The 2018 Ducati 959 Panigale Corse is one of the bikes introduced earlier today during the 2018 Ducati World Premiere.
The 959 Panigale Corse features all-round Ohlins suspension package, MotoGP-inspired livery and a beautiful titanium Akrapovic slip-on exhaust.
While there’s no news on the pricing, we’re sure that it’ll be slightly above the RM100,000 mark once it reaches here in Malaysia.
As promised by Ducati for their 2018 World Premiere, they have pulled the covers off their 2018 Ducati 959 Panigale Corse. This very special version Ducati middleweight superbike comes with a host of different upgrades to further elevate the style as well as substance of the 959. (more…)
Together with the introduction of the new 2018 Panigale V4 and V4 S, Ducati dropped the bomb with the unveiling of the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale.
The 2018 Panigale Speciale produces 226hp and weighs only 165kg thanks to its Akrapovic full-system titanium exhaust and magnesium wheels.
Only 1,500 units of the 2018 Ducati Panigale Speciale will be made for the entire world.
Apart from the jaw-dropping launch of the new 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 in conjunction with the EICMA Milan show, Ducati again dropped the mic on us with the unveiling of the beautiful and limited 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale. (more…)
Ahead of the EICMA 2017 Milan Show, Ducati has pulled the covers off their latest 2018 Ducati Panigale V4.
Equipped with the 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine, the 2018 Panigale V4 produces 212hp and 120Nm of maximum torque.
Ducati also introduced and “S” version of the Panigale V4 which is said to be lighter and more powerful.
Presenting Ducati’s first ever production four-cylinder superbike, the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4. This is by far the biggest evolution the Panigale series has ever gone through and the results are simply out of this world. (more…)
Leaked photos of the upcoming 2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100 have surfaced online just a day prior the bike’s official launch.
Ducati has planned that their 2018 Ducati World Premiere will see no less than five models being introduced for next year.
The latest addition to the Scrambler family is seen as the best of both worlds between the Scrambler and Monster families.
With just a day away from the 2018 Ducati World Premiere event where the Bologna-based manufacturer plans to reveal no less than five new models for 2018, leaked photos of the all-new 2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100 have made their way to the land of the Internet. (more…)
Next Bike Sdn Bhd aka Ducati Malaysia is ready to up their game for 2018 by improving their entire structure from products to sales and also after-sales services.
Ducati Malaysia will also continue to improve their brand’s presence by expanding their dealer networks across the country.
The 2018 Ducati World Premiere will happen on 5 November 2017 (Sunday) where the world will witness no less than five new Ducati models to be unveiled.
Next Bike Sdn Bhd (Ducati Malaysia), the official distributor of Ducati bikes here in Malaysia, has announced that they will continue to bring and improve the brand’s legendary status here in the local market by renewing their partnership with Ducati. They have been doing so for almost two decades now by positioning themselves as more than just a motorcycle company but more of a lifestyle related to anything and everything Ducati. (more…)
Ducati and Rizoma have formed a new partnership to come up with specially-made bike accessories for Ducati bikes called ‘Ducati by Rizoma’.
The two giant Italian brands are known for producing great motorcycles and also bike accessories.
The first few samples of ‘Ducati by Rizoma’ will be unveiled next week during the EICMA 2017 in Milan, Italy.
The giant Italian bike manufacturer Ducati together with a renowned bike parts manufacturer Rizoma has joined forces in a partnership to produce accessories specifically-made for Ducati motorcycles. This official partnership between the two brands will be marketed as ‘Ducati by Rizoma’. (more…)
Shell Advance together with Lazada Malaysia and Monster Energy Drinks organised a very special meet and greet session with Ducati MotoGP factory rider, Jorge Lorenzo.
Fans and winners of the Shell Advance Lazada Malaysia online contest were rewarded with a get together with the three-time MotoGP world champion.
The Spaniard rider was more than happy to entertain his fans with autographs and selfies.
Shell Advance together with the collaboration of Monster Energy Drinks rewarded a group of MotoGP enthusiasts with a special meet and greet session. With who, you ask? It was none other than three-time MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo of the Ducati MotoGP factory squad! (more…)
There’s a plan indicating that an electric Ducati bike will appear in the market by the year 2030.
