Malaysia gets all-new Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Ninja 500 SE

KUALA LUMPUR: MODENAS (Motosikal & Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd), a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad, has launched two new Kawasaki bikes in Malaysia - the Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Ninja 500 SE. 

2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Ninja 500 SE price

Models	Price (excluding road tax, insurance, and registration)
2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500	RM 28,100
2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE	RM 30,100

Differentiating the two Ninja 500 variants are - 

• The Ninja 500 comes only in Metallic Carbon Gray/Candy Lime Green hue while the Ninja 500 Special Edition offers two colour schemes - Lime Green/Ebony and Passion Red/Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Matte Dark Gray
• The Ninja 500 SE exclusively comes equipped with premium bits, including a TFT-LCD full-colour instrument panel, a USB Type-C outlet, and a keyless start system.

Inspired by the Ninja family, the Kawasaki Ninja 500 variants look sharp and sporty with compact dual headlights and aerodynamic fairings. They offer a relaxed riding posture with elevated handlebars and slightly forward footpegs for better control and comfort. With a 785 mm seat height and 171 kg weight, the bikes are comfortable for all riders. 

Both variants are powered by the same 451-cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin engine generating a maximum power of 51 hp at 10,000 rpm and a peak torque of 43 Nm at 7,500 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheel via a 6-speed slip and assist clutch-equipped transmission and a chain final drive system. 

The assist function offers exceptionally light clutch pull and a wide clutch engagement range for confident control. Further adding confidence is the slipper function, which reduces rear-wheel skipping and hopping when downshifting.

Both trims ride on 17-inch wheels wrapped with 110/80-17 front and 150/60-17 rear tyres. Handling the suspension duties are taken care of by 41 mm diameter telescopic forks at the front and a preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear. 

The braking setup comprises a 310 mm semi-floating front disc with a two-piston calliper and a 220 mm rear disc with a single-piston calliper. It is complemented by a two-channel ABS. 

The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Ninja 500 SE are now available at all authorised Modenas Kawasaki dealerships across the country.

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