2024 Kawasaki Z500 Review | Better Than The 400?

[@jang59-OPfjnH-5]

Just had mine ordered, i am very excited for the bike

[@ice8433]

4:01-4:11 "What I don't understand though is why Kawasaki owners, at least here in the Phillipines, believe that the louder the bike is, the better..." Don't worry, they think the same in the United States for whatever reason.

[@ozzyprogdomino8815]

I have had my z400 for three years and love it. I see no reason to replace it with the 500, it really is the same with a few mods. look up the specs.

[@trephyakx85]

whats the diff between 400 and 500 bro

[@BinMan-p6b]

You are absolutely right.

[@honda116969]

There's no way I would upgrade if I had the 400 just for a new buyers in the market there's only like $500 difference to get the 500 vs the 400 why would you not?? I guess it just depends what you're doing with the motorcycle if you don't go on the 🛣️ you don't need the bigger bike, but the extra tq comes in handy tho

[@edrikmercado5045]

for a daily ride. this is the sweet spot segment... for leisure riding definitely get a faster bike... 400cc is plenty fast enough either highway or in the twisties inside roads...

[@kentan00]

Great review, Please Review The Eliminator 450 at some point.

[@zamc14]

The review I’ve been waiting for

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

The sound of your ride is 60% of the enjoyment. I don't know why people don't understand this. It seems the parallel twins all sound the same. Thats why I chose a smaller CC 4 cylinder. It doesn't sound like a liter 4 cylinder and definitely not like a parallel twin.

[@shinababes]

At higher revs, most inline 4 sound the same

[@jovenbron31]

Lol, twins with 270 degree crank almost sounds like a v-twinish and a twin with 360 degree crank sounds like an inline 3 sometimes 4. Tf u mean they all sound the same.

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

Most all the new twins are 270 degree. The Kawasaki W800 is about the only one left with a 360 degree crank. I owned a 2012 Triumph that had a 360 degree crank before they went to the 270. I thought it sounded a lot better. A lot of the Japanese cruisers started with the 270 to copy the Harley sound. Didn't work very well for them. My 65 Triumph has the 360 crank and when it's running it sounds so sweet.

[@introx2163]

Problem with small CC 4 cylinders is that they're usually gutless in the low rev range and most bikes in that displacement have horrible ergonomics for daily street riding, just making it a chore to ride outside of a track in general. If you wanna get a 4 cylinder, get a real one with bigger displacement.

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

@@introx2163 Mine is perfect in town. It has enough to out run any car from a stop light. It can pop a wheelie and just drop a gear and pass anything I want to pass. I don't need a track bike to ride on the street.

[@Shadow.Shot.Airsoft]

I sat on a few biks today its this one the rebel 500 and cf moto no hard to decide

[@richmondjustiniani9323]

My bike is Z400 model 2023.verry nice bike.idol.

[@honda116969]

I picked up the non-SE in the United States... Kawasaki should be green, SE in the US only comes with black & red + red rims, still looks good but green looks better I'm going to put crash bars rather than frame sliders I've already put acerbis handguards made it look different style then I added a radiator guard looks better than the factory one because the 4 corners are uncovered with the factory radiator guard 🤔 it doesn't feel that you need to rev above 9000 RPMs the mid-range is so powerful.. if you do all the modifications headers full exhaust, emissions delete, air box, power stacks, air filter & stage 2 tune it makes almost 60hp to the wheel 😂 that would be fun but I don't race or do anything crazy & I already enjoy the bike & The Leo Vince slip on exhaust made it sound nice 👌💯🤠

[@miloargonaut08]

7:25 wait...did they lower the displacement requirement to 300cc in the expressways?

[@JRUF40]

Nope, not sure why I said 300cc…. But it’s still 400cc minimum

[@nuno09]

why'd you take a couple of months to upload a video? Did you avoid the "heat wave"?

[@applemansanas3246]

Facelifted bore up version of Z400 with a steep price hike. no wonder now that china bikes had more newbie buyers.

[@miketran4289]

You are better off with a older z400, the new bike is just minor tweaks and if you fall for the marketing hype then I have a bridge to sell to you.

[@Astrothunderkat]

60 hp with a tune, pipe and stack, alot more torque, better display. 451 is a stroked 400. Same cost where i'm at.

[@fujin09]

But it just a few % more expensive here in Western europe so...

