Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024 vs. Yamaha YZF-R3 2019
Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024
Yamaha YZF-R3 2019
Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024 vs Yamaha YZF-R3 2019
Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024
Yamaha YZF-R3 2019
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024 compared to Yamaha YZF-R3 2019
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE 2024
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 SE impresses as a versatile bike with an excellent power-to-weight ratio that is suitable for both sporty riding and everyday use. With a powerful 450cc two-cylinder engine and a weight of just 171 kg, it offers agile handling and sporty riding performance. The riding position is comfortable and the brakes and clutch work precisely and reliably. Although the bike has no traction control, the engine is easy to control. The outdated display and menu navigation as well as the average sound of the engine are criticised. Despite these shortcomings, the Ninja 500 SE offers excellent value for money and is an attractive choice for riders in the A2 segment.
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Yamaha YZF-R3 2019
With the new YZF-R3, Yamaha has taken the very good basis of the first generation and successfully developed it further. It now appears not only visually more mature, but also noticeably more competent at high speeds. When you ride the R3 at the limit, you quickly feel why Yamaha has set up its own Cup on it, as even the standard model gives a safe feeling at high speed. Nevertheless, there is room for improvement, especially in everyday use, when the rough response at low revs and the poor feedback from the brake lever lead to some moments of frustration during the ride.
