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Ducati has announced a limited edition 2023 Monster 30th Anniversario, marking an exceptional milestone for the renowned Bologna brand, paying tribute to the original Monster that changed the course of Ducati’s history back in 1993.

  • the limited run Monster is to pay homage to the model iconic introduction back in 1993. 
  • the 30th Anniversario is fitted with Ohlins suspension and Termignoni full-system exhaust. 

With the first Monster’s groundbreaking debut, Ducati showcased its ingenuity by fitting a slightly aged L-twin t-valve engine into a fresh frame, accompanied by flat bars, creating a one-of-a-kind machine. 

The gamble paid off, captivating the hearts of enthusiasts and winning accolades from the press. Now, three decades later, the 30th Anniversario emerges as a collectors’ dream, preserving the bike’s iconic DNA and exhilarating character while offering enthusiasts a limited opportunity to own a piece of motorcycling history.

In the design department, the Monster 30th Anniversario flaunts a captivating tricolour paint scheme, tastefully complemented by forged gold wheels and Ohlins forks. 

The bike’s exclusivity is further enhanced with a Termignoni exhaust, previously found only on the Monster SP, and carbon mudguards, adding a touch of elegance and performance.

The attention to detail extends to the unique embroidered seat, setting this masterpiece apart from other models in the range. 

Ducati has meticulously crafted this limited edition to resonate with the passionate community of Ducatisti, offering a bike that not only performs but also pays homage to the brand’s rich heritage.

Another compelling aspect of the 2023 Monster 30th Anniversario is its remarkable weight reduction. Ducati engineers have managed to shave off an impressive 4 kilograms from its overall weight, bringing the dry weight down to an astonishing 164 kilograms. This feat is a testament to Ducati’s commitment to pushing boundaries and setting new standards in performance.

That said, the new Anniversario boasts the same engine specifications as its fellow Monster siblings, delivering a formidable 111hp and 93Nm of torque. The powerful engine pairs seamlessly with the chassis inspired by the Monster SP, featuring Ohlins NIX forks, an Ohlins rear shock, and a steering damper, ensuring a dynamic and exhilarating ride.

With production limited to a mere 500 units, the 2023 Ducati Monster 30th Anniversario is destined to become a collector’s gem and a cherished piece of Ducati’s illustrious history. 

Ducati has experienced unprecedented success in the first half of 2023, surpassing all previous records with its remarkable sales figures.

  • Delivering an impressive 34,976 motorcycles worldwide, the Italian-based company has achieved a 5 percent growth compared to the same period last year.
  • The Ducati Multistrada V4 continue to hold its ground as the firm’s most in-demand motorcycle. 

Francesco Milicia, Ducati VP Global Sales and Aftersales, expressed his satisfaction with the outstanding performance.

“This first half-year marked Ducati’s best-ever delivery record, with 34,976 bikes successfully reaching our passionate clients. This achievement demonstrates the continued appreciation for our wide-ranging product lineup.

“Although we faced supply bottlenecks last year, the intense competition in the post-Covid era, coupled with improved product availability, has motivated us to enhance customer satisfaction further. We are inspired by the trust our Ducatisti place in us,” he said.

Analyzing the market performance, Italy emerged as the leading market for Ducati, with 6,639 motorcycles delivered during the first half of 2023, representing a growth of 10 percent compared to the same period in 2022.

The United States ranked second, witnessing an 11 percent increase in sales with 4,505 bikes delivered. Germany secured the third position, experiencing an impressive 13 percent growth with 4,217 motorcycles delivered.

Among Ducati’s extensive range, the Multistrada V4 emerged as the top-selling model, with a staggering 6,382 units delivered globally from January to June 2023. Following closely behind, the Monster, Ducati’s iconic naked sports bike, claimed the second spot with 4,299 motorcycles delivered worldwide.

The Scrambler Ducati 800 family secured third place, with 3,581 bikes finding enthusiastic owners.

Exciting news awaits motorcycle enthusiasts, as Ducati has already unveiled five new color schemes for its motorcycles in preparation for 2024. The SuperSport 950 S offers the Stripe Livery, featuring a striking combination of white, grey, and red, further enhancing the bike’s sporty elegance.

The Monster has received a stylish upgrade with the addition of the new Iceberg White color option. Street art enthusiasts will appreciate the new Graffiti Livery Evo on the Hypermotard 950 RVE, infusing the fun bike with an even trendier aesthetic.

The Panigale V2 is now available in the captivating Black on Black Livery, combining boldness with performance. Finally, the Multistrada V2 S boasts the Thrilling Black & Street Grey color scheme, adding a sporty attitude to everyday travel.

