Ninja 500R's liquid-cooled, nline twin-cylinder four-stroke engine with dual overhead cams actuating four valves per cylinder and lightweight (388 lbs) combine for an agile Sport-Touring motorcycle that makes an excellent first motorcycle but with performance in experienced hands to outride many liter bikes (12.4 sec. ΒΌ mile, -60 in 4.3 sec.) and for these reasons, t one of the longest production runs of any motorcycle. On twisty back roads, he bike's lightweight, ompact design makes for a great-handling machine. This is complemented by Kawasaki's Uni-Trak rear suspension system, ith a progressive linkage similar to the larger-displacement Ninja models. The Ninja 500R also has the same sporty styling, hich contribute to both form and function--the aerodynamic half-fairing provides wind protection for the rider, nd is stylishly complemented by a lower fairing. This bike includes $1000 in new accessories: Custom Corbin saddle, IVI rear rack and trunk, nd Cortech tank bag. Only 5,000 miles and just serviced.