The VW Group announced at the recent Frankfurt Auto Show on their latest green initiative dubbed “Roadmap E”.
The initiative plans to diversify each and every motoring brand under its wings with at least one electric vehicle by the year 2030.
According to a recent report made by Asphalt and Rubber, the recent Frankfurt Auto Show saw Volkswagen Group Chairman Matthias Muller announcing that all of the motoring brands and companies under them will introduce at least one fully-electric machine by the year 2030. (more…)
When talking about the best practical sports bikes to buy now, there are a few options available with different specs and price tags.
The latest addition to this growing category is the 2017 Ducati Supersport S with features and performance to match.
To those who feel that it carries a huge price tag, here are some other prime examples when it comes to a bike that has both performance and touring capabilities.
In this day and age, motorcycle enthusiasts are constantly looking for the best motorcycle that is able to tackle a number of riding and weather conditions. The constant search for the ultimate balance between sports performance and comfort touring rideability is inevitable and manufacturers are beginning to take notice. (more…)
The 2017 Ducati 900 SuperSport has just been launched.
The Ducati SuperSport lineage is long and interesting.
Ducati now has a bike that’s sporty and practical.
Ducati Malaysia has just launched the 2017 Ducati 900 SuperSport tonight.
Also known as the SS , the SuperSport name is steeped in rich heritage. Here are Ten Things about the 900 SuperSport you should know.
1. HERITAGE
It all started in 1972, when Paul Smart and Bruno Spaggiari both rode the Super Sport prototype based on the 750 GT to victory and second place respectively, at the Imola 200. The desmodromic-valved V-Twin was designed by none other than the great Fabio “Dr. T” Taglioni (We wrote up about Fabio Taglioni in our Top Motorcycle Designers series).
Paul Smart at Imola 1972
The significance of these results meant that: 1. Ducati will forever be elevated into the ranks of superbike makers; 2. The use of the desmodromic (desmo) system in virtually every Ducati thereafter; 3. Ducati’s superbikes of that era were named Super Sport.
The desmodromic valve system
2. MIKE HAILWOOD
“Mike the Bike” came back to motorcycle racing in 1978 after an 11-year hiatus, joining the Isle of Man TT Formula 1 race, and rode the Ducati 900SS to an emphatic victory.
Mike Hailwood at the 1978 Isle of Man TT
The following year’s 900 Super Sport were painted in black with gold accents, but a limited-edition Mike Hailwood Replica was also produced, complete with green and red colours.
1979 900 Super Sport Mike Hailwood Replica
3. TAMBURINI’S 900SS
The “Michaelangelo of motorcycles,” Massimo Tamburini joined the Cagiva Group in 1985; Cagiva had already acquired Ducati by then.
Tamburini’s first Ducati was the Paso 750 which made its debut in 1986. It featured “boxy” front and rear ends, plus a bodywork which wrapped tightly around the mechanical parts of the bike.
1986 Paso 750
Taking cues from the Paso, he next designed the 851 superbike for 1987. The 851 was the Ducati which started the Italian firm’s dominance in World Superbike.
851 SP3
And from the 851’s design, the 900 SuperSport was reborn in 1988. It was during this time that the SS name had started to be promoted by Ducati. The engine was the 904cc, air-cooled, two-valve, 90-degree, “Desmodue” V-Twin based on the Pantah, with crankcases derived from the 851. This same engine also went on to power the M900 Il Monstro.
1991 900SS
But it was in 1991 that the 900SS found great popularity. Between 1991 to 1998, there were many special versions, including the SP (Sport Production), CR, and ultra-sexy SL (SuperLight). Although it was based on the design of the 851, the SS was far more practical for everyday riding and touring to some extent. The riding position didn’t fold the rider in half, instead it was more upright.
900 SS SuperLight
Sales of the 900SS started to decline in 1997, due to the popularity of the Monster and 916/996/998 superbike. Ducati offered the 900SS FE (Final Edition) in 1998.
1998 900SS Final Edition
Motorcycle enthusiasts of that era would still fondly remember the 900SS as the Ducati with a volcano-like exhaust rumble.
4. DECLINE OF THE SUPERSPORT
Tamburini had decided to stick with Cagiva who was now concentrating on the MV Agusta marque, leaving Pierre Terblanche to helm the design department at Ducati.