 

Motorcycle enthusiasts in Malaysia have a thrilling reason to celebrate as Ducati Malaysia introduces an enticing promotion to ignite their passion for riding. 

The #Ride4Free campaign offers a unique opportunity to experience the exhilaration of three of Ducati’s powerful models – the Ducati Monster 937, Hypermotard 950, and Hypermotard RVE – with up to four months of installments covered by the company.

With this exclusive offer, riders can turn their dreams into reality and hit the road on one of these remarkable Ducati motorcycles. The promotion not only allows enthusiasts to experience the cutting-edge features and unparalleled performance of these models but also eases the financial burden by shouldering the installment costs for a limited time.

To take advantage of this exciting opportunity, interested riders can register online at bit.ly/DucatiTests or visit their nearest Ducati showroom. The registration process is simple, ensuring that aspiring riders can quickly reserve their chance to get behind the handlebars of the Ducati Monster 937, Hypermotard 950, or Hypermotard RVE.

So, whether you’ve always yearned to conquer the streets with the iconic Monster 937, crave the adrenaline rush of the Hypermotard 950, or desire the unique style and flair of the Hypermotard RVE, Ducati Malaysia’s #Ride4Free promotion is the perfect opportunity to make your two-wheeled dreams come true.

Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to ride in style and experience the thrill of Ducati motorcycles without the burden of immediate financial commitments. Head to bit.ly/DucatiTests or visit your nearest Ducati showroom, including @ducati.pj, @ducati_welly, @ducati_kualalumpur, @ducati_johor, or @ducati_penang, and embark on an unforgettable journey with Ducati Malaysia.

Join the conversation online using the hashtags #Ride4Free, #Ducati, and #DucatiMalaysia to share your excitement and connect with fellow riders.

Bagi yang berasakan warna merah Ducati terlalu garang dan menonjol mungkin akan berminat dengan pilihan warna baharu yang ditawarkan pengeluar motosikal Itali itu bagi tahun 2024. 

Ini kerana Ducati Monster keluaran 2024 didatangkan dengan pilihan warna Iceberg White. 

Pilihan warna baharu itu ditawarkan bagi Monster dan Monster Plus dengan varian Plus dibezakan dengan tempat duduk warna merah dan fairing kecil di bahagian lampu depan. 

Selain daripada Iceberg White, warna sebelum ini antaranya Ducati Red dan Aviator Grey masih lagi dikekalkan. 

Namun begitu Ducati Monster dan Monster Plus masih lagi mengekalkan spesifikasi sama termasuk digerakkan enjin 937cc Testastretta 11-darjah V-Twin yang berupaya menghasilkan 111hp dan 93Nm. 

Antara ciri lain ditawarkan termasuk fork USD 43mm depan, kaliper brek Brembo M4.32 4-pot, cakera brek 320mm depan dan 245mm belakang, Cornering ABS, Ducati QuickShift, traction control, wheelie control dan panel meter TFT 4.3-inci. 

Dalam pada itu, pilihan warna Iceberg White juga ditawarkan pada model SuperSport 950 S. 

Ducati, the Bologna-based manufacturer of premium motorcycles, has had a great start to 2023 with record deliveries in the first quarter of the year.

  • Ducati delivered 14,725 motorcycles to customers worldwide, marking a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2022.
  • The Multistrada V4 continue to be most popular model in the Ducati lineup.  

The CEO of Ducati, Claudio Domenicali, is very pleased with the company’s performance: “After closing our best year ever in 2022, we began 2023 with strong results that confirm a company strategy that is paying off with a great outcome.”

Italy, the home country of Ducati, leads the pack with 2,717 motorcycles delivered and a 7% increase compared to last year. The United States, the second-largest market for Ducati, saw a 21% increase in deliveries with 1,677 bikes. Germany follows closely with a 21% growth compared to the same period in 2022, delivering 1,666 motorcycles.

The Multistrada V4 remains the most successful motorcycle in the Ducati range with 2,668 models delivered worldwide in the first three months of 2023, followed by the Monster with 2,005 motorcycles. The third most popular model is the DesertX with 1,442 deliveries, reflecting the brand’s strategy to broaden its product range and enter new segments.

Ducati has a widespread sales network in over 90 countries with more than 800 dealers, and the company plans to open 55 new dealers in 2023. Some have already been inaugurated in the first quarter of the year, including the first Audi Ducati Retail integration dealership in Switzerland, which opened in Volketswil (Zurich) in March.

Ducati Malaysia menawarkan promosi khas bagi peminat motosikal jenama motosikal Itali itu.

