I went with the Kawasaki z500, I’m a Harley rider but this little 451cc motor has put more of a smile on my face in the 2 days I’ve had it, compared to 4 years of my 2000 Softail, ccs aren’t all that matters, my Softail was 1450cc with cams! lol this z500 is an absolute blast!!!!
When did Scotty Kilmer start reviewing bikes 😂. We can thank Cf moto with their 450ss/sr for making this segment start to advance. When they dropped the 2023 450 with 5" TFT full color changeable display with bluetooth and Nav, Bremo front brake, led lights, adjustable rear suspension, and adjustable levers. Built in frame sliders. Abs comes standard. Anti theft features like steering lock, a built in T-box you can connect to through cf moto app. You can track the bike if stolen, it has a vibration sensor to notify you if someone is messing with your bike, tells you the fuel level, milage, maintenance. 50hp 30tq all for 5,399 in 2023. Love em or hate em they shocked the market, they were released outside of the US in 2021 or 2022.
@@riddhimanbanerjee5872$7000 in the Denver area. That is for the standard ABS model. The SE is closer to $7500 and the 40th anniversary SE is $8000. All out the door prices.
I used to own a ninja 300 like 6 years ago, and havnt ride anything ever since, I wqs thorn between 500 and the zx6r ( i know, they are very different ) but decided to go for the 500, it has more than enough power for what I need and its way cheapet aswell
I cannot say enough great things about these bikes. This along with the Honda cbr500r are very comfortable. I own the Honda, it was my first bike. I kept it and bought other bikes, much bigger bikes, but this for daily riding and commuting is absolutely perfect. I took it touring very long distances many many times and I don't get neck or shoulder pain even compared to a kawasaki concours 14, which is a sport touring. I am happy they make these bikes so affordable and so capable.
I’ve owned many bikes throughout the years. 300s, 600s, Harley-Davidson softails. Now I ride a HD Low Rider S. Out of all the bikes I ridden the Ninja 300 was the most fun I’ve had on 2 wheels. I loved the fact that you could use 100% of the bike all the time. I’m thinking about picking this bike up as a fun little second bike.
Plano kawasaki is where I got my Versys 300X. Very friendly and helpful crew up there. Thanks for the excellent review on the 500 ninja, and thank you Plano Kawasaki for making it possible.
Great video! I pick up my 40th anniversary 500 in a couple days. Kawasaki says on their website that the 500 is now 51 hp and 31.7 tq. Up in both areas from the 400. So should be a nice improvement. Just wish it was called a 451 instead. Keep up the good videos!
Still in break in period so taking it easy but the changes to the seat are great! Especially for the gentlemen riders. I feel more low end power as opposed to the 400 ninja. The TFT display and keyless are nice features. Loving this bike so far so will have more when I get past break in period. I know a full exhaust and tune along with velocity stacks and air filter will be on my list as soon as TST industries has them.
I have the ninja 300 and I love it! These bikes are tried tested and true. They have decades of experience in small twin cylinder engines that preform like a dream and that love to be pushed hard.
I have the versys 300X. Same reliable engine. That's why I got it. There's so much satisfaction in ringing it's neck and knowing it can take it. Now, if kawasaki would just put this 451 power plant on a spoke wheeled ADV bike like the versys.
I'm 5'6" and the one hang up I have with so many bikes as a beginner is the seat height. I know I don't NEED to be able to flatfoot it, but man it would be nice.
i am 5’4 and got this bike as my first bike today! but the good news is you will be perfectly fine because i was so so happy when my feet could COMFORTABLY REACH THE FLOOOOOR!
What you have to pay for a large CC bike is Really border line and then the insurance, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, you can have a ton of fun on a smaller cc bike without the huge price tag!
I bought the SE Ninja 500 last week from Plano Kawasaki, Tom and AJ were awesome. I’m loving it. Going to make an awesome track bike! The ninja 400 slip on mufflers will work on these motorcycles. I just put a Leo Vince Corsa GP EVO on mine fit like a glove. Love the video!
Im 50 years old, I haven't been on a bike in over 20 years, and I've never been on a sport bike. 3 years ago I was almost killed in a car accident, I'm extremely fortunate to be alive. I don't want a repeat of that
@@RayBowdenRides it’s a really good bike just enough power for me love the abs on it fun bike but not gonna lie I’m already itching for more power but it has plenty honestly at least for in town cruising and I mean on the highway it has plenty just would like a tad more hopefully I can find someone to flash the ecu and tune it and shit.
@user-vq9sv9bb8s yep ! You'll find someone, there are going to be a million mods for that bike. I have rarely seen as much enthusiasm as what that bike brings. Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, Ride SAFE and don't be a Stranger!
