MODENAS has been awarded Malaysia Motorcycle Assesment Program (MyMAP) five-star rating for the Ninja 250 ABS and Z250 ABS.
MODENAS awarded MyMap 5-star rating from Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS).
The MODENAS Ninja 250 ABS dan Z250 ABS offers top of the class safety features.
The 5-star rating is awarded after both motorcycle features the necessary safety elements including ABS, assist and slipper clutch and lighter chassis.
Interestingly, both the Ninja 250 ABS and Z250 ABS registered the same score for meeting the necessary standard.
Meanwhile, Roslan Roskan, Chief Executive Officer of MODENAS, is elated over the MyMAP 5-star rating.
“This will be the first time for MODENAS to receive such recognition for its products.
“In addition, both models are the first motorcycles to receive the MyMAP 5-star rating in its class (250cc sports bike for Ninja and 250cc naked bike for Z250).
“By having so, we believe that it will help our customers to make a more informed purchase decision, especially on the importance of having advanced safety technology available on their motorcycles.
“In addition, MODENAS will continue to provide more safety features to its existing range of motorcycles,” he said.
Coming in new for the Malaysian market is the new MODENAS Ninja 250 Ohlins edition.
The Ninja 250 (non-ABS) Ohlins Edition is limited to just 180 units.
Features the same 249cc parallel-twin DOHC, 4-valve engine.
Priced at RM20,500, the Ninja 250 Ohlins Edition features fully-adjustable Ohlins KA 744 STX 36 Supersport monoshock.
That said, the STX 36 monoshock is adjustable for compression and rebound. In addition, the Ohlins monoshock is fully covered by MODENAS.
Limited to just 180 units, the Ohlins monoshock is fitted to the non-ABS Ninja 250 only.
According to MODENAS, the Ohlins KA 744, STX 36 Supersport monoshock offers better stability and handling especially during cornering.
Nevertheless, other specification remains unchanged with the Ninja 250 Ohlins Edition continue to be powered by a 249cc, twin-cylinder, eight-valve, DOHC engine that makes 36hp at 12,500rpm and 23Nm of maximum torque upon hitting 10,000rpm.
Power is transferred down to its rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox enhanced with Kawasaki’s assist and slipper clutch for ease of riding.
Other highlighted aspects include:
164kg (wet weight)
14-litre fuel tank
Front 310mm single semi-floating disc brake with 2-piston caliper
Rear 220mm single disc brake with 2-piston caliper
MODENAS has officially introduced their latest generation 250cc sports bike that is the 2022 Ninja 250 ABS, Ninja 250 (non-ABS) and the Z250 ABS.
rebadged from Kawasaki’s 250cc lineup.
features the same 249cc parallel-twin DOHC, 4-valve engine.
Ninja 250 ABS, Ninja 250 and Z250 ABS is MODENAS first range of CKD’s motorcycle.
In the world of 250cc sports bike segment which is getting more and more competitive by the day, MODENAS Ninja 250 ABS gets its design inspiration from the championship-winning Ninja ZX-10R.
Starting from the front, the Ninja 250 ABS features LED headlamps and LED tail lights.
To further elevate its big bike appeal, the same panel instrument used on the Kawasaki Ninja 650 is integrated into Kawasaki’s latest 250cc offering which includes a digital speedometer, traditional tachometer, and gear indicator for ease of riding in and out of the track.
Powered by a 249cc, twin-cylinder, eight-valve, DOHC engine, the new MODENAS Ninja 250 ABS makes 36hp at 12,500rpm and 23Nm of maximum torque upon hitting 10,000rpm. All this power is transferred down to its rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox enhanced with Kawasaki’s assist and slipper clutch for ease of riding.
Other highlighted aspects include:
164kg (wet weight)
14-litre fuel tank
Front 310mm single semi-floating disc brake with 2-piston caliper
Rear 220mm single disc brake with 2-piston caliper
41mm telescopic front forks
The 2022 Ninja 250 ABS is priced at RM20,500 while the non-ABS Ninja 250 is available for RM18,900.
Meanwhile, MODENAS also introduced the Z250 ABS that is available for a recommended selling price of RM19,500.
Similar to the Ninja 250 ABS, the Z250 ABS carries the same 249cc parallel-twin DOHC 4-valve engine that makes 36hp and 23Nm.
Following the Sugomi design concept, the bike Z250 ABS has multiple slated panels.
Other notable features include:
LED taillight.
LED headlight.
