The Ninja 400 is the BEST Track Day Bike! Here's Why
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Yeah that is right idol ...its amazing bike idol ...nice 400cc bike idol ..Its me again your fan from the Philippines ...advance merry Christmas and happy new year idol...♥️♥️♥️♥️🎄🎄🎆🎆🎆🎇🎇
Ugh, change of heart yet again 😂 first it was a terrible beginner bike, it is a bad track bike, but now it's a "great" track bike?🤔
@@oliverm.mintar8240 bn
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It’s finally happened, Yammie said something nice about the Ninja 400
yeah first time he is saying something good about Kawasaki bike 🤯
“The smaller the cc, the bigger the pp” belongs on a YN t-shirt.
Never bought youtuber merch, but that, that I would buy
Lol
That’s right
Get me 5 of those shirts
Euro boys forced to ride 50cc bikes looking smug now.
Agreed. Running an open class or 600 sport bike at racing speeds, especially corner entries, on a track is a little terrifying. Got to learn to walk before you can run.
Gixxer 250, yeah!
Why not go for Kawasaki zx25r 2020 sir. Inline 4 250cc
@@enge1369 only in Asia
@@ninja1970fin I would love of those bikes!! Such a pity not avail. in the west. Those things would literally be screamers around the track.
I hope I will try my 636 on track in the summer
"the smaller the cc the bigger the pp"
Me one my 125: BEHOLD MY SHLONG
I've got an aprilia sx50 supermoto. 49cc. It's actually a bit dangerous not being able to go the speed I want to go.
@@chrishart8548 Yeah definitely, not sure why they don't just let you start on a 125. Assuming it's because you're under 18 right
@@EditorDan the laws are stupid 16 years old 49cc bike max 30mph at 17+18 stuck on a 125cc with ,>15hp. What's even more annoying is if you do the CBT at 16 it runs out at 18. And you can't even take the A2 (47hp) till you're 19! So what another CBT?
@@chrishart8548 Yeah there should be better ways of introducing kids to motorcycling. It would be safer for everyone if they had a way to practice from an earlier age
Orange County is being over run by kids on electric bicycles just aching for the day they can go out and get a s1000rr
🤦🏻♂️
When I first started watching Yammie I had never been on a motorcycle. Flash forward 1 year later, I never want to get in a car again LMAO
What bike do you drive? I’m new to motorcycles and I was thinking of starting on a ninja 400... what do you think?
@@ShugZone good idea, it’s a good bike
Well well well
If there was ever a character arc eh😂
Wouldn’t the Ninja 400 be good for any noob? What if I just want a cool, inexpensive bike and I don’t plan on racing?
I’ve had my ninja 300 for over 4yrs now and I still love it. I’ve taken it to track days and have learned a ton from it
Cool
Thank you for the videos! I love them!
‘That kid only passed me cos he weighed 100lbs’
Hahah this is beautiful “I know who you are with your liter bike” i was like no I’m a 16 year old kid with an rc 390 track bike. Next sentence “your gonna get past round the outside by a kid on a 390” 😂😂
Great video!
As a returning rider who bought in at the 300 range as a sensible return to motorcycling I have zero regrets. Granted after a year and 12,000 miles on my CB 300 F it is more than time for an upgrade of an engine and actual physical size of the bike and I did just that with an insane 08 1125r Buell. Surprise surprise I yeeked it the first week I had it. Service with me right not getting the MT-O7 I was actually shopping for.
Now I still want an mt or trident but I don’t want to part with the Buell it’s just to damn amazing!
Also after a couple of times at a cart track has me wanting to swap my little naked bike for a dedicated little track bike.
AND THE 400 is exactly the bike I am considering. One because it has a bit more grunt then my 286cc Honda but also a slightly larger frame and the more aggressive stance that is appropriate for track riding.