Nice brother! I am definitely gonna recommend this bike to a friend that has a honda 250 looking to upgrade, she'll love it! And that price, dang, what a deal! Thanks for sharing brother! 👊😎🤙
Have you rode the ninja 400? I currently have a 23 KRT 400 but wondering if it worth the swap/upgrade? I do like the 4RR but I can’t justify the cost and also have no need for a 600 super sport
I agree with Ray, keep your 400, my son has the same bike as you & it’s an awesome bike for street riding or track days, perfect amount of power, now if you want to jump up to a supersport, that’s a different story. The 500 is really not much better or faster than the 400.
See, I do like the small upgrades that they did do to the bike But overall, just not sure if it’s really worth it and unfortunately, in my case, yes I do want the zx6r but sadly, the cost of insurance is just too much for me right now hence why I’m sticking with the smaller displacement for the time being. Eventually, I do plan to keep the smaller bike overall and convert it to track only
Thank you for the review! I’m actually in Dallas and I found this exact bike at the Plano dealership haha I definitely am sold on this bike to start off
It's a slight upgrade to the Ninja 400, but not worth trading in a Ninja 400 for it. If you have a Ninja 400 like I do, installing the graves velocity stacks will increase your power by 6% all for $130.
Do you think this bike is beginner friendly? Ive always been interested in learning to ride, mainly for just short distances since drivers in my area are kinda idiots thatd fail their drivers test if they had to take it again.
My new ninja 500 came with a broken clutch, :( first thought it was my bad because of a new bike and not used to the new clutch. But it was not, and now it has to go back to the garage. Only had it for 2 days :(
I want this besides the ZXRR....which ever is available at my dealership is what I will get I guess. Looking to put down 3k at the most, I can't waaaait !!!
Since the 500 is basically a 400 with an updated instrument cluster and slightly bigger engine so they could meet emissions without killing the performance, I'd go with the 500. The 500 is going to be a little sportier feeling (650 you'll sit more upright) and cheaper.
@exiawildfire7708 I was in the same boat over the weekend. Found a dealer to let me test ride both 500 and 650. The 650 has much more torque but for street use I found found it to be unnecessary felt jumpy compared to 500. 500 is still fast. Much smoother than 650 and more comfortable. The price is also about 2500 cheaper. I'd say go with 500 unless you're a bigger guy. 500 has plenty power and is a lot of fun. Also, 650 felt much heavier at slower speeds
I think it sits a little lower, a little less horse power , but overall really well - price is better to. Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, Let me know what you end up doing!
@RayBowdenRides I ended up going with 500. I found the bike to be smoother, more comfortable and better value than 650 for me. Awesome bike for 6k. But the 650 is noticeably faster than the 500. But I don't think it's necessary for daily street riding
@RayBowdenRides I own a hero 3. I absolutely loved it back in the day but fell out of the action cam game. I've heard they are nothing but nightmare fuel since then.
That's a really good question, someone will answer this - but I can't, I would think YES on some and No on some others! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻!
@@RayBowdenRides Are they really worth the hype over go pro. I’m trying to get my Moto vlog setup ready myself. I’ll be putting around on a 23 CRF300L abs model that I plan on making content with.
Hello from Holland Europa. Ik ga binnenkort een motor kopen. Ik heb gezien dat u, bent alle twee getest.. Honda CBR 650R e-cluteh of Kawasaki 500 njina
I was thinking to get 400 as my first bike. Do you recommend I get the 500 instead? Or wait on rebates for 400 (only if discount is 1k+ I'll consider) what do you think?
If it were me I'd get the 500, I would be Highley surprised if you see a 1000 plus discount- but maybe. Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻. Stay in Touch and let me know what you end up doing.
I’m getting a 500 for my first bike . Everyone keeps saying just get a 650 cause I’ll get bored quick , but I’m not tryna be on demon time . I highly doubt I’ll get bored of the 500 any time soon
Buy a used Ninja 300 for a few grand. Ride the hell out of it for a season or two. Sell it for almost as much as you bought it for. Then go get you a new Ninja ZX-6R. Ride that for a few years. Realize that going long distances on it sucks. Trade it in for a Harley Low Rider S. This is the way.
Depends on what your budget is, The 400RR will be alot faster with a flash, but it twice the price. THANKS FOR WATCHING AND COMMENTING MY FRIEND 🙏🏻. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU END UP DOING!!
ZX-4RR all the way. No comparison my friend. The beauty of the ZX-4RR is you can rev it out on the street, without losing your license, which you definitely can't do on the ZX-6R or 10-R. I'm really looking forward to getting me a 40th anniversary ZX-4RR.
Get around that lawn mower trailer. The videos r great but safety first. Ive seen many encounters with debri trash and tools falling off work entities.
