Preview of the Special Edition Ducati Diavel AMG in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, 10 February 2011- Following the first public showing at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt by Ducati and Mercedes AMG last September, the Ducati Diavel AMG officially arrives in Malaysia.
The Ducati Diavel AMG preview unit was specially flown in and is displayed at the Ducati AMG Performance Centre in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.
“The Ducati Diavel AMG is the result of a great collaboration of two global brands that offers a great choice of greater products” according to Joint Group Executive Chairman, Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin.
Ducati’s unique cooperation with Mercedes AMG was first announced at the 2010 Los Angeles Motor Show with a sponsorship agreement for the Ducati MotoGP Team which perfectly demonstrated the shared brand values of high performance, motorsport and excitement. The association soon developed into a rich strategy of co-marketing activities and the Diavel AMG Special Edition represents the first “co-inspired” model, elegantly combining distinctive styling features from both famous marquees.
Based upon the Diavel Carbon, the 2012 flagship model of the Diavel family features AMG’s signature 5-spoke wheel styling, carbon fibre lateral radiator grills with aluminium trim, AMG-style sport exhaust system with engraved end-caps and AMG-style horizontally ribbed seat upholstered in Alcantara®.
The model’s incredible attention to performance detail also ensures that every engine has its Desmodromic cam-timing set by hand and authenticated with the name of the engine technician engraved on the left-side engine casing. Further underlining the model’s exclusivity, each motorcycle will have a numbered plaque on the fuel tank.
The award-winning Ducati Diavel has had massive first-year success for the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, its bold design merging the worlds of power and style with absolute precision to set a new industry standard for the segment. Ducati’s awesome Testastretta 11° engine combined with their famous chassis technology and a specially engineered 240 section rear tyre delivers mind-blowing performance balanced with user-friendly comfort and safety-enhancing electronics.
Hand-built - as with all Ducati motorcycles - the exclusive new Diavel AMG Special Edition is dressed in matte black carbon fibre bodywork with AMG’s very own “Diamond White Bright” stripe and frame colour contrasted with black wheels. The special edition wheels, seat and exhaust end-caps are all AMG branded while “AMG” is also laser-engraved into the air-duct panels either side of the fuel tank. The Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition and exclusively designed leather jacket and helmet apparel has also available in early 2012.
Datuk Wira SM Faisal added "At NAZA we are a leading premium provider that represents both the Ducati and AMG brands through our extensive dealerships and networks of Ducati and Mercedes-Benz"
"Our unique disposition further allows the two brands to offer this global tie up here in Malaysia" he further added.
The Special Edition Ducati Diavel AMG is open to orders and are retailing at RM193,999.
More exciting information about Ducati Malaysia may be obtained at http://ducatimalaysia.com and http://www.facebook.com/DucatiMY while further information of NAZA may be obtained from http://www.nazaworld.com.my or http://www.facebook.com/nazaworld. Follow @DucatiMalaysia and @Naza_World for the latest updates and offerings of Ducati and NAZA World.
ABOUT DUCATI:
Founded in 1926, Ducati has been producing sport-inspired motorcycles since 1946. Their motorcycles are characterized by “Desmodromic” performance engines, innovative design and avant-garde technology. Covering several market segments, Ducati's range of motorcycles are divided into model families which include: Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Streetfighter and Superbike.
These authentic icons of “made in Italy” are sold in over 80 countries around the world, with concentration on the European, North-American and Asia Pacific markets. Ducati competes in both the World Superbike Championship and, with an official team, the World MotoGP Championship.
In Superbike Ducati has won 16 Manufacturers' titles and 13 Riders' titles. Ducati have participated in MotoGP since 2003, and took both the Manufacturers' and Riders' titles in 2007.
ABOUT NEXT BIKE (DUCATI) MALAYSIA
Next Bike Sdn Bhd is a company under the NAZA Group of Companies. Being the sole importer and distributor for the Ducati brand in Malaysia since November 2000, Next Bike boasts a comprehensive product line up for the Malaysian market, from Superbikes, Dual purpose bikes, Touring bikes, Street bikes and Classic bikes, with models such as the Ducati Monster, Hypermotard, Streetfighter, Multistrada, Diavel and 1198SP. The company also provides lifestyle solutions such as merchandising items and services related to Ducati and Ducati Corse.
Next Bike Ducati Malaysia centers are located at NAZA Auto World TTDI and NAZA Automall Petaling Jaya, the Largest Automotive Centre in Malaysia. The Auto Mall Center is a certified 4S centre complete with a club lounge for owners and enthusiasts alike and countless bikes accessories to cater the need of about 400 Ducati owners nationwide.
