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!

 

Welcome to the forums man.....

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

 

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

 

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

 

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!!!

 

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

 

congrat and welcome....

 

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......