Ducati Multistrada 1200 owners embraced their spirit for adventure recently, with a 10-day experience of a lifetime in Borneo. The event, held for the first-time, offered Ducati Multistrada 1200 owners an incredible 2,000km ride, freedom, exploration and spirit of camaraderie as they made their way from Kuching, Sarawak to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. More than 30 riders, consisting of Ducati Multistrada owners, guests, media and staff of Next Bike (Ducati Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the official distributor for Ducati in Malaysia, successfully completed the epic journey which saw them traverse urban roads, remote wastelands, rugged mountain passes and the endless rural roads of Borneo, all the while aboard their Ducati bikes. The participants, led by YBhg Dato’ SM Zulkifli SM Amin, Group Chief Operating Officer of the NAZA Group of Companies, even reached the Tip Of Borneo during the last leg of the 10-day adventure, marking a tremendous end to the Borneo island adventure which led them from Sarawak, through Brunei Darussalam and Labuan before arriving at their final destination in Sabah.
The event was the initiative of Ducati Malaysia, and was yet another effort by NAZA to promote two-wheel tourism through Ducati. The venture had the full support of Tourism Malaysia and various councils, tourism agencies and the communities of the areas through which the convoy of Ducatis passed.
Beginning on the morning of 25 November in the city of Kuching, the state capital of Sarawak, the Ducati Multistradas set the stage for what would become an unforgettable adventure; Ducatis dominating the roads of Sarawak for the first time. From there, the convoy moved through Sibu, Bintulu, Miri in Sarawak to Brunei Darussalam, Labuan and finally Sabah with many overnight stops and an island stop-over en-route. The riders enjoyed some of the most breathtaking views in Borneo; both the stunning environment and the wildlife native to those parts. The island of Borneo is home to many unique and endangered species, such as the Orang Utan, Proboscis Monkey, the Borneo Rhino, the Pygmy Elephant, as well as the Green and Hawksbill Turtle.
Along with the beautiful scenery also came some of the most challenging terrain and environmental conditions that these riders had ever experienced. Sharp turns, slippery roads, fallen debris, jungle-lined roads, sand, gravel and also the unpredictable storms. As the days went on, riders also were met with the occasional livestock, temperature changes, and also groups of curious natives. Navigating the roads in Borneo demanded complete focus and attention from these determined riders and the obstacles faced were no match for their Ducati Multistrada 1200s. NAZA is the official franchise and distributor for Ducati and Chevrolet brand in Malaysia.