Sah sehingga 31 Mac 2023, setiap pembelian Ducati Monster (berharga RM75,900) kini akan disertakan dengan ekzos slip-on Termignoni bernilai RM11,000 secara percuma!

Ekzos Termignoni itu bukan sahaja meningkatkan rupa estetik Monster malah turut mempertingkatkan kuasa dan deruman enjin secara keseluruhan. 

Untuk rekod, generasi baharu Ducati Monster ini juga bernadikan enjin baharu, Testastretta 937cc silinder berkembar (twin-cylinder) 11-darjah yang menjana 111hp pada 9,250rpm dan 95Nm pada 6,500rpm.

Antara ciri ditawarkan termasuk:

  • Ducati Quickshift (up/down)
  • ABS Cornering
  • Traction control
  • Wheelie control
  • Launch control.
  • Tiga mod tunggangan; Sport, Urban dan Touring
  • Paparan TFT 4.3 ini berwarna

Ducati is scheduled to unleash a series of 2023MY motorcycles via its virtual Ducati World Premiere.

  • The iconic Monster to get the SP treatment since its introduction in 2021.
  • The Monster SP features similar lightweight components as the Streetfighter V4 SP and Panigale V4 SP. 

Despite brilliantly coming up with vague titles for all 7-episodes for the 2023 DWP, recent reports have indicated that a new Monster SP is among the new models set to be unleashed.

Motorcycle.com revealed the information in their latest publication. 

According to the report, the name ‘Monster’ came up in Australian vehicle identification documents along with ‘Monster+’ and ‘Monster SP’. 

A screengrab of the documents can be read HERE

Although the document doesn’t disclose information beyond the name, the upcoming Monster SP will likely get the same 937cc liquid-cooled V-Twin engine.

Based on the current SP models – Streetfighter V4 SP and Panigale V4 SP – it is likely the new Monster SP will feature lightweight components and an upgraded braking system. 

Also, we can probably expect a host of unique components, including carbon fibre mudguards and so on. 

That said, Ducati is set to kicked-off its 2023 DWP (The Web Series) on 2nd September. 

Below is the number of the episode of the upcoming Web Series leading to EICMA 2022:

  • Episode 1—The Unexpected (2nd September)
  • Episode 2—Ready for More? (15th September)
  • Episode 3—Unlock Earth (29th September)
  • Episode 4—This is Racing (7th October)
  • Episode 5—Push Forward (20th October)
  • Episode 6—Dare to be Bold (28th October)
  • Episode 7—Next Gen Freedom (7th November)

(source: Motorcycle.com)

Ducati secured the first half of 2022 with remarkable result despite various challenges resulting from the ongoing logistic crisis.

  • Ducati sold more than 33,000 motorcycles for first half of 2022.
  • China emerged as a vast growing market, with more than 2,000 units sold. 

Nevertheless, the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer managed to deliver a total of 33,265 units of motorcycles to Ducatisti around the world. Although the numbers is slightly lower than the previous year (34,515) but considering the ongoing crisis, a drop of just 3.6 percent is still a remarkable achievement within the period.

Also, Ducati’s revenue grew by 5.4 percent to EUR542million, a highest figure ever recorded in the first six months by any two-wheel manufacturer.

“2021 was a record year for Ducati with the best result ever in terms of deliveries, revenues and operating profit. 2022 is proving to be a more challenging year: despite strong demand from enthusiasts, as evidenced by the order portfolio which at the end of the first half is up + 86% over the same period of 2021, the strong discontinuity in the world of logistics and supply remains.

“However, we managed to obtain satisfactory results considering the context in which we are operating, especially in terms of revenue, which is the best ever recorded in the first six months of the year.

“I would like to thank once again all the enthusiasts who continue to choose us, and I personally apologize to all those who had to or will have to wait longer than necessary to receive their bike,” said Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali.

The Ducati Multistrada V4 proven to be the pièce de résistance, emerging as the most popular bikes for the first six months of the year with 6,139 units sold globally.

Next is the Monster with 4,776 units followed by the Scrambler 800 family with 3,999 units.

Ducati ends Q1 2022 on a high after charting record-breaking deliveries of 13,450 units, Multistrada V4 leads the charge here.

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  • Next Bike Sdn. Bhd. adalah anak syarikat Naza Group dan bertanggungjawab ke atas pengedaran motosikal Ducati sejak tahun 2008.
  • Ducati dan Next Bike Sdn. Bhd. telah memperbaharui komitmen mereka dalam memperkembangkan jenama berkenaan di Malaysia.
  • Next Bike Sdn. Bhd. akan memindahkan ibu pejabat Ducati Malaysia ke bangunan baharu di Petaling Jaya.
  • Bangunan baharu ini akan menerima kemaskini bernilai RM3 juta dan tampil dengan teknologi terkini bagi menyelenggara motosikal Ducati dan Scrambler.

