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Ducati World Premier

Pengeluar motosikal mewah Itali, Ducati akan kembali menyertai pameran motosikal terbesar EICMA bagi edisi 2022.

Ducati terlepas edisi 2021 tahun lalu ekoran memfokuskan pelancaran motosikal menerusi ‘Ducati World Premier (DWP) yang dijalankan secara strim langsung.

EICMA 2021 juga dijalankan tanpa beberapa jenama terkemuka termasuk BMW dan KTM dengan masing-masing memilih memperkenalkan model baharu dengan sendirinya dan secara atas talian.

Bagaimanapun, kilang Borgo Panigale akan kembali memeriahkan EICMA yang akan berlangsung pada 8 hingga 15 November ini.

Ini kerana meskipun DWP berjaya menarik pelanggan namun EICMA sentiasa menjadi platform yang lebih berkesan dalam menarik minat orang ramai apatah lagi pelanggan dapat menyaksikan model terbaru Ducati dengan lebih dekat.

Namun, Ducati juga mengesahkan bahawa segala pelancaran motosikal baharu di EICMA 2022 akan turut ditayangkan secara strim langsung sebagai Ducati World Premier 2023.

Ducati will return to EICMA Motorcycle Show on 8-15 November after a two-year absence.

  • 2022 EICMA will go ahead on 8-13 November 2022.
  • Ducati will return to EICMA after missing out on the 2021 edition.

The biggest motorcycle show in the world was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic but was back in full action last year.

However, Ducati was among the notable manufacturers missing from the event, along with KTM and BMW.

Instead, the Borgo Panigale factory unveiled its new range of bikes by releasing a series of videos of its forthcoming models – including the Multistrada V4 (2020) and Ducati DesertX (2021).

Nevertheless, the 2022 edition will go ahead, with Ducati confirmed as one of the industry’s leading manufacturers to participate following its absence in 2021.

Although the web series was considered a success, with the Multistrada V4 becoming one of Europe’s top adventure motorcycles, EICMA is still considered the best platform in terms of engagement.

Also, Ducati has confirmed it will continue its web series format alongside its scheduled presence at EICMA, with the company will showcase its new model range at the same time in a live stream.

Ducati has officially completed its 2022 model year range by introducing another top-notch performance motorcycle, the Ducati Panigale V4 SP2.

The SP2 is the second generation of the Panigale V4 SP launched in 2020. The latest build focused on weight reduction and increased performance thanks to upgraded parts and accessories unique to the bike.

Despite nursing the same 1103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine, the mill is now housed in an aluminium front frame to reduce weight.

The SP2 also gets a new full-titanium Akrapovic exhaust system, which helps to reduce unnecessary weight by 5 kilograms and bumps the power to 228hp.

Other premium components fitted on the Panigale V4 SP2 include:

  • Ohlins NPX 24/30 front end
  • TTX36 rear shock and steering damper
  • Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 system
  • four power modes (Full, High, Medium and Low)
  • Brembo MSC 19.21 master cylinder

Stopping power comes from twin Brembo Stylema R callipers with STM EVO dry clutch, developed for the Ducati WorldSBK machine.

To ensure the best on-track experience, the Panigale V4 SP2 features Street and Sport ride modes (with Race A and Race B presets), Track Evo display option and Ducati Data Analyser with GPS module.

Meanwhile, if you think 228hp is too much power, worry not as the Panigale V4 SP2 comes with a host of safety features:

  • Cornering ABS EVO
  • Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO
  • Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO
  • Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
  • Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO
  • Auto tyre calibration
  • Ducati Power Launch
  • Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) EVO 2

The final touch comes in the form of a matt black Winter Test livery design purely to let everyone knows that a beast is lurking among the crowd.

Scheduled maintenance is at every 12,000km wwhile the valve clearance adjustment (Desmo Service) is set at every 24,000km.

The Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 is already available for booking in Europe for GBP34,295 (RM188k).

Ducati is set to unleash three new models at the upcoming Ducati World Premier 2022 web series, with the first episode will go on air on 17 February.

