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Ducati recorded strong growth for the first 6-months of 2021, with over 34,485 units of motorcycles sold worldwide.

According to the Bologna-based manufacturer, June was the best month ever with 8,598 units sold, which helps the company to set a 43 per cent increase over 2020.

“The month of June was the best-ever for the company, confirming the positive trend that began with the excellent second half of 2020 and with the significant growth in the first quarter of this 2021.

“Despite the great complexity recorded in the supply sector and transport, with delays in deliveries and a scarcity of various raw materials, and the difficulties generated by the many lockdowns experienced in these first six months of 2021 in various parts of the world, Ducati recorded truly significant growth, exceeding pre-Covid values by almost 10%,” said Francesco Milicia, VP Global Sales Director Ducati.

Australia led the push with an 82 per cent increase, followed by Italy (55 per cent), Japan (53 per cent) and North America (51 per cent).

Interestingly, the Multistrada V4 continues to receive the highest demand, thanks to its all-new radar technology.

The all-new Monster, which arrived in April, also showed excellent numbers, including the Ducati Scrambler 800 range and the super-naked Streetfighter V4.

The Multistrada V4 is yet to be made available in Malaysia due to the current Movement Control Order (MCO); however, we think the official unveiling is happening soon.

Royal Enfield has taken the world by storm since the company launched the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650.

Thus, it’s not a surprise when Royal Enfield has been crown as the top-selling motorcycle brand in terms of sales in New Zealand with the help of local distributor, Urban Moto Imports.

The India-based manufacturer now tops the 250cc to 1,000cc segment in the Land Down under, knocking off other motorcycle giants.

According to Vimal Sumbly, Asia Pacific (APAC) Head of Business of Royal Enfield, the brand has received tremendous support since its entry.

“We are delighted that we have become the number one mid-size motorcycling brand in New Zealand. Royal Enfield has intently focused on growing and leading the middleweight segment market globally and becoming a genuinely global motorcycling brand.

“We have consistently grown our network, reach, product, apparel, GMA range and offerings to appeal to the customers. In fact, since our entry in Australia and New Zealand, we have received great feedback and love from motorcycle enthusiasts.”

Royal Enfield currently offers a wide range of models including the Himalayan, Meteor 350 and the two 650s.

The brand also rumoured to introduced a bigger Himalayan, by using the same 650cc parallel-twin powerplant.

Jawa is set to rebadge Bristol Veloce 500, as confirmed by these spy shot photos circulating online.

The Bristol Veloce 500 is a retro-classic scrambler styled motorcycle by Bristol, a Philippine-based motorcycle manufacturer.

Based on the photos, Jawa has renamed the model as RVR500, with the badge can be seen just below the tank.

Currently, the Bristol Veloce 500 is priced at around PHP348,000 (RM29k).

The motorcycle gets rolling with a liquid-cooled, parallel twin-cylinder 471cc engine capable of producing 47hp @ 8,500rpm and 43Nm @ 6,500rpm.

Other features include:

  • USD fork
  • rear monoshock
  • single disc
  • digital display
  • dua-channel ABS

 

KTM is set to unveil a limited run “Moto2” machine in the next few days.

According to a teaser video shared on KTM social media, only 100 units of the track-only motorcycle are to be made available worldwide.

 

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However, what piques our curiosity is the mention of “Moto2”, since the Moto2 race bike is currently powered by a Triumph triple-cylinder 765cc engine, making it impossible for the Austrian manufacturer to produce a Moto2 machine with the British powerplant.

However, based on the video and other reports, the motorcycle in question is likely to be powered by KTM’s 890cc parallel-twin engine.

*Kramer GP2 890R

This is certainly in line with previous reports that KTM works together with Kramer to produce an 890cc race-bike based on Kramer GP2 890R that features 130hp and 99Nm.

Nonetheless, we can safely assume that the race-spec machine will carry the same KTM Moto2 fairing ridden by the likes of Remy Gardner and Raul Fernandez.

More details on the Moto2 motorcycle will be unveiled on July 20th.

Since you can’t bring yourself to any Ducati showroom just yet due to obvious reasons, Ducati Malaysia brings the showroom closer to you by launching its first online store.

You can now get your hands on the wide range of official Ducati merchandise and genuine Ducati performance parts by visiting Ducati Online Store.

The online store is easy to navigate and allows Ducatisti to make a purchase by selecting the desired bike models or types of offers available.

Customers can also enjoy various discounts and amazing offers made available on selected items.

All purchased items will then packed with care and delivered to your doorstep by an established courier service.

Pol Espargaro is struggling with Repsol Honda RC213V, apart from yet to clinch a podium finish in the 2021 MotoGP season; he currently accumulates the most crashes in the first half of the season.

According to the stats, the Spanish rider went down 13 times this season and comfortably leading the crash chart with three crashes ahead of his brother Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia), Iker Lecuona (Tech3) and Alex Marquez (LCR Honda).

To make matters worse, his former team, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, is soaring this season with the likes of Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder.

With 13 crashes, Espargaro is on course to surpass Johann Zarco’s 2019 and 2020 tally of 19 and 17 crashes, respectively.

The youngest of the Espargaro’s currently sits at the 12th spot in the championship with just 41 points after nine rounds.

The 2021 MotoGP season will resume in August at the Grand Prix of Styria.

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