Im pretty sure the number is higher because they show crank horsepower for the US model and wheel horsepower in other countries. I dont actually think it has more power in US vs other countries, i wish though
@@1TheFunnyPro1 Really? Damn I was hoping for 51Hp but with a few upgrades I think I can get it there 💯 it was between this Ninja 500 or the Hondacbr500r I like the 40th anniversary color way on the ninja 🔥
I dont wanna sound like a karen here but just for the sake of safety i think youtubers who review bikes should wear full gear just to be an example for the new squids out there. It might seem small and unnecessary but as someone who has a 10 million reach per month on instagram i notice i have made mistakes which my followers have thought was okay and accidentally gave them a bad habit wothout even realizing it. Im not a motorcycle creator but just a lesson i learned and felt like it could just set a good example for the new rider. I mean this in the most respectful way! One day when you blow up you wanna make sure us squids got a good role model :)
zx4rr isn't really a move up in terms of acceleration untill you are going illegal speeds. If you want a slightly more comfortable bike and plan to go legal-ish speeds I would save a few bucks and get a Ninja 400 or Ninja 500.
From what I seen at the Aprilia 457 release Aprilia did at Plano Kawasaki, the Aprilia has a Bosch imu , Kawasaki doesn't, The Aprilia has a quick shifter- it's already on the bike but it's going to cost I believe 400 dollars to electronically unlock it, the Aprilia is a little more track focused, but the Kawasaki is able to ad all the extras to it except the imu , it's a tough call , there getting upwards of 57-59 hp with a flash on the Kawasaki 500, that's huge !
The problem with the Ninja 500, is the Ninja ZX-4RR, which sounds infinitely better with its high revving 16,000 rpm, inline 4 engine. Sounds like the old V12 F1 cars, music to my ears. I'm planning on getting the 40th anniversary ZX-4RR next month, which will definitely hold its value. Not sure if the Ninja 500 will hold its value, probably not, since parallel twins are a dime a dozen these days.
@@English_MoFo I went to one dealership that had one in stock, I sat on it to see if I could flat foot, it was sold and the salesman said he's getting another one next month. I've spoken to 3 dealerships and found one that is selling for $1,016 off what the others are selling it for. Supply is not a problem in my area.
My 400 I top out at 118 (I'm 230lbs though). Mine is flashed and tuned as well, and it has as much hp and tq as this 451 stock. So don't plan on anything over 120
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I went with the Kawasaki z500, I’m a Harley rider but this little 451cc motor has put more of a smile on my face in the 2 days I’ve had it, compared to 4 years of my 2000 Softail, ccs aren’t all that matters, my Softail was 1450cc with cams! lol this z500 is an absolute blast!!!!
It is so fun! To ring it's neck - Well Congratulations chef!! Man stay in Touch and try and stay out of trouble this weekend!!!
When did Scotty Kilmer start reviewing bikes 😂. We can thank Cf moto with their 450ss/sr for making this segment start to advance. When they dropped the 2023 450 with 5" TFT full color changeable display with bluetooth and Nav, Bremo front brake, led lights, adjustable rear suspension, and adjustable levers. Built in frame sliders. Abs comes standard. Anti theft features like steering lock, a built in T-box you can connect to through cf moto app. You can track the bike if stolen, it has a vibration sensor to notify you if someone is messing with your bike, tells you the fuel level, milage, maintenance. 50hp 30tq all for 5,399 in 2023. Love em or hate em they shocked the market, they were released outside of the US in 2021 or 2022.
Yes they are a great value, Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Stay in Touch.
got the 40th anniversary SE 500 last week, and I'm a vet retired pro motocross racer, and I LOVE the 400 and especially this thing. WONDERFUL bike
Congratulations my friend! Enjoy your new bike and be careful, Stay in Touch!!
I just bought one as my first bike and all honest I’m loving it
i’m going on saturday to get one as well, i’m hoping i like it
Good to hear, thanks for Commenting my friend 🙏🏻
Excellent , let me know what you think about it! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻
OTD price?
@@riddhimanbanerjee5872$7000 in the Denver area. That is for the standard ABS model. The SE is closer to $7500 and the 40th anniversary SE is $8000. All out the door prices.
It’s hard to ride any ninja bike without a giant smile on your face! 😊
You are so Right, Thanks for Watching and Commenting Full X Throttle. Have a great upcoming Weekend!!
I used to own a ninja 300 like 6 years ago, and havnt ride anything ever since, I wqs thorn between 500 and the zx6r ( i know, they are very different ) but decided to go for the 500, it has more than enough power for what I need and its way cheapet aswell
Smart guy! The new 500 is so awesome!
I cannot say enough great things about these bikes. This along with the Honda cbr500r are very comfortable. I own the Honda, it was my first bike. I kept it and bought other bikes, much bigger bikes, but this for daily riding and commuting is absolutely perfect. I took it touring very long distances many many times and I don't get neck or shoulder pain even compared to a kawasaki concours 14, which is a sport touring. I am happy they make these bikes so affordable and so capable.
Yep! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Stay in Touch!!
