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2023 Modenas Ninja 250 ABS Now Available In Iconic Green – RM21,800

Edaran Modenas Sdn Bhd (EMOS) has officially introduced the 2023 Ninja 250 ABS, which is now available in the iconic Lime Green/Ebony color scheme.

The special unveiling was done during the Modenas X Kawasaki Green Mania event held at Gamuda Cove on Sunday.

However, apart from the new visuals, the 2023 Ninja 250 ABS continues to feature the same specs and features.

That said, the 2023 Ninja 250 ABS continues to be powered by a 249cc, twin-cylinder, eight-valve, DOHC engine that pumps out 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 features include:

164kg (wet weight)
14-liter fuel tank
Front 310mm single semi-floating disc brake with a 2-piston calliper
Rear 220mm single disc brake with a 2-piston calliper
41mm telescopic front forks

According to EMOS, the 2023 Modenas Ninja 250 ABS is priced at RM21,800 (excluding registration and insurance).

MODENAS Ninja 250 Gets The Ohlins Treatment – Only 180 Units, RM20,500

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
41mm telescopic front forks

MODENAS Ninja 250 ABS, Ninja 250 And Z250 ABS Now In Malaysia – From RM18,900

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 Lancar Ninja 250, Z250 Hujung Bulan Ini

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.

What’s happening with Modenas and its plan to rebadge Kawasaki bikes?

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Suku Kedua 2022 Makin Hampir, Apa Cerita Modenas Ninja 250?

Umum sedia maklum bahawa Edaran Modenas Sdn Bhd (EMOS) telah diumumkan mengambil alih sebagai pengedar rasmi jenama Kawasaki di Malaysia.

Jalinan kerjasama itu termeterai setelah Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) meningkatkan ekuiti saham dalam Modenas dari 19 peratus kepada 30 peratus pada 2019.

Saham KHI juga boleh meningkat kepada 48 peratus menerusi pembelian 52 juta unit saham keutamaan boleh tukar.

Oktober tahun lalu, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Modenas, Roslan Roskan memaklumkan bahawa syarikat itu akan kembali merancakkan kerjasama dengan Kawasaki bermula 2022.

Ketika ditemui sewaktu berlangsungnya sesi Track Day Modenas Bersama Media, Roslan memberitahu bahawa model yang pernah ditayangkan sebelum ini, Modenas Ninja 250 akan dilancarkan sekitar hujung suku pertama 2022.

*CEO Modenas, Roslan Roskan (empat dari kanan).

Malaysia kini telah pun memasuki bulan terakhir Suku Pertama 2022 dan hanya tinggal beberapa minggu sahaja lagi sebelum Suku Kedua bermula.

Bagaimanapun, sehingga kini perkabaran mengenai Ninja 250 yang dijenamakan semula itu masih tidak kelihatan walaupun kilang di Gurun telah pun mempersiapkan fasiliti untuk pemasangan model Kawasaki seperti yang dilaporkan sebelum ini.

Menurut info yang diperolehi sebelum ini, Modenas akan menjenamakan semula beberapa model Kawasaki dari 250 hingga 650cc. Bagaimanapun, kami dimaklumkan ketika itu bahawa perkara itu masih lagi dalam perbincangan.

Setakat ini, Modenas telah membuka tirai 2022 dengan melancarkan skuter kompak, Karisma 125S yang dijual pada harga RM5,397.

Modenas Plans To Launch The Rebadge Kawasaki Ninja 250 End Of Q1 2022

Modenas is set to rebrand a range of Kawasaki’s bike range, starting with the Ninja 250.

This was confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer of Modenas Roslan Roskan, during the company track day event held at 3StonePark, Glenmarie, earlier today.

According to Roslan, the Modenas Ninja 250, which was previously unveiled in late 2019, will roll out at the end of Q1 2022.

Currently, the current plan is to rebadge a series of models ranging from 250cc up to 650cc. However, the scenario is still under evaluation by both parties.

