Is the 2024 Kawasaki Z500SE the Perfect No-Nonsense Starter Bike?

[@user-rf9me7xm1w]

Great review, very comprehensive. As as mature, now "downgrading" biker, I love these "medium" sized bikes. I ride an mt 03 at present which is silky smooth over the whole rev range. I'm surprised to hear of the vibes and throttle response you experienced, I was thinking of changing but now I'm not so sure.

[@BikeMatters]

Appreciate the comment, thank you. Your experience may vary, and I have to stress that this bike was only delivered with 320~ miles so it may smooth out - certainly worth a test ride if you can.

[@AdamForeman]

Alex, can you please do another video after de-restricting the bike and do a back to back comparison? So potential A2 buyers can see the difference after they get a full license?

[@BikeMatters]

That bike can't be de-restricted, and we won't be getting it back in - though we could do a video on this topic in the future

[@AdamForeman]

@@BikeMatters Alex, that would be a very good video. I don't think I've seen anyone else do a video on before/after an A2 restricted bike. People talk about you can, but never show a video to show the difference

[@BikeMatters]

Very good suggestion mate, I think we'll have to cover this. Particularly the different types of restrictions for A2, and how they work. Cheers!!

[@AdamForeman]

@@BikeMatters also, I forgot to mention about the insurance costs moving from CBT to A2 using a fictitious "Joe Blogs" aged 19-21 and the insurance for a 125cc to an A2 and then derestricted A2 after passing their license. All these things would be very helpful for potential new bikers looking forward to their future in motocycling

[@tshlk]

Weight isn't 172 kg?

[@BikeMatters]

Kawasaki UK list the 'curb mass' as 172? So if not, then what is it?

[@tshlk]

It's 168 kg for SE, 167 for the base model. But you're right. There is a mistake at kawasaki co uk. 2024 Z500 models are listed at 172 kg. 2025 models are listed correctly.

[@AthenaAthena-lp3dt]

Very cool motorcycle. We have a motorcycle stereo with a compass and barometer. Are you interested? Can we talk about it?