To be fair....the ninja has aftermarket support out of this world. Pistons rods cams valves full ohlins suspension and any exhaust. you want it, they make it for this bike. It may be new but it IS a ninja 400, just stroked new crank new rods new piston i think? Everything else outside the fairing is identical, same parts numbers and with very little modding it can make just uder 60 hp to the wheel and about 34ft lbs of torque and quick shifters are cheap 2wheel dynoworks offers a quick shifter with their ECU flash 250$ also not to throw shade at the Aprilia but its not made in Italy. That model is made in india
Excellent comment- you really know your stuff on Kawasaki's!!! Thanks so much for Watching and Commenting Entropy 🙏🏻. Thanks for being apart of the Channel my friend!!!!!
Ninja for the adtermarket support. On my '19 400 I've added: • Zero Gravity sports touring windscreen • Corbin Rear passenger seat • Techspek tank grips • TSTIndustries front led turn signals • TSTIndustries rear combo/brake signals • Vikingbags saddle bags What i like about the 400, Is that i could really make it my own when it comes to comfort for daily commuting use. Plus Kawi is known for reliability. For beginner bikes, its better to get seat time than to wrench on it!
I bought the 500 last year (2024) and it’s exactly what I was looking for. I wish i had a bigger bike now but I PROMISE, if I would’ve went bigger from the door i would NOT have learned everything i did and would NOT have respected a bigger bike. If your a new rider, GET THE NINJA 500 🤌🏼
1a and 1b. Both are great. Aprilia's reliability from what I've read online might concern me. A local dealership would probably alleviate that concern for me. You get more features, it looks a little better, and it's a little bit sportier. I bought a 2024 500SE, just like in the video. This is my 5th Kawasaki. I'm loving it. I bought the accessory seat which is about an inch taller for a little more leg room. My 54 year old knees approve of the taller seat. 😂
Oh awesome!! It's going to change your life forever!! Motorcycles can't be explained- it's like being a superhero- the bike is your inner superhero!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻!
Do you have maintenance money to have someone work on your bike often? Definitely get the Aprilia. If you aren't made of money or plan on doing your own maintenance get some kind of Japanese bike for your first. They are so simple and easy to work on and feel like you have to TRY to kill them to do any damage
Unfortunately I can no longer trust the Aprilia brand, I love their bikes, but every aprilia in our riding group has had issues. Hopefully you’ll get a good one, but me personally as much as I enjoy them I won’t spend my money on one. Reliability is a must for me. 👍🏻 beautiful bikes.
I picked the Ninja 451 lol the Aprilia is no doubt nice. But theres not a big support system for them where i live. I can pretty much pull into anywhere for my Ninja. Are you gonna keep up with the 600s & 1000s?? No. But can you have a ton of fun on it?? Definitely. Would i go long distance on it?? No, and i wont ever do it again on the Ninja. Once is enough. But thats what i have my Street Glide and Road Glide 3 for. So for around town bsing around. The Ninja is perfect.
@ Yes Sir! This year has been less than typical, but not motorcycle weather - ice is the danger. I’d rather be in Texas with you riding bikes my friend!!😁😂
Ya I don't get it.... Buy a used Enduro. Learn to ride off road, then you can learn to ride on the street. Reaction times will be honed. Why would you buy an expensive new bike to learn on, what a crock.
Man nick - different kind of bikes. But you can't take anything away from the SV-650 as a AWESOME starter bike!! Go sit on both of them and see which one you like the most. Thanks for Watching and Commenting Nick🙏🏻. Have a AWESOME weekend my friend!!!!!!
@BruceCates-qg4ep Bruce your very welcome 🙏🏻, And thank you for Watching and Commenting and participating in the channel!! Talk to you soon my friend!!!!
Yep I should have, the Krt that I rode before didn't have keyless ignition. I wanted to show the Ninja 500 Se in this video! Good talking to you Les- Thanks for Commenting my Great friend🙏🏻. Mini Delilahs😉
Raymond I looked at the Kawasaki Australian site. The 🥷 500 KRT they are importing has the key less ignition 😔, but the Z 500 is Green 😊😊😊... I'm going to end up in the Funny Farm... soon. 😢
Having riden almost all sub 500 , i chose Aprilia, it's probably the best under 500 bike, the chassis is undisputed best, engine has a lot more charector than others, sounds like a ducati.Fit and Finish is better than both kawasaki and miles ahead of cf moto
I'll take the CFMOTO 450ss any day over both of there bikes. The 450ss was my first bike and it's a great bike....and has Bakelite controls on the handle bars...I've put 6,000 miles on it without any issues.
