2006 Ducati Monster S2R Dark Owners Manual - Page 116

Moving off 1) Disengage the clutch by squeezing the control lever. 2) Push down the gear change lever decisively with the tip of your foot to engage the first gear. 3) Speed up engine, by turning the throttle twistgrip and slightly releasing the clutch lever at the same time. The motorcycle will start moving. 4) Release the clutch lever completely and accelerate. 5) To shift to second gear, close the throttle to reduce engine revs, disengage the clutch, lift the gear change lever and release the clutch lever. To shift down, release the twistgrip, disengage the clutch, briefly accelerate the engine to allow the gears to synchronize, shift down and release the clutch. Use the controls intelligently and promptly: when riding uphill, shift down immediately when the motorcycle begins to slow down, to avoid abnormal stresses on the motorcycle structure as well as on the engine. Important Avoid sudden accelerations, as this may lead to misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever should not be held longer than necessary after a gear is engaged, otherwise friction parts may overheat and wear out. E 39