Ducati Scrambler maintenance schedule & recalls
2019–2026
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Maintenance schedule
General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals| 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
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2021 Scrambler 800 Night Shift motorcycles. The front and rear turn signal lights may not flash brightly enough. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front and rear turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-009.
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles. The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-003.
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Ducati Scrambler?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Ducati Scrambler (2019–2026).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Ducati Scrambler?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Ducati Scrambler (2019–2026).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Ducati Scrambler?
Service every 12 months for the Ducati Scrambler (2019–2026).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Ducati Scrambler?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Ducati Scrambler (2019–2026).