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The all-new Ducati DesertX has finally landed in Malaysia exactly a year after its global introduction back in December 2021.

  • The DesertX is Ducati first fully-capable off-road middleweight adventure bike. 
  • Features the tried and tested, Testastretta 937cc 11-degree Desmodromic engine. 

Coming in at RM112,900, the Ducati DesertX is the latest contender in a competitive ADV category which includes the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally, Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin and the upcoming MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5.

Catch our review of the 2022 Ducati DesertX in Italy:

According to Ducati, the DesertX is heavily inspired by the rally raiders that competed in the Paris-Dakar Rally during the 80s and 90s.

Dressed in an all-white with red accents, the DesertX appears in a heavy off-road elements combines with a distinctive twin circular LED headlights with DRL (Daytime Running Light).

The Ducati DesertX is built around an all-new steel trellis frame, aimed to improve rigidity especially in rough terrain. It also come equipped with a dedicated long travel suspension settings paired to a 21″ front and 18″ rear wheel.

The suspension system is handled by a full-adjustable Kayaba 46mm upside-down front forks and full-adjustable Kayaba monoshock with preload adjustment.

Other standard features available on the DesertX includes:

  • Wheelie Control
  • Engine Brake Control
  • Ducati Quick Shift
  • Cruise Control
  • Ducati Brake Light
  • USB power Socket
  • Steering damper
  • 21L tank (with additional 8L tank as optional)

Meanwhile, braking is done by 320mm aluminium flange semi-floating disc paired to a Brembo M50 callipers and assisted by Bosch Cornering ABS.

At the heart sits the 937cc Testastretta 11-degree Desmodromic engine capable of producing 110hp @ 9,250rpm and 92Nm @ 6,500rpm.

However, in respect to the same engine used on the Monster and Hypermotard, Ducati has updated the powerplant with lighter components.

In turn, the new Testastretta on the DesertX is now 1.7kg lighter, contributed by a new sound absorbing covers, new clutch, new clutch cover, revised gearbox and ignition stick coils.

According to Ducati, the engine has also been tweaked to allow for more seamless low-speed changes.

Ducati also optimised the riders seat, to ensure comfort on-road and off-road with an adjustable saddle. The pillion seat can also be remove.

Taller dashboard also allow riders to to see the 5″ TFT dash while standing up.

The DesertX offers six riding modes comprising of Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro and Rally. Riders can also adjust the power modes accordingly.

In addition, Ducati Malaysia also brings a wide range of accessories and DesertX-themed apparel for every Ducatisti.

Ducati Malaysia has recently been recognised with not one but three awards at the Ducati Global Dealer Conference 2022 in Sardinia, Italy.

  • Ducati Malaysia claimed another milestone in Italy.
  • The award recognises Ducati Malaysia’s effort to strengthen the Ducati brand in Malaysia.  

Ducati Malaysia took home the Global Distributor of The Year 2022, Best Marketing Team 2022 in the Asia Pacific and Best Commercial After Sales Team 2022 in the Asia Pacific. 

The award honours achievements by the Ducati dealership in meeting and exceeding yearly objectives.

The award is another milestone set by Ducati Malaysia, especially after securing the 2021 Best Marketing and Best Aftersales Awards last year.

Ducati Malaysia, in a statement, shared via its official social media page, thanks its Ducati Malaysia family and customers for the achievement.

“To the Ducati Malaysia family, our customers, business partners, friends and fans, we say Grazie! Grazie! Grazie! This is a momentous occasion for all of us, and we couldn’t have done it without you.”

Ducati Malaysia General Manager Dennis Michael accepts the award at the event. 

Ducati telah pun memperkenalkan tiga model baharu setakat ini menerusi Ducati World Premiere 2023 (DWP 2023) yang disiarkan secara atas talian.

Pengeluar motosikal Itali itu telah pun melancarkan Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini, Monster SP dan terbaru Multistrada V4 Rally.

