Ducati SuperSport Key Replacement

Quick answerThe 2017 to 2020 SuperSport uses Ducati's I2K-2 immobilizer: two chipped keys, key codes stored in the instrument panel, and a four-digit PIN as the only backup. There is no Code Card or red key. The dash holds exactly two keys, so adding one means both are programmed together, and losing both is far more costly than losing one.

Ducati SuperSport key quick facts

Ducati's bulletin lists the SuperSport for 2017 to 2020 under the I2K-2 system.
SuperSport keys are the I2K-2 type with a removable transponder, the same group as the Monster 821 and 1200.
The owner's manual says the bike comes with two keys that start the engine, open the fuel tank plug and open the seat lock.
The ignition switch is in front of the fuel tank and has four positions, including a parking light position with the steering locked.
The helmet cable is stored in the tool box and hooks onto a pin under the seat.

Ducati SuperSport key types by year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
2017-2020	SuperSport, SuperSport S	two transponder keys	yes	I2K-2, removable transponder, owner-set four-digit PIN.

Keys and the PIN on the SuperSport

The 2017 to 2018 owner's manual describes two keys, both carrying the immobilizer system code. Ducati asks you to separate them and ride on only one. The bike reads the key at every Key-On and the code exchange changes each time, so a key that is only cut to shape will turn the switch and nothing more.

The backup is a PIN that you create. The manual says the PIN is not present when the bike is new and has to be activated by entering a four-digit code in the instrument panel. If the menu opens with O for old in front of the four dashes, a PIN is already stored; N for new means none has been set. With a PIN in place, a key reading fault brings up a PIN screen and a correct entry gets the bike running temporarily.

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Ignition switch in front of the fuel tank: on, off, steering locked, and parking light with steering locked. Press the key down before turning to the last two. It can be removed in off, lock and parking.
Fuel tank plug
Seat lock. Turn the key clockwise while pressing down at the latch, then slide the seat back off its front retainers.
Helmet cable, routed through the helmet and hooked onto a pin, then held in place by the refitted seat

One key lost, both lost, or a damaged switch

By Ducati's bulletin, one lost key means a new key cut to match, a reset of the stored keys and both keys memorized again. Two lost keys means a complete switch kit with keys, lock unit and instrument panel, and the PIN has to be set again on the new dash.

The removable transponder helps if the ignition switch is mechanically damaged. Ducati's repair is a new switch kit with locks, with the chips from both original keys transferred into the new keys, which keeps the original dash. Hold on to your old keys for that reason.

When you call, have the VIN, your photo ID and the registration or title ready, and tell us how many keys you have. If you have none, we tell you before the visit whether keys can be registered to your existing dash or whether the dealer parts route is the realistic one.

What to have ready

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

Ducati SuperSport key FAQ

Does the Ducati SuperSport have a Code Card?

No. The 2017 to 2020 SuperSport was supplied with two keys only. Its backup is a four-digit PIN stored by the owner.

Can I get a third SuperSport key?

Ducati's bulletin says the I2K-2 system memorizes exactly two keys, so a new key replaces a lost one instead of adding to the count.

How do I know if a PIN is already set on my used SuperSport?

Open the PIN function in the setting menu. The manual says an O for old in front of the four dashes means a PIN is already stored, and N for new means none is. A dealer can reset a PIN you do not know.

The immobilizer system on this bike

Ducati Immobilizer: Red Key, Code Card, PIN and Lost KeysEvery keyed Ducati immobilizer reads a transponder in the key and only lets the engine start when the code matches one stored on the bike.

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Page last updated November 14, 2026.