Launched at the Art of Speed 2018 custom show at Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) is the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 250, priced at RM23,071. Replacing the previous generation Kawasaki Ninja 250 and Ninja 250 SL, the 2018 Ninja 250 updates the quarter-litre Ninja formula with an all-new engine and styling.
Carrying a 249 cc, parallel-twin liquid-cooled power plant, the 2018 Ninja 250 produces 39 hp at 12,500 rpm and 23.5 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm. This is an increase over the previous generation Ninja 250’s 32 hp at 11,000 rpm and 21 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm.
With DOHC and eight-valves, the Ninja 250 is fuelled by EFI and twin 32 mm diameter oval throttle bodies. Again, this is an increase over the previous model’s twin 28 mm diameter throttle bodies.
Power gets to the ground via a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Sprocket sizing is changed, with the new Ninja 250 coming with 14/40 sprockets, the previous bike having 14/46 cogs.
Taking the adage bigger is better, the Ninja 250 sees an increase in brake disc size, the front coming with a single 310 mm diameter disc in front, versus the 290 mm disc on the older Ninja. The rear brake disc size stays the same, at 220 mm and ABS is absent for the launch model.
The front suspension also gets beefed up, with non-adjustable 41 mm telescopic forks propping the five-spoke 17-inch front wheel. At the rear, a pre-load adjustable monoshock holds up the rear end and seat height is set at 785 mm with a 30 mm taller seat being an option.
However, fuel tank capacity is reduced, to 14-litres from the previous 17-litres. The 2018 Ninja 250 has also gone on a diet, weighing in at 167 kg against 172 kg for the 2017 Ninja 250.
Lighting is now with LEDs for the low and high beam headlights for the Ninja 250, coupled with LED running lights. Inside the cockpit a combination analogue/digital meter displays all the necessary information the rider needs.
There are two colour options for the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 250 – Passion Red/Metallic Flat Spark Black and Pearl Solar Yellow/Pearl Storm Grey/Ebony. Availability of the 2018 Ninja 250 at authorised Kawasaki Motors Malaysia dealers will be in mid-August.
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Lawo gilerr… member gaji bersih 1,800 boleh la nak angkat Kawa Ninja niee.
klau member gaji bersih 1800, angkat ex-5 la..
Gaya mesti ada, semua boleh diketepikan. Makan Roti kosong/minum air kosong pun taapa. Janji ada gaya
boleh jer…aku dulu gaji 1700+ siap angkat KTM Duke 390 rilek jer…skrg ada hutang lg 2 tahun jer
Take the 300cc version any day. Same hp but more torque. Everything remains the same.
yup, love the new Z300.. when coming to Malaysia?!
No ABS..??? omg, malaysia. please reduce accidents with abs. those who cannot afford it, can look at other options.. :'(
2018 & still no ABS is present? gonna skip this.. #malaysianlivesmatter
The older Ninja has ABS or not?
Previous version ABS is absent for 250 but it comes as standard for 300 version
Very good looking and it looks like 400 in every angle and is huge!!! But, where is the iconic color GREEN??
The fork is still telescopic. At least yamaha R15 have upside-down. C’mon, kawa, should have given what honda cannot give (cbr250rr) to mesians. Missed opportunity to grab potential customers.
Give USD means more expensive, more expensive means less ppl buy, this is entry model, no one wants to buy a expensive entry model bike…
no ABS is a big turn off…
no abs… At least got gear indicator or not ah?
Buy the Xmax 250. Has abs and traction control! Amazing ride!
seeking advise.
For first time rider (B full), is it advisable to get 650CC bike. looking for a big that i can learn and wont outgrow in few years time.
sport or naked better? always ride highway.
Thanks
Suzuki sv650 is the best choice. 75hp and 64nm torque. You can keep it forever
Will z250 get new engine and design?? Only time will tell
Hi, anyone knows when cbr 250rr is coming to Malaysia and it’s expected price?