The three models will join the Multistrada V2, Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard, Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO, Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, the Streetfighter V2, Streetfighter V4 SP, Panigale V4 and the all-new DesertX presented last year.

The three episodes will be visible on Ducati’s dedicated website and official YouTube channel.

Interestingly, Ducati keeps mum on what the three models could be, unlike last year when all seven episodes have their title, making our job easier while digging for clues.

Below are the three new appointments of the DWP 2022:

  • February 17, 2022 – episode 7
  • March 3, 2022 – episode 8 
  • March 10, 2022 – episode 9

Meanwhile, you can catch the previous seven episodes of the DWP 2022 aired last year below:

Special Episode | Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary – “Tribute to our Hero”

Episode 1 | Multistrada V2 – “Your everyday wonder”

Episode 2 | Ducati Scrambler family – “Mark your roots”

Episode 3 | Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak – “Rule all Mountains”

Episode 4 | Streetfighter Family – “A new Fighter in Town”

Episode 5 | Panigale V4 2022 – “The Evolution of Speed”

Episode 6 | DesertX – “Dream Wilder” 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ducati has offically unveiled the DesertX, the latest addition from the Borgo Panigale factory during the final episode of Ducati World Premier 2021 web series.

The DesertX is finally showcased in its production form, two years since the prototype concept was revealed at 2019 EICMA.

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.

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.

The 2022 Ducati DesertX is expected to be made available worldwide beginning May 2022.

Ducati added two new models to its Scrambler range during the second episode of Ducati World Premier 2022.

Continuing from the Ducati Multistrada V2, the Italian firm unveiled the Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO and the Scrambler Urban Motard.

 

 

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 and 245mm rear disc with 1-piston callipers
  • BOSCH Cornering ABS
  • LCD display

Ducati memuat naik ‘teaser’ Streetfighter V4 terbaru di laman sosial Facebook dan Twitter mereka.

Video berdurasi hanya 24 saat itu mendedahkan beberapa ciri penting yang terdapat pada jentera tersebut.

Mengguna pakai enjin Desmosedici Stradale – Desmosedici bererti ‘desmodromic V4 sementara Stradale bermaksud ‘road’ – seperti yang terdapat pada Panigale V4.

Saksikan video teaser di bawah:

Dalam video tersebut, Ducati mendakwa jentera liar ini hanya 178 kilogram dan enjin tersebut mampu menjana 208hp!

Ducati Streetfigter V4 mencuri tumpuan sejak beberapa gambar didedahkan beberapa bulan lalu.

Jentera tersebut turut mencetus kontroversi di Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) apabila meragut nyawa pelumba, Carlin Dunne, yang dipertanggungjawabkan untuk menguji jentera tersebut, Julai lalu.

Ducati bakal memperkenalkan Streetfighter V4 dan beberapa jentera lain di Ducati World Premier menerusi strim langsung, 23 Oktober ini.

Saban tahun, EICMA merupakan acara kemuncak bagi pengeluar dan peminat jentera dua roda bagaimanapun Ducati bakal melakukan sesuatu yang berbeza kali ini apabila bakal menayangkan barisan model 2020 menerusi strim langsung (live stream).

Pengeluar motosikal Itali itu bakal membariskan kesemua model pada 23 Oktober ini menerusi strim langsung yang akan ditayangkan secara atas talian dan di setiap laman sosial Ducati.

Model apa yang boleh dijangkakan?

Setakat ini, hanya dua jentera yang diketahui umum akan diperkenalkan antaranya Ducati Streetfigther V4 dan Multistrada V4 yang telah pun dirakam menjalani sesi ujian di Itali.

Bagaimanapun, timbul dakwaan – oleh media lain – bahawa jentera tersembunyi di dalam gambar ditayangkan merujuk kepada Ducati Monster baharu.

Sambutan EICMA akan menurun?

Pastinya menarik untuk melihat sama ada pengeluar lain akan mengikut jejak sama seperti Ducati dengan memperkenalkan model baharu menerusi strim langsung.

Seandainya perkara itu berlaku, adakah ini menandakan pengakhiran terhadap pameran motosikal terutamanya EICMA?

Apa pendapat anda?

(SUMBER: Adventure Rider)

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