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RIDE REVIEW I 2024 KAWASAKI NINJA 500
Chuck Graves, a renowned Ninja
400 tuning specialist, joined us on
our press junket while riding his per-
sonal and fully equipped (and sweet-
sounding) track-day-ready Ninja 500.
He reported that most past tuning
endeavors for the 400 model will
seamlessly apply to the 500 in terms
of knowledge and components,
which is good news indeed. So, most
of those aftermarket goodies you
bought for your 400 should bolt up to
your new 500 without any drama.
The 2024 Ninja 500 is, like the
Ninja 400, a fantastic motorcycle—
only better. It has a cool edge that
catches eyes, handles twists and
turns with ease, offers comfort for
any ride, and is budget-friendly, too.
If you are new to street riding and
looking for something cool and
sporty that will wow your friends but
motorcycles like the ZX-6R or the
ZX-10 seem a bit too intimidating,
the Ninja 500 is an excellent option.
And it's a great bike in general for
new riders looking to learn and enjoy
the ride, whether it's around or out of
town. Or around the track.
CN
At home on the Ninja 500.
