PETALING JAYA: Next Bike Sdn Bhd, the official distributor for Ducati in Malaysia unveiled an impressive 2019 line-up of nine bikes at the Ducati Malaysia Première 2019 at Naza Automall PJ.
First introduced at the Ducati World Premiere 2019 in Milan and later displayed at the prestigious International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition (EICMA 2018), the Ducati 2019 line-up consists of the Panigale V4 R, Diavel 1260 S, Hypermotard 950, Multistrada 950 S, Multistrada 1260 Enduro and from the Scrambler range; the all-new Scrambler Icon, Scrambler Full Throttle, Scrambler Desert Sled and Scrambler Café Racer.
“As the epitome of all-Italian Excellence, the Ducati brand offers a wide range of state-of-the-art bikes crafted to perfection based on the Ducati core values of Style, Sophistication and Performance. Among the nine Ducati bikes being launched today include Malaysian Ducati fan favourites Hypermotard 950 and Scrambler Café Racer. With this massive line-up, we are confident that we will achieve our 2019 sales target of over 300 bikes this year,” said SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive Chairman and Group CEO, Naza Corporation Holdings Sdn Bhd.
Ducati Panigale V4 R
In this latest version of the superbike, its Desmosedici Stradale 1103 cm3 engine has been replaced with the 998 cm3 Desmosedici Stradale R engine to comply with displacement limits set by Superbike World Championship (WSBK) rules, offering extreme performance designed for the track. In fact, the Ducati Panigale V4 R is the most powerful factory motorcycle ever built by Ducati to date.
Priced at RM299,900.
Ducati Diavel 1260 S
Powerful, muscular, agile and effective between the curves for maximum riding enjoyment, the second-generation Diavel 1260 S combines the performance of a maxi-naked with the ergonomics of a muscle cruiser.
Built around the Testastretta DVT 1262 engine, the bike is capable of delivering 159 hp at 9,500 rpm and 129 Nm acceleration with a low-rev smoothness ideal for everyday riding or touring.
Priced at RM139,900.
Ducati Hypermotard 950
Given a whole new look, the Ducati ‘fun bike’ takes its cue from the supermotard race world with completely overhauled ergonomics and an ultra-advanced chassis set-up and electronics package.
Powering the Hypermotard 950 is a renewed 937 cm3 twin-cylinder Testastretta 11˚ with more muscle, greater pulling power and new electronics to ensure smoother control. Achieving 114hp at 9,000 rpm and a flat torque curve peaking at 9.8kgm at 7,250rpm, the engine is perfect for ultimate on-track sports fun, twisting country roads and everyday urban roads alike.
Priced at RM75,900.
Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro
The new Multistrada 1260 Enduro expands the concept of adventure with new Ducati Testastretta DVT engine which ensures outstanding pulling power right from the low-to-mid rev range.
The Enduro is equipped with the most advanced Ducati technology safety features including the Bosch Cornering ABS which maximises active safety even when leaning into curves, Ducati Traction Control, Ride by Wire, Ducati Wheelie Control and semi-active Ducati Skyhook Suspensions (DSS) Evolution.
Priced at RM138,900 (Red) and RM139,900 (Sand).
Ducati Multistrada 950 S
For the first time, the Multistrada 950 is now available in the S version. The rider can enjoy sheer riding pleasure as the brand’s smallest “multibike” is fitted with the Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) system which continuously adjusts fork and shock absorber damping so the suspension responds instantaneously to changes on the road.
Ducati Quick Shift up & down (DQS) is also available on the bike to allow clutch-less upshifting and downshifting, and the bike also features a full-LED headlight, 5” colour TFT display, a Hands-Free System, Cruise Control and backlit switchgear controls, and an upgraded rider-bike interface (HMI) which is more user-friendly.
Priced at RM95,900.
Ducati Scrambler Range
Consisting of four carefree bikes; Scrambler Icon (RM52,900), Scrambler Full Throttle (RM62,900), Scrambler Desert Sled (RM67,900) and Scrambler Café Racer (RM67,900), this year’s line-up sees several feature upgrades including all-new headlights with LED DRL (Daytime Running light) and automatic LED indicators which boosts bike visibility in traffic, even during the day.
The 2019 Scrambler bike range comes complete with the New Bosch Cornering ABS safety feature, exclusive for this vehicle category, which maximises active safety during braking, and for added comfort the seats of the respective bikes have been redesigned to provide the ultimate riding experience.
The impressive nine-bike Ducati 2019 line-up is available at authorized dealerships in Petaling Jaya, Sungai Buloh, Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
