North America even further delay :-/

I was told by MY dealer (who didn't order any demo), that he would instead receive a TRI as his launch event bike for May 27th-28th. And since that is my TRI, I could probably pick-up right after the launch party, meaning May 30th.... They also told me there were 3 dealers in the same situation around Canada...if this happens to be true, I'll be one of the few riding a TRI, or any Panigale for that matter, in Canada next week....
I'll keep you ....... posted on what really happens next week...!
But what ever happens....VIVA ITALIA...VIVA 1199...!

Do you guys have a different calendar up north?

sajonf said:

Do you guys have a different calendar up north?

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Same old ........
There is NO Ducati Canada.
All bikes sold in NA go through Ducati USA.
I was even expecting 1 or 2 weeks delay from the US schedule.

I was referring to your stating you would have a bike next week after the may 27th launch. just busting your chops lol

PeterPan said:

Same old ........
There is NO Ducati Canada.
All bikes sold in NA go through Ducati USA.
I was even expecting 1 or 2 weeks delay from the US schedule.

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lol

I think sajonf was refering to you saying your dealers launch date was MAY 27/28 and not April 27/28 like the US

typo?

DUCENZO said:

lol

I think sajonf was refering to you saying your dealers launch date was MAY 27/28 and not April 27/28 like the US

typo?

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Sorry...typo...yes....!
Obviously meant APRIL 27th-28th....

I agree Stylin. Congrats on the MV. I like those bikes too.

I feel like been lied to. Dealer near here was telling people that all models were on a truck already. What a liar! Between Ducati (who doesn't tell us anything), DNA (who doesn't know) and the dealers (who are probably just as frustrated since they aren't making any money from the delays), all of our heads are spinning. We keep hearing only 2-3 more weeks, but it has all been untrue. As a company Ducati's customer service is not very good. Maybe with the new owners it will be better. Cannot get worse.

Ducati supposedly manufactures and sells 40,000 motorcycles per year. You sure wouldn't know it based upon the trickle of production when it comes to the Panigale. Maybe Ducati has the 'capability' of producing 70 bikes a day, but the motorcycle journalists got tired of hanging around waiting for production to pick up and left. No article from MCN ever came out on 2/8. Production was said to be a paltry 'less than 20 bikes a day'. Nothing seems to have changed. In fact, based on deliveries, they haven't been making nearly 20 per day. Oh, well there is some good news. InvestIndustrial found someone to buy them out. Now that IS amazing. Good thing too since there were no other takers whatsover. Can't say more than that. They played up the hype to the max, got as many orders as possible and paid for journalists to visit Abu Dhabi. You must admit Ducati is VERY good at PR/Marketing. As far as production and customer service, I agree, NOT GOOD...and that's being kind.

By now people that are going to cancel orders have done so (and there have been many). Ducati doesn't care. Lots of new money with deep pockets now. They also don't care about customer service. Some would say that's typical of Italian companies in general and I guess that could be debated. Ducati does have a following and for good reason, the bikes are awesome, but it would be nice if they showed at least some appreciation towards all of us who have and continue to believe in them as we do.

Armani said:

As a company Ducati's customer service is not very good. Maybe with the new owners it will be better. Cannot get worse.

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Very true, it stinks. I hear Aprillia is even worse though which was my second choice for a new bike.
Start an email campaign to Audi

1098wi said:

While I can't totally disagree, for someone who cancelled and bought an alternative bike, you seem to follow the 1199 awfully close...

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I haven't been on the forum for a while. Came on after the news of Ducati being sold to Audi. Not surprised to see more lame excuses and no bikes yet. Didn't know about this smoke problem [issue] but not surprised that there were hundreds of posts before any response from Ducati and noooo response from Ducati NA. Also, sounds like a noisy, smoky beast. Hopefully it passes the U.S. emissions tests or you'll all be waiting even longer.

Stylin Jones said:

I haven't been on the forum for a while. Came on after the news of Ducati being sold to Audi. Not surprised to see more lame excuses and no bikes yet. Didn't know about this smoke problem [issue] but not surprised that there were hundreds of posts before any response from Ducati and noooo response from Ducati NA. Also, sounds like a noisy, smoky beast. Hopefully it passes the U.S. emissions tests or you'll all be waiting even longer.

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Have not thought of that. If not the Panigale then what? MV F3 not so good reviews. KTM 1190 RC8R no electronics and not many dealers that sell the sportbikes. Never though of Aprilia but people not like them much here. Don't want 848 since they will change model next year like baby Panigale. They have us by balls.

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Unless I cave and get a good deal on one o' them fancy Trumps with the gold s'pension things on 'em.

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I'll have one for sale within a week or two...!
Only 1800 miles on it...!

Someone they tell me ducatisti mean fool in some language but I not know. Seem like it though.

When I was shopping around for my bike in November (local dealed closed down) I called five dealers within 100 miles or so. Four of them told me they would have it in February or beginning of March. One actually gave me a specific date. The fifth dealer said "Italian company, new model. Do not expect them to hit a March deliverable." I went with the fifth dealer because he fed me no BS. He estimated April, but made no promises. He tempered my expectations further by saying May might not be out of the question. I've called him a few times over the months to get any info on delivery (getting paranoid from reading too many conspiracy theory posts) and he never gave me any dates. He did contact me when DNA published the letter with delivery schedule. Even after this, he told me not to hold my breath. Well, I just got an email from him tonight saying that my Tricolore will arrive on April 27 and I can pick it up on the 28th. We shall see.

Just talked to my dealer to confirm this information, he said that it is only affecting certain parts of the country and they I will be recieving my 1199s on may 1st which is the tuesday after the release party and demo day. Hope this remains true because I can't handle any more disappointment!

got of the phone with my duck dealer he as told my the week of 14th the base will be in and since i was the first one to pre order the first one that comes through door will be mine ... oh he does have my pipes in stock ...lol to bad i dont do drugs or i will pot some tweeds in them and smoke it..

But we will see this weekend i am going to a different dearler for the demo bull****

BUCCI said:

Just talked to my dealer to confirm this information, he said that it is only affecting certain parts of the country and they I will be recieving my 1199s on may 1st which is the tuesday after the release party and demo day. Hope this remains true because I can't handle any more disappointment!

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I've heard the same...

Turns out, some dealers including mine, will be using customer's bikes for the unveiling...thats somewhat a relief but how crazy would that make you?

Knowing that your bike's been there for a day or 2, but can't take delivery 'til after the ceremony or next day lol...Xbox who has a Tri had to do this lol

Hey, at least you could go look at it everyday lol

That would PISS me off.... total BS. Use a customers bike for marketing/hype after ordering it months ago.

Then you have to worry about it being roped off, or being felt up...

f-that... how much is Ducati NA paying for the use of your bike?

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Turns out, some dealers including mine, will be using customer's bikes for the unveiling...thats somewhat a relief but how crazy would that make you?

Knowing that your bike's been there for a day or 2, but can't take delivery 'til after the ceremony or next day lol...Xbox who has a Tri had to do this lol

Hey, at least you could go look at it everyday lol

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Knowing that your bike's been there for a day or 2, but can't take delivery 'til after the ceremony or next day lol...Xbox who has a Tri had to do this lol

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Yup, but I got 2x slices of pizza, 1x kebab, +10 coffees and lots of pics of pretty show girls, while I stood on guard at the show over the weekend

Got to start the bike today and should get tomorrow - its totally sick.

Keep the faith NA people!!