The Troy Bayliss name will go down in history as one of the gods of motorcycle racing.
In just 12 years of active racing, Bayliss has shattered records and created records that still stand.
Which is fantastic for a person who gave up racing, went into apprenticeship at a local spray painting shop in Australia, then started active racing at the ripe age of 26.
Troy Bayliss is still the only person to ever win a MotoGP and WSB race in the same season.
He also has 52 race wins and 94 podium finishes to his name.
His 52 race wins puts him third in the overall most ever race wins in WSB.
Throughout his career, Troy has almost exclusively raced Ducatis. Save for a couple of Suzukis and Kawasakis early on in his career.
Troy has brought the Italian brand some dazzling race wins, and in honour of that, Ducati has introduced a Troy Bayliss exclusive model.
It is aptly called the Ducati Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary edition.
But why would Ducati honor one of their greatest riders by dedicating a entry-level superbike instead of the flagship Panigale V4R?
Well, considering that Bayliss won all of his championships on a twin, Ducati thought it fit to honour him with the latest twin-cylinder superbike instead – the Panigale V2.
And boy what a machine it is.
From the outside, the unique Panigale V2 features Troy’s 2001 championship winning graphics with the iconic number 21 displayed proudly on its side – like a proper race bike.
The V2 is of course in red, but it also features a dash of green and white to channel the proud Italian heritage.
Still on the outside, Troy’s signature is displayed proudly on the tank while the triple clamp displays the production number of the bike.
Onto the fun stuff.
To make this unique Panigale V2 even more special, Ducati has replaced the standard Showa forks with Ohlins NX30 forks up front and Ohlins TTX36 shock at the rear.
There’s also an Ohlins sourced steering damper.
Ducati has also replaced the battery of standard V2 with a lithium ion unit and the bike now comes as a single seater.
Sports grip, a titanium and carbon exhaust kit and Troy’s number embroidered in white on the seat alongside the Italian national flag top it all off.
Combined, this limited edition Panigale V2 is 3kg lighter than the standard Panigale V2.
Ducati meneruskan trend jualan positif bagi separuh pertama 2021 apabila berjaya menyerahkan 34,485 unit motosikal kepada tangan pemilik baharu.
Angka jualan tersebut sekaligus menyaksikan pengeluar motosikal Itali itu mencatatkan peningkatan lebih 43 peratus dan 9 peratus berbanding tempoh sama pada 2020 dan 2019.
Menurut Ducati, Jun merekodkan jualan paling cemerlang dengan 8,598 unit berjaya dijual seluruh dunia.
Berikut pecahan berdasarkan peratusan jualan mengikut negara:
Australia – 82 peratus
Itali – 55 peratus
Jepun – 53 peratus
Amerika Utara – 51 peratus
Pengenalan kepada model baharu menjadi percaturan terbaik buat Ducati apabila model adventure terbaru, Multistrada V4 paling popular diikuti Ducati Scrambler 800 Nightshift dan Icon Dark serta Streetfighter V4.
Lebih menarik, Monster 900 juga catat angka memberangsangkan meskipun baru berusia beberapa bulan dalam pasaran sejak dilancarkan April lalu.
Sementara itu, rata-rata model baharu sudah pun dipasarkan di Malaysia oleh Ducati Malaysia kecuali Multistrada V4, Monster dan Diavel 1260 S “Black and Steel” ekoran situasi Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) yang masih melanda negara.
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.
The all-new Ducati Monster now comes with a wide selection of accessories designed to enhance the technical characteristics and overall look of the bike.
Like the previous Monster, the latest accessories available in the Ducati Performance catalogue allows owners to customize the 2021 sport naked according to their liking.
Two customization sets to choose from, for starters, the Pixel kit and the GP kit, with the latter, offers your Monster with Ducati Corse racing DNA.
Both customization kits are available for all three colours of the Monster and Monster Plus.
You can also upgrade the 2021 Monster with Euro 5 standard Termignoni homologated silencer and Termingnoni racing exhaust (for track use only).
To complete the look, you may also get your hands on a series of accessories from Rizoma consisting of handlebar balancing weights, footpegs, brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoirs.
