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 Touring 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 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. Thanks in advance for any advise given Rgds Johnny
They class the touring as the 1200ST "T" for touring, my touring came with the panniers as standard, centre stand, heated grips I think you've been mugged if I'm honest.
Hi Johnny, it maybe that importing it privately to Thailand has a bearing upon the specification. It may be a T Model on the surface, but once you get under the outer skin you discover it something entirely different..... Apparently this is common practice in certain parts of Thailand. Big burly biker fooled by looks into thinking its a real beauty...............when really it's a thing with a thing...
Johnny, I bought a 1200S June 2011 and the dealer added all the touring items,the Tourer list then was Panniers/T/Box Heated Grips C/stand I know they changed the Equipment list early this year and i thought it a little stange,possibly to reduce price increases or starting point. A friend purchased a Tourer earlier this year i will check with him and let you know.
