Ninja 400 Vs Ninja 500 - Kawasaki Lightweight Showdown | Is it worth the Upgrade?
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- A Comprehensive Specs Comparison between the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and Ninja 500 to try and answer the question; is it worth the upgrade?
G’day Im Kwackajack and welcome to another episode of the versus series!
This is where we put two very similar bikes that you may be looking to choose between under the magnifying glass for a comprehensive specs comparison and really get down to the nitty gritty to find out who comes out on top. We’ll be analysing the styling, claimed engine and power specs, exhaust notes, weight, suspension and brakes, features and price to see where they stack up and what the differences are. And at the end come to a conclusion of is it actually worth the Upgrade to the newer model?
So let's see! Is it going to be the Kawasaki Ninja 400 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
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As a 400 owner I like everything about the 500. Everything has been improved just a little bit. Though it's definitely not enough to warrant an upgrade.
One thing worth mentioning is the 451cc in the new bike responds much better to modifications. Tuners (Graves) have got the N500 to 57 wheel horsepower with a few bolt ons and a tune. That's approaching 650 power figures. Really impressive.
Exactly right, being a 400 owner too i wouldn't upgrade. BUT if i didn't have the 400 i would go straight to the 5
IMO there is no point at all to modifying these types of motorcycle for the street as you said "approaching 650 power figures". For the track its a different kettle of fish:)
@@RollonRides I'm not sure what you're trying to get at when you quoted me. A Ninja 650 dynos at 62hp. I don't feel like what I said was far fetched.
I do agree though. In most cases the small gains don't justify the cost.
Good review, the 500 makes no sense to me. Kawasaki is stealing sales from themselves, duh.
Hope you cut that ponytail off. Haha 😎
It's basically a slightly updated and more powerful version of the current 400. The 400 was a slightly updated and more powerful version of the 300 and so on. I think it makes sense if you're looking at a new bike, it's back in line with other new beginner sportbikes in the class where the 400 was starting to get outdated.
P.S. yea the long hair is gone... for now
@@Kwackajack The Aprilia 457 is new and is getting great reviews, think it would give the 500 a good race.
I bet your shoulder is better without the hair.
Take care of yourself, you should post more frequently.
Thanks mate, have been posting twice weekly for the past few weeks, trying to get out as much as i can for you guys!
I don’t like the new trending motorcycle manufacturers to round up the engine size doesn’t make any sense if you’re gonna make a 500 make a 499 cc bike not a 450. False advertisement. Look at Aprilla comes out with a bike that’s 457 cc what do they call it the 457. Not that difficult
PREACH!
Funnily enough the original Yamaha mt09/fz09 was an 847cc displacement engine and somehow they rounded that up to 900. I don’t think anyone called it out then or even brings it up now. At least Kawasakis 451 can technically round up
Exactly.....CF Moto 450 SR/SS is a 449.5cc call it a 450 not a hard concept
As a former H1 owner, that really annoys ne. It's a 450.
They should just ban bikes with less than 1000cc unless you can prove that a 1000cc already gave you brain damage
I really don't think Kawasaki should have killed the 300, and 400. I think they should have kept them in the line up. Not everyone is always ready for a faster bike. Then you have people that like to race smaller cc class bikes
Great Review matey 😝🕺 Think I'd go for the new 500 with all the bells & whistles 🏍👍 Cheers from Bundaberg Qld 🇦🇺🍹
Gotta love that 40th Ann colour scheme!
i just got my Ls waiting on my ninja 500 cant wait was told mine is going to be the 2025
model also i have always been on kawasaki started on dirty bikes from 12 to 22
That's awesome, do you have an ETA?
@@Kwackajack I was told either a few days or next week goes on aus customs 😄
@@Kwackajack so my bike is being held at aus customs sigh so next week or week after
Great video, I owned the 2018 Ninja 400 nice bike for what it is. Does the Ninja 500 vibrate as much as the 400?
Only during break in after break in no more vibrations .
It's not really a 500 is it though, 451cc!
You are correct, a lot of manufacturers seem to do it
@@Kwackajack Those prices? Australian? What about North America?
I think both are good for beginners but Kawasaki is aiming to replace the 400s with the 500s, sadly.(also a quick note, I think both 400/500 ninjas have 150/60 rear wheel sizes). Coming from a 400, yeah I don't think I'll switch to a 500.(will probably progress to a 600 or 650). But I think the 500s are a good buy for those who want to start getting into big bikes or those who have been riding 250cc's or less. Still, it's less painful to make mistakes on the 400(it's cheaper and has more aftermarket parts, for now).
I have a ninja 400, my next bike is the cfmoto 675rs
I think the CF Moto is the best buy in this class
You guys get the EU A2 detuned version too?
Carol Lights
I've tested the Ninja 500 at a local dealership and in my opinion ''All you have to do is enjoy it''.
P.S. If someone buys the Honda CBR 500, they will save a couple thousand dollars in the first three years compared to a Ninja 400 or 500.
This is due to the fact the Honda CBR 500 gets better fuel economy.
That’s some really bad math, or some huge mileage/constant riding !
I own a 400 and can see no reason to go for the 500. These are learner bikes with racing potential. The 400 is so close to the 500 already in terms of riding ability and power that the upgrade is a waste of money. If you are looking to upgrade, you are better off getting a bike with more power and upmarket components. Why go sideways to another learner level bike.
As for buying new if you don't already own a learner bike, I think you will be happy with both bikes, only the 400 will leave more $$$ in your pocket for riding gear.
I agree with everything you say here as mentioned in my other replies. If you do want a NEW bike though, i'd still go 500