But the biggest thing is it’s allowed at both small cart and ‘real’ tracks
DRZ-400🤔
I cut my teeth on a modded-out Bandit 400 at Summit Point. that ride was a blast. I remember the grid was me and a bunch of FZR 400's. Great racing because they were only slightly faster and only a few could beat to the checker.. moved on to an SV650 after the Bandit got tired. 10 years later, post racing days, I get to fly around on my VFR400 NC30 & ZXR400.. Little bikes are far more fun.. would LOVE to get my hands on a TZR250 eventually.. love the channel.. Gum
I remember when you had 350k subscribers congratulations yam you deserve all of it 👍🏻
So glad you put in the bit about who this video is aimed at; I haven’t been to a track day and I was so worried about having the “right” bike for my first day (when that happens)
If you got a bike that runs, has good tires and doesn’t leak - you’re ready to go
@@yammienoob True that 👍 🙂
Yammie, you have singlehandedly made me obsessed and bred my passion within for motorcycles. I rode dirt bikes when I was younger and I’m currently making installation payments on a 2017 Ninja 650 and I can’t wait to ride it!!!
Never ridden a Kawasaki 650 but it looks to be a great bike. Ridden a couple of older Yamaha Fazer 600's, great bikes but if had to pick one bike I'd certainly look at the Kawasaki 650.
@@rubberneck2855 its a nice bike as long as its not windy and you ride in upright position (like most do). It think this goes to the 400 too. Otherwise pickup the zx6r instead.
My first two bikes were brand new ZX-6rs. 1999, then 2000. By 2006 I bought a brand new CBR1000RR. Then in 2015 I bought my dream bike, 2001 RC51. But I’m about to head to my dealer and grab a Ninja 400. A big part of me wants to re-learn everything about riding. And I plan to finally start doing track days. I’m 95% sure I’m about to snatch up one of the KRT editions in the next week or so.
Best video you have ever made Yammie. You have become a wise man 🙏 ✌️
Nice one idol, love from Philippines
This is the content I crave
Bought my ninja 400 two days ago, im simply in love. Cant wait to stop smashing my nards with a new seat, but just a dream to ride!
I have a Ninja 400 and I do mostly GoKart track days. It’s a beast of a bike and i barely get into 3rd gear on the straights.
Ridden 600’s and higher my whole life…my wife bought a R3 and when I rode it for the 1st time, I was hooked lol. It was soooo fun! Brought back the fun in riding again. I have contemplated taking the r3 to the track but am somewhat concerned how it would keep up (not that I’m super fast to begin with), so now thinking of getting a Ninja 400 …I just like the styling of the R3…but 400cc’s of extra power might be too hard to pass up
The turbo busa track ready is where you should start
I'm 29 years old, I rode a 400 for a few years. Just the other day, I had to explain to a young 21 year old why getting an r1 for his first bike wasn't a good idea. Reminded me of myself at 21.
This makes so much sense I started out all at Kawasaki ninja 1000 i never pushed it even close to i have my r3 👍always wanted to fly it on the track
You should make a video on how to transport your bike your garage to the track. I'm interested in seeing your setup.
Great Advice!! I heard it 40 years ago from Robert Overby of Overby Honda but there were not many smaller bikes back then... The Yamaha RZ/RD 350 and maybe the Honda Hawk would both have been good choices in hindsight.
I’ve been waiting for this day.. that you finally compliment the ninja 400..lol. Because of this I hit like. 🥸
Hey mr. @yammienoob . Appreciate the content. What's "walk-passing" ?
What are the things you would do to lightly race prep this for a say one track weekend per month? Just discovered there's a little track (Muselmann) close to home, and so really wanting to get back into motorcycles with a 400.
Hope to see you at Houston, since cmra scheduled it 4 times lol
I’m already 1 step ahead. I got a white 2020 Ninja 400 ABS.
1:21 minutes of pure sarcasm
Love it
I was taking a sip of my hot coffee when you said the smaller the cc joke... I died, along with my esophagus.
Could you also make a vdo about the prices of the racing parts.
I'd like to know what it will cost me if i buy a stock Ninja 400 to make it a track day bike.