Setakat ini ketiga-tiga model terbabit bukanlah satu kejutan kerana kesemuanya adalah model sedia ada yang telah dipertingkat.

Bukan itu sahaja, dengan DWP 2023 masih berbaki empat episod lagi, kami menjangkakan tiga daripadanya libatkan Ducati Diavel V4, Scrambler baharu dan Panigale V4 R. 

Ini secara tidak langsung membuatkan kami berasa kurang teruja dengan episod akan datang DWP 2023. 

Namun, episod akhir, yang dijadualkan akan berlangsung di pameran motosikal EICMA dijangka membabitkan sebuah model serba baharu yang tidak pernah dihasilkan Ducati setakat ini.

Ini berdasarkan dokumen pendaftaran kenderaan yang telah difailkan Ducati di US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) di Amerika Syarikat.

Dokumen tersebut – yang didedahkan Motorcycle.com –  memaparkan maklumat mengenai sebuah enjin satu silinder baharu. 

Dokumen difailkan pada 22 September itu turut menyenaraikan enjin bagi model 2023 yang melibatkan Panigale V4 R (1000cc), Scrambler (803cc), Multistrada V4 Enduro dan Diavel V4 (1158cc). 

Namun, maklumat enjin yang paling mencuri tumpuan adalah mengenai enjin satu silinder 659cc 4-valve dengan penyejukan cecair. 

Persoalannya, motosikal jenis apakah yang akan mengguna pakai enjin terbabit?

Sebelum itu, perlu diingatkan bahawa ini bukan kali pertama Ducati menghasilkan enjin satu silinder kerana pernah melakukanya pada era 60 dan 70an menerusi model Scrambler.

Kemudian pada era 90an, Ducati menghasilkan jentera edisi terhad Supermono bagi tujuan perlumbaan ‘Sound of Singles’.

Namun, tidak relevan untuk Ducati menggunakan platform baharu itu pada motosikal Scrambler kerana varian model itu ketika ini dihidupkan enjin 803cc dengan penyejukan udara. 

Jadi kemungkinan besar, enjin satu silinder 659cc itu akan digunakan pada model serba baharu.

Sama-sama kita nantikan perkembangan menarik dari Ducati.

Sempena berlangsungnya MotoGP Malaysia di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang (SIC) pada 21 hingga 23 Oktober ini, Ducati Malaysia mengadakan sesi “Meet and Greet” bersama pelumba Ducati Lenovo Team.

Berlangsung di pusat pameran Ducati Malaysia di Petaling Jaya, sesi tersebut membolehkan pemilik motosikal Ducati di Malaysia (Ducatisti) menemui Francesco Bagnaia dan Jack Miller dengan lebih dekat. 

Lebih istimewa, Ducatisti berpeluang menyertai konvoi bersama-sama Bagnaia dan Miller ke Pejabat Perdana Menteri di Putrajaya.

Peluang ini hanya terbuka khas untuk pemilik jentera Ducati di Malaysia sahaja.

Bagi yang berminat sila imbas kod QR dibawah untuk mendaftar.

Selepas aksi GP Thailand di Litar Buriram pada Ahad, Bagnaia kini hanya dua mata dibelakang pendahulu kejuaraan, Fabio Quartararo.

Saingan MotoGP akan kembali bersambung pada 15 hingga 17 Oktober ini di Litar Phillip Island, Australia. 

In conjunction with the Malaysian MotoGP happening in October, Ducati Malaysia has a special treat for all Ducatisti in the country.

  • Meet and greet Ducati Lenovo Team riders at Ducati Showroom.
  • Take part in a special convoy with Bagnaia and Miller to Putrajaya. 

Ducati Malaysia is organising a meet and greet session with Ducati Lenovo Team rider Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller on October 20 at Ducati Showroom, Petaling Jaya.

That’s not even the best bit yet, as you will also get the chance to ride with Bagnaia and Miller from the showroom to the Prime Minister’s office in Putrajaya.

The meet and greet session including the special convoy is strictly for Ducati owners only.

