thoughts of a ex500

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09-30-2008, 01:04 AM

tref955

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thoughts of a ex500

hello kf, ,need some feedback on the 2008 or any ex500 ninja experince,need something reliable everyday,dont have the money for a zzr600,would have been perfect,but cannot do the payment right now,thanks ,tref

09-30-2008, 01:13 PM

hoedogg

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welcome to KF. my first kawai was a 87 ex500 good little bike.

09-30-2008, 01:41 PM

94Ninja250

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The 500 is Kawasaki's last remaining 80's dinosaur. I'd either bump up to a 650 or wait for Kawasaki to freshen the 500. It's overdue and the only one they haven't re-modeled yet.

10-01-2008, 04:09 AM

Dragone#19

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I will agree that they are a dinosaur, but as a biginner ride, if you fall down, parts are available. And it runs dependably. Boils down to your expectations. Good luck.