Ducati Scrambler 800 maintenance schedule & recalls

2011–2019

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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

16V891000 · Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand affects 2015, 2016

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ducati Scrambler motorcycles manufactured February 17, 2015, to November 11, 2016. The affected vehicles have a side stand pivot nut that can detach, potentially causing the side stand position sensor to no longer function properly.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt, free of charge. The recall began on begin January 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-004.

20V781000 · Electrical System:12 V/24 V/48 V Battery:Cables affects 2018, 2019

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.

17V812000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder affects 2017, 2018

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 oil & filter be serviced on a Ducati Scrambler 800?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Ducati Scrambler 800 (2011–2019).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Ducati Scrambler 800?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Ducati Scrambler 800 (2011–2019).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Ducati Scrambler 800?

Service every 12 months for the Ducati Scrambler 800 (2011–2019).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Ducati Scrambler 800?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Ducati Scrambler 800 (2011–2019).