Does the Ninja 500 work as a HIGHWAY Motorcycle?

[@jaymakyu2460]

Still the most iconic colors of any motorcycle. Looks so great no matter what size engine.

[@clonecommandermike332]

I love Kawasaki's green. I would really like a KRT edition Ninja with either the red or yellow accents.

[@mooretalk5351]

I brought this as my first bike. I didn't have any knowledge of riding besides watching youtube. In a month i was able to comfortably ride around town and really learn about the basics of riding motorcycles before i even went to a motorcycle course. I think it truly is the perfect beginner bike.

[@BDAShadow1]

The answer is yes. I have a 2020 Ninja 400 and with my size it tops out at 195kph/121mph. It's lightweight so it gets blown around for sure, but if you're decent at riding it's perfectly fine. It handles higher RPMs fine and if you're going even remotely close to the speed limit it's very comfortable. The benefit of the weight is it's extremely maneuverable and it's got plenty of power to get around/past people.

[@Whompsh]

Imma bout to find out

[@jonathanftw23]

How was it ?

[@ziepex7009]

@@jonathanftw23 well he watched the video

[@KingKuda420]

@@jonathanftw23 its good for highway

[@Whompsh]

@ pretty much what I expected. I ride this exact bike to work and back all the time and it’s very reliable. Pass around speeds are really nice and cruising at 80 feels smooth. You do get buzzing past 80, but is really unnoticeable for me. Can’t speak for all tho

[@lilbrittle77]

My 2024 Eliminator 500 does just fine on the highway as well! Same engine with a bit of a different tune but this video shows how the Eliminator 500 acts, for the most part! Great video!

[@jamesballard6564]

Don't miss those Texas highways. Much too wide. Especially intersection. So wide the locals are sometimes confused.

[@mikelfunderburk5912]

I own an old school 2001 Ninja 500. Yes, it will. I've owned it for about 7 or so years

[@beans1554]

Technically the ninja 500 is a 451 CC motor which is why you get up into those higher rev bands while going highway speeds.

[@A--lex]

He knows

[@silvermonk13]

Everybody knows it's a 451cc at this point. 500 is just the model version

[@ricardobandz4670]

Topped out at 130 on my krt 500 ,more than capable here on nyc highways ,love the bike and very comfortable

[@predatorfang]

I once took my ninja 300 from Alabama to Daytona Beach Florida, (around 550 miles) and it was way more than capable. People slander 300s and 400s for no reason other than the bikes not being ballistic missiles on the highway. My 300 used to do 120mph, my 400 currently can do 130mph... That is more than fast enough for most people.

[@newearth9027]

People on the Internet are numbers obsessed over real world because everyone is an arm chair quarter back

[@clonecommandermike332]

A 300 will still smoke most cars on the road. Motorcycles are insanely good at cheap power.

[@bgalhouse]

These smaller Ninjas are fantastic. Dirt cheap running costs, killer commuter, and huge fun at the track, even bone stock. Money very well spent.

[@silvermonk13]

Don't forget that insurance is super cheap as well.

[@clonecommandermike332]

I plan on getting one in a few months :)

[@silvermonk13]

@@clonecommandermike332 do it! I'm having a blast with mine. Well worth the money

[@fitgeek11]

Such a good looking bike. Love your content bro

[@Skidz75]

Welcome to DFW… you said you moved up here. Guessing north when you are on the DNT. 👊

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

Hell yes it's freeway capable. 45hp version and 191-197kmh hit. I hit 198 yesterday and got 197 on way back (allegedly) but got traffic so I didn't get to hold as long as I wanted. Being honest at the start I was topping out at high 180's, now I can get 190's easily

[@OtherDalfite]

I rode highway to work daily for a while on my Ninja 250. Worked fine for me.

[@A7md-r9j]

What was the highways speed limit? Was it not screaming for its life throughout the entire ride?

[@OtherDalfite]

@A7md-r9j 75, but everyone went 80. It sat around 8-10k rpms I believe. I was good about changing the oil though. Never had any issues

[@shotsniper009]

I love the end of your videos so much lol. Its like something out of adult swim bumps

[@Rickmac22]

Yammie is in my Prosper/Frisco neighborhood!

[@Emmanuel_4U]

Who’s here after watching WillkidHill vid 🤣 (yammie got cooked without saying word)

[@itsnotimportantok4719]

Hey Yammie! I love your videos and I've been watching every one of them about the Ninja 500. I've been thinking about getting myself a Ninja 500 since my 2005 kawasaki eliminator 125 got stolen a few months ago. I've been watching Ninja 500 reviews and waiting for the day that I can afford one myself. I entered the giveaway with 1000 entries so that maybe I won't have to wait so long to ride again. Keep on making amazing videos man!