Moreover, we were told that Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) would also send a representative from Japan who will be appointed as the Chief of Marketing (CMO) to smoothen the collaboration between Modenas and Kawasaki further.

Edaran Modenas Sdn Bhd (EMOS) was previously announced as the new distributor of Kawasaki brands in Malaysia, including a range of bikes, after-sales, and customer support.

Modenas Ninja 250 Lancar Suku Pertama 2022

Modenas bakal memulakan penjenamaan beberapa model Kawasaki bermula dengan Ninja 250.

Perkara itu disahkan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Modenas, Roslan Roskan, sewaktu sesi Track Day Modenas Bersama Media yang berlangsung di 3StonePark, Glenmarie, hari ini.

Menurut Roslan, tatkala kekangan pandemik Covid-19 semakin berkurang, pihaknya akan kembali merancakkan kerjasama bersama Kawasaki bermula 2022.

Model yang pernah ditayangkan sebelum ini, Modenas Ninja 250, akan dilancarkan sekitar hujung suku pertama 2022.

Pada masa sama, Roslan turut mengulangi bahawa buat masa ini perancangan awal masih lagi babitkan penjenamaan semula beberapa model dari 250cc hingga 650cc namun perkara itu masih lagi dalam peringkat perbincangan buat masa ini.

Sementara itu, kami turut dimaklumkan bahawa Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) akan menghantar seorang wakil dari Jepun yang akan dilantik sebagai Ketua Pegawai Pemasaran (CMO) bagi membantu melancarkan kerjasama Modenas-Kawasaki.

Antara aspek yang turut akan diperhalusi adalah soal servis selepas jualan serta alat ganti dengan segala maklumat terperinci akan diumumkan kemudian.

Sebelum ini, Edaran Modenas Sdn Bhd (EMOS) telah pun mengumumkan pengambil alihan sebagai pengedar rasmi jenama Kawasaki di Malaysia.

Bagaimanapun, proses peralihan tersebut akan mengambil masa enam bulan dan akan dibantu pengendali terdahulu Kawasaki Motors Sdn Bhd (KMSB).

Dalam tempoh peralihan tersebut pemilik motosikal Kawasaki boleh mendapatkan bantuan teknikal dan selenggara serta alat ganti di pengedar rasmi Kawasaki terdahulu.

Kawasaki and Suzuki to make 250cc tourers?

Rumour has it that Suzuki and Kawasaki are developing parallel twin 250cc tourers to provide new entry-level additions to their dual-sport ranges.

According to sources in Japan and India, Suzuki is developing the G-Strom 250 (basically a mini V-Strom 650), meanwhile Kawasaki is working on a Versys 250.

The G-Strom 250, which is expected to be based on the Suzuki Inazuma 250, will apparently be providing an adventure-styled bike, with power coming from a 250cc parallel twin engine.

The Kawasaki Versys 250 on the other hand, is expected to share the frame and the engine of the Ninja 250 and the Z250 sold here.

Although there has not been any official announcement or any solid evidence regarding these two bikes, the idea of smaller-engined, cheaper bikes with the stance and look of ‘big’ adventure-style machines does sound possible as the 250cc bike market has seen rapid growth lately.

With models like the KTM Duke 390, RC 390, Kawasaki Ninja 250, and Z250 selling like hot cakes here, there is no reason for manufacturers to not take full advantage of the high demands of the sub RM35,000 segment.

While the Versys 250 and the G-Strom 250 remain as rumours, let us stay tuned for further updates from the manufacturers.

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Ninja 250

Edaran Modenas Sdn Bhd (EMOS) has officially introduced the 2023 Ninja 250 ABS, which is now available in the iconic Lime Green/Ebony color scheme.

Coming in new for the Malaysian market is the new MODENAS Ninja 250 Ohlins edition.

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.

Modenas promised to release rebadged Kawasaki models starting from end of Q1 this year. Is this still happening?

Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Z 300 twins spotted in Malaysia plus planned pricing details – RM26,989 and RM25,989 after GST.

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