2000 Kawasaki Ninja 500R Motorcycle reviews

This is my first bike. I rode my friends 80 dirtbikes way back when but this is nothing like that. I bought a used 2001 500R and I have to admit I dropped it going 1 mile an hour in some u-turn I conjured up while grabbing the front brake on my first ride...cracked the fairing (JB Weld is the ultimate tool) I then read up on all the newbie pages and don't plan on doing anything like that ever again...live and learn... So anyway, since then the bike has been a dream....it goes where I want it to with perfect precision...I am now cornering at extreme leans and feel so confident....I even rode it through this mean thunderstorm on a two lane byway....after that, the dry road seems so pleasant and friendly. This bike handled the rain perfectly!!!... sigh, what I've been missing for too long... So anyway, this bike is perfect for me...plenty of power (I weigh 190)...feet firmly on the ground....comfortable position...and I feel like a mustang pilot on the bike...my wife has been singing "Highway to the danger zone" over and over again...haha ride on!! Show less

THIS IS MY FIRST BIKE , AND IT IS EXACTLY WHAT I SAID "PERFECT", good performance , and great handling, not to mention it looks good, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT Show less

Excellent machine! I've had my bike for almost three years and I love it! Perfect for anyone to ride. Easy to handle and quick in response. I would recommend this bike to anyone. Especially smaller riders. Show less

O.K, that's the story. I bought my ex 500 2001 after i have been riding 9 years and had had multiple bikes. When i became a student i needed something nice, reliable, cheap, yes, and cool for the girls. I already put 12,000 miles on it because of my work, and it runs like a dream (cheap and reliable. It's o.k if you are up to 6feet but it screams to loud when you go over 6500rpm, that's the only thing Show less

This bike has excellent power if you are under 150lbs, bullet proof engine, good wind protection, comfortable riding position, light weight, low seat height. No problems or complaints since I purchased it. Show less

I was deployed to Afghanistan and when I got back I bought my bike. I have never owned one befor, but when I got it I fell in love with it and everytime I hear about it its good or great things. I am a rider for life now! Show less

This Kawasaki Ninja is a great bike, it handles excellent and has great power for only a 500 twin. The dual exhaust makes a sweet sound and provides the extra horse. The only thing that I did not like about this bike was that it topped out at 120 for me but after I re-jetted it, it went 140. This is an excellent bike and I suggest that everyone buys one. Show less

I have had my 00 Ninja 500r for about 23 hours now. I was very impressed with the pickup and go this bike has. This seems like a 1100 compared to my 02 Yamaha Vstar 650. Show less

I have a UK spec model, sold here as GPZ500S, very neat in black/dark blue and cleans up well thanks to belly pan etc. Only 2 problems i) the grab handle, your passenger can't hold it as the seat is too short ii) over six foot and your into the wind as the sports fairing sends it straight into your head. Handles reasonably especially when the tyres are warm, brakes feel spongy but stop well, maybe metal lines would help. Took it to northern Spain, one up, went round the mountain roads like a dream. The bungee hooks were well used. Summary, cheap to buy, run and insure. Can stay at 80+ all day, little vibration which you would expect from a twin, needs a hugger if you want to put anything under the seat. Little residual value. Keep Upright. Show less

I am very pleased with this bike. It does everything as advertized by add and by other ridders -- a truly great first bike. Show less