[@michaelmalcom1657]

I have this bike. Did my first longer highway ride today and it handled great. Does get pushed around by wind. One of the first attempts was 14-17 mph winds and 70 mph was a struggle. Called it a day. Lol

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

I must admit I don't get blown around that much and I'm on the 500 (40th). I do get blown around if I don't partially tuck in. 180 without tuck and 197 tucking in, so stance makes a massive difference

[@michaelmalcom1657]

@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 I have the same. 40th anniversary. You're right tucking in helps some. I'm 135 - 140 lbs? I've been riding on windy days not more than 17 mph but around 10mph and have absolutely been pushed left or right or had to turn into the wind so to speak only for direction to suddenly change. I just passed 2500 miles too so might be skill level. 🤔

[@AJsRidesaneReviews]

My 23 400 was ok for a bit but for long rides (over a hour, had a aftermarket exhaust) it drove me crazy

[@VokunG20]

man I saw the highway cones and thought that looked familiar. Until I saw the sign and I knew you were on the same highway that I used to go to work on last week.

[@adamlanglois563]

So the new ninja 500 is pretty much equivalent to the old EX500 ninja? The specs are pretty similar

[@silvermonk13]

So SOOO happy I chose the Ninja 500 as my first bike.

[@mia-luca8775]

I went on a german highway with my 125 You just gotta be brave enough haha

[@wojciechkrzywdzinski1626]

Same. 100kg bike, 10HP haha

[@P3bbIes]

why are ppl talking about willkidhill?

[@ethensalazar9052]

Hey yammie. As a mt09 owner and upgrading to a paniagle. I ask you to do some more ducati videos. Looking at the 1299s or v4 base

[@VANNO.]

I am about to buy this bike as my first every motorcycle and i was wondering if there are any modifications i should get that aren't already on the SE

[@mr1bienvenu1]

Other countries don't have extremely long interstate hwys like we do. 😮

[@Christian_Maoist.]

I ride my my Honda rebel 300 on the worst freeways on LA like 605, 405,5, so I don't see any excuse for a bike with a stronger not to be able to handle it

[@BillyHeaton16]

I find it hard to believe that the new ninja 500 tops out at 115 when my 2000 ninja 500 will do 125

[@kennethmiller81]

it doesnt, ive hit 130 on mine, she wasnt happy, but she did it

[@bodied93toy66]

I know what you mean, R3 is advertised to top out at 112, I had my 2015 just over that in normal conditions, no tailwind or downhill, so what did Kawa do with that extra almost 180cc…

[@DashRendar308]

@@kennethmiller81 Thats what the speedo tells you, but no way is it that fast stock. You can take away about 10% from the speedo for most Japanese bikes and thats the real speed.

[@kennethmiller81]

@@DashRendar308 yeahhh..... except I've gps verified it

[@mikelfunderburk5912]

@@BillyHeaton16 GPS verification. It does take a bit to get there, however mine will certainly do it

[@natvega1]

I believe in 4th@94mph, I don't believe in 6th gear or even 5th👍

[@Sss12698]

I got mine up to 124 mph. It’s a se with a Leo Vince slip on exhaust.

[@CrunchDramaNetwork]

How much you weigh?

[@RXR25]

So whats the consensus, do we like this bike or not?

[@logangodofcandy]

Do you like green?

[@RXR25]

@@logangodofcandy I do

[@Vyse684]

I ride a 2024 Ninja 400, and I can confirm that mine tops out at 116. Rides fine on the interstate and highways. It can do what you need, unless you are a wild rider. Even then, it can get you into trouble.

[@logangodofcandy]

My triumph 1200 twins top at 112. Not that I ever need to pass 100, but the electronic limiters hurt my soul

[@bgalhouse]

Agree! I track mine on occasion and I can snap at bigger bikes all day long until we get to the straightaway. Fantastic commuter and cheap-to-run track bike.

[@KingKuda420]

I can confirm the 2024 ninja 500 can do 121

[@FatherOBlivion]

Stop and go highway traffic on a motorcycle? Split between lanes!

[@emmkrit]

hey yammie at 80 mph you are speeding in a 65 zone. HAHAHAHA cops will stop you.

[@emmkrit]

100 yammie that a big fine. hahah

[@deedle6073]

cops don't stop bikes over there.

[@tcarable]

I have a ninja five hundred Twenty twenty four , and it seems like a fuel economy At eighty miles Per hour

[@kaapos9442]

WillKidHill just cooked you

[@joekavalauskas8767]

How? Doing wheelies on the highway? Twisting a throttle you paid for doesn’t make you fast. Having balls to brake late and take corners at speed make you fast. Let’s see willkidhill beat his time at a track.

