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CZroe · November 7th, 2023, 08:52 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

It’s that super basic Unitrak swingarm that sticks out like a sore thumb to me. I know these bikes have to be built to a certain cost but it’s the main thing I dislike about the EX250J, 300, and 400 styling. Something like the new GSX-8R or even the current Ninja 650 would suit it better.

Edit: Well, no idea why that show goer pulled their short clip of the Ninja 500 at the EICMA reveal event, but I’ll salvage this post with ADVRider’s take:
https://www.advrider.com/new-kawasaki-ninja-500-z500/

They say that it’s basically a refined version of the Ninja 400’s motor… and they haven’t announced a 2024 Ninja 400 in the US market yet so it’s like we just went from 250>300>400>500. The displacement creep is real, guys!

That said, Kawasaki Australia has announced a 2024 Ninja 400. Since the 300 and 400 didn’t replace the 250 in all markets and the 250 got the same generational styling changes in 2013 and 2018, it’s possible that some markets will get the bump to 500 and others will stay at 400.

IMO, the 250 and 500 coexisted for so long because there was enough difference between a them to justify each. I just don’t know if that’s the case between the 400, 500, 650, and ZX-4R/RR. Getting a little crowded. Maybe it’s time to replace the 400 with the 500 and a smaller 250 or 300.

November 7th, 2023, 08:52 AM	#8
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Link to original page on YouTube. It’s that super basic Unitrak swingarm that sticks out like a sore thumb to me. I know these bikes have to be built to a certain cost but it’s the main thing I dislike about the EX250J, 300, and 400 styling. Something like the new GSX-8R or even the current Ninja 650 would suit it better. Edit: Well, no idea why that show goer pulled their short clip of the Ninja 500 at the EICMA reveal event, but I’ll salvage this post with ADVRider’s take: https://www.advrider.com/new-kawasaki-ninja-500-z500/ They say that it’s basically a refined version of the Ninja 400’s motor… and they haven’t announced a 2024 Ninja 400 in the US market yet so it’s like we just went from 250>300>400>500. The displacement creep is real, guys! That said, Kawasaki Australia has announced a 2024 Ninja 400. Since the 300 and 400 didn’t replace the 250 in all markets and the 250 got the same generational styling changes in 2013 and 2018, it’s possible that some markets will get the bump to 500 and others will stay at 400. IMO, the 250 and 500 coexisted for so long because there was enough difference between a them to justify each. I just don’t know if that’s the case between the 400, 500, 650, and ZX-4R/RR. Getting a little crowded. Maybe it’s time to replace the 400 with the 500 and a smaller 250 or 300. Last futzed with by CZroe; November 7th, 2023 at 01:20 PM.