The 2018 Honda EX5
kapchai is updated for the new year in new colours, and priced at RM 4,859 for
the kickstart version in Pearl Magellanic Black and Pearl Nightfall Blue with
spoked wheels. Meanwhile, the electric start Honda EX5 comes in Pearl Nightfall
Blue, Space Magenta Metallic and Candy Scintillated Red with cast wheels and
can be had for RM 5,404.
Prices include GST but exclude insurance, road tax
and registration. With the updated EX5 designed to attract a younger customer
demographic, Boon Siew Honda has sold over 2 million EX5 models in Malaysia
since its launch in 1987.
The EX5 is powered by a air-cooled, single-cylinder,
OHC engine that displaces 109.17 cc and is claimed to produce 8.35 hp at 7,500
rpm and 8.4 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. A four-speed constant mesh gearbox with
wet centrifugal clutch gets power to the ground.
Fuel from the 4.3-litre tank is fed to the engine by
Honda’s PGM-Fi and suspension is with telescopic forks in front and dual shock
absorbers in the back adjustable for pre-load. Both the electric and kick start
versions of the EX5 come with drum brakes front and rear.
New graphics adorn the front fairing, tail piece and
side covers with chrome emblem and passenger grab rail underscoring the retro look
of the EX5. Weight for the 2018 Honda EX5 is claimed to be 97 kg for the spoked
wheel version, while the cast wheel model weighs in at 99 kg and deliveries are
expected to arrive at authorised Honda dealers this week.
