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PETRONAS Sprinta becomes strategic partner of Ducati Official Club Malaysia

PETRONAS Sprinta is now the strategic partner of the Ducati Official Club Malaysia (DOCM) for the year 2025.

The announcement was made during the 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which currently has a membership of 1,600 individuals.

The collaboration between both parties is expected to further elevate the status of DOCM while strengthening its position as a leading Ducati community in Malaysia and Asia.

According to Zameer Zahur Hussain, Chief Executive Officer of PETRONAS Lubricants Marketing Malaysia (PLMM), “We are very excited to partner with DOCM and be their main partner for 2025.

“Our goal is to enhance our brand presence within the local motorcycle community and showcase the superior quality of PETRONAS Sprinta products.

“Through this collaboration, we intend to support the Ducati community while strengthening the market penetration of our Malaysian-made products in the domestic market.”

The annual gathering, held at the Movenpick Hotel and Convention Centre KLIA, also featured 301 Ducati motorcycles from various models on display.

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Ducati Malaysia opens new dealership in Johor Bahru

Ducati Malaysia has launched its newest dealership in Johor Bahru, marking the brand’s return to the state of Johor after a 10-year absence.

The company says the new dealership represents a significant milestone in Ducati’s commitment to expanding its presence in the southern region of Peninsular Malaysia.

Ducati Johor Bahru is strategically located at No.9 Jalan Permas 9/17, Masai Johor, next to Aeon Permas Jaya.

With an investment of RM3.5 million, the 2,418 sq ft facility features a showroom spacious enough to display up 16 Ducati motorcycles at a time, as well as a state-of-the-art service centre.

The service centre, covering 2,135 sq ft, is equipped with four service bays capable of servicing up to 200 bikes per month.

Additionally, the showroom also includes a dedicated space for Ducati apparel and accessories, as well as a separate section for Scrambler Ducati, complete with its own apparel, accessories, and social lounge.

Ducati Malaysia has set an ambitious sales target for the new Johor dealership, aiming to achieve 30 units by the end of 2024 and a forecast of 100 units in 2025.

Currently, there are over 200 Ducati motorcycles on the roads of Johor, and this new dealership is set to become the go-to destination for Ducati enthusiasts in the region.

The dealership is open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, while only the showroom remains open on Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm.

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Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono launched in Malaysia, from RM71k

Ducati Malaysia has expanded its lineup in the country with the launch of the new Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono.

The motorcycle is available in two variants – the base Hypermotard 698 Mono, priced at RM70,900, and the range-topping 698 Mono RVE variant, available from RM77,900.

Both variants are powered by a Superquadro Mono 659 cc single-cylinder engine, which is derived from the 1,285 cc Superquadro engine used in the 1299 Panigale.

Equipped with a desmodromic system, the engine generates a total power output of 77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm and 64 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm.

If that’s not potent enough, fitting the available Termignoni racing exhaust will bump up the power to 84.5 hp.

The suspension system is made up of a fully adjustable Marzocchi upside-down fork and a rear double-sided swingarm mated with a Sachs rear shock with progressive linkage.

The Hypermotard 698 Mono rolls 17-inch forged alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres measuring 120/70 at the front and 160/60 at the rear.

Braking power is provided by a 330 mm single disc and a Brembo M4.32 caliper at the front, as well as a 245 mm single disc with a single-piston caliper at the rear.

On the electronics front, the Hypermotard 698 Mono incorporates a plethora of technologies from the Panigale superbike series, which Cornering ABS with Slide-by-Brake, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Traction Control, Engine Brake Control, and four Riding Modes.

The RVE variant sets itself apart from the base model through unique graphics and the addition of Ducati Quick Shift (DQS), which is offered as an option on the latter.