2001 Ducati SportTouring ST4 Owners Manual - Page 84
2001 Ducati SportTouring ST4 Manual
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E Carrying the maximum load allowed Your motorcycle is designed for long-distance riding, carrying the maximum load allowed in full safety and comfort. Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these safety features and avoiding trouble when performing sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads. When the side panniers are fitted, never exceed 130 Km/h. Further reduce speed if tyres are worn down and when riding on poor road surface or with poor visibility. Information about carrying capacity The total weight of the motorcycle in running order including rider, pillion passenger, luggage and additional accessories should not exceed 420 Kg. The weight of luggage alone should never exceed 23 Kg divided as follows (fig. 1): max 9 kg for each side pannier; max 5 kg for tank bag. Try to arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest possible position and close to motorcycle centre. Be sure to secure the luggage to the supports provided on the motorcycle as firmly as possible. Improperly secured luggage may affect stability. Never fix bulky or heavy objects to the handlebar or to the front mud guard as this would affect stability and cause danger. Do not insert any objects you may need to carry into the 8 gaps of the frame as these may foul moving parts. If you install the side panniers (available from Ducati Parts Department): sort luggage and accessories so to distribute weight evenly and then arrange them in the panniers so that they are well balanced; lock both side panniers using the suitable key lock. Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure indicated at page 58 and that they are in good condition. 5 Kg 9 9 Kg Kg fig. 1