Meanwhile, Ducati Malaysia is expected to launch the 2021 Ducati Monster at the start of Q4, including the wide range of customization.
The Monster will set to join the new Multistrada V4 (launching soon) and the Streetfighter V4 currently available at Ducati Malaysia alongside the Panigale V4 and Panigale V2.
In the spirit of caring and sharing in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration that is just around the corner, Ducati Owners Club Malaysia (DOCM), together with Ducati Malaysia, Amal Ehsan Care and the Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organization (MAPIM), organized a ‘Ramadan Basket’ program for the less fortunate families.
Held at Ducati Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, the initiative was part of DOCM and Ducati Malaysia corporate social responsibility campaign.
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order (MCO), many Muslim families are struggling financially, affecting their Hari Raya preparations.
The ‘Ramadan Basket’ program saw a total of 50 less fortunate families receiving food packs in the form of rice and groceries while adhering to the strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Also present to witness the event was Chairman of Amal Ehsan Care, Tuan Kelana Putra Muhamad, MAPIM WP Coordinator, YB Ustaz Fadhil and Next Bike Sdn Bhd Head Of Company, Dennis Michael.
Menjelang sambutan perayaan Aidilfitri yang bakal menjelma, Ducati Owners Club Malaysia (DOCM) bersama Ducati Malaysia telah mengadakan program ‘Ramadan Basket’ untuk 50 keluarga ASNAF.
Berjalan dengan pematuhan SOP ketat, program tersebut turut mendapat sokongan daripada Majlis Perundingan Pertubuhan Islam Malaysia (MAPIM) Wilayah Persekutuan dan pertubuhan badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) Amal Ehsan Care.
Program ‘Ramadan Basket’ ini merupakan inisiatif DOCM dan Ducati Malaysia bersempena dengan perayaan Aidilfitri yang bakal tiba tidak lama lagi.
Usahasama ini menyaksikan seramai 50 keluarga ASNAF menerima bantuan bekalan makanan berupa beras dan barangan runcit yang sedikit sebanyak membantu dalam persiapan Hari Raya nanti.
Turut hadir meriahkan program ini adalah pengerusi Amal Ehsan Care, Tuan Kelana Putra Muhammad, Koordinator MAPIM WP, YB Ustaz Fadhil dan Pengurus Besar Next Bike Sdn Bhd, Dennis Michael.
Jika anda antara yang telah pun ‘terbeli’ Panigale V4 2021 dari Ducati Malaysia namun masih cuba fahami segala fungsi yang ditawarkan, jangan risau, anda hanya perlu mengikuti perkongsian terbaru oleh Ducati.
Ducati bakal berkongsi tujuh siri video di laman rasmi syarikat itu dan di saluran YouTube yang memfokuskan terhadap memahami jentera Panigale V4 2021 dengan lebih teliti.
Menariknya, segala info tersebut akan disampaikan sendiri penguji jentera rasmi Ducati, Alessandro Valia dan Ketua Pembangunan Superbike Ducati, Carlo Ricci Maccarini.
Video tersebut yang berlatarbelakangkan Litar Misano akan berkongsi cara betul untuk mengguna pakai ciri yang ditawarkan termasuk aspek elektronik yang boleh membantu meningkatkan prestasi terutamanya bagi yang mahu memasuki litar.
Tujuh siri video tersebut membabitkan topik berikut:
EP1:Product Overview
EP2:Product Novelties
EP3:Cornering ABS Settings
EP4:Cornering ABS Front Only
EP5:Ohlins Electronic Suspension Control
EP6:Ducati Traction Control EVO 3
EP7:Riding Mode Settings
Ketika ini, episod pertama dan kedua telah pun dimuat naik ke laman YouTube Ducati sementara baki lima episod akan disiarkan sekitar bulan ini.
Perlu diingatkan video tersebut disampaikan dalam Bahasa Itali namun dengan sari kata Bahasa Inggeris.
Ducati Malaysia has been on a roll lately after the dramas of 2020. The brand, under Next Bike Sdn Bhd, has seen steady sales, steady supplies of bikes and parts as well as good demand for bikes like the Scrambler.
