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Forum index -   Wanna buy: 2012 Multistrada "Touring" No Panniers !!!!!!!
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johnnysneds
MTS: 2012 1200S (White)

   

Joined: 05 Sep 2012
Posts: 5
Location: Thailand

PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:09 pm Reply with quote

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
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DharmaChappell
MTS: 2007 1100S (Red)

   

Joined: 16 Dec 2006
Posts: 1215
Location: Bent, Oregon, USA

PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:30 pm Reply with quote

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.

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johnnysneds
MTS: 2012 1200S (White)

   

Joined: 05 Sep 2012
Posts: 5
Location: Thailand

PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:52 pm Reply with quote

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.
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MacMaster
MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Gray)

   

Joined: 20 May 2006
Posts: 89
Location: Vitoria-Spain

PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 6:48 am Reply with quote

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.
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miloVanMultistrada
MTS: 2010 1200S (White)

   

Joined: 28 Aug 2003
Posts: 2753
Location: Carnoustie, Scotland

PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 6:56 am Reply with quote

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_us/contact_form/index.do
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mstevens
MTS: 2010 1200S (Red)

   

Joined: 12 May 2010
Posts: 218
Location: New Hampshire, USA

PostPosted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:23 pm Reply with quote

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.

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scoisgreat
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Joined: 24 Jan 2013
Posts: 21

PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:21 pm Reply with quote

Touring model definately came with panniers.
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N9921x
No Multistrada

   

Joined: 07 Mar 2013
Posts: 2
Location: Evergreen, Co.

PostPosted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:21 pm Reply with quote

Only the "base model" comes with out panniers.
Unless it's a pikes peak...
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pockomoth
MTS: 2007 1100 (Red)

   

Joined: 31 Mar 2013
Posts: 97
Location: El Cerrito, California

PostPosted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:51 am Reply with quote

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.
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Mattel
MTS: 2012 1200S PP (Corse)

   

Joined: 31 Jul 2010
Posts: 3500

PostPosted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:53 am Reply with quote

Holly thread resurrection batman!

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pockomoth
MTS: 2007 1100 (Red)

   

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Location: El Cerrito, California

PostPosted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:51 am Reply with quote

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.
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Mattel
MTS: 2012 1200S PP (Corse)

   

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 2:47 pm Reply with quote

pockomoth wrote:
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.


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

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