New 4 Ever Multistrada Warranty!

[motorman]

Has anyone in Europe seen this new warranty?  It is not yet available in the US.

It was a result of the long term 50,000 Km test.
https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/bikes/multistrada/multistrada-950/top-form-review-motociclismo

The warranty page:
https://www.ducati.com/it/it/garanzia-ducati/four-ever-multistrada

It is a new 4 year, unlimited mileage warranty on all 2020 Multistrada models purchase on or after Nov 1 2019.

I have an extended factory warranty and service contract for 3 yrs on my 950.

[Wassers]

Hi motorman. I collect my new 950s on the 2nd March here in the UK and can confirm it does come with a 4 year warranty.

[bmw_al]

Look forward to seeing your new 950S at some point Mr Wassers - certainly in May!  I know you have been waiting impatiently....

[Wassers]

Thanks ducati_al. Yep, not long to wait now. Very much looking forward to us all getting together again and the Wales trip.

[mcinlb]

Why do I feel hard done by re this extended warranty, I bought my 950S Multi in August 19 and now any new buys get a 4 year cover..

[bmw_al]

I would feel the same in your situation.  I did wonder how you early adopters would feel about the change.  In any case for any Mutley 950 owner we can expect good reliability regardless of model year, as it's the same bike for the most part.

[ZiggyCol]

I wonder if the new 4 year warranty will give us earlier buyers any weight to arguing for 'just out of 2 year warranty' claims ???

[NiborMuttley]

Thanks for the motociclismo 50k test motorman! If only all magazine bike tests were so thorough...

What do you gents think about the fact the the viscosity of the oil was out of spec (consistently too low by some margin) at every service interval?

Is there an argument for more frequent oil changes or more viscous oil do you think?

[motorman]

Your welcome Nibor! 

With respect to changing the oil more frequently I would argue it depends on your mileage, riding style, etc.  In 9,000 miles, I added 1 1/2 quarts of oil.  However, Ducati obviously has confidence in the build specs, and metallurgy of the engine.  Furthermore, a scan of the forums and you tube reveal a number of post 2012 Multistradas (1200) with OVER 100k MILES and the only the scheduled maintenance.  However, fresh oil would, in theory provide a slightly smoother shifting tranny.  Since I don't have the experience mileage wise, I'll let others voice their experiences on the Multistrada.

[neilb]

Originally Posted by motorman

Your welcome Nibor! 

With respect to changing the oil more frequently I would argue it depends on your mileage, riding style, etc.  In 9,000 miles, I added 1 1/2 quarts of oil.  However, Ducati obviously has confidence in the build specs, and metallurgy of the engine.  Furthermore, a scan of the forums and you tube reveal a number of post 2012 Multistradas (1200) with OVER 100k MILES and the only the scheduled maintenance.  However, fresh oil would, in theory provide a slightly smoother shifting tranny.  Since I don't have the experience mileage wise, I'll let others voice their experiences on the Multistrada.

40000 miles to date with nothing over and above the scheduled maintenance. The bike runs as well, if not better, than when new. In the early days I would occasionally top up the oil but now it doesn’t appear to use any whatsoever. Looking forward to the next 40000