My friend, with a quick shifter you don't have to roll off the throttle when you're switching up gears, you just keep the throttle pegged for even quicker shifts.
I've had my 4RR for about a week now and it's wow wow you can feel that power,I'm being sensible as I'm running it in,but it handles like a dream,it's definitely different from my ninja 400
Found it really funny when you said no one is looking for a test of this bike in city traffic. That is exactly what I'm looking for! I'm looking at this bike as my next step up from my beginner 300cc, for commuting to work on the weekdays and then hitting the really tight, twisty roads outside my city on the weekends.
For stop-and-go in-city traffic & roads and for those “really tight” curves that presumably mean very short bursts of straight tarmac…both require more torque than upper-end speed so your better bet is the twin standard Ninja 400 than the new inline 4 RR. More suited to your particular needs and cheaper to boot.
@@pbofan True. But that's why I'm still undecided on what my next bike will be. The Suzuki GSX8S/R are options, alongside something like the Honda 650's. This thing is attractive because of the smoothness and sound of an inline4 without the frankly unecessarily high power of a 600-900cc i4. The Ninja 400 has only like 10hp more than what I'm currently riding and I'd like a bit more power.
@@pbofan I really like the MT-09, but am afraid it has a bit too much power/torque for my skill level. Don't like how barebones the MT-07 is, and from what I've read and seen the suspension is still quite poor. Triumph isn't an option since there isn't a single dealer in my country that sells them and there are 0 on the used market.
Go for the ZX-4RR, sounds infinitely better than a parallel twin, and since it's a 400 you're not going to lose your license or kill yourself like on a 600 or 1,000 bike. I'm picking up a ZX-4RR in the spring 2024, going to pay a little extra and get the 40th anniversary color scheme.
Nothing puts a smile on your face quite like those inline 4 screamers. Beautiful bike. Would I want one? Yes. Can I afford one? No. So...I'll stick with my 1988 MC19 (CBR250R) - she sounds the same, she is utterly flickable round the twisties, is as sure footed as a pit pony and enough oomph to keep up with the bike boys on the highway. And all that for $1000.
The quickshifter/autoblipper was not enabled... if it was, it would show on the dash. The "KQS" symbol would illuminate under the riding mode indicator.
I was hoping you do a review on my new bike. I respect a guy that would buy a Ninja 400 and live with it as long as you have. This bike is expensive but the cost of admission is worth it in my book. I have an itch to ride it every day since I bought it. It has brought me more joy then the 2021 MT07 that I traded for it. Don't get me wrong, I loved the MT07 but the character of the parallel twin just didn't enthuse me. Just wringing the ZX4RR out makes me smile and carving out the corners is so pleasurable. The looks I get from people on the street is also an ego booster. I've had it for about a month now am trying to ride my other bikes so they wont get jealous but every time I go to garage I am drawn to the ZX4RR. I'm going to have to take the sportster out today but I will also get out on the Ninja ZX4RR for a twist or two. Thanks for you impressions.
Got mine in early July, It replaced my Ninja 400, my 400 was awesome around town etc buuuut I just wanted a little bit more in every area , this is that bike, soooo so so good.. it will be in my garage for a long long time. p.s, I have a Yoshi on mine and it sounds WICKED !!!
How do you still like the bike? Sales tried talking me out of it into ninja 500 but I’m set on this. That sound is insane, no 500 ninja 2 cylinder can sound that like lol. I don’t care about speeding around. Just wanna get the feel speed, sound and look.
@@tylermiller214 the 500 is a lams bike,, update from previous gen 400 not at all comparable to the zx4rr, my little zx4rr is btiliant man. You won't at all regret it. Such a good bike
Best bike ever created. Got mine 2 days ago. Dealer told me to ride it normally for break-in period and no need to limit at 4k rpm. Coming from a cbr600rr, I can say the zx4rr is just amazingly fun. It loves to scream evertime even with the stock exhaust. It feels light and really agile. The quick shifter is Godly and music to my ears! I say 10k euro well spent, thank God I did not get the zx6r 😂
@@parthasarathy5222 a big bike like a 600cc for street is just an overkill... I have one just because I wanted to own one but it feels super boring that you have to limit yourself otherwise you are a big danger to others and yourself
@@parthasarathy5222I don't understand why there is this belief among motorcyclists that a bike with more power is better. Not everyone is looking for maximum power and on the road you don't even need it
Is it confirmed that the zx4r is restricted in Australia? I have the zx4r but I have installed the Kawasaki quickshifter, mine is not limited to 14krpm it redlines at 16k. Love this bike.
@@Reaperzx6 the peak power is at 14,500 (hp) on dyno'd unrestricted bikes in the USA and also is noted to be peak for the Australian bikes. I could be wrong but I do not think our zx4r's are restricted like stock bikes in the USA. The restrictions were coming in around 11,000rpm for bikes that are restricted, I think.
From my research (which I’ve done as I’m looking to buy one of these in the new year), pretty sure the Australian version is not dumbed down like the US version (which I believe was done due to California noise regulations), a review from July this year on the bike (on MCN Australia website) states “The Kawasaki offers a claimed 59 kW in unrestricted form, although some markets get a restricted version (US/Canada)”.
@@KDB-jb2ti yep your right anybike or car that gets restricted in the us will always end up being because of California but it wasn't for noise it was for the strict emissions laws here in cali
@@Reaperzx6my bad, thanks for the correction!! Irony is most of them will flash the ECU and throw a slip on exhaust on it to unleash the full potential (with the caveat it will void their warranty), thankfully not a problem here in Oz 😁
All new Kawasakis with the tft dash do it from factory but it gets cleared by the techs at the dealer before sale to the customer. Im guessing he’s been lent it by a dealer who hasn’t cleared it yet.