[@wmason1961]

Why do you think older is better? Why would you be better off with the older version? How is the older one better? It's not.

[@martinlongden7392]

Don't agree. Just traded Z400 for Z500SE. Extra torque is great. Nimble, a joy to ride. 66 yes old. Riding since 15 (NZ)

[@everythingisIAM]

great review! exactly what I wanted to see! I think this will be my next bike!

[@markallenarcano9439]

Present Sir Jinno 🙋

[@rodelcuarto132]

Is the Z400 an expressway legal bike?

[@valcrist7428]

I don't really care about a LOUD sound. What I care is how fun is it to ride (performance/handling).. I like good sound too but I don't want it to be loud. I don't want attention through sounds. I just want to enjoy the ride myself. I have a zx6r but I don't replace the exhaust.. The sound is audible for myself only and I don't "Bomba" the engine even if people(kids or kids in mind) are asking me too. I don't need validation.. I just wanted a good ride for myself.. and being noticed at a MINIMUM (like a real Ninja LOL).

[@reynantemarinas347]

How about OBR for that bike sir?

[@christianmagsalay6257]

Next review naman po yung hornet 500 ng honda😊

[@jayveelyks]

Try driving in the expressways with the stock pipes. I've had my fair share of an idiot side swept me because he didn't see or heard me. Note that I was just cruising that time.

[@valcrist7428]

Never happened to me. I always stay with stock pipes. I bought big bikes for enjoyment and not because I am lacking validation.

[@jayveelyks]

Just because it didn't happen to you doesn't mean it can't happen to others. I've been riding the expressways for my daily commute for years not just for "enjoyment" like you

[@valcrist7428]

@@jayveelyks Every sportsbikes that crashes on youtube are using loud pipes.. That's a fact. Loud pipes means NOTHING. It's just for validation.

[@BinMan-p6b]

Kapag 3-4 na kotse na lang layo ng motor mo sa isang sasakyan lalo na kung closed, hindi ka na maririnig nyan kahit naka openpipe kapa pa tulad ng scproject. Pag aralan mo na lang kung paano maging mas visible sa mga kasabay mo sa highway para mas safe ka. Kalokohan yang "loud pipes save lives" na yan.

[@valcrist7428]

@@BinMan-p6b Real talk. Papansin lang talaga yang mga naka loud pipes na yan on public roads. Bomba pa ng bomba. Parang sinasabi nila... "Hey look at me! Naka Big Bike ako!" . Isa pang papansin yung mga laging naka hazzard lights. Usually, yung mga naka loud pipes ganun din sila.. LOL

[@JeffAsuzano]

boss tanong ko lang kung may alam ba kayo na motorcycle custom shop sa manila para sa mga classic motorcycles? thanks

[@LedosGarage]

Any aftermarket parts for these yet? That stock exhaust just is nasty. And kawasaki falling behind when honda has 2025 models out already no? And some saying the z400 and z500 are basically rhe same bike

[@KudoYoung]

I can finally someone who isn't 6'2'' and closer to my height on the bike I want.

[@jamesbody_loves_trading]

See, I would use this as a daily rider. To replace my smaller cc daily. I have 3 others for different reasons, but my 200NS needs to be replaced.

[@CHILL3435]

“The louder it is, the easier for me to be felt on the road”

[@eyleck008]

sadly this isnt the first basis of PEEnoise here.

[@jovenbron31]

@@eyleck008tf u mean not the first basis of peenoise? U can basically see everyone with scooters having their first upgrade is an open pipe rather than investing on an appropriate helmet lol.

[@eyleck008]

Lmao what are u cryin about u clearly didnt watch the video haha

[@eyleck008]

Or probably ur to dumb to comprehend ?

[@cocoamaster9200]

Drive decently and you don’t need to be heard on the road.

[@touimermohamed-bw8ep]

Great review. You speak English like a native: fluent and accurate. Gongrats. Have ever been to the US?

[@valcrist7428]

For me, I have an american accent even I am a Filipino native.. I get it from American TV shows/cartoons :-D.

[@eyleck008]

that green rim is not it

[@darenc2949]

52cc and 1hp and 4.6NM added for price increase of 76,000. LOL

[@josh6567]

I agree. This is just plain ridiculous!

[@justcornerlurker]

now try to modify your z400 engine up to those numbers. how much would it cost you??

