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jaydog19833 · 08-17-2005, 01:14 AM

Hmmmmm kind of a tough question. I rode a 2003 Kawisaki Ninja 500 for a while and I loved the bike. Statistically speaking the Ninja has a better cooling system and a bit more HP (i think the Ninja beats the GS by something like 11 HP). Also reviews I have read rated the Ninja slightly better mechanically all around; by the slightest degree.

The GS looks SOOO much better than the Ninja though. I honestly think the Ninja is well overdue for a plastic and headlight update.

Bottom line: The differences between the bike really won't be exceptionally noticable. The GS looks better, and the Ninja is mechanically better.

P.S. I also found a Muzzy exhaust and a Lockhart Phillips full fairing kit for the Ninja.....in case you wanted to look into that stuff also.

08-17-2005, 01:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	Hmmmmm kind of a tough question. I rode a 2003 Kawisaki Ninja 500 for a while and I loved the bike. Statistically speaking the Ninja has a better cooling system and a bit more HP (i think the Ninja beats the GS by something like 11 HP). Also reviews I have read rated the Ninja slightly better mechanically all around; by the slightest degree. The GS looks SOOO much better than the Ninja though. I honestly think the Ninja is well overdue for a plastic and headlight update. Bottom line: The differences between the bike really won't be exceptionally noticable. The GS looks better, and the Ninja is mechanically better. P.S. I also found a Muzzy exhaust and a Lockhart Phillips full fairing kit for the Ninja.....in case you wanted to look into that stuff also. __________________ Anyone can fire a bullet. Only the good ones can steer one. Bend your elbow, move your arse, and stick the knee out.