The Ducati 899 Panigale is not a new bike to the market, it was first launched last year, but at that time it was imported and cost RM108,888 (US$34,000).
But even then Ducati had announced that it would start assembling the bike in ASEAN, and that time has now come. The 899 Panigale is now being assembled in Thailand alongside the Diavel and Monster. And at R93,888 (US$29,300) is a full RM15,000 (US$4,700) cheaper than before.
But if you book the bike now, Ducati Malaysia is giving a special promotion of just RM89,888 (US$28,100) to the first 50 buyers. The baby Panigale has appeared to be quite a surprise, we rode it Zhuhai just a few weeks ago and came away impressed.
It’s a thrilling combination of a high-revving engine, lightweight and full-on electronics that all combine to make you feel like a hero! On track, it is a true showcase of your riding skills. Keep the engine at high rpm, brake late, lean on the electronics and it will reward you with an adrenalin charged good time.
It is built around a monocoque chassis concept and is powered by a new 899 ‘Superquadro’ L-Twin engine that gives you 148hp @ 10,750rpm and 99Nm of torque @ 9,000rpm. Some of the on board technology includes MotoGP derived ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES), Ducati Quick-Shift (DQS) and Ducati’s new race-derived Engine Brake Control (EBC) and Ride-by-Wire (RbW).
** Click here to read about our test ride in Zhuhai.
** 16 things you should know about the Ducati 899 Panigale
The 899 Panigale is now available at:
PENINSULA MALAYSIA:
SHENG FAT SUPERBIKE SDN BHD
No. 26, Ground Floor,
Jalan Dato’ Keramat,
10150 Penang
Tel: 019 – 400 8932
NEW ASIA MOTOR SDN BHD
Lot 4082, 15B
Jalan Dato’ Abdullah Tahir,
80300 Johor Bahru, Johor
Tel: 016 – 733 7512
WELLY WORLD CYCLE SDN BHD
No. 2137, Jalan 3/1,
Batu 13 1/2 , Bandar Baru Sungai Buloh,
47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor
Tel: 03 – 6156 1768
TERAJU OTTO SDN BHD
S/57, PT 28, Kampung Chicha,
Kubang Kerian, Jalan Pasar Puteh,
16100 Kota Bahru, Kelantan
Tel: 012 – 348 8161
SOON HIN COMPANY
A -139 & 141,
Jalan Beserah,
25300 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 016 – 935 0055
EAST MALAYSIA:
INTI DERAS MOTOR SDN BHD
Wisma Inti Deras,
Lot 253, Storey Light,
Industrial Golden Plaza Penampang,
88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Tel: 08 – 870 1129
OTOVENDOR SDN BHD
No. 3 & 4, Hakka Avenue Est
Jalan D.A. Kalongnikan
93250 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel: 013 – 862 8872
More exciting information about Ducati Malaysia may be obtained at http://www.ducati.com.my