One sales person pointed out that ever since the lockdown was ordered, more people turned to urbanised motorcycles like the Scrambler Ducati. This is unsurprising as people are limited to intra state travel rather than the usual inter state rides, and as such prefer more urban friendly models.
Despite that, the Panigale V4S, Hypermotard 950 and the Monster remains the brands best sellers.
As custodian of the Ducati brand in Malaysia, Next Bike Sdn Bhd has been on a rebuild mode and the determination to create an enviable brand is evident in the steely eyes of its current head – Dennis Michael.
In a recent interview with Francesco Milicia (above) – Director of Global Sales and Aftermarket for Ducati Motor Holding – he credited Ducati Malaysia (Next Bike) for leaning into the digital space more than ever, and for ramping up marketing campaigns that produced an impressive 2020 performance.
Francesco said, “We will work to make the Ducati brand even more exclusive through prestigious collaborations and we will start up new projects in the world of touring, to support the arrival of products as extraordinary as the new Multistrada V4.”
The following is the interview with Francesco:
How long has Ducati partnered with Next Bike Sdn Bhd in the Malaysia market?
Ducati Motor Holding and Next Bike Sdn Bhd have been in a strong partnership since the early 2000s, which resulted in the second-largest Ducati showroom in Southeast Asia being opened at Petaling Jaya in 2020. The dealership has an area of 21,339m2 that covers Sales, Servicing and Spares operations.
What has Ducati done to achieve these results in 2020?
It is the fruit of the work that begun the moment Ducati decided to enter this market, identifying it as a sector with high potential and the partnership with Next Bike Sdn Bhd was named as Ducati Malaysia in the public domain.
Ducati Malaysia established its presence through an office and a local team, progressively importing the entire product range, developing a suitable distribution network and promoting the brand with tailor-made initiatives for their customers.
With the unprecedented situation faced in 2020, Ducati Malaysia has leaned into the digital space more than ever before by ramping up digital marketing campaigns, which produced an impressive 2020 performance under highly adverse market conditions.
Are the dealerships like the Italian ones? How many? Locations?
The dealers in Ducati Petaling Jaya are exactly like those in the rest of the world and follow the Ducati Corporate Identity, an integral part of the Brand. Ducati currently has three mono-brand stores in main urban areas – Petaling Jaya, Sungai Buloh and Penang as our northern branch. Depending on the market requirements, a further expansion of the network will be considered.
What are the differences between Malaysia and European customers? What do they ask, what do they prefer, how is the bike viewed?
The Malaysian market can be described as extremely dynamic, fast and responsive. The customer here is very sensitive to innovations, exclusivity, the intrinsic value of the vehicle and also the perceived brand value. The customer is also very demanding, quality is a fundamental requirement, both in the product and in the service. Premium motorcycling, like that of a Ducati rider in Malaysia, is a thorough exercise in enjoyment, an avenue for one to escape the mundane routines of daily life.
Primary motorcycling usage are for trips out of town and we are noticing a strong increase of interest in track activities. The Malaysian customer buys a Ducati because it is a status symbol, which allows them to assert an avant-garde image and to enter a network of people with similar interests and social position.
Also the customers in Malaysia are racing fans and love the brands racing pedigree since Ducati takes part in both the MotoGP and the Superbike World Championships.
Ducati has been competing in the premier-class MotoGP category since 2003. The Company won the Constructors’ World Title in 2020 and was World Champion in the 2007 season, winning both Constructors’ and Riders’ Titles in the Superbike World Championship, Ducati has won 17 Manufacturers’ titles and 14 Riders’ titles, collecting more than 300 race victories. Ducati is the motorcycle manufacturer that has won the most titles since the beginning of the production-based Superbike series in 1988.
What courses and activities does Ducati organize in Malaysia?
Ducati Malaysia has a string of activities that engages not only the current crop of Ducati owners but also new prospects via three key areas. First, in line with the 2021 launch of the new Multistrada V4 family, Ducati Riding Experiences (DRE) are to be held throughout the year in educating riders on off-road riding and the vast capabilities of the new Multistrada V4. Following suit, Ducati Track Days are planned out as well to cater to the growing need for track day activities, enabling Ducati owners to unleash their Ducati motorcycles in full force. While thirdly on a more casual note, Ducati Red Weekends will have accompanying ride-along weekends starting from our flagship Petaling Jaya Showroom off to wherever the road leads for the intrepid owners and their bikes.
