2024 Kawasaki Z500 Review: Is more torque enough?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- Kawasaki have rolled out the new 451 cc parallel-twin to the Z500 in 2024, so I've spent a couple of weeks with the bike to see what's improved, if the performance gains make a difference and how the bike stacks up to an even sharper line of competition than ever.
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motojournokris...
No reviewer mentions the fact that the Australian spec is about 3hp down on power from the previous 400 and about 8hp down from the US 500s. I live in the Pacific and the LAMS restrictions do not apply and wonder if the hp restrictions is ecu based or a throttle based?
Yea, I've seen people mentioning it has more power, even though here at least it has less. I don't think it would be throttle based if I had to take a guess. Probably an ECU/tune thing and most likely done for emissions. It looks like EU/UK/AUS get the slightly lower power model and the US gets a 41 hp/37.5 kW version.
Very competent and comprehensive review. Thanks, Kris! :)
Good engine, no doubt. I bet it's fun to ride. I don't like its style, but maybe I need to see it in the 'flesh'. It would look better in green, but I prefer the Eliminator. Decent dash. I rather like loud engines. For example KTMs. I agree with you about unnecessary tech, Kris.
Good review. Nick
I’m looking at to upgrade to this over my cb125. How would this do on the most test ? I am quite short which is why I am leaning towards this bike. It feels way more comfortable than a cb125.
If you're comfortable on the bike you shouldn't have a problem, it's a little more nippy at low speeds than the old 400s with a bit of extra torque, but still very manageable and quite a light bike.
Third kind request for an H2 SX Review.
On styling alone I’d have the triumph speed 400