I’ve owned many bikes throughout the years. 300s, 600s, Harley-Davidson softails. Now I ride a HD Low Rider S. Out of all the bikes I ridden the Ninja 300 was the most fun I’ve had on 2 wheels. I loved the fact that you could use 100% of the bike all the time. I’m thinking about picking this bike up as a fun little second bike.
Thanks for being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻
Bro i love the passion and the happiness you bring on while riding and testing this bike!
Thank you Marco !! I just love Motorcycles and the people who ride them!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Let's talk again soon.
I dunno could you sound a little more Southern? We need several more "Ahh tell hyuu what yalls" in here.
Thanks Rob- I'm a nut I know, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻 Rob!
@@RayBowdenRides
Your nuttyness is part of what makes your rides enjoyable!
it was the american flag gloves for me lmfaooo
Larry your AWESOME my friend!
Go America- Greatest Country EVER!!!!!!
It’s like scotty has a bike channel 😀
I was just about to comment this!🤣
@TheWhoopwhoop21 I've heard that before, wish I had his subscribers.
I was SEARCHING for this comment!! Right away- I was like "Scotty does bikes now???"
Thanks for Commenting and Watching 🙏🏻.
@@RayBowdenRides you will definitely get there Ray, you doing great bud!
Plano kawasaki is where I got my Versys 300X. Very friendly and helpful crew up there. Thanks for the excellent review on the 500 ninja, and thank you Plano Kawasaki for making it possible.
Thank you ! Thanks for Commenting and participating in the channel 🙏🏻.
Picked up the red 500 yesterday. I love it
Congratulations Rich!! Stay in Touch my friend, Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
Picking mines up tomorrow morning. New ride, I’m excited as hell.
@GhadSpeed oh Cool ! Congratulations and let me know what you think!!
Good review as always ray. Super excited for the 500 to finally hit the streets. Think ill put in an order for one soon
Thanks Brandon!!! Let me know what you end up doing!
Great video! I pick up my 40th anniversary 500 in a couple days. Kawasaki says on their website that the 500 is now 51 hp and 31.7 tq. Up in both areas from the 400. So should be a nice improvement. Just wish it was called a 451 instead. Keep up the good videos!
Congratulations Andy!! Your going to love that bike!! Let me know what you think after you ride it a few times!
The 40th anniversary model and colorway was my exact ideal bike! Congrats on the purchase. Ride on
@ellestar2306 That's a AWESOME bike!!
Still in break in period so taking it easy but the changes to the seat are great! Especially for the gentlemen riders. I feel more low end power as opposed to the 400 ninja. The TFT display and keyless are nice features. Loving this bike so far so will have more when I get past break in period. I know a full exhaust and tune along with velocity stacks and air filter will be on my list as soon as TST industries has them.
I have the ninja 300 and I love it! These bikes are tried tested and true. They have decades of experience in small twin cylinder engines that preform like a dream and that love to be pushed hard.
Yep ,Good info- Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Don't be a Stranger!!
@@RayBowdenRides I’ve just subscribed so I won’t!👍
@Dan-qv2tb Thanks🙏🏻
I have the versys 300X. Same reliable engine. That's why I got it. There's so much satisfaction in ringing it's neck and knowing it can take it. Now, if kawasaki would just put this 451 power plant on a spoke wheeled ADV bike like the versys.
@@Lucky_beach_bum wouldn’t that be something if they did. Ride safe!
I bought one last week and am loving it, only put 20 miles on it so far though because I’m so busy
Good to hear , Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, Ride SAFE
Congrats!
I'm 5'6" and the one hang up I have with so many bikes as a beginner is the seat height. I know I don't NEED to be able to flatfoot it, but man it would be nice.
You can get a lowering link somewhere for the back shock probley.
i am 5’4 and got this bike as my first bike today! but the good news is you will be perfectly fine because i was so so happy when my feet could COMFORTABLY REACH THE FLOOOOOR!
love your attitude towards bikes so many 1000cc snobs who look down on every new bike drop
What you have to pay for a large CC bike is Really border line and then the insurance, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, you can have a ton of fun on a smaller cc bike without the huge price tag!
I bought the SE Ninja 500 last week from Plano Kawasaki, Tom and AJ were awesome. I’m loving it. Going to make an awesome track bike! The ninja 400 slip on mufflers will work on these motorcycles. I just put a Leo Vince Corsa GP EVO on mine fit like a glove. Love the video!
Thanks my friend!! I'll see ya there maybe at coffee and bikes- Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.
@@RayBowdenRidesdefinitely going to have to make the trip back up there for bikes and coffee!!
Just bought the metallic black one today and agree with everything on this video.
Congratulations Bryan, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻- Stay in Touch and let me know what you think about the bike! Ride SAFE
I love mine!
