Bought a 650 today and a 500 for the daughter! Time to make some memories 😁

Picked up the 500 and still waiting for it to come in. It will be my first bike, and from my research and advice - I was recommended this to be one of the front runners for anyone just starting out.

Got the Ninja 650 today and I could not be happier

Just the video I was looking for! Debating between these two for my first bike. And theres hardly any videos on the ninja 500 on KZfaq yet. Thank you!

The most informative reviewer on youtube. Thanks Peter!

Really good and detailed comparison. Both are great bikes. Thanks for this video.

Just got the ninja 500 se 40th Anniversary abs and I love it. The colors really pop! Have gotten several people approaching me about this bike. Really turns heads. Really glad they changed the seat from the 400. The 400 made you smash your gentlemen parts into the gas tank.

Fantastic review, if you watch a review and have no questions afterwards, then you've watched quality.

I got the 650 and I can't imagine riding anything lighter at 80mph in the express lane in DC. I still get blown around a bit. But it feels solid. I'm a new rider.

One of my buddies got the 500 SE and I went with the 650. The same exact bikes in this video. We are both beginners and we both are in love with our purchases. I’m 6’5 and he’s 5’9 so the engine difference is key.

Peter, just wanted to let you know that after watching a good majority of videos, yours helped me finally decide on which will be my 2nd bike. (Moving up from an xt250) I ended up getting a ninja 500 and love it!

Really great video! Thanks for the many details =)

The video i was waiting for!! Thank you. Would love to see a Z500 vs Z650, even though I understand all these options are quite similar.

Nice comparison of the Ninja 450 (500) vs the Ninja 650! Thanks. I wonder if Kawasaki is going to eventually power up the 451 to a true 500 in the near future? My '21 Ninja 650, an upgrade from my fun years on Ninja 250s, is an awesome bike so far for the roads. I'm not a racer so I'll never visit the racetrack, but this bike does everything I want it to do on the road within reason, safely. A nice boost to acceleration, but smooth with about 68 hp. On Kawasaki's US website, they actually list the Ninja 500 at 51.0 hp¹ @ 10,000 rpm, which is nice too. Tires on the Ninja 650, I was able to find Dunlops brand new for $100 each in 2023. That's a great deal for larger tires. The TFT display is nice, although the 2 buttons are a bit clumsy to press with a slight delay pressing in. I hope they refine that on newer models. I can normally get 200 miles with normal riding for the 4 gallon tank if filled fully up, but I must ignore the fuel indicator as it's very conservative most times when it starts blinking low fuel. The flat seat works well for a grocery cloth bag with bunjee straps. Overall, reliable, fun motorcycle so far. The Ninja 250s were excellent for reliability too at over 35,000 miles earned each before trading them in over the years.

thanks for absolutely great perfect amazing comparisons

Been riding my 500 for 4 days now and I absolutely love it. First ever bike and I’m glad I went with this instead of a zx6r lol.

I just bought the Kawasaki ninja 500 se KRT edition as my first motorcycle, I watched your video review of the 500 and my mind was made up, thanks

Just bought a 24 500 KRT se this week, it’s still in crate just waiting for dealer final assembly

Thanks for this. I guess I'll be choosing the 650

The people NEED two videos: 'Ninja 400 Review', and 'Ninja 400 vs Ninja 500'!!

How much is the rear seat for the 500?

Was about to get the 500 SE but got a used 650 with 600miles for less than a new 500 SE. Only thing I wish it had was the keyless ignition.

Thank you so much for posting this upon my request, I really am torn choosing between one of the two as my first bike. maybe I'll decide after this video. Very excited to watch it!

Great content. New rider. New sub

Is the ninja 400 and 650 same wheel size sir why 400 didn’t out 120 in front

You won't go wrong with either. If you are young less, than 6 ft tall, < 180 lbs and and new to motorcycles bikes I would say go for the 500 as it is light and the power will not get into trouble. If you are a taller/heavier and a more mature rider (i.e. you will be more controlled with the throttle) I'd go for the 650 . . . although as a much more mature rider (and no longer a sports-bike bro) I'd be inclined to buy a Triumph T100 or T120. Both Ninja's have very light pull slipper clutches which are easy to live with.