*Jack Miller

Fellow Ducatisti can join in the once-in-a-lifetime experience by scanning the QR code. 

Bagnaia is currently just two points away from claiming his championship lead from Fabio Quartararo after securing a third place finished at Buriram Circuit on Sunday.

*Francesco Bagnaia

MotoGP is set to return to action at Philip Island on October 17 before making its way to Malaysia. 

Setelah dua tahun menyepi, Litar Antarabangsa Sepang (SIC) akan kembali hangat dengan penganjurang Kejuaraan Dunia MotoGP pada 21 hingga 23 Oktober ini. 

Bagi memastikan peminat Ducati menyaksikan perlumbaan penuh prestij itu dengan pengalaman terbaik, Ducati Malaysia menawarkan Pakej Tribuna Ducati.

Dengan hanya RM499, peminat Ducati berpeluang menonton perlumbaan MotoGP di tapak Grandstand bersama Ducatisti lain. 

Setiap pembelian Pakej Tribuna Ducati, pelanggan akan menerima pelbagai tawaran menarik antaranya:

  • pass kemasukan tiga (3) hari ke tempat duduk Grandstand
  • makan/minum percuma
  • Tribuna Ducati Race Kit
  • baucar rebat pakaian dan cenderahati Ducati 

Bagi yang enggan berdepan kesesakan di tempat letak kenderaan sewaktu minggu MotoGP, usah risau kerana dengan Pakej Tribuna Ducati pelanggan akan diberikan tapak letak motosikal eksklusif  berhampiran pintu kemasukan. 

Berdasarkan pengalaman hadir ke minggu MotoGP di SIC, mempunyai tapak letak motosikal khas adalah satu keperluan yang penting. 

Bagi yang berminat, anda hanya perlu hadir ke sebarang pusat pameran rasmi Ducati berhampiran untuk buat pembelian. 

Jumpa di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang pada 21 hingga 23 Oktober ini!

The 2022 Malaysia MotoGP is back after two years of absence, and what better way to catch the biggest motorsport event in the country than to get the best seat in the house?

  • Tribuna Ducati Package allows you to experience the 2022 Malaysian MotoGP in style.
  • Enjoy various privilege with fellow Ducatisti. 

Ducati Malaysia offers a special Tribuna Ducati Package for those who want to witness their favourite Ducati Lenovo Team MotoGP rider along with fellow Ducatisti at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC). 

You can experience the thrills of MotoGP in the sea of red for just RM499.

The Tribuna Ducati Package includes:

  • Exclusive three days admissions to the Tribuna Ducati Grandstand 
  • Complimentary refreshments
  • Tribuna Ducati Race Kit
  • Ducati original apparel & merchandise rebates voucher

Also, the package includes exclusive access to reserved motorcycle parking, so you don’t need to worry about parking. Trust me, the public parking is horrendous during MotoGP weekend, so having exclusive parking close to the main entrance is a blessing. 

This is Ducati Malaysia we are on about, mate, so of course, you’re getting the complete Ducati treatment. 

For those interested in being a part of the Tribuna, you can simply walk-in your nearest Ducati showroom to make the purchase. 

See you there!

Few brands enjoy a brand loyalty as fierce and thorough as Ducati does. And no where is that loyalty more evident than the bi-annual World Ducati Week held in Misano, Italy.

First held in 1998 as a way of getting closer to its fan base, Ducati has been organising the WDW, as it’s affectionately known, every year since. Unfortunately the Covid-19 pandemic put an end to that run.

But what a comeback it has been. According to Ducati, the 2022 and eleventh-edition of WDW welcomed over 80,000 attendees from 84 different countries.

The Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” was also open for guests to ride or drive on and a total of 5,805 laps were recorded by cars and motorcycles. The cars were mostly Audis and Lamborghinis, understandably so since Ducati is part of the Audi Group, as is Lamborghini.

The WDW is a true gathering of Ducati enthusiasts and 235 official Ducati clubs from around the world attended the event, a mega testament to the love and passion Ducati enjoys from its fan base.

