The affordable premium superbike – 899 Panigale starts production in ASEAN – RM93,888 basic

Malaysians first saw the 899 Panigale during its first Asian appearance at the Sepang MotoGP 2013, where the bike was launched by the Ducati Corse riders and the Joint Group Executive Chairman of the NAZA Group of Companies, Datuk Wira HJ SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin. At the time of the 899 Panigale’s introduction, Ducati announced that it would start assembling the bike in ASEAN by mid-2014, allowing Malaysians to enjoy better pricing in the form of tax savings.

The 899 Panigale has been very well received by the local market, Ducati is confident that the sales will continue to soar. The 899 Panigale is now offered at the sensational price of RM93,888 and an exclusive offer of RM89,888 is available to the first 50 buyers. 

“Ducati Malaysia will be building various lifestyle activities around this bike to ensure customers get the best ownership experience. Such activities will include group rides, track days, race and community travel (both local and international). Owners can be assured that they will enjoy the best premium lifestyle,” mentioned Datuk Wira HJ SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Joint Group Executive Chairman of the NAZA Group of Companies.

“We are also proud to announce that by end 2014, dedicated Ducati 3S centers will also be opening beyond the Klang Valley – in Penang, Johor, Kelantan, Padang, Sabah and Sarawak to better serve Ducati customers and add value to bike ownership,” he added.

Ducati’s history in motorsport and commitment to further enhancing the Panigale concept both on the track and on the street led to the development of a ‘Supermid’ version of the brand’s larger-engined 1199 Panigale. The 899 Panigale is essentially designed to give riders the best of both worlds by providing the thrill of the new generation flagship model with the refinement of an everyday street bike, providing entry into the exclusive arena of premium performance.

The 899 Panigale is built around a monocoque chassis concept and features a powerful new 899 ‘Superquadro’ L-Twin engine – achieving the perfect balance of dynamism and fluidity whilst delivering an impressive 148hp of authentic Italian performance.

Rider confidence is enhanced through Ducati’s Riding Modes and by combining numerous class-leading technologies that include the latest generation sports ABS system, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES), Ducati Quick-Shift (DQS), Ducati’s new race-derived Engine Brake Control (EBC) and Ride-by-Wire (RbW).

2014 Ducati 899 Panigale Technical Specifications

Engine
Type
Superquadro: L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder,
Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement 898cc
Bore x Stroke 100 x 57.2mm
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Power 148hp (109kw) @ 10,750rpm
Torque 73lb-ft (99Nm) @ 9,000rpm
Fuel injection
Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system.
Single injector per cylinder.
Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.
Exhaust
2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes.
Twin stainless steel mufflers with alumimum outer sleeves
Emissions Euro 3
Transmission
Gearbox 6 speed
Ratio 1=37/15 2=30/16 3=27/18 4=25/20 5=24/22 6=23/24
Primary drive Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.77:1
Final drive Chain 520; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 44
Clutch Wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Chassis
Frame Monocoque aluminum
Wheelbase 1,426mm (56.14in)
Rake 24°
Trail 96mm (3.78in)
Steering angle (total) 52°
Front suspension Showa BFP 43mm fully adjustable usd fork
Front wheel travel 120mm (4.72in)
Front wheel 10-spoke light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa
Rear suspension
Fully adjustable Sachs unit.
Progressive linkage
Cast aluminum double-sided swingarm.
Rear wheel travel 130mm (5.12in)
Rear wheel 10 spoke light alloy 5.50″ x 17″
Rear tyre 180/60 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa
Front brake
2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo
Monobloc M4-32 callipers with ABS
Rear brake 245mm disc, 2-piston calliper
Fuel tank capacity 17l (4.5 gallon US)
Dry weight 169kg (372.5lb)
*Wet weight
193kg (425.5lb)
Seat height 830mm (32.48in)
Max height 1100mm (43.31in)
Max length 2075mm (81.69in)
Instrumentation LCD
Ducati electronics DTC, DQS, EBC, Riding Modes
Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
Versions Dual seat
*Wet weight

The 899 Panigale is part of Ducati Malaysia’s stellar product line-up which can be found at the following authorized dealers nationwide:

PENINSULA MALAYSIA:

SHENG FAT SUPERBIKE SDN BHD

No. 26, Ground Floor,

Jalan Dato’ Keramat,

10150 Penang

Tel: 019 – 400 8932

NEW ASIA MOTOR SDN BHD

Lot 4082, 15B

Jalan Dato’ Abdullah Tahir,

80300 Johor Bahru, Johor

Tel: 016 – 733 7512

WELLY WORLD CYCLE SDN BHD

No. 2137, Jalan 3/1,

Batu 13 1/2 , Bandar Baru Sungai Buloh,

47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor

Tel: 03 – 6156 1768

TERAJU OTTO SDN BHD

S/57, PT 28, Kampung Chicha,

Kubang Kerian, Jalan Pasar Puteh,

16100 Kota Bahru, Kelantan

Tel: 012 – 348 8161

SOON HIN COMPANY

A -139 & 141,

Jalan Beserah,

25300 Kuantan, Pahang

Tel: 016 – 935 0055

EAST MALAYSIA:

INTI DERAS MOTOR SDN BHD

Wisma Inti Deras,

Lot 253, Storey Light,

Industrial Golden Plaza Penampang,

88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Tel: 08 – 870 1129

OTOVENDOR SDN BHD             

No. 3 & 4, Hakka Avenue Est

Jalan D.A. Kalongnikan

93250 Kuching, Sarawak

Tel: 013 – 862 8872

More exciting information about Ducati Malaysia may be obtained at http://www.ducati.com.my and http://www.facebook.com/DucatiMY. Follow @Ducati_MY for the latest updates and offerings of Ducati. For more information, please contact Ducati Centre Malaysia at 03-7956 7799 or email to [email protected].