Locally, the popularity of famed Italian bike-maker Ducati has never been stronger since the NAZA Group took over, and it’s not looking to slow down anytime soon, with the introduction of the more ‘affordable’ Panigale. Wait, what? Somehow it just doesn’t seem believable that the name ‘Panigale‘ and the word ‘affordable’ could ever be used in the same sentence, but thanks to NAZA, it now can be, with the 899.
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 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 interntional). 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, Pahang, Sabah and Sarawak to better serve Ducati customers and add value to bike ownership,” he added.
