2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 VS Kawasaki Z-500 Ride & Review | Ultimate Shootout

[@shawnaymond]

For a 500, those bike have some scoot, I like the color on the Ninja 500 but I would pick the Z-500. I sat on a 2024 Ninja 1000SX yesterday at my local dealer, man it is a nice bike. I will have to try and pick one up next year.

[@RayBowdenRides]

Shawn they are coming out with a 1100SX , Sit tight my friend!! Have a AWESOME weekend Too!!!

[@shawnaymond]

@@RayBowdenRides Well that's interesting, I looked it up and an official announcement should be coming on Oct 1st. I will have to just wait and see. I am betting the 1000SX will have a drop in price as the new 1100SX rolls out.

[@RayBowdenRides]

@shawnaymond yes Sir , I just didn't want you to buy something without seeing the 1100 version- I make that mistake all the Time 🤣 , Have a good day and you can bet I'll have a video on that the second it hits the Dealership!!

[@MikeS42069]

Man that 40th livery REALLY pops! Have a great weekend my friend!!

[@RayBowdenRides]

Thanks Mike🙌, You too my Friend!! Thanks for being apart of this channel!!

[@davidhalejr58]

Ninja 500 is so clean looking!

[@RayBowdenRides]

It is huh David, it's gorgeous!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, Have a AWESOME weekend and Don't be a Stranger!!!

[@donaldsoncole3095]

I could buy both and call them my forever bikes , Sharp video !!!!!!!!!

[@RayBowdenRides]

For Sure- you could have the best of both worlds- Have a AWESOME weekend Donald and Thanks for Commenting and Watching my friend 🙏🏻!!

[@Lowend_Chug]

My disease has progressed beyond treatment Ray! 😂 Man these 500’s are sweet. The Z looks so nimble and accelerates nicely. The 40th anniversary is a really nice paint job. Nice review. Thanks Ray! Have great weekend to all.

[@RayBowdenRides]

You too Chug!!! Have a AWESOME weekend my great Friend!!!

[@lesgillard985]

@Lowend_Chug Chug... yes more😛😜🤪😜 comparisons to come. By Xmass we all should be in a happy state (or institution)

[@Lowend_Chug]

@@lesgillard985 😂😂😂

[@Lowend_Chug]

@@RayBowdenRides Thanks Ray! You as well bro! BTW, totally agree, the Z in the 40th paint would be completely epic!

[@RayBowdenRides]

@Lowend_Chug Heck yea!! 🙌

[@CandaceFrench-r1u]

This is a good dealership they serviced my Genuine G400. It runs like a dream !!!

[@RayBowdenRides]

Good to hear! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻. Have a great Sunday!!

[@jonnyslater9942]

Great review, man! Love your enthusiasm for these pocket rockets 🙂

[@RayBowdenRides]

I love Motorcycles Johnny ! Thanks for Watching and Commenting🙏🏻 Have a great weekend my friend!!

[@stevie9361]

600, 750, 1000, 1300s are heavy. So if you're wanting a new bike, I'd sit one one an see how feel with the weight. These 250, 300, 390, 400, 500, 650s, are pretty light an agile, but lack that 90+mph top end speed. They are fun in the city, but you'll be out paced by even older chevy trucks on interstate.

[@RayBowdenRides]

Stevie thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, 90 is very achievable on a 500, 120 and more is a stretch unless you hop it up! Stevie thanks for being apart of this channel and have a Great weekend!!

[@KudoYoung]

Definitely want one of these 500 models. I'm a bit torn on the Ninja, Z, and eliminator. I'm leaning towards the Z as I enjoy standard handle bars and am hesitant to try clip ons.

[@RayBowdenRides]

Atleast go sit on them all. Any one of the 3 are really pretty AWESOME!!

[@honda116969]

You won't regret it I just picked one up it's a fun ass bike dude, they are very VERY quick... My bike only has 130 miles, I have not gone past 8K RPMs usually 6-7,500 & there's no need to go higher! Just playing around in the city I'm hitting 70 mph not even trying within a couple seconds from 45mph. & I'm still about 2,500 RPMs away from redline. when I do get on it a little bit I make sure I've been riding for over 15 minutes so the 🛢️ is all the way up to 🌡️ this is a straight-up hooligan bike btw i weigh 165lbs so that helps

[@PixelBiker2]

Thanks Mr. Ray for the review both of them are great bikes.

[@RayBowdenRides]

Yes they are! And thank you for being apart of the Channel my friend!! Have a AWESOME weekend and please Stay in Touch 🙏🏻.

[@joemann3536]

❤ the Z

[@RayBowdenRides]

I love the Z too , I just love the 40 Anniversary color on the Ninja 500. The Z500 is a really fun and versatile bike!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting Joemann!! Don't be a Stranger!!

[@brandonclement]

There he is.. another great review. Sure does make the small bore bikes competitive. So many great bikes in that class. For me, I like a beginner bike class because they are more practical for a daily driver scenario. Just as much fun but less maintenance expense. If I was going to go with the Kawasaki I would definitely go with the Ninja 500 SE anniversary. I think they really nailed the look of that bike with that color wave. Anyways just my objective opinion, look out for those misguided missiles (Tesla drivin' soccer moms) 😅 and have a good one Ray!

[@RayBowdenRides]

You too Brandon, I'm always looking for those unguided missiles 🤣, Have a AWESOME weekend Brandon!!! Good talking to you my friend!

