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It's your bike, it's your responsibility. Half of the recommendations in this thread I would consider incorrect. They may work but in the end, when/if the engine develops a mechanical problem and you are running oil other than what was cited by the manufacturer, then when/if that day comes ... you will not be covered by the warranty, that is if the warranty is an important aspect of ownership to you. A dealer may look the other way ..... or not.
You should not run a semi-synthetic, a viscosity outside Ducati's spec, or an oil not recommended by an authorized Ducati dealership. Even the oil filter is subject to scrutiny if it is not equivalent to Ducati specs. Ducati engineered the bike, so I would think following the MFG recommendations are good right.
There was a guy that ran a NAPA oil filter based on a recommendation. It was dimensionally correct and had the proper threads, though the rider did not research it. It turned out the relief valve (by-pass) spec for that filter was 12psi, Ducati's spec is 8psi +/- 1. So in various conditions the engine was starved for oil eventually developing an undesirable metallic sound.
You have 796, so you know it is a wet clutch. An oil that meets JASO-MA is considered appropriate for wet clutch operations. Oils marketed as motorcycle-specific will carry the JASO-MA label. The 1100's have a dry clutch and can use a wider range of oils than a wet clutch system. Time to actually read the OP initial post needs careful consideration before posting. For all we know the rider could go running off to wally mart for a gallon of what is not the correct sh1t for their bike.
If you wish to stay with M1 they have two motorcycle specific oils available. I run M1 Racing 4T 10W-40. If it is important, write Ducati and have them provide in writing the oil/viscosity they recommend, or a dealer.
I know it would be just my luck that I would have some issue then Ducati would come back and say, Oh, we don't recommend using that oil.
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