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Kawasaki's venerable 498cc parallel twin holds some interesting technical advantages over machines in its price range like the Suzuki GS500E, such as four-valve heads, a counterbalancer and liquid cooling. The 500 Ninja offers a six-speed tranny with second and third gears back-cut at the factory, a positive neutral finder from first gear and all-new digital electronic ignition.
Speed Shift: Kawasaki EX500 Road Test