[@jonthecowboy]

Got my 500 SE 40th in June and I’ve been on it every day. It’s a great bike.

[@brandonclement]

@@jonthecowboy That's good to hear. Really a great option. Just curious, is this your first bike?

[@jonthecowboy]

@@brandonclement Yeah. Saw all the squids in my area who can’t ride and get a 600 and didn’t want to be like them. Really enjoying it. Probably going to do my stacks and tune sometime this winter

[@brandonclement]

@@jonthecowboy very cool and welcome to the two wheel club. Honestly, once you've been riding a while you'll go through different phases. When I was younger I was all about more power. Lol nowadays I'm all about a lightweight bike that I can throw around. I use a Honda Forza as my daily driver and just sold my V-Rod street rod a few months ago.. so now I'm looking between a Ninja 500, RS457, 450 SS or a CLC 450. 400 to 500 cc is really all anyone needs. Enjoy that bike and have a good one 🖖

[@wesontwowheels]

These bike's really would be so much fun, just go out and ride and enjoy it. Good everday bike, they may lack the horse ppower, but horse power is not everything u can just enjoy the road and the wind... good video mate and as always your video's never disappoints

[@RayBowdenRides]

Thanks Wes!! How you doing? Yea it doesn't take 200Hp to have fun that's for sure!!! Have a AWESOME weekend WES!

[@wesontwowheels]

@RayBowdenRides im good my friend, I hope u r doing well too. No it doesn't some people just want the bigger hp to just be silly, riding is much more then that. Yeah will do, you too my friend take it easy out there ray mate..

[@bonkers1174]

Which bike would you recommend for a new rider, aprilia rs457 or ninja 500 se?

[@RayBowdenRides]

If you can afford the RS457 I'd get that because of the quick shifter you can have for like 500 more dollars that Aprilia plug and play - and there less of them out there. But really either one is Awesome fun fun fun Bikes. Thanks for Commenting!!

[@dieterich6533]

Aprilia 457 is better, no contest. The ninja 500 is only 80% the bike in comparison to the 457.

[@RayBowdenRides]

@dieterich6533 it is Awesome!!🙌

[@bfactor]

Neither. Get a lightly used R3 or Ninja 400. You're going to drop the bike once or twice as a new rider and you're going to cringe if you do it to a brand new bike. Also, parts and service for the Aprilla are going to be vastly more expensive than any of the Japanese offerings. The Aprilla isn't nearly as reliable as well. Do your research.

[@RayBowdenRides]

@bfactor Thanks for Commenting and being apart of this channel 🙏🏻!!

[@honda116969]

Badass review! I wound up with the Z500 black & green 2024 standard model... MSRP $5,699 paid $6,100 OTD... Not a fan of the red 1, VERY nice just not for me. IMO any Kawasaki has to be green no matter what paint scheme it is lol

[@RayBowdenRides]

Congratulations on the new bike my friend!! Thanks for Commenting and Watching 🙏🏻!! Don't be a Stranger and have a AWESOME Thanksgiving!

[@honda116969]

@RayBowdenRides Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family dude, & new subscriber BTW 👍💯 your review definitely helped with my purchase ✌️ be with you

[@RayBowdenRides]

@honda116969 Glad I could help my friend- We will talk again soon!!

[@lesgillard985]

Raymond, i have to agree with your choice 😊, but sadly it won't be imported here😢. Still the Ninga in the KRC is gorgeous and maybe the removal of part of the fairing to fit a crash bar is possible. (Raymond you are a 👹) more decisions 😮 Dont forget to check your number plates... second time you have done that. Hopefully you can do the same with the Z650 and Ninja 650 (what am i doing... more choices to agitate my disorders 😊) Keep them coming, mate and make sure you do not disturbed the local constabulary 🙄

[@RayBowdenRides]

For Sure one Coming on the the 650 Class!! I always see the Police for some reason 🤣 , Have a Great weekend Buddy! No HighSpeed Bandito Riding this Week end Les!!! Talk to you again Soon buddy!!!

[@lesgillard985]

@RayBowdenRides That's great to hear Raymond more food for my mental🤣🤣🤣 affliction. It is good that you always acknowledge the local constabulary.... they certainly appreciate your contribution to the local community 👍 I shall conduct myself as I know you would this week end, while riding with members of the church choir. 🙄

[@neonsheep3358]

Red Kawasakis are cursed.

[@RayBowdenRides]

🤣- Your funny! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Have a great rest of your week!! Don't be a Stranger!

[@SIRA063]

Aprilia 457 vs r3

[@SludgedB]

Easy win for the aprilia there, it’s just a lot pricier and why not just get a ninja 650 or SV650 or something?

[@RayBowdenRides]

Thanks for Commenting!!

[@RayBowdenRides]

True there! Unless you can't get a license for it in another Country. Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻. Have a AWESOME weekend!!!

[@SIRA063]

@@SludgedB 650 might be too advanced for me,

[@RayBowdenRides]

@SIRA063 ok Thanks buddy! Talk to you again soon!

[@phantp78]

I like my bikes like I like my women naked. I like the red color.

[@RayBowdenRides]

Oh heck ! That's a good one!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻. Stay in Touch my friend!!

[@toinfinitiandbeyond9209]

Please stop looking at your watch....😂

[@RayBowdenRides]

My wife says that all the time 😂, Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. I'll stop looking at my preview remote, that's what it is- it shows the image live that's being filmed.