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.
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.
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 2019 Kawasaki Z250 ABS is a lightweight naked sportbike.
It demonstrates the fun in lightweight bikes.
Launched earlier this year, it’s priced from RM 21,998.
Ah, lightweight bikes. Forget about power, about techno wizardry… it’s all about fun. Fun from the rider’s skills. Fun from the rider’s right hand which pins the throttle to the very last moment. Lightweight and fun, like from the 2019 Kawasaki Z250 ABS?
Launched together with the Z400 SE ABS just earlier this year, the new 2019 Kawasaki Z250 ABS is the naked variant of the lightweight Ninja 250 lightweight sportbike.
They are mechanically similar, if not alike but the naked version ought to be a little lighter.
Highlights:
Following the Sugomi design concept, the bike has multiple slated panels.
The fuel tank is now more muscular.
New steel trellis frame that’s 4kg lighter, and inspired by the Ninja H2.
Wider handlebar for better leverage.
Raised tail section.
New LED taillight.
New 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 a 249cc, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, parallel-Twin.
It produces 37.7 hp (38.2 PS) and 23.5 Nm of torque
The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch.
Offered in Green colour scheme.
Okay, Kawasaki says its styling is heavily inspired by the Z650, sharing the Sugomi DNA that’s prevalent in the manufacturer’s line-up. While the Z250 looks distinctive, the design may not be everyone’s cup of tea. However, that’s just our personal observations and owners will sure not to mind.
Straddling the bike after getting off a heavyweight adventure tourer was a bit of a shock. The Z250 is slim, narrow and short from front to back. The seat is low so even this writer could stand over the bike and rock it from side to side.
Sticking the right thumb into the starter button and the bike comes alive to the signature sounds of the Kawasaki parallel-Twin. It needed more throttle twist to sweep the tach needle.
Riding
Out on the streets, the engine had an appetite for revs. Just as the Ninja 250, it needed at least 6,000 RPM to make it accelerate harder. But everything started happening quickly once the needle went past 8,500 RPM.
Having the slip and assist clutch was great because you don’t lose too much speed when slowing down. The assist function kept the lever soft with just one pull of the index finger. The transmission shifted with authority, letting you know you’ve got the next cog in.
But what truly impressed us was the suspension.
It seemed that Kawasaki had chosen the test ride route with the purpose of highlighting the suspension’s performance.
The bike was so easy to flick over into a lean. From there, it’s about pinning the throttle as much as you dare through the turn. Remember, this is a small engine which thrives on revs so slowing down too much mean you have to row through the gearbox to find the right gear, so forget it. Just pin it.
Anyhow, the test road has so many potholes and those patched over, and the majority of these were in the middle of corners. With nowhere to go, I just gassed the bike over hard over the bumps with the bike on its side, fully expecting the bike to buckle like a wild mare or go wide.
Except that it didn’t. It held the chosen line and trajectory.
I tried again on another bump and the same thing happened. It got almost so unbelievable that I actually sought out bumps and ran over them on purpose. The bike shook off the insults.
Lightweight bikes would usually get kicked around when hitting bumps but not this one.
Conclusion
The 2019 Kawasaki Z250 ABS is a simple, lightweight and fun bike to have around. It’s no slouch for the daily commute while still being a nice bike to chuck into corners during the weekend.
Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) launched the 2019 Kawasaki Z250 ABS and Kawasaki Z400 SE ABS.
Both are high-performance lightweight motorcycles.
They are priced very competitively.
The Kawasaki Z250 ABS and Kawasaki Z400 SE ABS were launched tonight. They are priced at RM 21,998.00 and RM 28,755.00, respectively.
The new models were launched during Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.’s 30thAnniversary Gala Dinner. The guest of honour was Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin bin Haji Muhammad Yassin, the Home Affairs Minister of Malaysia.
2019 Kawasaki Z250 (From RM 21,998.00)
The 2019 Z250 is a facelift model to the previous Z250, to lengthen the model’s lifespan.
Highlights:
Following the Sugomi design concept, the bike has multiple slated panels.
The fuel tank is now more muscular.
New steel trellis frame that’s 4kg lighter, and inspired by the Ninja H2.
Wider handlebar for better leverage.
Raised tail section.
New LED taillight.
New 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 a 249cc, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, parallel-Twin.
It produces 37.7 hp (38.2 PS) and 23.5 Nm of torque
The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch.
Offered in Green colour scheme.
2019 Kawasaki Z400 SE ABS (from RM 28,755.00)
As with the Z250 which is the naked version of Ninja 250, the Z400 is the therefore the naked version of the Ninja 400.
Highlights:
The design also follows the Sugomi concept.
The fuel tank has muscular side panels.
New steel trellis frame that’s 4kg lighter, and inspired by the Ninja H2.
The handlebar and seating position is more upright hence more accessible to a wider range of riders.
Raised tail section.
New LED taillight.
New 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 a 399cc, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, parallel-Twin.
It produces 48.3 hp (49 PS) and 38 Nm of torque.
New fuel injectors.
The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch.