Ray the man, the myth, and the legend. Which one would you prefer; the Aprilla 457, or the Ninja 500 SE? I also hear that there are some issues with Aprilla and their warranties? But, you do get a lot of cool rider aids though. Happy New Year to you my friend.🫡
To be fair....the ninja has aftermarket support out of this world. Pistons rods cams valves full ohlins suspension and any exhaust. you want it, they make it for this bike. It may be new but it IS a ninja 400, just stroked new crank new rods new piston i think? Everything else outside the fairing is identical, same parts numbers and with very little modding it can make just uder 60 hp to the wheel and about 34ft lbs of torque and quick shifters are cheap 2wheel dynoworks offers a quick shifter with their ECU flash 250$ also not to throw shade at the Aprilia but its not made in Italy. That model is made in india
Excellent comment- you really know your stuff on Kawasaki's!!! Thanks so much for Watching and Commenting Entropy 🙏🏻. Thanks for being apart of the Channel my friend!!!!!
I agreed. I love my ninja 400 (2019) since there's so much I CAN add to it.
@MiguelRPD thanks again!
@RayBowdenRides love the channel bro. Happy new year!!!
@entropy5125 Same🙌
Ninja for the adtermarket support.
On my '19 400 I've added:
• Zero Gravity sports touring windscreen
• Corbin Rear passenger seat
• Techspek tank grips
• TSTIndustries front led turn signals
• TSTIndustries rear combo/brake signals
• Vikingbags saddle bags
What i like about the 400, Is that i could really make it my own when it comes to comfort for daily commuting use. Plus Kawi is known for reliability. For beginner bikes, its better to get seat time than to wrench on it!
Awesome Comments and very 👍 true!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.
Buy the Kawasaki. Be happy.
Don't worry be happy!!! Thanks James for Commenting and being apart of the Channel my friend 🙏🏻.
ugly bike dont make me happy😜
@tfuryrottie9060 😂ok, Thanks for Commenting Rottie!!
I bought the 500 last year (2024) and it’s exactly what I was looking for. I wish i had a bigger bike now but I PROMISE, if I would’ve went bigger from the door i would NOT have learned everything i did and would NOT have respected a bigger bike. If your a new rider, GET THE NINJA 500 🤌🏼
@Mikey5Hunnit great Comment and advice!!!🙏🏻
1a and 1b. Both are great.
Aprilia's reliability from what I've read online might concern me. A local dealership would probably alleviate that concern for me. You get more features, it looks a little better, and it's a little bit sportier.
I bought a 2024 500SE, just like in the video. This is my 5th Kawasaki. I'm loving it. I bought the accessory seat which is about an inch taller for a little more leg room. My 54 year old knees approve of the taller seat. 😂
Christopher i totally understand the knees part!! Thanks for Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Have a great Day!!!
The Aprilia gets my vote. It looks like it’s going fast just standing there.
It does Brent, it's a Gorgeous bike!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting Brent!! Have a AWESOME weekend my friend!!
Another awesome review! Been looking at both these for my son. Leaning toward the Kawasaki. Hope you and you wife/fam had a wonderful Christmas!
We did Jack!! Your son has a AWESOME dad!! Thanks Buddy for being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻!
Great job on the vid ray don’t worry about both oars in the water you only need one to row with lol
I like it Duane- I might be ok after all🤣, Have a AWESOME 2025!!!
thank you for the videos and explanation on everything. I'm a new rider, and really getting into it and about to get my first bike.
Oh awesome!! It's going to change your life forever!! Motorcycles can't be explained- it's like being a superhero- the bike is your inner superhero!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻!
Do you have maintenance money to have someone work on your bike often? Definitely get the Aprilia. If you aren't made of money or plan on doing your own maintenance get some kind of Japanese bike for your first. They are so simple and easy to work on and feel like you have to TRY to kill them to do any damage
Mike i get the part about trying to kill a Japanese bike- So true!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Have a AWESOME weekend!!!
Unfortunately I can no longer trust the Aprilia brand, I love their bikes, but every aprilia in our riding group has had issues. Hopefully you’ll get a good one, but me personally as much as I enjoy them I won’t spend my money on one. Reliability is a must for me. 👍🏻 beautiful bikes.
Thanks for Watching and Commenting David 🙏🏻. Have a great weekend my friend!!!!
Buy Aprilia - feel unique. Buy Kawasaki - feel ordinary
Thanks for Commenting Champion 🏆!! Thanks for Watching and being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻. Have a AWESOME weekend my friend!!
I picked the Ninja 451 lol the Aprilia is no doubt nice. But theres not a big support system for them where i live. I can pretty much pull into anywhere for my Ninja. Are you gonna keep up with the 600s & 1000s?? No. But can you have a ton of fun on it?? Definitely. Would i go long distance on it?? No, and i wont ever do it again on the Ninja. Once is enough. But thats what i have my Street Glide and Road Glide 3 for. So for around town bsing around. The Ninja is perfect.
