KUALA LUMPUR: Next Bike Sdn Bhd, the official distributor for Ducati in Malaysia today unveiled their impressive 2019 line-up of nine powerful bikes at the Ducati Malaysia Première 2019 at Naza Automall PJ.
First introduced at the Ducati World Premiere 2019 in 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, the Scrambler Icon, Scrambler Full Throttle, Scrambler Desert Sled and Scrambler Café Racer.
“With this 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 & Group CEO, Naza Corporation Holdings Sdn Bhd.
Billed as the ultimate road-legal Ducati race bike, the Panigale V4 R constitutes the technical platform for the official Ducati Superbikes that are competing in the 2019 Superbike World Championship. The 998 cc Desmosedici Stradale R engine is the most powerful factory motorcycle ever built by Ducati to date with 221 hp @ 15,250 rpm.
The second-generation Diavel 1260 S is a combination of a maxi-naked and 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. The upgraded chassis is equipped with Bosch Cornering ABS and fully adjustable Öhlins suspension. It also features Ducati Quick Shift as standard to allow clutch-less shifting.
The Hypermotard 950 is now equipped with completely overhauled ergonomics and an ultra-advanced chassis set-up and electronics package. The bike is now 4kg lighter than its predecessor and powered by a renewed 937 cm3 twin-cylinder Testastretta 11˚ with 114 hp at 9,000 rpm and torque peaks at 9.8 kgm at 7,250 rpm.
The new Multistrada 1260 Enduro has the highest torque in its category. It comes standard with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS). In addition, the Multistrada 1260 Enduro is also equipped with Ducati Traction Control, Ride by Wire, Ducati Wheelie Control and semi-active Ducati Skyhook Suspensions (DSS) Evolution.
The upgraded Multistrada 950 S is now enhanced with a 6-axis Bosch IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), Bosch Cornering ABS, Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) for easier uphill starts and a hydraulic clutch. Now available in the S version, fitted with the Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS). Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) is standard and it also features a full-LED headlight, 5” colour TFT Hands-Free System, Cruise Control and backlit switchgear controls, and an upgraded rider-bike interface (HMI).
This year’s exciting line-up sees the first major overhaul of the entire Scrambler range since its inception. The ‘Land of Joy’ now consists of four bikes; the Icon, the Full Throttle, the Desert Sled and the Café Racer. Featuring upgrades such as all-new headlights with LED DRL (Daytime Running light) and automatic LED indicators and the New Bosch Cornering ABS safety feature.
The Scrambler line is also installed with the Ducati Multimedia System which allows the rider to ride in the company of his or her favourite music, answer incoming calls or chat with the passenger on the intercom.
Each of the Scrambler line-up have also been enhanced, the Scrambler Icon has a new trendy Atomic Tangerine colour, the Café Racer has new graphics inspired by the 125 GP Desmo and aluminium handlebar with 60’s racing-style bar end mirrors, the Full Throttle has a new black and yellow colour scheme with dedicated logo and the Desert Sled has new Pirelli Scorpion Rally tyres.