First of all congrats on having the first ride footage of the N500 on RUclips (trust me I looked into it, there's only Indian walk-around videos available at the time of commenting). Between the standard and SE version you aren't missing out on much. Every accessory on the SE can be purchased separately (sliders/taller windscreen/USB/tank grips), KIPASS is a useless gimmick, and the TFT-dash, while nice, in no way impacts the riding experience. Enjoy your purchase, lovely color choice
@uptGuapo I think I secured the first ninja 500 KRT SE on the whole state of AZ (definitelythe first in the Tucson Area), I can't wait for when they call me and I get to pick it up!. Good to know they are starting to send them out!
I don’t think the features on SE model are pointless. It may cost more with labor and parts if you want to install all of them on base separately. So if u want those features better to get SE. But I agree the base model is good enough and rider experience will not be impacted. I went with SE cause it was just a tad bit more with all cool features and I didn’t want to do anything after I get my bike :)
@@2MuchQuenton I just drove 50 miles till now, it was a little rough as the first 500 miles are break in. It is not intimidating at all, will be great first bike.
Damn I want that color.. Only black and KRT in Sweden 😅 and finally keyless! I've got used to keyless cars for years, and I swear every time I need to fiddle with keys on my bike 😂
You are probably 2-3 people in North America that have the ninja 500. I’m in Florida and we get ours late, definitely swap it for the SE model though, don’t leave all that value on the table 💯
I waited until end of October for an announcement. When dealers were telling me there's no replacement for the 400, I got the 400. Then this came out. Love the color too! Enjoy!
one of the dealers in my area told me the same thing too and started to aggressively push a CFMoto450 instead, good thing I went to an exclusive kawasaki dealership next and secured myself a 500 krt se instead. Im just waiting for the phone call for when it gets here!
First video I have seen with someone riding it so congrats, can we get a 0-60 time. I really want to know how much faster is than the 400 far as torque
I'm super curious how this compares to the N400 as far as performance goes. It sounds like it has the same 0-60 and top speed, but may have more midrange grunt. I think the only real way to measure the difference would be to get hands on and ride it. I imagine a tune would yield better results on the 500 than the 400 as well. Can't wait to see what people do with this bike.
Yo, wtf !! I've Never even heard of, or knew that Kawi, was making a Ninja 500 !!! My Favorite Dream Color Scheme, and Dream bike model (Ninja). I suppose this replaces the Ninja 400. love this bike
Im tippy toed one with one foot. Im sure at 5’4 youll be at least tippy toes with both feet. I just learned to manage the balance. U can always lower it too. I have a lowered N400 and i tippy toe both feet on the ground.
Nice! Do you happen to know if the bikes power is restricted during the break in period? I put my preorder in here in Toronto and was told delivery will be in april. The break in period with my KTM was painful so hopefully the 500 will be unlocked out of the crate. Congrats.
Its always recommended to follow the restrictions when breaking in a bike. You can always proceed to ignore it, but if hiccups occur it will probably be based on how you broke the bike in.
@@the_lejend24 yeah my KTM actually had a electronic power restrictor on it until the break in was over though. I'm wondering if the Ninja will be the same.
The start ups sound different depending on if its starting from cold or its starting up, but already warm. I think at that time the bike was running before that start up.
@@the_lejend24 never ridden before . I plan on taking an msf course soon . As far as the used bike , I considered it and I’m almost ok with buying new and risking the inevitable slight damage from dropping it . I’m still saving so it’ll be worth the wait .
Listen bro I m 19 year old biker and u try buying the grey 500 today and not even 3 hours from opening it was already sold lol only one came this month to the Bay Area
@@leomartinez4859 all for $700 Special Edition color and graphics High-grade full color TFT display Kawasaki's Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System (KIPASS) LED turn signals Large windshield (clear) Pillion seat cover Frame sliders USB-C outlet Tank pad Knee pads Radiator screen
Special Edition color and graphics High-grade full color TFT display Kawasaki's Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System (KIPASS) LED turn signals Large windshield (clear) Pillion seat cover Frame sliders USB-C outlet Tank pad Knee pads Radiator screen
As stated in the video, you’re paying for the reputation of riding “a 500”. Its a twin to the 400. I know the honda cbr500 is much heavier, a bit taller, and goes about the same speed as the ninja 400/500. I couldve gotten another 400 if I wanted to instead of the 500, but for convenience and due to response time, I just went with the 500, but theyre pretty much siblings, the ninja 400 and 500.
