Carrying The Maximum Load Allowed - Ducati MULTISTRADA 1000DS S 2006 Anleitung- Und Instandhaltungsheft

Carrying the maximum load allowed

Your motorcycle is designed for long-distance riding,
carrying the maximum load allowed in full safety.
Even weight distribution is critical to preserving safety
features and avoiding trouble when performing sudden
manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.
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Important
Avoid riding at speeds in excess of 120 km/h with
panniers fitted.
Reduce your speed even further if your tyres are worn,
on poor road surfaces, or in poor visibility.
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Information on carrying capacity
The total weight of the motorcycle in running order
including rider, passenger, luggage and additional
accessories should not exceed:
390 kg.
The total weight of luggage must never exceed 23 kg,
divided as follows (fig. 1):
max 9 kg per pannier;
max 5 kg in the tank bag.
fig. 1