Semi-digital instrument panel (meter) inspired by the Z650.
Single front petal brake disc and petal rear brake.
Dual-channel ABS.
The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch.
MODENAS officially introduced a new e-membership programme that offers a host of benefits and rewards for every MODENAS customer in Malaysia.
Enjoy up to 15% discount on genuine spare parts.
first 80 membership renewals will enjoy a Baskin Robbins ice-cream voucher.
The e-membership programme is open to all MODENAS motorcycle owners.
With just RM60 per year (for new members) and RM40 (for renewals), customers will enjoy various benefits and rewards, including:
up to RM15 spare-parts e-voucher
15% discount on genuine spare parts purchased at any MODENAS Service Center.
RM10 e-voucher for successful registration.
special discount on your birthday.
free 24-hour towing assistance within a 100km round trip radius.
Meanwhile, the first 80 members to renew their membership will also receive a Baskin Robbins ice cream voucher worth RM35, while the subsequent 225 renewals are entitled to a Single Jr.Scoop voucher worth RM8.
“We are always finding ways to cater towards the needs and wants of our customers. With the new membership program along with its attractive benefits and rewards in place, we are targeting to receive 1,000 new member sign-up in the second quarter of this year.
“Plus, with the increase in sales volume for the MODENAS motorcycles in the market as well as a new partner, KAWASAKI, it is not impossible for the Company to achieve the target”, said Roslan Roskan, Chief Executive Officer of MODENAS.
Pada Jun lalu, kami telah pun melaporkan bahawa pemasangan tempatan (CKD) beberapa model Kawasaki antaranya Ninja 250 dan Z250 sedang berjalan dan akan tiba di pengedar sekitar Julai atau Ogos.
Dalam info baharu yang diperolehi, MODENAS telah pun disahkan akan melancarkan Ninja 250, Ninja 250 ABS dan Z250 ABS untuk pasaran tempatan pada hujung bulan ini.
Menariknya, ketiga-tiga model tersebut – yang akan dijenamakan semula sebagai MODENAS – dijangka akan dipasarkan dengan harga antara RM18,000 hingga RM20,000 sekaligus lebih rendah berbanding harga yang ditawarkan Kawasaki sebelum ini.
Sekiranya dakwaan itu benar, maka pastinya akan menarik minat ramai pembeli yang mahu memiliki sebuah jentera 250cc dengan harga sedemikian apatah lagi rata-rata motosikal jenama lain mengalami kenaikan harga.
Ketiga-tiga model ini bernadikan enjin parallel-twin 248cc dengan penyejukan cecair yang menjana 36.2hp pada 12,500rpm dan 23Nm pada 10,000rpm yang disalurkan menerusi transmisi 6-kelajuan dengan bantuan ‘assist/slipper clutch’.
Info lanjut akan dikongsikan sewaktu hari pelancaran nanti.
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R is finally coming to Malaysia, two years after its official debut in Indonesia.
The ZX-25R is fitted with the smallest inline 4-cylinder engine in the market.
A high revving machine, the quarter litre screamer can go up to 17,000rpm.
The quarter-litre screamer will arrive early next year by the newly appointed distributor and partner, MODENAS.
The confirmation news was delivered by none other than MODENAS CEO Roslan Roskam, during our recent visit to the company factory plant, in Gurun, Kedah.
While we wait for the ZX-25R imminent arrival, let’s take a look at what makes the smallest inline-4 an exciting machine to look out for.
1. High rev ceiling.
To put things in perspective, a factory MotoGP bike can rev up to 18,000 rpm while an F1 car can go up to 15,000rpm.
The ZX-25R can go up to 17,000rpm, and you can get to 10,000 rpm just by riding to the nearest ‘Mamak stall’. Let that sink in.
This makes the ZX-25R an impressive engineering machine brought to you by the brilliant mind from Kawasaki.
2. Small yet powerful engine.
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R gets you a 249.8cc, DOHC, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled 16-valve, in-line 4-cylinder capable of delivering 51hp @ 15,500rpm and maximum torque of 22.9Nm @ 14,500rpm.
The impressive power figure puts the bike at the top of the 250cc segment.
3. Not a beginner-friendly bike as you might expect.
With such a high rev ceiling, the power only kicks in at a dizzying 15,500rpm, and below 10,000rpm, there is pretty much nothing.
This makes the bike a bit challenging to ride, especially for new riders who might get caught out when the power kicks in all at once at 15,000rpm.
