Just got a Panigale 1298S that's only done 1500 miles. I've noticed it smokes a little on start up but clears after 10 sec or less... Is this normal?.. I'm used to honda lol..
Hi, Is that a new Ducati model? Are you sure it is smoke or could it be condensation? Condensation would be normal on a number of models.
I'll keep an eye on it.... Its not bad.. But I was surprised that an expensive bit of kit like this smokes on startup...
My 1200R monster started doing this, puff of oil smoke at start up, turns out it broke a valve guide, new head under warranty. Was diagnosed by sky high hydro carbons when an exhaust analyser was used. Pics of the head and broken bits, now a nice workshop ornament!
Blue smoke is oil, white smoke is condensation...what you smelt is probably unburned fuel and tiny amount of oil.(no way a bone cold engine with the choke on won't release some fuel/oil mixture in the air) Either way if only for 10 seconds I would not be concerned even if blue. Also if the bike has been stored for long time the valve seals might harden up a bit, should soften up with use. Keep an eye on the oil level and if not using more than 0.2l over 500km...relax & enjoy the bike.