[@gibmeister5854]

Why would it not it goes 100mph and easily does 70

[@mrcubing7829]

Noti gang

[@mociczyczki]

its better than me cb 500 with its aerodynamic cos passing power be similar and ergo similar 👌🏻🍿ok after checking dyno graph gearing weight and aerodynamic must say it dont have the same passing power as me cb it have much better passing power than me cb 😉👌🏻 at 100 km/h gps it spin 6000 rpm at last gear vs me cb 5000 rpm and ninja 500 have in midrange at the same rpm the same if not more power than me cb so at even higher rpm which it have at last gear cosof shorter final gear ratio it have waaay more power than me cb + it have lower drag + its lighter i quess last gear 100-140 km/h be in like 6 sec cosit use avg 42-43 hp according to dyno graph which i found on last gear at this speedrange vs me cb only around 32-33 hp me cb need 9 -9,5 sec in fullly leaing down position when all stock in upright much longer time 11-12 sec 👌🏻according to this statz which im found ninja 500 in passing power in midrange speedbe similar to me sv 650 sfrom 1999 👌🏻 thanks lower weight 170 vs 190 kg lower drag against s version sv not so much but still and shorter final gear ratio 5,7-6 k vs 4,5 k rpm at 100 km/h gps nice 👍🏻 🍿 i like ninja 500 👌🏻 except displacement cos its only 452 cc os 👌🏻thats me favorit give away bike so far i wpuld trade for me cb with easy be this bike it also have perfectly linear power torque line look like half moon on belly = perfection 😎👍🏻 much better than me cb with big hole in midrange 🫣 👌🏻🍿

[@rickayres9049]

What 🙃

[@User-h9l3m]

My boy WillKidHill deserves an apology...

[@DeerDrinksBeer]

The best known highway bike is a turbo hayabusa as it is the best beginner bike

[@johnbratmon6385]

Bwahahaha... "best beginner bike"...

[@Finfinfinfinfien]

no views 47 seconds ago

[@AG-qf1ww]

I think someone owes WillKidHill an apology....

[@logangodofcandy]

Keep it in your pants. JFC

[@viva6235]

What happened?

[@lukeorlando4814]

But it was coloured for a 9 year old boy who isn’t legally allowed to have it

[@Sayo.451]

Yammie out here copying my vids! lul

[@kennethmiller81]

as an owner of one im not even gonna watch the video, yes, yes it does, itll do 120, plenty for the highway

[@dktouring]

This bike might be a great for performance and comfort, but this color looks so cheap....

[@MurffSurff]

Good afternoon I watch and don’t agree all the time however on some points I agree Thanks

[@sapolefrog1736]

327 views in 9 minutes, you've fallen off Yammie Noob

[@jasonspellicy]

Highway yes. Freeway, no lol

[@kadengordon6941]

Why

[@bionic5514]

on my recommended posted 1 minute ago lol

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

Yes. Even a 250 with fairings can do 90 easily. Stop asking dumb questions

[@MiguelBorgesphotography]

true

[@sunsinger970]

can and should, aren't the same.

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

@sunsinger970 Can without problems therefore no reason you shouldn't. What a stupid thing to say just to feel like you have some quip

[@wlt3585]

​@@VndNvwYvvSvv 'Without problems' its light as shit so its more easy to get blown around, requires you to rev tf out of it which can make it particularly vibey, has a smaller rear tire which can make it more squirrelly. You also lack passing power depending on your situation/location. It can do 90, sure, but you're delusional if you prompt it as doing it without working for it. You can do it sure, just as you can use a 750+ lb Goldwing to primarily navigate city traffic. If you have options, by no metric is it best for the job.

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

@wlt3585 Never had those problems you're imagining. You probably needed a tune-up and new steering head bearings.

[@gingercat777]

Once the tariffs hit, you won't even get it on a highway.

[@neonsheep3358]

Why must you people bring politics with you everywhere you go? Why can't you just be normal?

[@gingercat777]

@neonsheep3358 "You people"??..... We are the normal, normal don't attack democracy.We remember what happened last time.

[@AdeptN00B]

How can the minority of voters be "normal"? Its not simply due to being the minority. Lol

[@neonsheep3358]

​​@@gingercat777 People voted. Some people's candidates lost. Other people's candidates won. The guy was president once already. It was fine. Democracy seems to be working.

[@gingercat777]

@neonsheep3358 Wot???....you mean there was no voter fraud?....Wow