Yes sir! Thanks for Commenting and Watching 🙏🏻.
I have gotten the Aprilia and that is the only problem, I travel 200kms for service, done over 7000kms , no issues
@kankit230 thanks for Watching and the Great Comment 🙏🏻.
Ray you're not lying about them moving those GSX8R's! Last I checked, I think they're had like one or two left in stock.
They move the product thru there!! Good talking to you again 🙌.Have a great weekend!!!
Awesome bikes Ray. Thanks for posting! Perfect go to Church picnic rides😂
Going tomorrow my friend!! Thanks Chug- Have a AWESOME weekend my great friend!!!!!
@ Love it!! Have fun dude! This time of year, I’m honing my digging skills!😂😂❄️☃️🌨️
@Lowend_Chug Snowy huh! Here in Texas we don't get very much of that if any. Be safe Chug!!!!
@ Yes Sir! This year has been less than typical, but not motorcycle weather - ice is the danger. I’d rather be in Texas with you riding bikes my friend!!😁😂
@Lowend_Chug someday my friend!!
Meanwhile in most of asian countries 100cc is beginner bike
Yep, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.
Ya I don't get it.... Buy a used Enduro. Learn to ride off road, then you can learn to ride on the street. Reaction times will be honed. Why would you buy an expensive new bike to learn on, what a crock.
@TNova-rd5ji that's how I started off-road, Thanks for Commenting and being apart of the Channel my friend 🙏🏻. Happy New Year!!!
Are those Better than Suzuki SV 650 as First bike ?
Man nick - different kind of bikes. But you can't take anything away from the SV-650 as a AWESOME starter bike!! Go sit on both of them and see which one you like the most. Thanks for Watching and Commenting Nick🙏🏻. Have a AWESOME weekend my friend!!!!!!
Great review Ray! Thank you!
@BruceCates-qg4ep Bruce your very welcome 🙏🏻, And thank you for Watching and Commenting and participating in the channel!! Talk to you soon my friend!!!!
@@RayBowdenRides Thanks Bro, I have been watching your videos for a while !!!!
Thanks again and a Happy new year
@Nick-fq2pu Thanks for Watching!! 🙏🏻
Magnifique moto 🏍 🏍
Thanks for Watching and Commenting Jean🙏🏻.
Just a quick question, does the Kawasaki come with the taller windscreen? 😂
🤣That made my day!! Thanks my friend 🙏🏻 .
Maybe you could buy one of those cheapish DJi neo drones to film you on bike in a car park or at the dealer .
They are small and easy to operate .👍
@SomewhereInside thanks 🙏🏻
Raymond, why didnt you get the 500 Ninja KRT to compare to the Aprillia with racing colours 😢
Both beautiful * Mini Delilahs* 😍
Yep I should have, the Krt that I rode before didn't have keyless ignition. I wanted to show the Ninja 500 Se in this video! Good talking to you Les- Thanks for Commenting my Great friend🙏🏻. Mini Delilahs😉
Raymond I looked at the Kawasaki Australian site. The 🥷 500 KRT they are importing has the key less ignition 😔, but the Z 500 is Green 😊😊😊... I'm going to end up in the Funny Farm... soon. 😢
@lesgillard985 oh boy- someone has been bit by the new bike 🐛 bug😃.
Team Green 💚 all the way! I wouldn’t own an Aprillia even if it was gave to me! High maintenance cost & unreliable just like Ducati!
Thanks for Commenting 740🙏🏻,have a AWESOME weekend!!!
Aprillia comes with a two year warranty...and you're probably going to need it LOL
Having riden almost all sub 500 , i chose Aprilia, it's probably the best under 500 bike, the chassis is undisputed best, engine has a lot more charector than others, sounds like a ducati.Fit and Finish is better than both kawasaki and miles ahead of cf moto
Totally agree 👍.
I'll take the CFMOTO 450ss any day over both of there bikes. The 450ss was my first bike and it's a great bike....and has Bakelite controls on the handle bars...I've put 6,000 miles on it without any issues.
Oh that's right, CFMOTO makes a AWESOME bike for sure!! AWESOME value for sure!!! Thanks for Commenting Dave!!🙏🏻
A Chinese shitbox isn't comparable to any of these, both the bikes are way better than cf moto
@kankit230 thanks for Commenting and being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻.
SYAU@@kankit230
Ray the man, the myth, and the legend. Which one would you prefer; the Aprilla 457, or the Ninja 500 SE? I also hear that there are some issues with Aprilla and their warranties? But, you do get a lot of cool rider aids though. Happy New Year to you my friend.🫡
Aprilia RS457 all the way!!!