls

2002–2026

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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 5 days ago

21V335000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings affects 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020

Ducati 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.

21V315000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic affects 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.

Remedy: Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

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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).