Thanks to the power of tinternet, I have now answered my own question and found I have a 2016 model year Multistrada. In short, the 10th character of the VIN is the model year. F is 2015 and G is 2016 How can I identify the year my motorcycle/ATV was manufactured? | Yamaha Motor Australia Thanks Yamaha!
If anyone hears any offers on for the 1200S then I'd be very interested to know. I always had the impression the dealers couldn't do their own offers, but the 1200 base offer does sound like a dealer specific one. Might just phone around. The laugh will be sure to do both me and the dealer some good.
At last a believer [emoji106] but I'm sure someone will along to tell you how can a bike be a 2016 model when we are still in 2015 [emoji33] This is why I cannot see them updating the model till late nxt year, if the current model is 16 surely they'll let it run till sept 16 and then bring a 17 model out. They certainly won't bring a new model out for March because it will kill sales from now till March, unless they give em away !
In reply to OP.....Im not sure if its a general Ducati offer but Riders are offering a free touring pack on New Multis registered before end of the year
I've spoken to riders (Bridgwater) and no mention of free touting pack, but then again I wasn't paying full retail price.
I didnt look into it but they sent me a text on holiday as I had been in there before I left. I would expect it would be full retail and then a haggle to get the trade in price if you had one. SMC have this on ebay too Ducati Multistrada 1200 | eBay
That's expensive I bought a new Dvt 1200 ( base model ) £11995 with panniers thrown in, at Riders Bridgwater ( after some haggling ! ) ...they matched a deal I was offered at SMC Sheffield Get them to do the above deal, then add a top box yourself ( aprox £300 ) at a later date if needs be.
They offered me £8500 on my 2014 1900 mile base model multi ( aparantly £7500 book price !? , I sold it for £9200 privately, ( bought privately for £9000 6 weeks earlier ) Give the buggers a hard time !!!!!
Steve the difference is your bike from riders is a 2015 the bikes Smc are knocking out are 2016 . How do I no. I've spoken to Gavin@ Bridgwater and he can do a new dvt with panniers for £11995 but there 2015. Tony@ Smc can do the same deal for reg this month on a 2016 model, riders couldn't match it not on a 2016 they said not enough profit in it for them.
There is absolutely no difference between a 2015 / and supposed 2016 model, they 'would' both be exactly the same motorcycle, there are no revisions for the multi in 2016, so what is the difference between a 2015 / 2016 ?? Don't let these bull$hit salesman tell you nonsense, I worked for a main dealer for 8 years, I know what goes on Just go buy a 2015 base model multi & do yourself a massive favour, don't waste yr hard earned money on the S model, I tested both & honestly couldn't tell the difference (suspension wise ), yes more gadgetary, but let's be totally honest, being a Ducati with their foibles, do we need more that may well go wrong ??, especially after the two years of 'almost' worry free warranty has lapsed go buy a base model multi, you won't regret it, I love mine !!
