Newbe
 

Hell everyone just wanted to drop a line and kinda welcome myself. I have been riding a 150 scooter for over a year now, and just completed my MSF course about a month ago. I am finally ready to upgrade now that I feel more confident in my riding abilities, so I am picking up an 06 Ninja 500 tomorrow in the am, can't wait, I rode my buddies about 2 weeks ago and loved it. Anyway hello to everyone and look forward to some future discussions!

RE: Newbe
 

Welcome to the forums man.....

Get us some pics of that new scoot. Gear up, keep her safe.....

RE: Newbe
 

Welcome!!!! Congrats on passing the MSF and getting a new bike! What color did you go with? Need to see some pics!

RE: Newbe
 

whats the diffrence between the 500ex and the 500r ninjas?

RE: Newbe
 

Not much difference between the two at all - there's basically two generations: the EX500 being all made in or before 1993, the 500R made in or after 1994. The 500R has a 17" wheels, disc brake in the rear, there are some wiring changes and cosmetic changes too. Fuel capacity is the same on both.

Mine is a 1994, it does not say 500R anywhere on it, just 500. You will love the 500, great bike, I'm very, very, very happy with mine!!!

RE: Newbe
 

Welcome to KF. congrats on the new ride the 500 a nice bike

RE: Newbe
 

congrat and welcome....

RE: Newbe
 

congratulations on your choice, i ride the 06 ninja 500r and i love every mile it spends with me. i'm confident that you will enjoy every mile as well. ride safe, so you can ride tomorrow......