Which bikes sell the most in Malaysia / which Ducati model do customers like the best?
Confirming the preferences of the Malaysian customers towards top-of-the-range models, one of 2020’s best sellers was the newly launched Panigale V4 S. Malaysian customers were quick to adopt the new Panigale V4 S due to it’s amazing performance and specifications. With that being said, the Monster 821 and Hypermotard 950 rounds out the top three best sellers, also indicating a good mix of successful products for the Malaysian market.
What new initiatives do you envisage in 2021?
In 2021 we will expand the program of activities already carried out successfully last year but Malaysia is a country that constantly requires new formats, it is necessary to offer something out of the ordinary. With this in mind we will strengthen the digital experiences for our customers and enthusiasts, we will work to make the Ducati brand even more exclusive through prestigious collaborations and we will start up new projects in the world of touring, to support the arrival of products as extraordinary as the new Multistrada V4.
Later in October 2021, MotoGP will be making its triumphant return to our Sepang International Circuit after its absence from the 2020 MotoGP racing calendar. Alongside the spectacular racing, in support of the Ducati Lenovo Team, Ducati Malaysia will be gearing up in creating an extravagant Ducati MotoGP experience area like no other. Stay tuned for more!
Ducati telah membuat kejutan pada Disember tahun lalu apabila mempersembahkan Monster 2021 serba baharu.
Bagaimanapun, selang beberapa bulan kemudian, kami difahamkan bahawa Ducati Malaysia bakal melancarkan Monster serba baharu itu sekitar suku ketiga tahun ini.
Meskipun tiada pengesahan rasmi namun melihat kepada pelancaran model lain sebelum ini, Ducati Malaysia tidak mengambil masa lama untuk memperkenalkan model baharu beberapa bulan selepas pelancaran global.
Generasi baharu Monster itu menampilkan rekaan berlainan termasuk tidak mengikut acuan sebelumnya dengan tidak lagi mengguna pakai kerangka jenis steel trellis.
Sebaliknya, menerapkan penggunaan kerangka depan jenis aluminium yang terdapat pada Panigale V4 dalam usaha merendahkan berat jenteras sekaligus menyaksikan motosikal ini menawarkan 166 kilogram.
Setiap komponen juga telah direka semula dan hasilnya rim kini 1.7kg lebih ringan, swingarm 1.6kg lebih ringan dan berat subframe turun 1.9kg hasil daripada teknologi GFRP (Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer) sekaligus menyaksikan penurunan berat sehingga 18kg.
Bagaimanapun, model 2021 itu masih lagi mengekalkan beberapa ciri lama antaranya tangki jenis ‘bison back’ serta lampu berbentuk bulat.
Model 2021 ini juga bernadikan enjin baharu, Testastretta 937cc dengan silinder berkembar (twin-cylinder) 11-darjah yang menjana 111hp pada 9,250rpm dan 95Nm pada 6,500rpm.
Antara ciri lain ditawarkan:
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
Bagaimanapun, sementara menanti pelancaran Ducati Monster, Ducati Malaysia terlebih dahulu dijangka akan memperkenalkan Multistrada V4 untuk pasaran tempatan.
To increase every ride safety, Ducati, in collaboration with Dainese, introduces the Ducati Smart Jacket, a revolutionary sleeveless vest with an integrated D-air® airbag.
The versatile jacket inflates in a uniform along the entire surface, thus creates a shield that wraps the rider’s body and guarantees protection during collision or accidents.
According to Ducati, the vest offers protection equal to that of seven Level 1 back protector.
The smart jacket is not just a ‘wearable’ airbag, it also comes equipped with an electronic control unit capable of reading data 1,000 times per second.
The electronic control unit detects autonomously dangerous situations such as sliding, high-siding of a rider, rear-end collision, impact with another object or stopped-vehicle impact, and activates the rider’s protection system.
The vest is available in both men and women version and easily foldable to be stored in a bag, and has a 26-hour battery life that can be charged via any USB socket.
