For a 500, those bike have some scoot, I like the color on the Ninja 500 but I would pick the Z-500. I sat on a 2024 Ninja 1000SX yesterday at my local dealer, man it is a nice bike. I will have to try and pick one up next year.
@@RayBowdenRides Well that's interesting, I looked it up and an official announcement should be coming on Oct 1st. I will have to just wait and see. I am betting the 1000SX will have a drop in price as the new 1100SX rolls out.
@shawnaymond yes Sir , I just didn't want you to buy something without seeing the 1100 version- I make that mistake all the Time 🤣 , Have a good day and you can bet I'll have a video on that the second it hits the Dealership!!
I love the Z too , I just love the 40 Anniversary color on the Ninja 500. The Z500 is a really fun and versatile bike!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting Joemann!! Don't be a Stranger!!
Raymond, i have to agree with your choice 😊, but sadly it won't be imported here😢. Still the Ninga in the KRC is gorgeous and maybe the removal of part of the fairing to fit a crash bar is possible. (Raymond you are a 👹) more decisions 😮 Dont forget to check your number plates... second time you have done that. Hopefully you can do the same with the Z650 and Ninja 650 (what am i doing... more choices to agitate my disorders 😊) Keep them coming, mate and make sure you do not disturbed the local constabulary 🙄
For Sure one Coming on the the 650 Class!! I always see the Police for some reason 🤣 , Have a Great weekend Buddy! No HighSpeed Bandito Riding this Week end Les!!! Talk to you again Soon buddy!!!
@RayBowdenRides That's great to hear Raymond more food for my mental🤣🤣🤣 affliction. It is good that you always acknowledge the local constabulary.... they certainly appreciate your contribution to the local community 👍 I shall conduct myself as I know you would this week end, while riding with members of the church choir. 🙄
600, 750, 1000, 1300s are heavy. So if you're wanting a new bike, I'd sit one one an see how feel with the weight. These 250, 300, 390, 400, 500, 650s, are pretty light an agile, but lack that 90+mph top end speed. They are fun in the city, but you'll be out paced by even older chevy trucks on interstate.
Stevie thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, 90 is very achievable on a 500, 120 and more is a stretch unless you hop it up! Stevie thanks for being apart of this channel and have a Great weekend!!
My disease has progressed beyond treatment Ray! 😂 Man these 500’s are sweet. The Z looks so nimble and accelerates nicely. The 40th anniversary is a really nice paint job. Nice review. Thanks Ray! Have great weekend to all.
There he is.. another great review. Sure does make the small bore bikes competitive. So many great bikes in that class. For me, I like a beginner bike class because they are more practical for a daily driver scenario. Just as much fun but less maintenance expense. If I was going to go with the Kawasaki I would definitely go with the Ninja 500 SE anniversary. I think they really nailed the look of that bike with that color wave. Anyways just my objective opinion, look out for those misguided missiles (Tesla drivin' soccer moms) 😅 and have a good one Ray!
@@brandonclement Yeah. Saw all the squids in my area who can’t ride and get a 600 and didn’t want to be like them. Really enjoying it. Probably going to do my stacks and tune sometime this winter
@@jonthecowboy very cool and welcome to the two wheel club. Honestly, once you've been riding a while you'll go through different phases. When I was younger I was all about more power. Lol nowadays I'm all about a lightweight bike that I can throw around. I use a Honda Forza as my daily driver and just sold my V-Rod street rod a few months ago.. so now I'm looking between a Ninja 500, RS457, 450 SS or a CLC 450. 400 to 500 cc is really all anyone needs. Enjoy that bike and have a good one 🖖
If you can afford the RS457 I'd get that because of the quick shifter you can have for like 500 more dollars that Aprilia plug and play - and there less of them out there. But really either one is Awesome fun fun fun Bikes. Thanks for Commenting!!
These bike's really would be so much fun, just go out and ride and enjoy it. Good everday bike, they may lack the horse ppower, but horse power is not everything u can just enjoy the road and the wind... good video mate and as always your video's never disappoints