The great thing about this unique relationship is that Ducati loves to give back to its fans as well. As part of the WDW, the iconic Lenovo Race of Champions is also organised as a sub-event.

The 2022 Lenovo Race of Champions is where official Ducati riders (the highest number ever) from MotoGP, Superbike and Supersport Championship Series will compete against each other on equal bikes. This year’s starting grid included 21 champions such as Pecco Bagnaia, Jack Miller, Michele Pirro, Johann Zarco, Jorge Martin, Enea Bastianini and even Danilo Petrucci.

The Race of Champions is an exhibition race meant to get the fans closer to their racing idols, but you can’t tell a pure-bred racer that he is just putting on a show. And as such, the eight laps of the Race of Champions offered some heart stopping action.

The only difference here is that every rider is on a road going Panigale V4S and a Panigale V2 which can be bought at any Ducati store anywhere in the world. The only modification done is that the tyres have been swapped for full slick race tyres and the standard exhaust swapped for a full Akrapovic titanium exhaust while certain parts from the Ducati Performance Parts catalogue were sprinkled on for good measure.

MotoGP rider Pecco Bagnaia of the Ducati Lenovo factory team won the Panigale V4S category while the Panigale V2 category was won by Italian rider Federico Caricasulo.

The best part of the Lenovo Race of Champions is that the bikes that were raced by the champions are available for sale to select customers almost immediately after the race.

Astonishingly, all bikes that were raced during the exhibition race were sold in just a few hours. The first to be snapped up in mere minutes was Jack Miller’s number 43 bike followed by the number 63 bike of Pecco Bagnaia and the number five of Johann Zarco. Each bike was characterised by the riders racing livery with the triple clamp bearing a lasered logo of the rider’s name.

But the World Ducati Week is not only about motorcycles and races, it’s also about celebrating Ducati and everything it has to offer.

For those who love a little bit of off-roading, there was a specially laid out course where attendees could try out the latest Ducati dual-purpose machine – the Desert X!

There was even a mountain bike course since Ducati also offers e-mountain bikes now. This was open to anyone who wanted to try out the latest Ducati e-bikes.

During every edition of the WDW, thousands of Ducati fans gather together to collectively ride the Misano World Circuit. There were so many motorcycles gathered together on track this year that it took a full 33 minutes for them all to snake out of the circuit.

From the circuit, the thousands of bikes then rode on parade to the coastal town of Riccione for the Scrambler Beach Party. And at the head of the ‘big red snake’ was Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati who rode together with MotoGP and superbike riders as well as Ducati management, leading the way for the thousands of Ducatisti.

The Scrambler Beach Party is another must attend event held in conjunction with the World Ducati Weed. Held exclusively in Riccione, this year’s party was headlined by legendary Italian DJ Benny Benassi.

The World Ducati Week ended with a mega barbecue party held on the pit straight of the Misano circuit. The barbecue was headed by three-star Michelin chef Enoteca Pinchiorri who was assisted by the top management of Ducati in one of the largest barbecue party this writer has ever seen. The day ended with the Ducati race riders meeting their fans, an incredible firework display and a DJ set from Meduza.

The World Ducati Week is a must attend event for every self-respecting biker. It is not only an event for Ducati owners or fans, but it has a culture of inclusivity that celebrates the spirit of riding. Among the thousands of Ducatis there were BMWs, Kawasakis, Yamahas, Aprilias and other brands. They parked among the Ducatis and made merry with Ducatisti. This is the spirit of Ducati, the inclusivity for everyone who loves motorcycles.

Ducati Malaysia dengan rasminya melancarkan Ducati Panigale V4 2022 untuk pasaran tempatan.

Tampil dengan dua varian, Panigale V4 dan V4 S kedua-duanya ditawarkan pada harga RM148,900 dan RM188,900.

Bagi tahun 2022, terdapat beberapa penambahbaikan terbaru dilaksanakan terutamanya di bahagian enjin, chasis, panel badan dan pakej elektronik.

