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Ducati 851

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Ducati 851 — from 1988 to 1992.

19881992 Ducati 851

851cc Desmoquattro L-twin (Desmoquattro 851) · Chain

101 hp / 62 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight15W-50
Capacity3.7 qt

Transmission

Type6-speed wet clutch

Coolant

TypeDucati Coolant / ethylene glycol-based
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Fuel

Tank4.2 gal
TypePremium 95

Tires

Front120/70ZR17
Rear180/55ZR17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)42 PSI

Service Intervals

Oil change6,200 mi
Spark plugs6,200 mi
Timingdesmodromic-belt — replace at 12,400 mi
Air filter6,200 mi