4. Perfect track bike.
To be fair, most track-oriented machines cost a fortune and the cheapest option with the proper specs you can get your hands on are 600cc supersport motorcycle.
However, Kawasaki realised that twins and singles mostly dominate the 250cc and 300cc class, and while they are good enough to take you around the track, they don’t make a lot of power.
The ZX-25R is the perfect high-revving motorcycle for the track, and with 50hp, it currently has no competition.
5. Phenomenal soundtrack.
No word can best describe how good is the sound that comes out of the ZX-25R. We suggest it might be best to take a look at the video shared by Kawasaki Indonesia.
A reminder, the bike in the video is installed with Akrapovic full system exhaust, so the eargasm is not a joke.
Recently, a young man who was seen carrying his baby on a motorcycle while trying to make ends meet has touched the hearts of Malaysians.
the young man caught the attention of Malaysian as he was seen doing his delivery work while carrying his baby.
Ustaz Ebit Lew donated a new Modenas Kriss 110 motorcycle to help the young father.
A video shared by celebrity preacher Ustaz Ebit Lew showed the unnamed man carrying his baby around while doing his delivery work.
According to Ustaz Ebit Lew’s Facebook post, the father had to borrow his in-law’s motorcycle (kapcai) to work as a food delivery rider to support his wife and baby.
Meanwhile, the wife is currently working at a clothing store.
“I felt sad when I saw a video of this brother carrying his child while working as a food delivery rider.
“They don’t have enough money. He was crying when we met earlier today; I’m happy to be able to meet him,” said Ebit Lew.
At the same time, Ustaz Ebit bought the man a new Modenas Kriss 110 motorcycle so he could return his in-law’s bike. Ebit also requested the man to look for a nanny in which he offered to cover the monthly fee for free.
“At the point when we think we are struggling, others might have it worse.
“When he was given a motorbike, we can see his tears, and it makes us feel more grateful,” added the preacher.
MODENAS and Kawasaki are set to get things rolling for 2022, beginning with the Ninja 250 ABS and Z250 ABS.
rebadged MODENAS Ninja 250 ABS and Z250 ABS to reach dealership by end of July 2022.
MODENAS Vulcan S 650 will launch later this year.
The Ninja 250 ABS and Z250 ABS are among the models set to be rebadged by MODENAS as part of a new partnership with the Japanese manufacturer, Kawasaki.
The agreement will also witness MODENAS assemble between 250cc and 650cc Kawasaki motorcycles, including the Vulcan S 650, Ninja 650 and Z650.
While MODENAS will launch the Vulcan S later this year, the Malaysian motorcycle manufacturer has confirmed that the Versys 650 will follow suit in 2023.
The Versys 650 has been among the most popular sport-touring motorcycles since its introduction in 2006.
The Versys 650 is powered by a 649cc parallel-twin 4-stroke, DOHC, liquid-cooled engine that makes 65.7hp @ 8,500rpm and 60Nm @ 7,000rpm.
Recently refined to meet the Euro 5 emission standards, Kawasaki updated the new Versys 650 with Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) and a 4.3-inch full-colour TFT display.
The display can also be paired to a compatible smartphone device and the Kawasaki Rideology app, which allows riders to access instrument functions.
Other updated features include a full LED light setup, new graphics, revised styling (in line with its larger Versys 1000 cousin) and a new four-way adjustable windshield.
The highly anticipated Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R will land in Malaysia next year.
the ZX-25R will finally hit Malaysia’s shores soon.
powered by a 249.8cc 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, the ZX-25R makes 50hp and 22.9Nm.
Two years since the official launch of the Ninja ZX-25R in Indonesia, the quarter-liter screamer will finally make its way to Malaysia.
According to the newly appointed Kawasaki distributor in Malaysia, MODENAS, the Ninja ZX-25R will land in Malaysia within the first half of 2023.
The information was conveyed to us by MODENAS Chief Executive Officer Roslan Roskan, during the recent visit to the MODENAS factory in Gurun, Kedah.
However, Roslan admitted that MODENAS and Kawasaki are still yet to determine whether to bring in the motorcycle as a CKD or CBU unit.
Nevertheless, it is the news everyone has been waiting for ever since the Ninja ZX-25R appeared in Indonesia.
During the global introduction, Kawasaki Indonesia showcased four different colour options with two different variants up for grabs: the base 2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R and the Ninja ZX-25R Special Edition (SE).
The differences between the base model and the Special Edition are the additions of selectable riding modes, quick-shifter (both ways), and traction control as standard for the SE.