@Davidjames313 I bet you Do! For the price nothing beats it!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting David 🙏🏻
Im 50 years old, I haven't been on a bike in over 20 years, and I've never been on a sport bike.
3 years ago I was almost killed in a car accident, I'm extremely fortunate to be alive. I don't want a repeat of that
Roger that! Air on the side of caution!
@@RayBowdenRides I love the look of the sport bike, but I'm not looking to kill myself. I'm also gonna take riding classes
Got myn about a week ago have put about 400 miles on it loving it it’s the Abs version in black
Oh cool, let me know how end up liking it.
@@RayBowdenRides it’s a really good bike just enough power for me love the abs on it fun bike but not gonna lie I’m already itching for more power but it has plenty honestly at least for in town cruising and I mean on the highway it has plenty just would like a tad more hopefully I can find someone to flash the ecu and tune it and shit.
@user-vq9sv9bb8s yep ! You'll find someone, there are going to be a million mods for that bike. I have rarely seen as much enthusiasm as what that bike brings. Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, Ride SAFE and don't be a Stranger!
@@RayBowdenRides yea man great bike honestly. You got snap or insta? Mine has the twin brother’s exhaust on it was gonna send u a vid
@@RayBowdenRides also really been thinking about starting a yt now that I got this bike.
Nice brother! I am definitely gonna recommend this bike to a friend that has a honda 250 looking to upgrade, she'll love it! And that price, dang, what a deal! Thanks for sharing brother! 👊😎🤙
Good talking to you again Brian! She will love it, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻 Brian!!!
Have you rode the ninja 400? I currently have a 23 KRT 400 but wondering if it worth the swap/upgrade? I do like the 4RR but I can’t justify the cost and also have no need for a 600 super sport
Stay with what you got, you probably have it paid for already, Enjoy what you got- and be thankful!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
Look up TST Industry's new Ninja 500 review/ride video. They cover 'Should you upgrade from a 400' quite well.
(Spoiler: don't do it)
That is a good video 📹 👌.
I agree with Ray, keep your 400, my son has the same bike as you & it’s an awesome bike for street riding or track days, perfect amount of power, now if you want to jump up to a supersport, that’s a different story. The 500 is really not much better or faster than the 400.
See, I do like the small upgrades that they did do to the bike But overall, just not sure if it’s really worth it and unfortunately, in my case, yes I do want the zx6r but sadly, the cost of insurance is just too much for me right now hence why I’m sticking with the smaller displacement for the time being. Eventually, I do plan to keep the smaller bike overall and convert it to track only
Watching from the philippines I love your review what can you recommend a ninja 500 or cbr 500 for a new rider of a higher cc bike
Ninja 500, Thanks for Watching and Commenting Montoya🙏🏻.
Their entry level bike is 51hp. Wow we have come a long way since the end of the Ninja 250 and release of the Ninja 300. (11 Years or so now)
Yes sir we have, thank you for Commenting and participating in the channel 🙏🏻
Confirming my belief that all Bowden's have southern accents. Great video!
I'm just me , Hey Thank you for Watching and Commenting dhess 🙏🏻.
debating between this and the 650 for my first bike just cant choose
The 500 is a Blast! Stay in Touch and let me know what you end doing!! Either is Great!!
Nice well edited video my man! In your opinion, Which one is better 500 or 650 ?
It just depends on which bike you like, which one talks to YOU. THERE Both awesome!
I like the 500 myself but that's me.
Trying to decide between the ninja 500 and the Z500 for my first bike. Hard choice I love how they both look
Go sit on both and see which one really Speaks to you, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, Let me know what you Decide!
I'm also wrestling z500 and ninja 500 for first bike
Try to sit on both bikes then take a picture of it while you're on it and see which looks better
Thank you for the review! I’m actually in Dallas and I found this exact bike at the Plano dealership haha I definitely am sold on this bike to start off
Let me know if you get one, I'd love to be there! Tell them you seen the video if you can! Stay in Touch!! Thanks for being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻.
It's a slight upgrade to the Ninja 400, but not worth trading in a Ninja 400 for it.
If you have a Ninja 400 like I do, installing the graves velocity stacks will increase your power by 6% all for $130.
That sounds like a good deal to me, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.
Great review! I like your style! Keep up the good work! Ride safe
Thanks Todd!
only thing i'd change is the exhaust for big boom boom
Yep , Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, Thanks for being apart of the Channel!!
Do you think this bike is beginner friendly? Ive always been interested in learning to ride, mainly for just short distances since drivers in my area are kinda idiots thatd fail their drivers test if they had to take it again.
Very Beginner friendly-- YES!! THANKS for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
@@RayBowdenRides awesome, ty for the reply!
My new ninja 500 came with a broken clutch, :( first thought it was my bad because of a new bike and not used to the new clutch. But it was not, and now it has to go back to the garage. Only had it for 2 days :(
That's weird, that's a new one on me. Let me know what happens.
