WORKSHOP
SMS AUTOWORLD 3S CENTRE
EXCITING YEAR AHEAD FOR MOTO GUZZI
sms autoworld sdn Bhd’ s 3S centre is fully equipped with merchandise as well as a service centre with two bays
F irst introduced in 1928 by two
pilots, Giovanni Ravelli and Giorgio Parodi, and a mechanic, Carlo Guzzi, Moto Guzzi is a motorcycle brand that is rich in heritage.
Although it only made its official debut here two months ago, the brand is considered to be legendary among classic motorcycle enthusiasts, alongside brands such as Norton and Triumph.
Now that it has been introduced here, represented by SMS Autoworld Sdn Bhd, those who have been drooling over Moto Guzzis can visit the brand’ s 3S centre located at Lot 6A, Jalan Pensyarah U1 / 28, Glenmarie, Shah Alam.
The three-storey 3S centre comprises a showroom, a service centre, merchandise corner, discussion rooms and even a fully air-conditioned waiting lounge with light refreshments and LCD TV.
According to president and CEO of SMS Autoworld Sdn Bhd, Datuk Sheikh Mohamed
Zulkifli SM Amin, the brand currently offers 10 Moto Guzzi models— V7 Stone, V7 Classic, V7 Special, V7 Racer, Nevada Classic 750, Griso 1200 8V SE, 1200 Sport 8V, Stelvio 1200 NTX 8V and California Aniversario 90( Moto Guzzi’ s 90th anniversary special).
As classy and stylish as these bikes look, they are relatively affordable compared with other Italian brands. The price for Moto Guzzi models start from RM71,925 to RM121,025( on the road without insurance).
Since the brand’ s debut, SMS Autoworld announced that it has received more than 30 bookings for Moto Guzzi motorcycles.
When asked about the popular choice among customers, Zulkifli said that there is a good balance between the models customers chose, and that all models are equally popular.
As an effort to offer its owners the best aftersales services, SMS Autoworld said that it has four engineers, who had been trained in Italy, to service Malaysian customers’ motorcycles. The company added that this is also to give Moto Guzzi owners a sense of trust in the company, and let them know that their motorcycles are in good hands.
Besides Moto Guzzi, SMS Autoworld also has other brands under its wings. One floor at the Bike World in Glenmarie is dedicated to Harley Davidsons. It is said that most of the Harleys are imported from the United States.
Harley Davidsons aside, SMS Autoworld is also the official distributor of Avanti bicycles, with a dedicated area at the Bike World showroom. There is also a wide range of motorcycle and bicycle riding gear and merchandise available at the showroom.
On future activities, Zulkifli said that there will be numerous activities involving Moto Guzzi owners and other customers such as gatherings, charity rides as well as regional rides to neighbouring nations.
These activities aside, the company also announced that it is planning to widen its range of products and brands offered currently, in order to offer its potential customers more choices.
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