Yesterday was a new bike day for me, a 2014 1200S Gran Turismo. I'd been thinking about second bike for a little while, and was in Ducati Stoke last week getting the throttle replaced on my M821 when I saw this. Perfect for some winter commuting I thought - I have to travel to various locations in the Midlands and Northwest for my job, and while I've done it a bit on the Monster during the summer for the nearer grounds I would prefer something with a bit more weather protection and more comfort and presence on the motorways. It is 1 owner, 10000 miles and I couldn't see a mark on it at all. Picked it up yesterday and took it for a quick blast in the Peak District around Leek, and then again to an night ride to a friends - I'm VERY impressed with the lights and the LED spots were a selling point for me and definitely worthwhile. And as always, great service from Simon and Paul at Ducati Stoke. Looking forward to putting it to some use over the next few months as long as the weather doesn't get too bad. A question for you MTS1200 Owners: I use a Garmin Zumo XT with my M821 and got a very nice mount from Evotech that fits in the handlebar bracket. But they don't do one for the 2014 1200S (it's an older bike now I understand). I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend another way of fixing it on aside from the clamp and knuckle arrangement supplied with the XT? Thanks! MM
There was a product called Navihalter, I think he did them for the earlier bikes but didn’t think he is still producing them as he had some sort of accident. They crop up on here in the for sale section and also on eBay. looks like the site is still active https://navihalter.de/navihalter-motorrad-ducati-multistrada-1200 Longer thread here https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/navihalter-multistrada-2013-14.20390/
I use a very simple alternative to mount my sat nav. These are pictures of the Zumo mount on my old 2013 Twin Spark 1200, and I still use the same mount on my 1260 DVT and it works just as well. I just use a Ram ball screwed to the top of the screen adjuster. Using low profile button head screws will allow the adjuster to work as normal. Connect to the Zumo backplate with a double female Ram extension. It's cheap, easy to install, and versatile, as you can mount a phone on there too. I also cut the power cable so that I could remove the Zumo mount if I wasn't planning to use it, but it can be left in place.
I still have a Navihalter that came off my 2010 bike, if you want it? £30? https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/multistrada-1200s-bits-and-pieces.92192/
Thankyou @doctor feelgood for the offer, but I've done a bit of checking and it appears that the mount is different between the 10-13 and 13-14 models. I has a look at your picture and couldn't see how it could fit my model but I've found an alternative and if I get hold of it I'll report back here with how it works. MM
I have a 2012 1200S Multi and looking to move the Zumo up above the clocks from the bars. I see you had the same Puig screen as I have fitted, I wonder if you have any photos of the Zumo fitted on the Navihalter behind the screen? I could be interested in taking the bracket off your hands. Thanks
I also have a Navihalter for sale. All the bits there and an instruction manual to show you how to set it up. PM me if you are interested. Ah, just realised your bike is a 2012 which is indeed different to the 1200DVT/1260 which my Navihalter came off.
If you don't use a tank bag* then some RAM parts can mount the sat nav to your handlebar clamps, offsetting it to the left. I used this set up after I collected my 1260 and until I got a mount sorted out. Bar clamp looks similar on your bike. This would place your XT a little lower and you'd need to position it to clear the screen and instruments lock to lock. One advantage is that it wouldn't flap around which can be an issue for most mounts that locate the GPS above the instrument panel. The XT, being lighter, is less affected by this though. I can provide a list of the parts you'd need from RAM if you think this might suit your needs. * a tank bag adds too much interference on bar movement so this solution is no good if you use one.
If your solution doesn’t work out drop me a line - I may have an Engimoto bracket for a four hole screen off my old 2013 TS. You can have it either for price of postage or pick up if you’re not too far/on a ride out (I am in Bham).
Thanks @Handtoeknee but I’ve got it sorted now - my Navihalter arrived and I’ve now got it all wired in and working perfectly although yet to get out and road test it yet due to the rubbish weather. I found the Nav cable beneath the fairing together with the pigtailed connector - after checking with a multimeter I soldered on the Zumo connector and that was pretty much it.
