Ducati line-up (Malaysia)
At a mass launch event in Petaling Jaya, held in
conjunction with the 2016 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Ducati Malaysia
unveiled five models new to the Malaysian market. These are the 2016 Ducati 959
Panigale, Hypermotard 939, Monster 1200 R, XDiavel and Multistrada Enduro.
Ducati Malaysia has
confirmed the retail price of this 959 Panigale with 157 hp 955 cc Euro 4-compliant Superquadro
V-twin at RM 99,999, including GST.
For street-going fun in a light and nimble chassis,
the event saw the reveal of the Hypermotard 939, 939 SP and Hyperstrada, all
variants on the basic 939 engine. Pricing for the 2016 Hypermotard 939 is
RM 70,999, while neither pricing nor availability was provided for the
Hypermotard 939 SP and the sports-touring Hyperstrada.
Using the Euro 4 937 cc Ducati Testastretta 11 that
produces 113 hp, the 2016 Hypermotard series sees an increase of top-end torque
by 10%, with an 18% improvement in torque at medium engine speed. An oil cooler
is added to improve engine durability and reliability.
Also known as “the bike that saved Ducati,” the 2016
Monster 1200 R made its Malaysian debut, at a price of RM 139,999. Coming with
the 1,200 cc Testastretta 11 DS ‘R’ engine, this V-twin delivers 10% more power
and 5.5% more torque than the Monster 1200 S, at 160 hp and 131 Nm of torque.
Standard fitment is an Ohlins steering damper, with
updated suspension internals. The 2016 Monster 1200 R stands a little taller
than the S version for better ground clearance during cornering, and weighs in
at 180 kg, with two colour schemes available – Ducati Red and Thrilling Black.
On the dual-purpose side of things, with an emphasis
on the “go anywhere” aspect is the Multistrada 1200 Enduro. We tested the
RM 119,999 2016 Multistrada earlier this year, and the Enduro version – at
RM 129,999 – is more of the same, with a bias towards off-road riding.
Coming with a 30-litre fuel tank, and semi-active
Ducati Skyhook suspension, the Multistrada Enduro rolls on 19-inch front and
17-inch rear wheels. Three different paint schemes are available – Ducati Red,
Phantom Grey and Star White Silk – as well as a full range of touring
accessories made by Touratech for Ducati.
The 2016 Ducati XDiavel is a cruiser interpreted by
Ducati in its own inimitable way as a “power cruiser” that manages 40-degrees
lean angle in corners. Retailing at RM 135,999, the XDiavel is powered by by the
Testastretta DVT 1,262 V-twin, that produces 156 hp and 128.5 Nm of torque at
just 5,000 rpm.
There are 60 permutations of riding position – four
footrest positions, five seat positions and three different handlebars.
Additionally, the rider can choose between a standard seat and comfort seat
with backrest. The 2016 XDiavel is the first Ducati to use belt-drive.