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  • Next Bike Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary company of Naza Group and has been distributing Ducati bikes since 2008. 
  • Ducati and Next Bike Sdn Bhd reaffirm their commitment to growing the brand in Malaysia.
  • Next Bike Sdn Bhd will relocate the Ducati Malaysia HQ to a new outlet in Petaling Jaya. 
  • The new outlet will receive a RM3million upgrade and will feature state-of-the-art technology for servicing Ducatis and Scramblers. 

Next Bike Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of one of Malaysia’s largest privately-owned companies, the Naza Group, has been distributing Ducati motorcycles since 2008. Over the years, Next Bike Sdn Bhd has built the Ducati brand to be among the most desired in Malaysia.

The company achieved this by offering a state-of-the-art showroom and service centre, a well-equipped and knowledgeable staff, attractive prices, an engaging online presence, and a superbly active owners club known as the Desmo Owners Club.

With this in place, the Ducati brand has enjoyed unprecedented success under the stewardship of Next Bike Sdn Bhd. Its most popular model has quite surprisingly been the Ducati Multistrada (above), followed by the Monster 821, Panigale V4 and the Hypermotard 939.

“Next Bike Sdn Bhd has always been and will always continue to be dedicated to building the Ducati brand in Malaysia. We want to offer our Ducati owners world-class aftersales service and we are always working on improving the ownership experience of Ducati riders,” said Nazman S.H.C Yusof (top, centre), Head of 2-Wheel Division, Naza Automotive Group.

Nazman has been with the Naza Group since 2012, and has helmed the two-wheel business for the company since 2018 and personally overlooks the progress and development of Ducati bikes in Malaysia.

Commenting on the relationship between Ducati and Next Bike Sdn Bhd, Mr Raffaele Fusilli (top, left), the Global Sales Director for Ducati Motor Holding, said, “The working experience with Naza has been successful for us. Naza is not only passionate for Ducati and the values it represents, but with Naza, Ducati can count on one of the most important business brands in Malaysia. We know we can rely on Naza to build Ducati in Malaysia.”

Mr Raffaele was in Malaysia for a meeting with the top management of Naza and also took some time out to meet select members of the media. He further commented, “Naza is in the right direction, the company is always looking for ways to grow and so is Ducati, so that makes Naza the right partner for us because we have common interests. Naza also focuses on making customers happy first and then only comes sales, which is in line with Ducati’s direction,” he concluded.

During the meeting, Nazman took the opportunity to introduce plans to continue Ducati’s exceptional growth in Malaysia, outlining plans for the first half of the year.

“2019 is going to be a year unlike any other for Ducati Malaysia, we will be introducing nine new models this year, but most importantly we will be moving to a new headquarters that will be purposefully designed to offer the very best of Ducati, its sub-brand Scrambler Ducati, as well as parts, accessories, apparel and riding gear,” said Nazman.

Ducati Malaysia will be relocating to the former Harley-Davidson KL showroom by the federal highway as part of a RM3million plan to re-energise the Ducati brand in Malaysia. Image source: WeMotor

He continued to say, “Next Bike Sdn Bhd has invested RM3 million into the new 3S centre which will be twice as big as the previous one. It will have a beautiful showroom that showcases the beauty of Ducati and Scrambler motorcycles, and most importantly it will focus on after sales. Ducati customers can expect to have their bikes serviced in an advanced workshop with the latest tools and equipment specially designed to service Ducati bikes. We also want to be a pioneer in rider and motorcycle safety, so we hope that this new centre will allow Ducati owners to come together to share ideas on riding and also to have programs that will help improve rider safety”

Nazman further added that there will be a new team set up specifically to build the Scrambler Ducati brand (above) in Malaysia and will operate independently of the Ducati team. This will be done to help grow the Scrambler brand in the country independently from the Ducati brand.

Next Bike Sdn Bhd is also looking to strengthen its position in the southern state of Johor; “We have always been in Johor, but we are looking to create a bigger presence through a new dealer. With Ducati Motor Holding, we are actively interviewing possible dealers and should be able to secure one soon. We already have 3 dealers in central Malaysia and one dealer in Penang, with a new dealer in the south, we are confident that we will reach a wider audience and this will in turn help to spur sales as well as create a positive ownership experience,” commented Nazman.

Ducati Malaysia seems set to enjoy strong results for 2019 with a well thought out plan. With that, it seems like there has never been a better time to own a Ducati. We for one absolutely loved the Scrambler Ducati 1100 Sport, read all about this fantastic machine by clicking here.

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