Hey guys, I joined for some info before I buy a EX500 tomrrow with 35 K miles. Ive had many Kawis, started with a 250 Ninja at 14 then have owned 3 ZX6R's and now I own a 999 Ducati but still like my Kawi's as a commuter, any info would be great for the EX 500, this one has more miles than average as its a 2005 so by what the owner says they are the second and have had it 6 years and done all the regular maintenance to it. I was told these paralell twins are really quite and smooth and should not be making any noise really.

 

ah, there you are. I posted up a brief reply in the 500 section.

Welcome again!

I totally agree with that, they also are not speed demons and are not designed to be. As a commuter bike like you are needing, I think that they are a great light weight fuel efficient and fun ride. My 2005 EX 500 is my daily go to ride (in good weather that is).

 

(....a-hem; yeah, Drag is an OLD GUY who can only ride in the sunshine....) Haaaaaaaa!!

Welcome, Ital. Glad to have you aboard. Post up some pics of your ride(s)....we enjoy pretty much anything on 2 wheels..........er, except for those EVEN OLDER college maintenance supervisors who ride GOLD WINGS.......!!!!!

 

hahaha, I need to take a pic of my mile and half driveway/county road with nice mud ruts. I need a dualsport now for sure!

he is just going to say that his hotrod is an ST Hunda and that his old age dictates a 3rd wheel sometime soon. lol (no worries deej, I got your back!)

 

Hey I resemble that remark....LOL

 

Welcome Italia. Don't listen to these young punks. hahahaha