Wanna buy » 2012 Multistrada "Touring" No Panniers !!!!!!!

[johnnysneds 2012 1200 (White)]

Hi All,

First post on the forum and im afraid its not all positive. I am just about to receive delivery of my new 2012 Multistrada after a lengthy period of waiting due to import laws/red tape here in Thailand. Alas the wait is over and I should be riding my new steed shortly, very excited. However I have been informed that the touring model I purchased back in February does NOT come fitted with panniers as standard!!! Is this not why it is called the "Touring" model? pretty much defeats the purpose of calling it a touring bike if it doesn't come with them fitted. Every website I go to indicates the panniers are standard equipment on the "T" model.
Is this normal practice from Ducati dealerships? Is the dealer at it trying to gain a few extra buck, alot of extra bucks in this case. A quick search reveals the panniers would cost in the region of $1,200

Thanks in advance for any advise given

Rgds
Johnny

[DharmaChappell 2007 1100S (Red)]

Have you seen your new Multistrada yet? If it has a Carbon Fiber "Beak" and cam belt covers but has no center stand then it is an "S" Sport and not a "T" Touring model.

Maybe the dealer got the order mixed up or something like that and they are just trying to paint a pretty face on it.

-Dharma

[johnnysneds 2012 1200 (White)]

Hi,

Its definitely the Touring model as it has a center stand and brush guards. My importer questioned the dealer where they were and he stated that they now offer the "T" model with panniers but when I bought the bike back in February they were an optional extra!!!
Now this is an official Ducati dealership should they not be operating within guidelines from Ducati or something.

[MacMaster 2011 1200 (Red)]

According to the website:

Touring edition:

Characterised by the ABS and DES by Öhlins systems, the 'S' version Touring edition focuses on comfort and cargo for long-distance travel with handy heated grips, 57 litres of stylish side luggage and a centre stand for practicality.

Or you can try to download the owner manual. In the manual they talk about panniers and centre stand.

[miloVanMultistrada 2010 1200S (White)]

Sounds like your dealer is taking liberties and is trying to extract more cash.

If your bike has a plastic (not carbon) nose, the centre stand and the heated grips it is certainly a Touring and will have left the factory with the panniers.

I would have a word with the local importer and also with Bologna - use the contact us on the main Ducati.com here:

http://www.ducati.com/company/contact_u ... m/index.do

[mstevens 2010 1200S (Red)]

I really think the Touring model has come with panniers as standard from the very beginning all over the world.

Someone is not being honest with you.

[scoisgreat]

Touring model definately came with panniers.

[N9921x]

Only the "base model" comes with out panniers.
Unless it's a pikes peak...

[pockomoth 2017 1200 S (Flat black)]

I really hate to hear about these kinds of things. You're being taken advantage of because you're out of the country. Contact Ducati.

[Mattel 2012 1200S (Matte Chrome)]

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[pockomoth 2017 1200 S (Flat black)]

I can't help it! I LOVE resurrecting old threads. It's annoying though, I know, but it's nice to hear from you again my friend.

[Mattel 2012 1200S (Matte Chrome)]

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Lol! It does not bother me, I just like pointing it out.... It would be nice to get an update from the original poster.