I’m 4 foot, 10 inches tall. I think positioning is pretty neutral, if you get worn you just rest your stomach on the gas tank. Anyone who rides street bikes for more than an hour or so, your back starts to get tired
I travel for work and my Ninja 400 is staying on the island until I leave my company that sends me there frequently. Or if I find my original 2023 pearl white blizzard 400, ill sell the one on the island for it and put it somewhere else in the states. I travel a lot… havent settled entirely anywhere. Im that one odd percentile of people.
@@the_lejend24 oh I see, I love my ninja 400, I’m not sure if I’ll buy two of them, you should have gotten the z400 or z500, they are so comfortable or more comfortable than the ninja 500 anyway!! I m a new rider too, this will be my second summer, I like to upgrade to a gsxr 1000r if I can afford it 😂
Everything he does on this ninja 500 is exactly the same as people on gsxr 1000’s will do 95% of the time. This coming from 2 guys with gsxr 1000’s. The problem is that the biking community has more guys with micro dicks that think that more cc’s will make them a man. Buy a supersport and go 270km/h once, and only once and then the rest of the time sprint to 100km/h one measly second faster than this ninja 500, and feel like a big man, and leave dumb comments on here. To the OP, dude you got a sweet bike brother, enjoy!! Don’t worry about posers on here with tiny peckers.
First of all congrats on having the first ride footage of the N500 on RUclips (trust me I looked into it, there's only Indian walk-around videos available at the time of commenting). Between the standard and SE version you aren't missing out on much. Every accessory on the SE can be purchased separately (sliders/taller windscreen/USB/tank grips), KIPASS is a useless gimmick, and the TFT-dash, while nice, in no way impacts the riding experience. Enjoy your purchase, lovely color choice
This… I have been trying so hard to find n500 videos
I've been looking everyday since the announcement hell since Kawa officially announced it for sale on their site to buy. Thank you now I can rest 😌😂
Haha, I didnt realize, I just stumbled upon in and sent out a message to the dealer and didnt take too much convincing to secure it.
@uptGuapo I think I secured the first ninja 500 KRT SE on the whole state of AZ (definitelythe first in the Tucson Area), I can't wait for when they call me and I get to pick it up!. Good to know they are starting to send them out!
I don’t think the features on SE model are pointless. It may cost more with labor and parts if you want to install all of them on base separately. So if u want those features better to get SE. But I agree the base model is good enough and rider experience will not be impacted. I went with SE cause it was just a tad bit more with all cool features and I didn’t want to do anything after I get my bike :)
Congratulations, you have the first video I have seen of a rider in the states with the new 500. Enjoy and stay safe. Keep us updated. 👍
Congratulations man!!! Just purchased mine today ABS version.
Mine has ABS too
Congrats to you too! Also how are you liking it so far? Really thinking of making it my first bike
I try to ride on the more tame and less chaotic side of the bike world. Would be a great choice.
@@2MuchQuenton I just drove 50 miles till now, it was a little rough as the first 500 miles are break in. It is not intimidating at all, will be great first bike.
How much did you pay out the door for yours?
Congratulations and thank you very much I haven't saw anyone besides you riding the 500 yet
Finally a non-Indian video 😩🙏
Congrats. Am a big fan of ninja 500 . Enjoy the ride and be safe
@@yousefzayed1969 thank you thank you!
Congrats buddy!
The feeling of owning a new bike is completely different. Ride safe and enjoy!
Love the black/red color you picked. Sweet bike.
For anyone wondering I tried the 500 and I’m 5”9 140Lb. I can flat foot it. If you are shorter than that you’ll be tiptoeing a little.
Damn I want that color.. Only black and KRT in Sweden 😅 and finally keyless! I've got used to keyless cars for years, and I swear every time I need to fiddle with keys on my bike 😂
Great looking bike.
That color way is siiiiick!!
You are probably 2-3 people in North America that have the ninja 500. I’m in Florida and we get ours late, definitely swap it for the SE model though, don’t leave all that value on the table 💯
I already put 100 miles on it, bot sure if im willing to swap
Looks good. Wish I had the capacity to buy one also to make memories with.
I got the bread for one but no moto license.
I waited until end of October for an announcement. When dealers were telling me there's no replacement for the 400, I got the 400. Then this came out. Love the color too! Enjoy!
one of the dealers in my area told me the same thing too and started to aggressively push a CFMoto450 instead, good thing I went to an exclusive kawasaki dealership next and secured myself a 500 krt se instead. Im just waiting for the phone call for when it gets here!