Ducati Smart Jacket is priced at RM4,299 and available at Ducati Malaysia.
Ducati Malaysia seeks to bring joy for every Ducati fans in Malaysia by extending the Stay Safe, Ride Free campaign throughout the Chinese New Year celebration.
Initiated in January 2020, the campaign offers an assortment of privileges for every Ducatisti available at Ducati Centres nationwide.
Check out these four (4) incredible offers below:
1. Wide range of motorcycle with great offers
Ducati Malaysia is offering attractive ownership packages for selected bikes and customers can check them out via various online platforms available.
This is to ensure every Ducati customers can enjoy a detail look at every model available at the comfort of your home.
Enjoy complimentary Ducati Smart Jacket worth RM4,300 with every motorcycle purchased at Ducati Malaysia.
Ducati Smart Jacket offers a patented airbag system that protects the rider’s back by ensuring maximum shock absorption.
According to Ducati, the protection afforded is equivalent to that of 7 back protectors.
3. Lucky draw rewards worth up to RM1,999
Feeling lucky? Head to Ducati Malaysia Facebook store and purchase item worth RM210 and above in a single receipt and stand a chance to win exciting rewards up to RM1,999!
Participants will need to submit entries digitally and Ducati MY will announce the winners via social media.
4. Ducati On Demand: Breakdown? Worry not!
Aligned with the government SOPs, every Ducati owners looking to send their bikes for service and maintenance can do so by Ducati On Demand service.
With a low fee of RM100 (within Klang Valley), a representative from Ducati Malaysia will pick-up and return the customer bikes scheduled for service.
Meskipun negara masih terpalit dengan pandemik Covid-19, Ducati Malaysia tekad menceriakan peminat motosikal di sini menerusi kempen ‘Stay Safe, Ride Free’.
Sempena kempen ini yang telah pun berjalan sejak Januari tahun lalu dan diteruskan sehingga sambutan Tahun Baru Cina, Ducati Malaysia menawarkan pelbagai tawaran menarik di pusat pameran Ducati di Petaling Jaya, Sungai Buloh dan Pulau Pinang.
Berikut empat tawaran menarik oleh Ducati MY sempena kempen ‘Stay Safe, Ride Free’:
Pelbagai model dengan tawaran menakjubkan
Ducati Malaysia menawarkan pakej pemilikan menarik bagi motosikal terpilih yang boleh diakses menerusi platform media sosial.
Pakej ini diyakini akan menawarkan kepuasan pemilikan dan nilai terbaik bagi model Ducati atau Ducati Scrambler.
Nikmati Ducati Smart Jacket Bernilai RM4,300 Dengan Setiap Pembelian
Mementingkan aspek keselamatan, Ducati Malaysia kini menawarkan Ducati Smart Jacket – bernilai RM4,300 – secara percuma dengan setiap pembelian motosikal.
Ducati Smart Jacket dilengkapi dengan ciri beg-udara yang akan melindungi tubuh badan penunggang sewaktu berlakunya kemalangan.
Cabutan bertuah
Pelanggan yang membuat pembelian RM210 ke atas dalam satu resit secara atas talian di Facebook Ducati Malaysia berpeluang memenangi hadiah sehingga RM1,999!
Kempen ini bertujuan menawarkan pengalaman pembelian secara selamat di samping menikmati peluang memenangi cabutan bertuah dengan pemenang akan diumumkan di platform media sosial Ducati MY.
Ducati on Demand
Memahamai kesukaran pemilik untuk hadir dengan motosikal untuk khidmat servis dan baik pulih sewaktu Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP), Ducati Malaysia menawarkan khidmat Ducati on Demand (DOD).
Menerusi servis ini, pelanggan (sekitar Lembah Klang) hanya perlu membuat bayaran RM100 dan pihak Ducati akan mengendalikan proses pengambilan dan penghantaran motosikal ke pusat servis Ducati.
Sementara itu, orang ramai dinasihati untuk terus mematuhi Prosedur Operasi Standard (SOP) yang dikuatkuasakan kerajaan dan nikmati tawaran terbaik dari Ducati MY tanpa perlu hadir ke pusat pameran secara fizikal.