Pertamanya, bahagian panel badan kini telah dinaik taraf dengan pertambahan corong udara bagi memperbaiki tahap kepanasan enjin. Bukan itu sahaja, corong udara di bahawa sisi juga bertujuan menyejukkan quickshifter.

Sementara itu, Ducati juga menaik taraf nisbah gear juga telah diperkemas dengan gear 1, 2 dan 6 kini tampil dengan nisbah lebih panjang berbanding model 2021.

Nisbah gear yang lebih panjang itu bertujuan memastikan aliran kuasa enjin 1103cc V4 itu lebih terkawal terutamanya di RPM rendah.

Pada masa sama, enjin V4 itu kini menawarkan 215.5hp berbanding 214hp pada model terdahulu.

Namun jika mempunyai bajet lebih, pengguna boleh menaik taraf ke ekzos Akrapovic (full system) yang boleh meningkatkan kuasa kepada 225hp disamping 5kg lebih ringan berbanding ekzos standard.

Peningkatan kuasa itu berlaku disebabkan naik taraf yang dilakukan pada bahagian ‘underslung exhaust’ yang kini 18 peratus lebih besar di samping sistem penyejukan yang lebih efisien.

Sementara itu, bahagian tangki kini menawarkan kapasiti 17L naik 1L berbanding model sebelumnya. Ducati juga telah mereka semula bahagian tangki bagi memastikan ‘rider’ boleh meletakkan lengan di bahagian sisi tangki dengan lebih baik terutamanya ketika mengambil selekoh.

Bahagian kaki juga kini boleh mencengkam bahagian bawah tangki dengan lebih baik sewaktu melalukan brek mengejut bagi memastikan jentera masih berada dalam kawalan.

Ciri lain yang turut dipertingkat adalah rekaan winglet yang walaupun tampil lebih kecil namun masih lagi menghasilkan ‘downforce’ 37kg pada kelajuan 300km/j.

Ducati Panigale V4 S 2022 juga dinaik taraf dengan fork depan Ohlins NPX 25/30 boleh laras secara elektronik.

Fork depan itu juga menawarkan jarak pergerakan 5mm lebih panjang menjadi 125mm berbanding sebelum ini.

Pada masa sama, paparan skrin TFT juga telah direka semual dan kini hadir dengan dua lampu pertukaran gear LED di bahagian atas.

Bagi yang berminat untuk melihat Ducati Panigale V4 S dengan lebih dekat, diminta hadir ke pusat pameran Ducati Malaysia di Petaling Jaya.

Ducati Malaysia has officially launched the 2022 Panigale V4 superbike for the local market.

  • The 2022 Panigale V4 get a host of aerodynamic and electronic upgrades.
  • the new electronic package ensures the Panigale V4 is even friendlier to ride. 

Available in two trims, the base V4 is priced at RM148,900 while the top of the range V4 S can be yours for RM188,900.

The Borgo Panigale factory has made numerous improvements for the Panigale V4, aimed at refining the riding ergonomics and power.

Visually, the 2022 Panigale V4 gets a redesigned winglet, and despite appearing smaller, it produces the same 30kg of downforce at 270km/h.
Ducati also improves the engine heat distribution by revamping the belly pan, which now features two air slots on either side and a series of air slits at the bottom.
Despite the minimal changes, the improved cooling efficiency pushes the Desmosedici Stradale peak power to 215.5hp @ 13,00rpm and 123.6Nm @ 9,500rpm.
Other major changes include getting the SBK gearbox from the Panigale V4 R, whereby its first, second and sixth gear is made taller to allow for better gear transition. The new transmission also helps the Panigale V4 to achieve an extra 5km/h top speed than the 2021 Panigale V4.
Nonetheless, replacing the stock exhaust with a full-system Akrapovic race exhaust will help bump the peak power to 225hp and reduce the weight by 5kg to 190.5kg from its 195.5kg curb weight.
The new Panigale V4 also gets a 5mm longer suspension travel front fork which is said to help improve the front-end feel.
Meanwhile, the Öhlins semi-active suspension available on the 2022 Ducati Panigale V4 S now adopts Öhlins NPX 25/30 pressurized fork, which is fitted into the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based electronic control system.
The pressurized system managed the compression in the left leg of the fork with a 25mm piston, while a 30mm piston managed the extension in the right leg.
The swingarm pivot was also raised by 4mm to increase the anti-squat effect during acceleration.
Interestingly, to help the rider’s ergonomic, Ducati has made big changes to the fuel tank shape and material to allow riders to have better grip during braking and turning.
Ducati has also restyled the 5″ TFT display that now features two LED shifter lights at the top.

