Great review and very nice bike. I just got 5,000 KMS (3100 miles) on my SE and it's been fantastic. It's super light, easy to flick around and fun to ride. Couple of upgrades i've done is: Quadlock wireless charger, tail tidy and Akra slip on. PS: If you shift in the 8,000 RPM range ( it's power band ) you'll basically unlock it's potential.
@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 bone stock! Just a slip on exhaust. Self service on oil changes, chain cleaning, upgraded tires and regular riding. I’m now @ 9,500 miles.
@@phantasizeco I just added a slip on and got bigger tires for the front and rear. Went from 110 to 120 for the front and 150 to 160 in the rear. Wayyy more stable riding in a straight commuting on the highway 🛣️
@@GhadSpeed you liking the bigger tire setup how does it handle down backroads I feel it could slow the capability of being of table to throw the small bike around and what brand did you go with for tires something sticky or just an all season
1"Temu H2" lmao, 2. Just got the exact model myself just in the "whittish silver". Still breaking in the engine as of writing this it only has 60 miles on it. Can't wait till I can play around with the higher rpm's more.
As someone said below, the balls of your feet should be on the pegs, or you're going to have a bad time--like breaking your foot/ankle. Should probably fix this asap. Ride safe.
Loved that bike, had mine for about 12 days before I was riding at night with a buddy and hit a tree that was across the road, totaled the bike sadly. Just was about at 1100 miles, still recovering with a broken foot. Enjoy the bike man
I hope you get better soon and hopefully you are getting help with getting around. I've had a few big hits over the years and you'll be ok. (DON'T LET IT GET TO YOU. DO THE REHAB & I'll see you on the tarmac bro 👍💯)
if this is nam, i was just at that spot this morning. surprised the hell out of me how nice it is up there. got to find out my max speed on my bike on that road. cheers!
@@HD_VRODE for the most part when I ride it’s all day with a lot of stops probably 7-8 hours with around 2 hour legs and my back will hurt only a little after some times but usually adjusting riding posture and positioning makes it go away fairly quick
@@daniplayz7913 per Kawasaki manual first 600 miles is the break in period for the first 200 miles you need to be under 4K rpm and then the best interval is another 200 miles and that needs to be under 6k rpm and then the last interval needs to be between the 400-600 mile mark they advise moderate riding and then do your break in maintenance which includes chain adjustment oil change brake and and clutch adjustment I plan on making an in depth video explaining the first things you should do with the 500
@@WreckingPaul0513 the heat honestly doesn’t bother me too much I do get caught in traffic often and I haven’t many issues the fans usually come on around 215 degrees Fahrenheit and cool the bike very well abd I always have thick pants on
Is anyone having a problem getting the bottom bolt for the clamp on the heat shield use a Phillips head but it never got lose kept trying and now the screw is almost stripped
@@not.for_her3226 just use a proper socket if you can your never supposed to use a crew driver it always damages those kinds of bolts worst case scenario use channel locks or something similar to grab the bolt
I bought the same bike, 1st time rider LOVE IT!!!! It's great for around town
Great review and very nice bike. I just got 5,000 KMS (3100 miles) on my SE and it's been fantastic. It's super light, easy to flick around and fun to ride.
Couple of upgrades i've done is: Quadlock wireless charger, tail tidy and Akra slip on.
PS: If you shift in the 8,000 RPM range ( it's power band ) you'll basically unlock it's potential.
@@Justins1877 how do you like the akra slip on I want something that is louder but has a nice tone and doesn’t drone a lot like the Leo Vince does
Ur p.s.....That so true. Thought I was the only one that noticed that. It's mofo'n awesomeness.....
I love that color. I want mine blacked out.
Congrats man. I Just made it to 8,150 miles on mines in 4 months! Have the same exact model.
@@GhadSpeed definitely enjoying it so far, anything you changed or want to change?
That's awesome. Could I ask is she stock or what have you done so far to her. (2 years unlimited km warranty is reason why I don't touch)
@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 bone stock! Just a slip on exhaust. Self service on oil changes, chain cleaning, upgraded tires and regular riding. I’m now @ 9,500 miles.
@@phantasizeco I just added a slip on and got bigger tires for the front and rear. Went from 110 to 120 for the front and 150 to 160 in the rear. Wayyy more stable riding in a straight commuting on the highway 🛣️
@@GhadSpeed you liking the bigger tire setup how does it handle down backroads I feel it could slow the capability of being of table to throw the small bike around and what brand did you go with for tires something sticky or just an all season
Very baller video, makes me want to get a bike
I now know more about this bike than my own bike.