Congratulations 🎉 definitely a big deal! Have fun and ride safe!
Congrats. Great bike
First video I have seen with someone riding it so congrats, can we get a 0-60 time. I really want to know how much faster is than the 400 far as torque
I'm super curious how this compares to the N400 as far as performance goes. It sounds like it has the same 0-60 and top speed, but may have more midrange grunt. I think the only real way to measure the difference would be to get hands on and ride it. I imagine a tune would yield better results on the 500 than the 400 as well. Can't wait to see what people do with this bike.
Yo, wtf !! I've Never even heard of, or knew that Kawi, was making a Ninja 500 !!!
My Favorite Dream Color Scheme, and Dream bike model (Ninja).
I suppose this replaces the Ninja 400.
love this bike
I didnt hear about it until the day I got one, I almost thought the facebook post was fake.
Nice congrats bro. I also just bought a ninja 500 krt edition SE ABS from that same location!
Congratulations on your new motorcycle, I love it, However what was the tax and title on this motorcycle?
Awesome bike! I think about 500 or 650... Greetings from Poland!
That’s awesome, didnt expect my video to reach out so far!
Nice. Is your feet flat on the ground at 4’10 or are you on your tippy toes? I’m 5’4 and considering it.
Im tippy toed one with one foot. Im sure at 5’4 youll be at least tippy toes with both feet. I just learned to manage the balance. U can always lower it too. I have a lowered N400 and i tippy toe both feet on the ground.
hell ya bro im with the vibes
Very good looking bike! What was the out the door price? Ride safe.
Hey is the se costlier? If so then how much costlier than the normal version?
about 700$ MSRP but dealers are adding more to that, so YMMV
nice bike\
Nice! Do you happen to know if the bikes power is restricted during the break in period? I put my preorder in here in Toronto and was told delivery will be in april. The break in period with my KTM was painful so hopefully the 500 will be unlocked out of the crate. Congrats.
Its always recommended to follow the restrictions when breaking in a bike. You can always proceed to ignore it, but if hiccups occur it will probably be based on how you broke the bike in.
@@the_lejend24 yeah my KTM actually had a electronic power restrictor on it until the break in was over though. I'm wondering if the Ninja will be the same.
I dont believe so, ive pushed the N500 a little and havent had any issues yet
@@the_lejend24 awesome, ride safe.
Going sign papers on mine Saturday
When you started it up at 1:55 does it make a sound like something is rattling or maybe ticking on the right side?
The start ups sound different depending on if its starting from cold or its starting up, but already warm. I think at that time the bike was running before that start up.
I was thinking of going with an R3 but I might wait for this to be honest .. the red looks great
Worth the wait. Have you ridden before? For the sake of not messing it up so soon, i would choose a used and cheap bike to run first.
@@the_lejend24 never ridden before . I plan on taking an msf course soon . As far as the used bike , I considered it and I’m almost ok with buying new and risking the inevitable slight damage from dropping it . I’m still saving so it’ll be worth the wait .
All power to you! Ride safe.
@@the_lejend24 thanks , you too !
Very informative! What was your OTD price?
Too much 😭 but paying to be one of the first to have it… brand new, untouched, etc. I paid just under $8k.
I feel your pain! I put down a deposit on the KRT SE in Houston today, my total was a little over 8k. @@the_lejend24
Very nice.. congratulations 🎉🎉
1st 5hundo love it
Are you tippy toes on both sides or you only can put half foot on one side ?
Im tippy toed on one side only
Congratulations bro
Nice Bro. 👍😺
Listen bro I m 19 year old biker and u try buying the grey 500 today and not even 3 hours from opening it was already sold lol only one came this month to the Bay Area
Qhat did you pay out the door? Im looking to buy one this summer
$8k
Massa
Congrats
Was the display bright enough to see it at daytime?
Yes, never have issues seeing it
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How’s the riding position on the N500? Aggressive or upright and comfortable?
I would say aggressive. I get pretty worn after about an hour or so of riding.
I have shorter arms tho, people of average height probably rides more upright than i do
Do you lower your ninja 500 because i dont know if i have to or not
Mine isnt lowered, but i do have a lowered 400 that i comfortably ride. Will definitely do it to the 500 in the future
You should of went Cfmoto 450ss
It’s beautiful bro but why on earth did you not get the SE?
I didnt do enough research.
