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2022 Ducati Monster / Monster Plus / 821 / 1200 Suspension Hydraulics, Fork Fluids & Sag Tuner

Front fork travel, rear shock travel, spring preload, damping click baselines, and dynamic rider sag calculator for 2022 Ducati Monster / Monster Plus / 821 / 1200.

Technical PassportOEM VERIFIED
Engine
937cc
Cooling
Liquid-Cooled
Final Drive
520 (525 on 821 / 1200) Chain
Engine Oil
3.40 L (3.59 US qt)
Spark Plug
NGK MAR9A-J
Front Tire
120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III / IV)
Gen 2014–2026

Factory Platform Compatibility: All workshop fluid capacities, maintenance milestones, torque specifications, and consumables on this specification sheet are factory-identical across model years 2014 through 2026.

Select Model Year:(Active: 2022)
13 Production Years (2014–2026)

Suspension Hydraulics, Fork Fluids & Interactive Sag Tuner

Showa • KYB • WP Standards
OEM hydraulic capacities, air-gap measurement standards, clicker baselines, and mathematical rider sag tuning.
Shop Fork Seals & Wipers
Fork Architecture
Inverted USD Cartridge (43mm Kayaba)
Oil Volume Per Leg
580 ml (19.6 US fl oz) per leg
OEM Fluid Specification
Shell Advance Fork 7.5W (SAE 7.5W)
Air-Gap Spec (Oil Level)
120 mm (4.72 in) compressed, spring removed
Fork Seal Dimensions
43 x 54 x 11 mm
Total Suspension Travel
Front: 130 mm • Rear: 140 mm
Target Rider Sag: 34 - 40 mm (26 - 31% of 130 mm travel)
Front Preload Baseline
Factory preset non-adjustable
Rebound Damping Baseline
1.5 turns out from fully seated
Compression Damping Baseline
Non-adjustable hydraulic cartridge
Target Free Sag (Unladen)
20 - 25 mm
Enter 3-Point Sag Measurements (mm)
Suspension Sag Diagnosis & Geometry Status
Enter your extended, static, and rider measurements on the left (or select a preset) to compute exact sag percentages and spring preload recommendations.
Factory Fluid StandardDirect Spec
Motul Factory Line Fork Oil 7.5W (1 Liter)
Formulated with anti-foam agents and shear-stable viscosity index improvers to prevent damping fade under aggressive riding heat.
Fork & Dust Seal KitExact Stanchion Fit
All Balls Racing 43mm Fork & Dust Seal Kit
Features directional triple-lip rubber seal profile and external garter springs engineered to withstand heavy stanchion flex without weeping.
Air-Gap Tuning PhysicsBottoming Control
120 mm (4.72 in) compressed, spring removed
Trapped air column acts as a progressive spring in final 30% of stroke. Adding +5mm oil increases bottoming resistance without stiffening small bump compliance.
Recommended Maintenance Parts: Motul Factory Line Fork Oil 7.5W (1 Liter) • All Balls Racing 43mm Fork & Dust Seal Kit

Official NHTSA Safety Recalls & Technical Bulletins

4 Active Campaigns
U.S. Department of Transportation compliance database (Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301).
Verify VIN on NHTSA.gov
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 4 safety recall campaigns associated with this platform. Independent repair shops and riders should confirm that authorized dealership warranty remedies have been applied.
NHTSA #21V315000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Received: 01/01/2021▼
Defect Description

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.

Safety Hazard / Consequence

Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Factory Remedy & Repair Action

Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA #21V335000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Received: 01/01/2021▼
NHTSA #18V835000POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Received: 01/01/2021▼
NHTSA #17V812000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Received: 01/01/2021▼
OEM Workshop Archives

Official Factory Service Bulletins & Field Updates

1 Documented Bulletin
Bulletin #SRV-RCL-21-004Safety Recall 21V-315 & 21V-335 / CR211: Monster 821 & 1200 Low-Permeation Rear Brake Hose & ABS Circuit Retrofit
Source: RCSB-21V315-8478.pdf
Mandated Torques:ABS Control Unit Special Banjo Screws (51 / 55): 25 N·m ± 5% (Certification torque)Rear Master Cylinder Special Screw (53): 25 N·m ± 5% (Certification torque)Rear Caliper Special Screw (57): 25 N·m ± 5% (Certification torque)Swinging Arm Hose Grommet Screws (47): 8 N·m ± 10%Airbox M6x25 Screws: 9 N·m ± 10%
Consumable Specs:DOT 4 High Performance Brake FluidSingle-use Copper Crush Washers (Washers B, C, E, F)Self-Locking Cable Ties (Ties 65 & 66)
Genuine Part Numbers:Brake Hose A (Master Cylinder to ABS Control Unit, Chamfered Fitting)Brake Hose D (ABS Control Unit to Rear Caliper, Reinforced Shield)Copper Sealing Washers DIN 7603
NHTSA Recall 21V-315 & 21V-335Ducati Campaign SRV-RCL-21-004 / CR211

Ducati Monster 821 / 1200 Low-Permeation Rear Brake Hose & ABS Circuit

Rear brake hydraulic circuit retrofit: Low-permeation hoses, banjo screws 25 N·m with copper crush washers, swingarm clips 8 N·m & 10x ABS activation bleed test.

Brembo / ABS Safety RecallBanjo Screws 25 N·m / Bleed 10 N·m
Recall Countermeasure Components:Brake Hose A (Master to ABS)Brake Hose D (ABS to Caliper)Copper Washers B, C, E, FSelf-Locking Ties 65 & 66
MONSTER 821 / 1200 TRELLIS CHASSISMASTER CYLINDER (25 N·m)BOSCH 9.1MP ABSBANJOS 51 & 55 (25 N·m)BREMBO CALIPER (25 N·m)HOSE A (MASTER TO ABS)HOSE D (ABS TO CALIPER)GUIDE 47 (8 N·m)CLICK ANY HYDRAULIC UNION FOR BANJO TORQUES & COPPER WASHER SPECS
NHTSA Safety Campaign 21V-315 & 21V-335 / Ducati SRV-RCL-21-004Monster 821 / Monster 1200 / SuperSport / XDiavel

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