Still Implementing Imports, Kawasaki Opens Up The Possibility Of Electric Motorcycles In Indonesia?

Kawasaki Ninja E-1/PHOTO electric motorbike: Afrizal Abdul Rahman-VOI

JAKARTA - After officially landing, PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia opened up the possibility of opportunities for the production of the Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 electric motorcycles in the country. Considering that the two electric motors are still fully imported from Thailand.

This was revealed by Michael Tjandra Tanadi, Head of Marketing of PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia, on launching, Friday, November 17.

"We'll see what the market will do, if it responds well, it is possible that it will be localized," he said.

Kawasaki targets the sale of the 100 units of the two electric motors for the first year. Motorcycles began shipping to consumers in March 2024.

"If you ask more, how could it be Ninja, but it depends on orders and we have a small target in the first year that's 100 units," he added.

As previously reported, Kawasaki Ninja e-1 was priced at IDR 149.9 million, the e-menta for Z e-1 was IDR 146.9 million. Where every purchase, consumers will get motorbikes, charging dollars, and adapters.

Don't worry about warranty, Kawasaki Motor Indonesia provides battery guarantees for 1 year, and its resilience is claimed to reach 5 years.