Somewhere in my heart, I've always been a fan of naked bikes. That's not to say that I don't enjoy other types; far from it. But at the same time, there's a reason that two of my personal bikes (including the one I never intend to sell) are both nakeds. You like what you like, you know? Sometimes, even before you fully understand it.
But the one recurring thought I consistently had as I put miles on the 2024 Kawasaki Z500 SE during a gorgeous day in the San Diego sunshine was this: I sincerely wish this bike existed back when I was shopping for my first bike.