As for the engine, the Ninja ZX-25R’s 249cc inline-four DOHC engine produces a staggering 50hp at 15,500rpm (51hp with ram air) and 22.9Nm of max torque at 14,500rpm. In other words, you will have some good times when you rev this baby hard.
Other specs include:
Power Mode Selection (Full or Low)
New race-inspired Trellis frame
37mm front Separate Function Fork – Big Piston (SFF-BP)
With MODENAS taking on the role of distributing Kawasaki models in Malaysia, the company has committed to a number of things.
MODENAS plans on establishing key service points throughout the country for Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki too is committed to the local market by making parts available for local owners.
Fans and owners of Kawasaki motorcycles in Malaysia were left in a lurch when the long term distributor – Kawasaki Malaysia Sdn Bhd – had to stop operations.
The move was part of a global alignment program where Kawasaki themselves took on the distributorship of its products rather than relying on local distributors.
Servicing can be done at either ‘Kawasaki Shops’ or ‘Kawasaki Stations’. The difference between the two is that the former will be an exclusive Kawasaki shop where else the latter will be a multi brand shop that also sells and services other brands.
MODENAS says that it plans to introduce 20 Kawasaki service points by the end of 2022, and this figure will go up to 40 by mid-2023.
What about servicing at shops which were once branded as Kawasaki or Ninja Shops?
These shops will be able to continue servicing Kawasaki models and can order Kawasaki parts directly from MODENAS.
However, they will not be able to entertain warranty claims.
Warranty Claims can only be carried out ‘Kawasaki Shops’.
MODENAS has also committed to making available a range of spare parts.
During the press session, MODENAS executives clarified that the company will be ordering up to 80,000 parts dating back to 1992.
But it doesn’t just end there, should you need parts that are not immediately available in the market, you could approach a Kawasaki or MODENAS outlet to have it ordered.
And so for Kawasaki owners in Malaysia, the good times will continue to roll.
There has been a lot of noise online among fans of MODENAS.
Many are asking the company to also build a high capacity super moped to rival the likes of the Yamaha Y16 and the Honda RSX.
But the company has been unable to respond, until now.
With Kawasaki as its partner, MODENAS could finally take on the super moped category.
Great news for fans of the super moped, MODENAS has confirmed that it will not rule out its participation in the super moped category.
MODENAS has been under pressure on the digital front about producing a super moped underbone motorcycle, but has been unable to respond.
However, with the involvement of Kawasaki, MODENAS CEO Mr Roslan Roskan has confirmed that the company will not rule out producing a super moped.
“Modenas does not rule out building a super cup model, ‘kapchai’ models make up a big part of local business, and Kawasaki is willing to explore smaller capacity engine capacity. The underbone category offers the highest growth segment, and so for MODENAS to grow further with Kawasaki as our partner we will participate in this segment, our plant has the capacity and we are prepared,” said Mr Mr Roslan.
Mr Roslan also hinted that should the company build a super moped, it will be powered by a high capacity engine, perhaps more than 150cc.
Kawasaki has always had a stake in Modenas, previously holding a 19% equity in the Malaysian national motorcycle maker. However, Kawasaki has increased its stake in MODENAS to 30% and may take that figure up to 48% if certain conditions are met.
Kawasaki does not build underbone motorcycles, but with MODENAS under its wing now and with the booming underbone category, we could still see a MODENAS super moped on our streets, but there’s no telling when.
Kawasaki has increased its stake in MODENAS from 19% to 30% and part of this plan includes the local assembly of certain Kawasaki models.
MODENAS has confirmed that the Vulcan S will be assembled in Malaysia.
The plans will eventually include the local-assembly of all twin-cylinder Kawasaki models.
Ever since Kawasaki increased its stake in MODENAS, the Malaysian motorcycle industry has been abuzz with which Kawasaki models will be re-introduced as MODENAS models.
As for purchasing the Vulcan S, the model will be introduced towards the end of the year at Kawasaki shops throughout Malaysia.
MODENAS says it plans to introduce two types of Kawasaki shops in Malaysia:
1. Kawasaki Shop: This term is as simple as it gets, and the Kawasaki Shop will only sell Kawasaki models exclusively as well as genuine Kawasaki accessories and merchandise.
2. Kawasaki Station: This is a multibrand dealership that will also offer Kawasaki products. This is not an exclusive dealership.
There is no indication in pricing, but MODENAS has hinted that it will be lower than before.
