Given the dramatic drop in Euro value

Stw · Mar 13, 2015

Will Ducati have to change their prices??? (in the Usa)

flobrandx · Mar 13, 2015

Good question...but I doubt it when us suckers keep paying top dollar for these beautiful machines.

wilkson · Mar 14, 2015

flobrandx said:
Good question...but I doubt it when us suckers keep paying top dollar for these beautiful machines.

I feel for you . You guys in the US got it tough .
That sarcasm if you didn't pick up in it .
Your welcome to Australian prices if you like ....... more sarcasm

NorthBankGooner · Mar 14, 2015

It's a 24% pay increase for me so no complaints.

Robnek · Mar 14, 2015

In Sweden the 1299R cost $39K, and that is before the euro went up for us!

reganc · Mar 14, 2015

Not a chance these companies t me to have a big trading book to offset currency fluctuations

Tricolore · Mar 14, 2015

No but as the Euro$ trades below 100 it will become more economically feasible to travel to the Factory and buy a new bike, ride it and ship it back used to the US for less than buying the bike new in the US.

Since last summer the Euro$ has dropped 35%, in Italy a 1299S costing 20,000 euros would have cost $28,000 US. As we go through parity in the Euro$ and below probably somewhere below 80 in the next year or two, the 1299S will be $16K in US$, if you buy it in Europe.

So if you have the time, you can have a free vacation going to the Ducati factory for the same price as buying a Ducati in the U.S.

Sinjin · Mar 14, 2015

Tricolore said:
No but as the Euro$ trades below 100 it will become more economically feasible to travel to the Factory and buy a new bike, ride it and ship it back used to the US for less than buying the bike new in the US.

Since last summer the Euro$ has dropped 35%, in Italy a 1299S costing 20,000 euros would have cost $28,000 US. As we go through parity in the Euro$ and below probably somewhere below 80 in the next year or two, the 1299S will be $16K in US$, if you buy it in Europe.

So if you have the time, you can have a free vacation going to the Ducati factory for the same price as buying a Ducati in the U.S.

Plus it should be canister free unless you plan on bringing it to CA.

However, don't you have to have so many miles on it in order to avoid large import duties? I seem to recall that it was a requirement to tour around for a week or so if you were to participate in the Porsche Experience and buy one at the factory and then ship it back.

flobrandx · Mar 14, 2015

wilkson said:
I feel for you . You guys in the US got it tough .
That sarcasm if you didn't pick up in it .
Your welcome to Australian prices if you like ....... more sarcasm

Ha! Wilks, as usual it's not hard to pick up your sarcasm...you can keep your outrageous Aussie tax but thanks for offering.

...even more sarcasm

HarmonyJim · Mar 14, 2015

Has the U.S. price been released as of yet on the new R model? Are they also coming in approx. mid-April?

Xbox · Mar 14, 2015

I hate taking about the price of premium products.

Can always buy a Honda.

The Avidmoto · Mar 14, 2015

HarmonyJim said:
Has the U.S. price been released as of yet on the new R model? Are they also coming in approx. mid-April?

My sales person said he thought the Rs would also hit US dealers in mid April and he would know more in two weeks.

Pilot · Mar 14, 2015

As I understand it, going to Italy to pick up your bike and then get it back to your country is way better in theory than reality. Apparently there's more bureaucratic ........ paperwork, etc than it's worth. I believe AntiHero can chime in here. We had a lengthy discussion about it at Ducati Westlake one day on how it was easier to buy an Italian bike in California, ship it to Europe, tour Italy etc., and then ship his California bike back. Doesn't make sense, but it apparently is the way to go versus the alternative...

Stw · Mar 14, 2015

HarmonyJim said:
Has the U.S. price been released as of yet on the new R model? Are they also coming in approx. mid-April?

Ducati Superbike Panigale R - Ducati

$33995

Tricolore · Mar 14, 2015

Xbox said:
I hate taking about the price of premium products.

Can always buy a Honda.

Interesting statement...

In reality, the price of Ducati's in the USA will not come down because of the weaker Euro$. But the more significant change will be in overall performance in the motorcycle industry. For the first time in a long time the Japanese manufacturers have begun to invest in R&D with a weaker Yen.

In the past 3 years, the US$ has strengthen against the Yen by more than 50%. Even though, we have not seen prices go down for Japanese bikes but what we are beginning to see is far more performance being delivered. This bump in performance is not only to compete with the Euro bikes but more it is a result of recent R&D. No one can deny, the R1M is not one heck of a bike and though I am sure if I would ever want to ride a motorcycle with a super charger, Kawasaki is doing some R&D on boosting performance.

Net, net the stronger US$ might not save us any money but at least in the superbike category the stronger US$ will fund some much needed R&D giving us superbike choices we never thought we would have.

However, I still like the idea of going to the Ducati factory to pick up the latest and greatest and bring it home with me. When I was child, my Dad in the sixties went to the Ferrari factory to pick up a custom built 1967 GTB4 painted in green and bring it home him. I am so glad he did, because at 12, I learned how to drive stick in the back roads of Southampton!!!

Xbox · Mar 15, 2015

Tricolore said:
Interesting statement...

In reality, the price of Ducati's in the USA will not come down because of the weaker Euro$. But the more significant change will be in overall performance in the motorcycle industry. For the first time in a long time the Japanese manufacturers have begun to invest in R&D with a weaker Yen.

In the past 3 years, the US$ has strengthen against the Yen by more than 50%. Even though, we have not seen prices go down for Japanese bikes but what we are beginning to see is far more performance being delivered. This bump in performance is not only to compete with the Euro bikes but more it is a result of recent R&D. No one can deny, the R1M is not one heck of a bike and though I am sure if I would ever want to ride a motorcycle with a super charger, Kawasaki is doing some R&D on boosting performance.

Net, net the stronger US$ might not save us any money but at least in the superbike category the stronger US$ will fund some much needed R&D giving us superbike choices we never thought we would have.

However, I still like the idea of going to the Ducati factory to pick up the latest and greatest and bring it home with me. When I was child, my Dad in the sixties went to the Ferrari factory to pick up a custom built 1967 GTB4 painted in green and bring it home him. I am so glad he did, because at 12, I learned how to drive stick in the back roads of Southampton!!!

I also hate talking about "value for money".

Worth, value, expense..... all utterly subjective and based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes and opinions.

bradp51 · Mar 15, 2015

wilkson said:
I feel for you . You guys in the US got it tough .
That sarcasm if you didn't pick up in it .
Your welcome to Australian prices if you like ....... more sarcasm

Plus one mate. Our USA friends do not know how good they have it with pricing.

And with our banana republic aussie dollar going down the .... tube, importing for the USA is not cost effective for us either now.

Given the dramatic drop in Euro value

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