Learning to ride a motorcycle - first season with a Ninja 500R (EX500)

This spring I bought my first motorcycle - a Kawasaki Ninja 500R (EX500). The 500R is a great beginner/intermediate bike and I am beyond happy with it so far. Tame enough when you twist the throttle you won't wheelie, but still really fast when you give it the beans!
I shot this video using a GoPro Hero3 Black edition with a variety of mounts. After I'd shot most of the video I acquired a motorized gimbal which is how I got some of the steadier shots.
I will post a video soon explaining the gimbal. I wish I had it earlier in the season; I would have shot the entire video with it if I had known how awesome it was!

[@Sleepill]

Sick video, love the effects and editing. Just got my 500R last week!

[@FastHandsFastLife9]

Nice! I'm sure you'll love it. Great all around bike!

[@Matthew-ob9ml]

This deserves way more views! Great looking video! I'm looking into a good deal I found for a 500 nearby, so that's what got me here. Hope you're still enjoying it this year too!

[@mobbin_log]

This is an epic video man! I really like it.

[@michaelfernie7413]

Awsome stuff!

[@JawzProduction]

I just bought one few weeks ago such a easy bike to learn on ! I've already got it down to a rocket science. Looking for a 600 super sport now. Most likely gonna buy a brand new one 😂 such a easy forgiving bike seriously.

[@robertdale1057]

Yeah, a great bike for sure. I was also considering getting a 600cc sport bike as well. But, then I found I actually liked doing big day trips in my local area to get access to the canyon roads. I ended up getting a Triumph Street Triple 765 as my next bike! The Ninja 500 will always have a special place in my heart though!

[@JawzProduction]

@@robertdale1057 it's such a comfortable bike to ride !

[@daveallen3607]

just bought a 500 r as well, love the video it's inspired me to get a gopro and give it a go! cheers

[@FastHandsFastLife9]

Nice! Hope you have a good summer riding!

[@panama-canada]

Ride on!

[@snwltd9]

Sick video man i love my 2007 ninja 500!

[@FastHandsFastLife9]

Thanks! Very versatile bike for sure.

[@Alaskandualsport]

Hey buddy ,, great video and ride,,looking at a 500r today might have 2 bikes after today,,,,subscribed and liked ( thumbs up X2 )

[@FastHandsFastLife9]

Thanks man! This bike is great, I absolutely love it! Let me know if you end up getting one!

[@HindsightJohnearle]

Nice vid man

[@MarkosManiadakis]

Nice video!!!

[@KansaiRiderJapan]

I love your editing, what effects and transitions do you use?

[@FastHandsFastLife9]

Thanks! Was my first attempt using Adobe Premiere - watched a lot of KZbin tutorials. Transitions and flash effects were free samples downloaded downloaded from rampantdesigntools.com

[@EPITOM3]

Your 500 is so clean compared to mine. lol

[@FastHandsFastLife9]

+Andrew Thomas Haha thanks! It definitely has some wear and tear up close... But I still love it!

[@EPITOM3]

+preczion Are you going to start making more videos?

[@FastHandsFastLife9]

Yes definitely! Currently editing a video review of my EX500 and season 2 filming is under way.

[@JoeHeiserA]

dang i hate where i live in ohio. only straight roads in a grid :(