Keep the track content coming! Hope to see you out at HHR next year! Still miss the ridiculous intros of the old list videos, but love the way you're channel has evolved, when everyone else is just POV vlogs, Yam Chan stepping it up.
A million Subs now. Impressive
"I know what I'm talking about" 😄.... this guys funny....
Hi! I have a question. A salesman is trying to sell me a Ninja 400 non ABS and I’m a beginner rider. I thought ABS was the way to go for a beginner? Can someone please advise?
I actually have a ninja 400. So awesome
Does this also apply to the ninja 650? Asking for friend..
I race a gsxr 750 k7. But I also race a cbr125 on gocart tracks. And thats just awsome. The honda needs better suspension though. It bottoms out in corners and scrape pegs under my 90 kg
so should i get this bike instead of the cbr650r or ninja650?
Honda grom - you can ride it on any karting track. Can’t beat it price and accessories wise..
Are the 2021s available yet?
I own a 2019 Kawasaki Z400 - can you do a video on my bike?
I heard they recalled the 400 for some issues
I'm so torn on the Ninja 400 or Z400 for my first bike.. I'm 35, went through the training course 15ish years ago. Didn't go anywhere with it.. stumbled on Yammie Noob here a couple months ago which has sparked my want for riding again... Stupid indecisiveness!
Just go to the dealership with cash and pick one then and there, Don't get stuck in the analysis paralysis
As a beginner, I would rather run with faster people that way I'd basically have the track to myself.
What do you think about zx25r compared to ninja 400?
I have a Yamaha R3 which is a great all around street bike.
I have a Ninja 300, our bikes are great for what they are. Haven't ridden a R3 but would love to as a comparison would be interesting. I ride the sh1t our of mine.
@@rubberneck2855, I ride my R3 to work a lot during the good weather. I’m a high school chemistry teacher by the way.
Shux G I was gonna get a 250 period. I'm too poor for racing I just wanna ride the town happily.
LOL someone is falling in love with the Ninja 400!!
Great vid, sad that the 1000cc crowd dont get it.
So, my 636 not a good option for my first track day? I’m crying ... pls help
what do you think of ninja 400 vs new r3? i cant find any used 400 in my area. they're same price new around here.
Get the 400.
@@Aberamentho2010 I got triumph daytona 765
Bro not just your area. Im seeing ninja 400 2-3 years old with higher asking price than new or the same. Insane. I wouldnt touch a used bike at those prices of any kind or type.
Does the giveaway work for Canadians?
I'm about 2 weeks from putting a down payment on a 2020 kawasaki ninja 400 krt edition will be my first actual bike I owned a scooter for a few month :( any tip for a new rider
"The smaller the CC the bigger the PP"
Me: *rolls up on my Vino 50*
Do a video on bajaj dominar 400❤️
Yammie take me to my first Track dayyyyyyyyy
Been an ex 2 time Australian champion i think a 400 is little slow maybe for track dayz but for racing 🏁 sure
Wow, that's cool Patricia. What class(es) did you win?
I just got my 2020 Kawasaki 400
I need a Versys x 400.
How I wish Kawasaki would share the 399cc parallel twin engine of the ninja 400 to their Versys lineup
I wanna hit the track...I have 2 harleys and a RC390, some day
And I literally watch all your videos
I’ve never seen a video of yours about the Z400
I already have a motorcycle so I guess I’ll take my Rebel 500 to the track hahaha
I’ve also been riding for 2 years
This makes me want to take my Ninja 400 to a track. :D
You absolutely should! Cart tracks sometimes allow small cc bikes to run, different heats of course. My local cart track is 9/10ths of a mile and an absolute blast of slower tighter turns while still rushing to 60mph in the back straight.