I got one last Thursday god damn it’s a blast frost crotch rocket and I don’t understand why everyone has been shitting on them
Congratulations on your New bike, Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, Stay in Touch!
Yikes bro, you settled for that red/black base model huh
@@English_MoFo metallic black abs model
@tubuskan4348 oooh YES! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, Let's talk again soon!
I want this besides the ZXRR....which ever is available at my dealership is what I will get I guess. Looking to put down 3k at the most, I can't waaaait !!!
Let me know what you end up getting! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.
Zxrr is way better!
Love my kawasakis best motorcycles for the money might have to grab me one these baby's
Super fun bike!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
Great video thank you!
No thank YOU for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, Have a Great rest of you week and stay in Touch!!
Kongratz bro my like gave u 1000 likez 😎
Oh man, Thanks to you and everyone that watched. Thank you for being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻. Stay in Touch my friend!!
i love not being able to get this bike due to lack of credit history even though i got good credit! Maybe next year
Dang , go to your bank!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻
do you think this bike would be comfortable for rider that is 6'1?
I don't see a problem, Thanks for Watching and Commenting alien!! Go sit on one at a dealership! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
I’m 6’1” and ride one comfortably for a few hours at a time.
Im torn between this bike and the 650 KRT…as a beginner would you recommend the 500 over the 650?
The 650 is a great bike too - tough call ,let me know what you finally do! Thanks for being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻.
Since the 500 is basically a 400 with an updated instrument cluster and slightly bigger engine so they could meet emissions without killing the performance, I'd go with the 500. The 500 is going to be a little sportier feeling (650 you'll sit more upright) and cheaper.
@gpd456 yep, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.
@exiawildfire7708 I was in the same boat over the weekend. Found a dealer to let me test ride both 500 and 650. The 650 has much more torque but for street use I found found it to be unnecessary felt jumpy compared to 500. 500 is still fast. Much smoother than 650 and more comfortable. The price is also about 2500 cheaper. I'd say go with 500 unless you're a bigger guy. 500 has plenty power and is a lot of fun. Also, 650 felt much heavier at slower speeds
@Rich-dd5tq yep!
my goal is to get one this year
Let me know- stay in Touch my friend, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.
@@RayBowdenRides yessir🫡
Same brother
How does this 500 compare to the ninja 2024 650?
I think it sits a little lower, a little less horse power , but overall really well - price is better to. Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, Let me know what you end up doing!
@RayBowdenRides I ended up going with 500. I found the bike to be smoother, more comfortable and better value than 650 for me. Awesome bike for 6k. But the 650 is noticeably faster than the 500. But I don't think it's necessary for daily street riding
Love how you love it, man. Great review!
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Great beginner bike, don’t ya think? Had one when I was younger, called something else. Ex500. A training sportbike!
Yea I remember that. Good talking to you again.
You're cameras are pretty nice. I think you sold me on the insta cams when I wanted you to sell me on the new ninja haha. I'll get both.
You won't regret any insta camera purchase I promise, especially if you have owned GOPRO'S!
@RayBowdenRides I own a hero 3. I absolutely loved it back in the day but fell out of the action cam game. I've heard they are nothing but nightmare fuel since then.
Love your vids but can you please make them longer please
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I'm 8'111" and the seat stator conduction is great when you're running the parametric fan 😢
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Do the same mods for the 400 fit on the 500?
That's a really good question, someone will answer this - but I can't, I would think YES on some and No on some others! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻!
Is each watch for each action cam? 1 for the ace pro and 1 for the x3?
Yes ! Exactly right!
I've got discount insta links in the video Description 👍
@@RayBowdenRides Are they really worth the hype over go pro. I’m trying to get my Moto vlog setup ready myself. I’ll be putting around on a 23 CRF300L abs model that I plan on making content with.
@Anon9mouz I'm being 100% Honest with you- gopro's are a joke , I've had both- no comparison!!!!!! You will -0- Problems with insta !!!
@Anon9mouz get started! Don't wait!! Regular TV is almost a thing of the past, the millennials live on TH-cam!!
Where can I get those gloves?
Look on the internet for Troy lee designs, you'll have to search through there gloves to find them , Good talking to you larry!
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Always a pleasure my friend!
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Found and ordered even though my wife is saying that they don’t match my bike lol 😂
I like them regardless!
They’re patriotic!
Will the 500cc be sold besides the 400cc or is the 400cc been discontinued?
Still have the 400's I believe!! Thanks for being apart of the Channel my friend 🙏🏻, Have a Great rest of your week!!
400s are being replaced by the 500s. Won’t be any new 400s after this year.
Subbed to support another local rider. Im in allen
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Muito tri a moto! Infelizmente a Cbr 500 saiu de linha aqui no meu país.
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Nice review bro.👍
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Hello from Holland Europa.
