1260 New Belts

I'd contact a local, recommended Ducati specialist and get a quote, I'd rather use a good specialist than a main dealer to be honest, I think you'll get a better service, better quality of work at a better price.
Or, learn to do it yourself if you're confident with the spanners.

 

Do it yourself. The only difficulty is getting the rear belt on behind the frame

 

Agreed with the above, it's not a tough job, just tricky with the top belt, but once you've done it, you'll see it's an easy job.

 

Yep, it's not rocket science, valve adjustment is a little more complicated but, not the voodoo it's made out to be.

 

Belt prices probably vary between countries but I can tell you that I was charged two hours of labour if that helps.

 

Standard time on the 1260 is under a hour. The 1200 needed more parts removing, including the tank, for access and was about 2 hours iirc.
If the standard times are followed, you’d be looking at around £200 inc the belts depending on the labour rates

 

Just quoted £750 from a main dealer for a belt change on a 1200 DVT Pikes Peak

 

That's taking the p*ss For £100 more I got the Desmo service, belts, all fluids (oil, brake and clutch), oil and air filters, new plugs and a good check-over from my local Ducati trained indi.

 

Paid £230 for belt change at Ducati ferndown on my XDiavel in Feb this year

 

Tell them to go do one, that is a criminal quote! Which dealer? I'm sure others will want to avoid these clowns.

 

Is the cost of labour & parts any cheaper at a Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki/Kwacker etc etc dealer?

 

Find a nearby independent. There are plenty out there that will do a belt only change.