Great video

How do you open your fuel tank on 500 SE when your using a keyless to operate your bike?

Anh bạn à cho tôi hỏi ninja 500 và ninja 650 thì chiếc xe nào có thể đạt vận tốc từ 0 lên 100 trong khoảng thời gian ngắn nhất?

For the price of both = 1 Super Sport bike. I'll take two bike overs 1 any day. I'm not shaming any super sport bike but the comfort these bike offer. Is unmatched.

Nice review I would chose the 500. Do you think the ninja 650 and Vulcan s will be drop soon since these smaller bikes are getting close in performance? I like to see a Vulcan 1000 sx with all the bells and whistles.

What is the power and torque ninja 500

Can you fit a pet carrier on either bike? I only see saddle man pet carrier and other brands on non sport bike bikes.

I can't decide between ninja 500 se and the klr650 for my first bike. One seems more practical, one seems more fun. I like the screen and keyless tech on the ninja, I like the storage and passenger space on the klr.... AGHHHH What to do??

Hopefully the new gen Ninja 650 will look like the Ninja 500. Really love the headlights design.

❤ my 2024 Ninja 500 40th anniversary edition. 👍

Kawasaki Europe lists the power figures: 500 has 45.4 hp at 9000 rpm, 42.6 Nm at 6000 rpm. 3.8L/100km. 650 has 68 hp at 8000 rpm, 64 Nm at 6700 rpm. 4.4L/100km. Swedish site throws “unknown” RPM values so I checked the EU site instead 👍🏻 pro tip for any Europeans out there with same issue on local site. Edit: insurance is €200 cheaper per year on the 500 for me, I’m 37 in a small city.

Just coming back to motorcycles after over 35 years away ,finished my tests last month ,passed all first time on the sv650 with das scheme in uk .got things nailed down between ninja 650 or Suzuki 8r ,for me I prefer the look of the ninja ,the Suzuki has a weird back end I’m not keen on that much ,it’s also a lot more cash .Heres the good point Kawasaki dealers have offers on brand new 2023 ninja 650’s ,saving approx £550.00 compared to 2024 models ,not sure there’s much difference ,colour tft screen ,do both bikes have abs and traction control is there anything else ? .Not looking for a crazy speed super sport ,but something a bit bigger than the ninja 500 ,not keen on that exhaust position .I’m just 6 feet tall, size 10 feet but skinny ,sitting on the 650 feels better for me than the 500 and the Suzuki 8r ,main use is a good weather enjoyable ride out bike ,have the car for other things ,work ,bad weather etc .Really like these reviews ,top job there Peter .

Hello buddy, I would like to see a comparison between the new ninja 500 and the new zx 4r (or zx4rr), mainly about the technological system and driving posture

Check out that 450 Cfmoto bike

Got the 650 KRT ABS edition and it was fun at first. Riding for a couple months now and the thrill is gone.. Gonna trade it in and get more power...

I have a 21 zx6r. Either choice is great. You dont need 200 hp. It’s crazy and dangerous. These bikes give you joy riding all day. That 500 for 6500 is the deal. Man nice bikes

I got a 400 SE last week of October because they took forever to announce the 500. I want these features. 😡

Hi Peter 😊

❤

The right side swing arm on the 650 looks dorkish to me, that's the only thing I don't like about the 650.

Right side up fork is better

Its time to upgrade the ninja 650

I LIKE THE FACE OF N650 LOOKS BULKIE🥰

Hi herrtomas

“I’m about 6 feet tall” 😭😭😭😭

You keep saying ninja 400 instead of 500.. lol

Cf Moto looks much better.

Ive had the ninja 500 se 40th anniversary edition for a few weeks and it's amazing, it is my first bike, so i don't have a lot to compare to.

I love the fact that you are debunking this bike for the everyday rider. Also, I do agree with your statement, because not everyone who rides this bike rides it on the track, but people just enjoy having the power to get out of dangerous situations, or just for the sake of having fun. Thanks again. 🫡