Ik ga binnenkort een motor kopen.
Ik heb gezien dat u, bent alle twee getest..
Honda CBR 650R e-cluteh of Kawasaki 500 njina
Kawasaki all the way!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting Edvin!!🙏🏻
I was thinking to get 400 as my first bike. Do you recommend I get the 500 instead? Or wait on rebates for 400 (only if discount is 1k+ I'll consider) what do you think?
If it were me I'd get the 500, I would be Highley surprised if you see a 1000 plus discount- but maybe. Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻. Stay in Touch and let me know what you end up doing.
I’m getting a 500 for my first bike . Everyone keeps saying just get a 650 cause I’ll get bored quick , but I’m not tryna be on demon time . I highly doubt I’ll get bored of the 500 any time soon
@MrGuyOnTheFly you'll love it, Thanks for Commenting and being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻.
Buy a used Ninja 300 for a few grand. Ride the hell out of it for a season or two. Sell it for almost as much as you bought it for. Then go get you a new Ninja ZX-6R. Ride that for a few years. Realize that going long distances on it sucks. Trade it in for a Harley Low Rider S. This is the way.
@@Kingepticon tbh id rather die by semi before I get a Harley
Yo man this or ninja zx4R watz yr pick?
Depends on what your budget is, The 400RR will be alot faster with a flash, but it twice the price. THANKS FOR WATCHING AND COMMENTING MY FRIEND 🙏🏻. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU END UP DOING!!
@@RayBowdenRides mind saying ninja 500, heart saying zx4R , really confused
@qwertyme8338 4RR if you can afford it! Smiles for miles👍
ZX-4RR all the way.
No comparison my friend.
The beauty of the ZX-4RR is you can rev it out on the street, without losing your license, which you definitely can't do on the ZX-6R or 10-R.
I'm really looking forward to getting me a 40th anniversary ZX-4RR.
@@RayBowdenRides thank u so much, checked yr zx4RR video as well, loved it 😎👍
I can’t decide between the Ninja 500 and Ninja 650
650 is going to have a little more power to start with, Either are Excellent bikes!
500 all day...
bought the 500 krt last week for a first time rider and its so much fun
@hayden5181 Congratulations, Ride SAFE and have a blast!
@@RayBowdenRides i will thank you!
I’m in between this and a CBR500R. any suggestions?
Go sit on both and compare prices! I think you'll end up on a Kawasaki!!
A chiropractor , it's gonna kill your back .
i did my homework cbr much better deal
Explain?
Good review 👍
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You gone give it some hell yea brother and sent it?
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Get around that lawn mower trailer. The videos r great but safety first. Ive seen many encounters with debri trash and tools falling off work entities.
Oh that's so true 👍, your right, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.
Does that bike you reviewed have ABS?
Yes, I believe so ,I could be wrong but I don't think so. Thanks for Commenting 🙏🏻.
At least wear protective gear so newer riders think smart not stupid I appreciate the video I’m thinking of buying this
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He ain’t new rider son
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I think it has the same crank as the 400
Not sure on that- but you could very well be right! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻 my friend! Stay in Touch!
I wish it was only 5499$🤣
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I thought this was Scotty at first
I hear that alot- Snakey Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Thanks for being apart of the Channel.
@@RayBowdenRides That's a compliment , Scotty was cool, and in real life a hero .
out the door price?
Not sure ,call them tomorrow.
Here in florida, the OTD price is $7,500.
@@deadcell1 for the base model ?
@@riddhimanbanerjee5872 that's the model that goes for $5,400.
Got the red one otd for me was around 8
The US claims 51Hp @ 10,000RPM is this true? everybody keeps saying 44 Hp but is that for Other countries? if the US version is 51 Hp im sold
That's what I found, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻
Im pretty sure the number is higher because they show crank horsepower for the US model and wheel horsepower in other countries. I dont actually think it has more power in US vs other countries, i wish though
@@1TheFunnyPro1 Really? Damn I was hoping for 51Hp but with a few upgrades I think I can get it there 💯 it was between this Ninja 500 or the Hondacbr500r I like the 40th anniversary color way on the ninja 🔥
@sin.cereytg9691 yea that 40th Anniversary is sweetest for sure!!
@@RayBowdenRides I need it I’m about to go grab it next month keep up with the videos bro
nice review
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I dont wanna sound like a karen here but just for the sake of safety i think youtubers who review bikes should wear full gear just to be an example for the new squids out there. It might seem small and unnecessary but as someone who has a 10 million reach per month on instagram i notice i have made mistakes which my followers have thought was okay and accidentally gave them a bad habit wothout even realizing it. Im not a motorcycle creator but just a lesson i learned and felt like it could just set a good example for the new rider. I mean this in the most respectful way! One day when you blow up you wanna make sure us squids got a good role model :)
Your Right really - I just never have - thanks for Commenting! You be safe!