@@davidwendel6080 : Kart Tracks? The Ninja 400 absolutely does NOT need to be limited to small Kart Tracks to enjoy. It is 100% fully capable of doing standard track days on standard Tracks alongside all the bigger cc bikes. This bike can easily get you to an advanced level. Seriously, unless you are running against high skill riders, the Ninja 400 is more than capable of keeping up. It's not until u start getting on the track with the higher level riders on bigger bikes that you really start to notice the lack of power. Not only will they match you in the curves, they will just pull you hard on the straights. Otherwise, what it lacks in straightaway power, it can make up for in cornering & agility. The last track day I attended with my 400, during an intermediate session, I went around a few larger cc bikes (including a Ducati Panigale and a BMW1000rr, both were on slicks). smh. that was funny.
0:20 i feel personally attacked
The kids that pass me are at least 14
😂from the r3 king this kills me
I picked a 2020 Ninja 400 up last week from riding a Keeway 125 OOOHHHH MFG if this isn’t enough Motorcycle on the road ( without being an organ donor ) then I honestly don’t know what is. The thing handles and goes like a train.
I picked one up a couple months back for kicks. I was worried about it being underpowered, but this thing has spunk. Even on the Highway it has plenty of juice. I've definitely been on bigger and faster bikes, but I just wasn't expecting this little thing to perform the way it does.
I love my 400cc
00:00 - 00:40 i feel attacked.. this is quite accurate
You changed your tune on the 400 Yammie
Haha, I do own a R1. I ain't posting shit on Instagram though.
Until you own and ride a 500HP Hayabusa Turbo, you are only riding children bikes, including the Kindergarten level R1.
@@THEREALZENFORCE this is the way
@@THEREALZENFORCE : Uh huh. Line your 500hp busa up against a stock R1 at Road Atlanta(or any circuit track) for a few laps. See what the Childs bike does to you....
@@Aberamentho2010 : R/whoosh
Kawasaki boys: well well well! What do we have over here?
“The smaller the CC, the bigger the PP”
Amen.
Can’t wait until the RC 490 comes out....or Kawasaki starts selling the ZX-25 in the US (which will never happen 😭).
Right now any giveway
I'm only get nmax 155cc here :'D
1:19 just another guy waiting for his license
MotoStars got me scared to death of KTM's..😂😂
Slow bike fast teaches better than fast bike slow. Got it. Works for cars too for our caged brethren
How about the Ninja ZX6R?
Yammie, do you have statistics on how many motorcyclists ever go ride on a track? I honestly don't know anyone that does that. I
I knew a guy who tracked his Aprilia RSV. Cool dood!
I have no idea in the USA but in the UK it's around 0.1% and in Ireland ten times less at 0.01% but that's no surprise as more ppl are into racing and track in the UK. This is based roughly on total number of licensed road riders compared to 'first time' track day newcomers but regular track day dudes wouldn't really increase this % figure I'd think.
Well in the UK it's around £2,000 for the weekend going to the track with the bike. Most can't afford that. And risking the bike getting crashed
@@chrishart8548 yeah that's crazy
@@chrishart8548 Which track or org running track days in the UK charges £2K for the day?
It took so long for you to give into it
I got the 400. Maybe I should go for a track day
Do it! Just don't go out there with the expectation of riding at 10/10ths on the first lap. Ease into the speed. Smooth is fast, and riding smoothly while learning the line will get you up to pace while attacking the first corner like it owes you money will cost you.
More than just money.
@@chrishamilton2559 Haha ok I got ya
Where’s the RS660? Thought so...
Dude has a video titled the perfect toilet The Ninja 400. Now it's a really awesome motorcycle. Yammy, will you please do us a big favor and would you just slap the holy heck out of your self. Go ahead man. Thank you bro.
Yammie bless me
Dad, i agree
well good thing my first motorcycle was a ninja 400 anyway...
If you can get Rossi to say that, then everybody will listen and understand that it is really true about smaller bikes
Rossi says that all day long back at the Ranch. Rossi actually teaches ppl how to ride on small cc dirt bikes first at his academy ..check out the VR46 academy vids.
@@FuryMotoWorks : Not to mention his career is a testament. All of the top riders start off in small 125cc class. There is a reason for that.
"The smaller the cc, the bigger the pee pee"
I've a 150 cc yamaha R15 so 😉😉😉😂 😂 😂 😂