2005 Kawasaki EX500 review from United States of America
"An amazing bike at twenty minutes, but a little pain comes with every additional moment"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
The rear brake pads needed to be replaced at 6,000 miles.
The hi-beam switch was broken when I dropped my helmet on it from about 6 inches above the switch. ($118 plus labor).
On two occasions the bike has been in gear while the green neutral light was on.
The mirrors give a good view of your shoulders, but not so much the traffic behind you.
General comments?
This is a great bike for the in-town errand runner, but its heavy vibration and steep angle in relation to the handlebars make the driver feel pushed into the handles (especially with passenger).
Quick acceleration and much better gas mileage than its four cylinder bigger brothers (usually 210 miles per tank).
I opted for the 5 year warranty, which is a phenomenal bargain, but thus far all of the mechanical problems have been my fault.
Recommended reviews
| A good bike - lots of power, good cornering. Good value |
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| Best motorcycle in its price range |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 9 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 6 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7200 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki GS500E |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2006 |