1"Temu H2" lmao, 2. Just got the exact model myself just in the "whittish silver". Still breaking in the engine as of writing this it only has 60 miles on it. Can't wait till I can play around with the higher rpm's more.
@@silvermonk13 definitely proper break in is necessary I’m now at 4k miles and the bike is still going strong 7-8k feels super good
This man could sell me a bike
Gorgeous bike 🫦
I have mine SE model as a first bike and its so good. I want to wrap it and buy akrapovic slip on and thats probably it :D maybe dark plexi in front
2 000 kilometers in 1 and a half month on mine
@@manixes2019 at about 1300 miles now and also plan on doing the akrapovic headers and slip on
@@manixes20191000km 3days here lol. Last bike 9700km in 5months (crf300la). Enjoy riding and stay safe ❤ from Australia
As someone said below, the balls of your feet should be on the pegs, or you're going to have a bad time--like breaking your foot/ankle. Should probably fix this asap. Ride safe.
Loved that bike, had mine for about 12 days before I was riding at night with a buddy and hit a tree that was across the road, totaled the bike sadly. Just was about at 1100 miles, still recovering with a broken foot. Enjoy the bike man
@@minikek4064 wishing you a safe and speedy recovery
I hope you get better soon and hopefully you are getting help with getting around. I've had a few big hits over the years and you'll be ok. (DON'T LET IT GET TO YOU. DO THE REHAB & I'll see you on the tarmac bro 👍💯)
@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961
1:43 You can actually connect Kawa's app to it, no matter if it's SE or not
@@PiotrSiejka-s2b I need to look into this thank you
if this is nam, i was just at that spot this morning. surprised the hell out of me how nice it is up there. got to find out my max speed on my bike on that road. cheers!
w vid bro
Off the line 500 wins and by the time the 400 would catch up race is finished
hell yeah‼️
I love the bike
How is the ride on it? Do you ever feel back or knee pain during some longer rides?
@@HD_VRODE for the most part when I ride it’s all day with a lot of stops probably 7-8 hours with around 2 hour legs and my back will hurt only a little after some times but usually adjusting riding posture and positioning makes it go away fairly quick
i feel no pain on longer rides and i currently have 6000 miles already on this bike
I've only gotten to 112 but in extreme winds and i didn't hold long. I don't think much more though
@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 120 if you stay in it long enough
if you buy this brand new, what do you have to do to break the engine in, or is that a myth?
@@daniplayz7913 per Kawasaki manual first 600 miles is the break in period for the first 200 miles you need to be under 4K rpm and then the best interval is another 200 miles and that needs to be under 6k rpm and then the last interval needs to be between the 400-600 mile mark they advise moderate riding and then do your break in maintenance which includes chain adjustment oil change brake and and clutch adjustment I plan on making an in depth video explaining the first things you should do with the 500
i have one too but mine doesnt have abs
Sir, how is the heat coming from the engine? Does it bother your knees especially in stop and go traffic and in full stops?
Thank you in advance!
@@WreckingPaul0513 the heat honestly doesn’t bother me too much I do get caught in traffic often and I haven’t many issues the fans usually come on around 215 degrees Fahrenheit and cool the bike very well abd I always have thick pants on
Is anyone having a problem getting the bottom bolt for the clamp on the heat shield use a Phillips head but it never got lose kept trying and now the screw is almost stripped
@@not.for_her3226 just use a proper socket if you can your never supposed to use a crew driver it always damages those kinds of bolts worst case scenario use channel locks or something similar to grab the bolt
Technically you're supposed to ride with the balls of your feet on ghe foot pegs sonthat might negate the foot dragging issue.
@@IjustWorkHere3 thank you for comment after riding further now at 3500 miles I’ve noticed this change has helped me tremendously thank you again 🫶🏻
CFMOTO 450SS is a much better bike than this. And don't even say that the Ninja 500 is a 500cc bike, because it's only a 451cc.
@@BootifulMoto-h2n I haven’t looked into the cfmoto but they look fun for sure
Aprilia rs457 is a nice one as well
The 500 is better
@@BroHesCamping Explain why
@@BootifulMoto-h2n i mean, your first comment was the cfmoto is much better without explanation...
Who the hell cares if you've got a license or insurance or a tag?What are you guys doing freaking mine
@@ChristopherBond-s5q English?
Unfortunately we live in a world full of jealous rats. It's only getting worse