Terblanche designed the SuperSport for 1999, which was inspired by the Supermono he had penned years earlier. The design was too big of a departure from what the Ducatisti had been accustomed to and met heavy resistance in extreme cases.
1999 900SS
The SS saw an increase in engine capacity up to 1000cc ultimately, but continued poor sales saw the model axed in 2007.
5. ALL-NEW 2017 DUCATI SUPERSPORT
Ducati revealed the 2017 SuperSport at Intermot 2016.
While Ducati has an extensive lineup in almost every segment, there was a glaring void in the “everyday sportbike” department. Ducati has the Multistrada for both sport-touring and adventure-touring. Conversely, the Panigale as the all-out sportbike. The Monster is a more practical naked sportbike, but doesn’t tour well. The Scrambler is more of a modern classic. The Diavel is a power-cruiser.
The result is this bike. But what should it be called? Why, the SuperSport, of course!
6. RIDING POSITION
The main draw of the 2017 900 SuperSport is its riding position – sporty yet comfortable.
As highlighted above, Ducati heard the requests of the bike buying crowd and built a bike that’s practical for everyday riding, sporty for weekend canyon bombing, comfortable for long-distance touring, and fast enough for the odd trackday.
Just like the 1991 to 1998 900SS.
7. REWORKED POWER DELIVERY
The new 900 SuperSport’s engine is shared with the 939 Hypermotard’s 937cc Testastretta, but has been retuned for low-end and wider torque spread throughout the engine’s range. 80% of the 96.7Nm of peak torque is available from just 3000 RPM.
Low-down and midrange torque is what’s most important when you ride on the streets, as it makes overtaking easier, besides saving your concentration and energy from having to shift often. Additionally, torque is what allows a bike to haul a passenger and luggage easier.
While 113bhp doesn’t seem a lot on paper, it’s already more powerful than the 916 superbike in 1994.
900 SuperSport engine
8. DAILY RIDING/TOURING
It may look like the Panigale, but the clip-ons are high set, the footpegs are lower, and the windscreen is adjustable by 50mm. Ducati also offers the “Touring Pack,” which includes a pair of semi-rigid panniers, a larger windscreen and heated grips.
Panniers in the Touring Pack
9. SPORT RIDING/CANYON BLASTING
Ducati also offers the “Sport Pack,” which includes a carbon front mudguard, carbon fuel tank cover, articulated racing lever kit, and billet aluminium covers for the front and rear brake fluid reservoirs.
10. VERSIONS
The 2017 Ducati SuperSport is offered in two variants.
The SuperSport S is equipped with fully adjustable 48mm Ohlins fork and Ohlins rear shock. It also features a quickshifter that works on both upshifts and downshifts (the engine blips itself on downshifts). The clutch is therefore only used when starting and stopping. The SuperSport S comes in Ducati Red and Star White Silk. A colour-coordinated rear seat cover is included.
2017 900 SuperSport S
The base SuperSport model gets fully adjustable 41mm Marzocchi forks and Sachs shock that’s adjustable for preload and rebound only. It is available only in two-tone Ducati Red and Saturn Grey. Owners may install the quickshifter of the SuperSport S.
2017 Ducati SuperSport
However, both models feature front and rear ABS, ride modes and Ducati Traction Control as part of the Ducati Safety Pack.
Ducati has revealed their latest 2018 Ducati Monster 821 as a sneak preview for all Ducati enthusiasts.
As part of the model’s 25th anniversary, the new 821 is heavily inspired by the first ever Monster 900 as well the powerful Monster 1200.
The new 2018 Monster 821 features a TFT display and Ducati Safety Pack which includes Bosch ABS, Ducati Traction Control and selectable Riding Modes.
The first of five new Ducati models for 2018 has been unveiled, folks. The red Italian manufacturer from Borgo Panigale has unveiled their latest 2018 Ducati Monster 821 in conjunction with the model’s 25th anniversary. (more…)
It was yet another exciting race delivered by MotoGP heroes Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) and current championship leader Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda). At a very, VERY wet Twin Ring Motegi, these boys delivered quite a performance in front of their Japanese fans. (more…)