@@the_lejend24what’s the difference
@@leomartinez4859 all for $700
Special Edition color and graphics
High-grade full color TFT display
Kawasaki's Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System (KIPASS)
LED turn signals
Large windshield (clear)
Pillion seat cover
Frame sliders
USB-C outlet
Tank pad
Knee pads
Radiator screen
Special Edition color and graphics
High-grade full color TFT display
Kawasaki's Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System (KIPASS)
LED turn signals
Large windshield (clear)
Pillion seat cover
Frame sliders
USB-C outlet
Tank pad
Knee pads
Radiator screen
Thanks for the info. Aint no perfect bike out, I’m just content with whatever I get
How much did you pay for it??? im looking to get the same bike!!!
Out the door right under $8k
Sheeesh!! Thank you, I gotta run it up 🥖🥖
All power to you! Ride safe when you do!
Red kawa?! Wtf?
I cant decide, kawasaki zx-rr4 or the 500 ?
Zx-4r i believe is faster and heavier. Im sure both would be fun to ride/have.
What’s the OTD cost ? Fellow Houstonian !
Mine was $8k
Hell yeah
Is that the 40th anniversary edition paint scheme?.
Not sure, but I like it a lot
Why get this over the 400? All the specs look about the same? What is redline 12k rpm like 400?
As stated in the video, you’re paying for the reputation of riding “a 500”.
Its a twin to the 400.
I know the honda cbr500 is much heavier, a bit taller, and goes about the same speed as the ninja 400/500.
I couldve gotten another 400 if I wanted to instead of the 500, but for convenience and due to response time, I just went with the 500, but theyre pretty much siblings, the ninja 400 and 500.
How tall r u? N hows the riding position for u?
I’m 4 foot, 10 inches tall. I think positioning is pretty neutral, if you get worn you just rest your stomach on the gas tank. Anyone who rides street bikes for more than an hour or so, your back starts to get tired
@@the_lejend24 does this bike bigger physically than 400? Or it has same size just different design?
Physically it’s the same, same seat height at 30.9 inches. Supposedly 10 lbs heavier but that isnt a significant difference.
Wheres your gloves?!
I got a pair eventually, but to start out i just went bare minimum until i could get a decent pair.
Hi , how fast is this bike bro ?
As fast as the speed limit.
The webs say 118mph
Did you just do that unsafe u turn? 🤦🏻♂️
Omg it sounds like a post bike 🤣
Qual o top speed dela ?
118 mph
Nice bike! Ride safe, friend.
Thank you, you as well!
Congrats, why no gloves??
I wasnt prepared to get a bike on such short notice 😇
@@the_lejend24 you said you had a ninja 400, that you lowered, why buy this one??
@@the_lejend24 it’s basically the same motorcycle, ninja 400 & 500 are like twins lol
I travel for work and my Ninja 400 is staying on the island until I leave my company that sends me there frequently. Or if I find my original 2023 pearl white blizzard 400, ill sell the one on the island for it and put it somewhere else in the states. I travel a lot… havent settled entirely anywhere. Im that one odd percentile of people.
@@the_lejend24 oh I see, I love my ninja 400, I’m not sure if I’ll buy two of them, you should have gotten the z400 or z500, they are so comfortable or more comfortable than the ninja 500 anyway!! I m a new rider too, this will be my second summer, I like to upgrade to a gsxr 1000r if I can afford it 😂
IM HIS 69TH SUBSCRIBERRRR MWAHAHAHAHAHA
Hers*** thank you very much
Bravo
Top Speed??
118 mph according to webs
Nice shit box should have got a 600cc supersport twice as much power for an extra 100cc
What bike do you ride?
Baby bike no power lmao
Im perfectly fine with that, im 4’10”
Everything he does on this ninja 500 is exactly the same as people on gsxr 1000’s will do 95% of the time. This coming from 2 guys with gsxr 1000’s. The problem is that the biking community has more guys with micro dicks that think that more cc’s will make them a man. Buy a supersport and go 270km/h once, and only once and then the rest of the time sprint to 100km/h one measly second faster than this ninja 500, and feel like a big man, and leave dumb comments on here. To the OP, dude you got a sweet bike brother, enjoy!! Don’t worry about posers on here with tiny peckers.
It has plenty power 51hp and 0-60 in 4.5 seconds what more u want lol
@the_lejend24 How much did you pay out the door?
H town babyy 🫶🏽🫶🏽 hope I can get one some time next year