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

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

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.

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.

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