[@darenc2949]

@@justcornerlurker re-mapping cost around 20-30,000.

[@wmason1961]

The difference is in torque. Not HP. and it matters.

[@jonnelmichaelpangilinan9268]

Can i drive this off road?

[@espirituortiz7694]

Is this ok for 6 footer like me

[@valcrist7428]

Tall people are just LUCKY in everything..

[@joseamistoso4393]

love the Kawi boy slander haha

[@angelitorondez8520]

Its a nice bigbike for newbie 100%

[@valcrist7428]

I think it's convenient too. Easier to "manhandle" and still have access to expressways. Good for a long journey.

[@motozharky]

asa former owner of z400 dislike ko sa jan ay ung tail section mas aggressive sa z400 and ung break caliper dapat ginaya a lang sa 650 ung caliper common issue pag nag papalit ng breakpad nag stock up ung pin un na experience over all excellent bike in the future kung mag extra bili ako nyan sana palitan nila caliper un lang

[@rolanddiaz1974]

Can he go 200kph?

[@nemesiszz]

looks diff than z400,z650

[@Junkfiles446]

Its green, its angry, its kawasaki!

[@gregm9230]

In the US, the best thing about the Z500 is it means now you can get a Z400 with low miles for $4000. 😁 Way better deal!

[@GhettoSuguru]

If you're sayiny its slightly more powerful than the z400 thats utter bullshit it's the same bike with just a few minor quality of life changes

[@apache1120]

Bore and stroke are different to increase hp and torque

[@wmason1961]

Uh.. 6mm extra atroke matters.

[@JomariZara]

Not a good deal if you compare it with the price of the z400

[@wmason1961]

Can you find a NEW Z400 to buy? No? Then, the price comparison is irrelevant.

[@potatofries5562]

Sira yung undercowl

[@stepestrella]

Nk450 ftw 😅

[@isabellegauthier1254]

Need a different muffler. the 400 isn't nice either

[@rolanddiaz1974]

How much top speed?

[@wmason1961]

Mine tops out at 107 mph.

[@rolanddiaz1974]

@@wmason1961 low top speed

[@rolanddiaz1974]

@@wmason1961 51hp?

[@wmason1961]

@rolanddiaz1974 I am just telling you what I've gotten out of mine. I am 6'2" and weigh 210 lbs. My Z500 (not SE) has 700 miles on it.

[@wmason1961]

That is according to the speedometer. I haven't checked it with GPS. I think it may read high.

[@leeinwis]

He's only 5 ft tall .

[@pintuhunter6921]

He said 5.6"

[@menacereconnaissance7406]

Not bad Kawasaki

[@andersonfernandes7982]

Resumindo: Não vale a pena para quem tem a Z400... Apesar disso, é uma ótima moto.

[@yamchabrotherofdora5171]

Need to earn more💪

[@isaiahdilao1153]

Where's the Caco test? 😂

[@DarthHanaq]

Tme to move to the Philippines from India just to buy this bike

[@vivir_en_ruedas]

A shot every time he says "at least here in Filipines" 😅

[@shinababes]

The styling of this bike is meh.

[@benz201forever]

7:44 my Cafe400 can keep up with Expressway speed, so many slowpokes out there with balls of cotton.

[@TheLilleyPad]

It's only 50ccs more..

[@baklangfrog7708]

raider-like swing arm 😂

[@Soned19]

Bajaj 😅

[@juanmig815]

Id go for 650 than 500

[@shlomig70]

Why no traction control? I will buy another bike..

[@BenLaden88]

Allergic to USD forks

[@Zach-s5g]

I really dont get the the louder the bike the better. its plain harmul and stupid.

[@GhettoSuguru]

4:07 its a 3rd world mentality

[@mrbigdeals]

ikaw na first world :D

[@scalemodeltutor9841]

Yeah, zero loud pipe in first world countries, right!

[@butterygudness7577]

My nigga please showcase the brand of your back bag in future videos.

[@enzx2964]

Another trash upgrade 😂

[@benz201forever]

better than Ducati [wait for the LGBTQ trigger]

[@josh6567]

This bike should be called Z450 rather than Z500! And only a few tweaks with a price increase of more than 70K?? This b*llshit kawasaki! 🤬

[@valcrist7428]

True. I guess so that they can compete with 500 Hondas (which is around 450cc too)..