The KTM Malaysia Orange Carnival 2018 shifted to Sungai Petani, Kedah for the final time of year. The event was held on Saturday, 24thNovember 2018.
The day started out with a lazy morning under cloudy skies and cool weather. Soon, bikers started showing up on all brands of machinery. They were followed by the Northern Dukers on KTMs. The parking lot was soon filled with KTM Dukes and RCs of every customized look.
A large number of riders belonging to bike clubs of other brands also arrived later on.
KTM Malaysia organized a day full of activities for every visitor.
As expected, many took part in the test rides. KTM Malaysia had lined up almost every model they are offering. Among the bikes were the 250 Duke, 390 Duke, RC 250, 1050 Adventure, 1290 Super Duke GT, 1290 Super Duke R.
Meanwhile, the competition was starting to heat up at the Fun-Hana track. Participants tried their best to negotiate the tight slalom course and record the fastest time.
The Service Campaign received plenty of attention too. KTM Malaysia not only serviced the bikes, but they also rain diagnostics with KTM’s official electronic diagnostic tool. Addition, the technicians performed safety inspections of the bikes. Owners were informed of items that need attention.
Every participant who purchased an official KTM Orange Carnival Pack was entitled to the lucky draw. there was plenty of interest since the grand prize was a brand-new 2018 KTM 200 Duke.
Finally, there were also many exhibition booths on that day. KTM displayed and provided special pricing for their PowerParts accessories and PowerWear clothing collection. Gracshaw helmets, Elf Lubricants and KTM dealers were also present.
The recent KTM Malaysia Orange Carnival held on 28th July 2018 was a great success, despite overlapping with many other motorcycle events in West Malaysia.
The one-day event organized at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru, attracted thousands of attendees consisting of KTM owners, bikers of every brand and families.
Activities included test rides of KTM’s latest motorcycles, a Fun-Hana competition, service campaign, stunt shows, promotions and lucky draw. Besides those, the 2018 200 Duke Evo S was also launched during the carnival.
KTM Malaysia Launches 2018 KTM 200 Duke at KTM Orange Carnival
As for the lucky draw, KTM Malaysia offered a brand new KTM 390 Duke as the grand prize. This new model boasts the most powerful engine as well as being the best equipped in the sub-400cc category with a 5” TFT screen, WP upside-down forks and shock, radially-mounted 4-piston caliper.
The lucky winner was picked out during the carnival and the prize was handed over on 10th August 2018 at KTM Malaysia’s Lifestyle Centre in Kota Damansara.
Winner, Ms. Hayatun Nufus Binti Hoddri was present with her husband, Mr. Mohd. Firdaus Bin Ithnin.
“I couldn’t be happier, Alhamdulillah,” beams Hayatun, “I had just followed my husband to the Orange Carnival to look see, as he wanted to test out the new bikes and never expected to win the Grand Prize!”
Mohd. Firdaus reflected his wife’s joy, “It was the same for me. I still couldn’t believe it. I went to the carnival because I’ve always wanted to test the 1290 Super Duke R. I prefer naked motorcycles, KTM’s in particular, over the Yamaha YZF-R1 that I currently own.”
Will Hayatun be an addition to KTM Malaysia’s Dukers community? “Although we’ve travelled to many places on our current motorcycle, I can’t ride,” she admitted, “Although, I would love to learn to do so in the future, with my husband’s permission.”
The couple rode the new bike all the way back to Johor Bahru after the handover ceremony.
The Orange Carnival is slated to be held throughout the country, so stay tuned for the next date!
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