Lol what 😅😅😅.
Great❤
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Top speed please ….
120 - 130 I would think.
would it make sense for me (30M) to start riding on the ninja 500 and then move up to the zx4rr?
Naw, after a while on the 500, you should go for the zx6r. It's only a little more expensive tbh
zx4rr isn't really a move up in terms of acceleration untill you are going illegal speeds. If you want a slightly more comfortable bike and plan to go legal-ish speeds I would save a few bucks and get a Ninja 400 or Ninja 500.
Yep
That's what I think too.
Probably ZX-6 NEXT , but do what ever makes you comfortable! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻 Felipe.
nice 🔥🔥🔥
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tellem OG!
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Compare it with Aprilia rs 457
From what I seen at the Aprilia 457 release Aprilia did at Plano Kawasaki, the Aprilia has a Bosch imu , Kawasaki doesn't, The Aprilia has a quick shifter- it's already on the bike but it's going to cost I believe 400 dollars to electronically unlock it, the Aprilia is a little more track focused, but the Kawasaki is able to ad all the extras to it except the imu , it's a tough call , there getting upwards of 57-59 hp with a flash on the Kawasaki 500, that's huge !
Welke is beter voor jau omdat heb je allebei gereden
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It's N4 change the Label :)
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Honda CBR 650R e-cluteh of Kawasaki 500
Comparing 500's
14:43 what kind of green????
🤪Kawasaki Green, Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
Is this catfish Cooley?
I wish I had his money 💰, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.
The problem with the Ninja 500, is the Ninja ZX-4RR, which sounds infinitely better with its high revving 16,000 rpm, inline 4 engine.
Sounds like the old V12 F1 cars, music to my ears.
I'm planning on getting the 40th anniversary ZX-4RR next month, which will definitely hold its value.
Not sure if the Ninja 500 will hold its value, probably not, since parallel twins are a dime a dozen these days.
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Buddy you better put a deposit on that “2024 zx4rr 40th anniversary” because I’ve had my deposit for 3 months and there’s zero in the state of Florida
@Anthony_RIZZelneck that's True!
@@English_MoFo
I went to one dealership that had one in stock, I sat on it to see if I could flat foot, it was sold and the salesman said he's getting another one next month.
I've spoken to 3 dealerships and found one that is selling for $1,016 off what the others are selling it for.
Supply is not a problem in my area.
@@dougmaverick3287 right.. started the same way for me as well. Suddenly they “just can’t get one that isn’t spoken for in the 40th”
Ninja 500 top speed
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Top speed?
I'm going to say 120-135 at best! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻 my friend!!
My 400 I top out at 118 (I'm 230lbs though). Mine is flashed and tuned as well, and it has as much hp and tq as this 451 stock. So don't plan on anything over 120
*cough* "Ninja 450 *cough*
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That's some really bad rounding Kawi is doing. 450cc does not come close to 500cc.
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451 😅.
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this guy sounds like one of those Racing brothers -- name is forgooten -- th--- nicky hayden and roger hayden--- nicky was MotoGP champion one season i think and he was tragically killed in bicycle accident. roger did ride for great years in AMA Superbike. -- great racers and very likeable guys,. -- RIP, Nicky...
Thomas you too kind my friend🙏🏻. Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend- please don't be a Stranger!!! Really
@@RayBowdenRides be careful what you wish for-- Yeah Supercharge the hell out of His new Ninja 500 !! Ray is a Maniac!
#Scotty #kramer 😂
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Dude for real, as soon as the video started I thought it was him 🤣
Too scrunched up for me.
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@@RayBowdenRides Maybe i'm old , but like a bike with lots of room , I have a crf250l rally and a Susuki LS650 cruiser for now.
Totally understand- me too!
There is no way that does a wheelie just through power alone not a chance 😂
Maybe because I'm a heavy guy at 225. But it sure was coming up a little!
if you check "sagar sheldekar ninja 500" u will see it is possible ;)
A. Nei. E. Esa. Tatuagem. Ai. No. Seu. Braso. Beijos.
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That bike might not fit me at 6'2
You might be right. Go sit on them. Let me know.
@RayBowdenRides The Ninja 650 fits me pretty good, I went and checked 1 out today
@@Patriot2332 did you sit on anything that you would say is too small?
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@RayBowdenRides his selection was pretty limited, he's a small town dealer. The only 500 he had was already sold
Ninja 500 top speed
Ninja 500 top speed
I don't know, I didn't top it out, I would say 115 - 135 Something like that!
It’s probably the same as the ninja 400 so around 115mph
It’s just shy of 200km/h due to the extra weight and more rolling resistant tire
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Ninja 400 vs ninja 500 drag ras
Long drive top speed
Parallel Twins shouldn’t exist… sound is almost criminal 😖
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I love the sound lol
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