2015 Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale S Owners Manual - Page 271

Important During the first 600 mi (1000 km) (Break-in period), i.e. as long as the Odometer displays a value lower than or equal to 600 mi (1000 km), the "orange area" (pre-warning area on the display with orange used for bar graph filling and to indicate the corresponding figure) is displayed when engine reaches 6000 rpm. During this break-in period, it is not advisable to exceed 6000 rpm, so make sure the instrument panel does not display the "orange area" of the bar graph. To achieve this, roads with plenty of bends and even slightly hilly areas are ideal for the most efficient break-in of the engine, brakes and suspensions. For the first 61 mi (100 km), use the brakes gently. Avoid sudden or prolonged braking. This will allow the friction material on the brake pads to bed in against the brake disks. So that the mechanical parts of the motorcycle can adapt to each another, and especially so the life of the basic engine parts is not affected, avoid harsh accelerations and do not run the engine at a high rpm for an extended time, especially uphill. It is also advisable to inspect the drive chain frequently and lubricate as required. 269