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500rNewbie · 06-20-2007, 10:07 AM

Post your 500r topics here

longride · 06-21-2007, 05:28 AM

The only topic I would have, is when are they going to update the 500R? It's a bit long in the tooth, isn't it?

mugwump58 · 06-21-2007, 06:40 AM

It's amazing though what a wall with 3 different fork springs hanging and an $800.00 shock will do for it.

BrowningBAR · 06-21-2007, 11:31 AM

It must be EXTREMELY cheap for them to produce the model as I heard/read that the 650R was supposed to replace the 500. But we are now in the third year of the 650R and the 500 is still around.

I wonder if they will revamp the EX250 and the 500 like Suzuki did with their 500. Essentially the same bike, but updated the styling.

Me? I like it. It’s simple, works for newbies, but still fun for the more experienced rider. I hate the color schemes Kawi keeps choosing, though.

seruzawa · 06-21-2007, 12:31 PM

Remember that Kwacker built the old KZ1000 Police bike until around 2000. That's an over 20 year run. So as long as people keep buying enough 500s Kwacker will probably keep selling them.

The displacement regulations in much of Europe and Asia probably encourage the sales of 500s vs 650s.

mugwump58 · 06-21-2007, 12:38 PM

Please tell me they still come in green. All Kaws should be green, well some anyway....

rkrayton2000 · 06-30-2007, 11:25 PM

the only thing I would change is maybe some more color options owned mine for 2 years now and love it I can keep up with anything on the road except at those insane speeds(140+). Oh by the way how 'bout adding a fuel gauge?

lwatcdr · 07-05-2007, 02:20 PM

Don't forget the KLR.

lwatcdr · 07-05-2007, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longride

The only topic I would have, is when are they going to update the 500R? It's a bit long in the tooth, isn't it?

Not really. They work and work well for a good low cost starter bike. The EX500 was half a Ninja 900/1000 motor when it was new. Using that same plan imagine a new EX500 that was half of a Ninja 10x motor

Probably not going to happen since it is so cheap to make and is still a good bike for the price. If they update it I would expect to see FI and a new fairing.
If they do update it I hope it works as well as the new KLRs update!

mugwump58 · 07-05-2007, 05:19 PM

For those who don't this is the 500 forum that I enjoy the most:

Ex-500.com - The home of the Kawasaki EX500 / Ninja 500R - Index

06-20-2007, 10:07 AM	#1
500rNewbie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Ninja 500r Posts Post your 500r topics here

06-21-2007, 06:40 AM	#3
mugwump58 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 43.47N-76.48W Posts: 586	I wish It's amazing though what a wall with 3 different fork springs hanging and an $800.00 shock will do for it.

06-21-2007, 11:31 AM	#4
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,364	It must be EXTREMELY cheap for them to produce the model as I heard/read that the 650R was supposed to replace the 500. But we are now in the third year of the 650R and the 500 is still around. I wonder if they will revamp the EX250 and the 500 like Suzuki did with their 500. Essentially the same bike, but updated the styling. Me? I like it. It’s simple, works for newbies, but still fun for the more experienced rider. I hate the color schemes Kawi keeps choosing, though. Last edited by BrowningBAR : 06-21-2007 at 11:32 AM. Reason: Grammar

06-21-2007, 12:31 PM	#5
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Remember that Kwacker built the old KZ1000 Police bike until around 2000. That's an over 20 year run. So as long as people keep buying enough 500s Kwacker will probably keep selling them. The displacement regulations in much of Europe and Asia probably encourage the sales of 500s vs 650s. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

06-21-2007, 12:38 PM	#6
mugwump58 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 43.47N-76.48W Posts: 586	What they don't still come in GREEN! Please tell me they still come in green. All Kaws should be green, well some anyway....

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06-21-2007, 05:28 AM	#2
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	The only topic I would have, is when are they going to update the 500R? It's a bit long in the tooth, isn't it?

06-30-2007, 11:25 PM	#7
rkrayton2000 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 30	kawi 500r just fine the only thing I would change is maybe some more color options owned mine for 2 years now and love it I can keep up with anything on the road except at those insane speeds(140+). Oh by the way how 'bout adding a fuel gauge?

07-05-2007, 02:20 PM	#8
lwatcdr Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 124	Don't forget the KLR.

07-05-2007, 05:19 PM	#10
mugwump58 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 43.47N-76.48W Posts: 586	I'm sure you all know, but For those who don't this is the 500 forum that I enjoy the most: Ex-500.com - The home of the Kawasaki EX500 / Ninja 500R - Index