Ninja 500 lives on for 2008

gsJack · September 27, 2007, 06:05:01 PM

A recent thread here discussed the demise of the GS500 in the US after this year, no 2008 model as reported by various dealers but not confirmed yet on the Suzuki US site.

In contrast, the new 2008 Ninja 500 has arrived on the Kawi US site, same old bike but new colors for 08 models. At least one choice remains for anyone still wanting a 500 cc twin.

510 · September 27, 2007, 06:27:11 PM

While we're on kawi, has anyone checked out the new ex250? It looks pretty darn good.

scottpA_GS · September 27, 2007, 08:22:40 PM

I just got back from the Kawasaki Dealer show in vegas and they had the new ninja 250 there...

All I can say is.... SWEET!

The nicest 250 to date

gsJack · September 27, 2007, 09:15:53 PM

Here's the new 250, looks like a modern sportbike now. Neat.

galahs · September 27, 2007, 10:01:06 PM

looks good!

Willy Willy · September 27, 2007, 10:52:09 PM

NWDave · September 28, 2007, 06:51:16 AM

very nice

Hoop · September 28, 2007, 06:54:34 AM

If they built that as a 500 and I fit on it.......ooooooooh.

galahs · September 28, 2007, 07:00:56 AM

I wish they could make a new GS500F like that

darb85 · September 28, 2007, 07:06:59 AM

Quote from: galahs on September 28, 2007, 07:00:56 AM
I wish they could make a new GS500F like that

If they did, alot more people will be starting on smaller bikes thats for sure.

galahs · September 28, 2007, 07:50:41 AM

If you bought that Ninja 250, how quick would it take you to get rid of that ridiculous rear fender!!!

Hoop · September 28, 2007, 08:05:10 AM

How fast can I get out my dremel?

GeicoCaveman · September 28, 2007, 09:01:39 AM

Damn that looks really nice.

DLW · September 28, 2007, 09:16:28 AM

Quote from: galahs on September 28, 2007, 07:50:41 AM
If you bought that Ninja 250, how quick would it take you to get rid of that ridiculous rear fender!!!

That's the first thing I noticed.

DLW

kml.krk · September 28, 2007, 10:27:34 AM

The new kawi is great. Too bad it's only 250. If it was 500 I'd switch from GS to kawi

. I love it's sporty look.
Well. I guess I have to stick with GS for a lil' while...

KaMeL

ABSOLUTNATI · September 28, 2007, 11:28:42 AM

That 250 looks bad$ss! Too bad you have to shift three times on the way up to 20mph. Why didn't they make the 500 like that also? And what is the purpose of the hideous fender plate that seems to be on the 500 and lower bikes only?

jgreth · September 28, 2007, 12:27:28 PM

That does look nice but a 250 is too slow.

Heck, in about 9 months I'm moving up to a GSX-R750, definitely don't want to move to a lower displacement.

kml.krk · September 28, 2007, 02:55:44 PM

Quote from: ABSOLUTNATI on September 28, 2007, 11:28:42 AM
That 250 looks bad$ss! Too bad you have to shift three times on the way up to 20mph. Why didn't they make the 500 like that also? And what is the purpose of the hideous fender plate that seems to be on the 500 and lower bikes only?

fender is there cause 250 and 500s are to slow and people have plenty of time to notice a mud and dirt on your back when you're passing them

This doesn't happen on 600+ which are ridiculously fast, so no fender needed

cheers
KaMeL

Kasumi · September 29, 2007, 03:15:49 AM

250's arn't slow. That 250 will take you just to the other side of 100mph flat out. Hugely high revving, the old 250 from kawi reved way past 15000 rpm which is bloody insane. And my 400 would smoke your GS any day. Hahaha. Displacement doesn't necessarily mean slower. Cagiva mito 125's (mini duca's) are capable of reaching 100mph with some very small mods.

kml.krk · September 29, 2007, 10:25:22 AM

your ZXR400 is 4 stroke and 4 cylinder!! you can't compare 4 cylinders to 2. BTW ZXR400 is very nice bike!! I'm jelaous

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