Most importantly, the 2022 Panigale V4 continues to offer 6-axis IMU, which include:

  • cornering ABS
  • traction control
  • slide control
  • wheelie control
  • engine brake control
  • up/down quickshifter
  • brake-to-slide feature

For those interested, you can take a closer look at the 2022 Ducati Panigale V4 and V4 S at Ducati Malaysia showroom located in Petaling Jaya.

Thanks to the new Ducati Corse Credit introduced by Ducati Malaysia, you can now purchase your Ducati dream bikes easier and hassle-free.

  • customers can now purchase a Ducati motorcycle with a minimum downpayment of 10% and at 4.88% low interest. 
  • the new financing program offers better accessibility than the existing credit facilities. 

The Ducati Corse Credit is an in-house financing program that offers customers greater options, accessibility, and convenience in purchasing new Ducati motorcycles. The new features will complement the existing credit facilities already available to customers.

All Ducati’s latest range can now be yours for as low as 4.88% interest and a minimum downpayment of 10%.

Customers can choose their dream motorcycles from Ducati Malaysia’s existing models, including the Multistrada V4 and the six new bikes launched on Wednesday. 

The six new models comprise of the Streetfighter V2, Multistrada V2 S, Panigale V2 Bayliss, Scrambler Urban Motard, Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO, and the Streetfighter V4 SP.

The 2022 Ducati Malaysia Premier also witnessed the launch of two newest addition from the Land of Joy, the Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO and the Scrambler Urban Motard.

  • the Ducati Scrambler 110 Tribute PRO pays homage to the brand first twin-cylinder engine.
  • the Scrambler Urban Motard is heavily inspired by the previous generation Urban Enduro but offers rebellious features. 

The two models represent a different approach, with the Tribute PRO pays homage to Ducati’s first twin-cylinder engine while the Urban Motard offers a younger expression.

The Scrambler 1100 Tribute Pro took us back to the first twin-cylinder Ducati to go on sale in 1971.

Clad in a unique ‘Giallo Ocra’ yellow, the Tribute PRO also features the Giugiaro-penned Ducati logo that elevates the classic element of Ducati’s historical era.

Meanwhile, underneath the black trellis frame sits a 1,079cc L-Twin with Desmodromic Distribution, air-cooled engine capable of pumping 86hp @ 7,500rpm and 88Nm @ 4,750rpm.

It also features the PRO riding modes and Ducati Traction Control.

On the other hand, the Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard offers refreshing and more rebellious features.

Dressed in a red and white livery, the Urban Motard is a mixture of the Nightshift and the Desert Sled models with a side-mounted number plate, flat seat and a front beak.

The Urban Motard is powered by an 803cc L-Twin capable of producing 73hp @ 8,250rm and 66.2Nm @ 5,750rpm.

Other features include:

  • tubular steel trellis frame
  • 41mm Kayaba USD fork
  • Kayaba rear shock (pre-load adjustable)
  • spoke aluminium wheels
  • 330mm front disc with radial 4-piston callipers
  • 245mm rear disc with 1-piston callipers
  • BOSCH Cornering ABS
  • LCD display

According to Ducati Malaysia, the Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO and Scrambler Urban Motard is priced at RM85,900 and RM68,900 respectively.

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