@@finnkane7774 not sure thats true, seems like an issue to me. Mine doesnt blink and the only thing blinking is the tachometer when over 4k rpm since its under break-in. On the manual it says when the check engine is blinking, need to bring it to kawasaki for them to check.
@@zenmototv it is actually the case, I was a Kawasaki main dealer mecahanic and every single new Kawasaki with the tft dash that gets delivered in the crate has the engine management light on , once the battery is hooked up it gets cleared by the mechanic on the PDI during registration of the bike. Yours isn’t on because it was cleared by the techs before you collected the bike which I mentioned in my first comment 👍🏽
When I got mine 2 days ago, it was smooth as f****. Now Im on break-in 210km and I start to feel a little vibration on gears 1-5. On 6th its smooth as f*** again. Maybe I did something wrong because dealer told me to drive normally and not to follow the break-in written on the manual meaning driving below 4k rpm. But its definitely better than the vibration of my 04 cbr600rr. Plus the seating position is more upright so not too much pressure on the hands 😅
@@zenmototv i wouldn't expect break in period to influence anything, but still good to know. People say inline 4s are super smooth, but apparently there are some vibrations. Maybe compared to a 1cyl they are smooth, but there's something anyway. I have a 3cyl and to be honest, I don't like the vibrations past 5k rpm, really unpleasant buzzing
That engine management light blinking away would trigger me… Why? I am considering one of these, but in the 40th anniversary edition colours.. It’ll look good parked alongside my ‘90 ZXR750 H2 💚😎
Someone’s already answered this below but all new Kawi’s with the TFT dash come with it on and get cleared by the techs before sale to the customer. This is a dealer demo bike with under 100k’s. That’s from a Kawi mechanic
There is Australia and then there is the state of Queensland. It is like equating Florida with all of the USA. Also, lane splitting on a new bike is something you want to put off for a week or two until you trust yourself to know the handling.
I wonder how much they have gone up since you asked. My zx4rr 40th anniversary cost $15k exact in Victoria.i think other dealers were asking a little more 7/9/24
Ummm... two questions... 1. Why in Rider with full power but KTRC at a 2?? 2. Why did you not have quickshifter engaged?? You talked about it, use it. Not trying to be an ass, honestly just curious. Still enjoyed video.
Have the ZXR400 predecessor since 18 years and it was my first bike. Added the ZX-4RR to the stable and don't regret it, very different. The 4RR is much more compliant and less strenuous (and more comfortable of course). However, the pegs do scrape a bit earlier than expected. When you really flog it, the ZXR400 shines, but the 4RR is definitely easier to ride!
We just had a young boy 21run his bike into a minivan with 4ladies coming home from bingo. He was going over 100mph and all died in a flaming wreck. Do me a favor, don't race around in traffic I'm in Cape Coral FL if you want to reference my story
problem is, most people in america dont know how to drive properly. i bet he didnt wear any protection either and acted like hes a racer. its hard but its the truth, people in the states (not all of course) only know how to move a car or bike, but not how to drive properly
I work in Motorcycle Insurance bud, have set up a lot of people and know the industry very well. It’s worthwhile looking around at different insurers, otherwise it may be something in your rider history bumping up prices that high (I.e lots of accidents or claims). Always gonna be higher than normal under 25yo but that sounds excessive
My friend, with a quick shifter you don't have to roll off the throttle when you're switching up gears, you just keep the throttle pegged for even quicker shifts.
But clutchless shifting are more satisfying
@@jhaybalagasay2333
I don't get your point.
Do you mean shifting with a clutch is more satisfying?
@@dougmaverick3287 i think he’s talking about a scooter
@@amosh2525 a scooter I thought we were talking about the ZX-4RR??
Scooters are for ladies. LOL 😆
All of Europe would have your head on a pike for this
I've had my 4RR for about a week now and it's wow wow you can feel that power,I'm being sensible as I'm running it in,but it handles like a dream,it's definitely different from my ninja 400
Four cylinder understeer should have got a Ninja 400 a lighter motorcycle!
@@MotherFarquharno
@@MotherFarquhar yo mama
@@MotherFarquharSorry I couldn't understand you, I don't understand nonsense
@@fj5434 Buy a dictionary duh
Found it really funny when you said no one is looking for a test of this bike in city traffic. That is exactly what I'm looking for!
I'm looking at this bike as my next step up from my beginner 300cc, for commuting to work on the weekdays and then hitting the really tight, twisty roads outside my city on the weekends.
For stop-and-go in-city traffic & roads and for those “really tight” curves that presumably mean very short bursts of straight tarmac…both require more torque than upper-end speed so your better bet is the twin standard Ninja 400 than the new inline 4 RR. More suited to your particular needs and cheaper to boot.
@@pbofan True. But that's why I'm still undecided on what my next bike will be. The Suzuki GSX8S/R are options, alongside something like the Honda 650's.
This thing is attractive because of the smoothness and sound of an inline4 without the frankly unecessarily high power of a 600-900cc i4.
The Ninja 400 has only like 10hp more than what I'm currently riding and I'd like a bit more power.
Sounds to me, based on your need for usable torque and desired hp, that you’re describing a Triumph Trident or a MT-07, maybe a MT-09.
@@pbofan I really like the MT-09, but am afraid it has a bit too much power/torque for my skill level. Don't like how barebones the MT-07 is, and from what I've read and seen the suspension is still quite poor. Triumph isn't an option since there isn't a single dealer in my country that sells them and there are 0 on the used market.
Go for the ZX-4RR, sounds infinitely better than a parallel twin, and since it's a 400 you're not going to lose your license or kill yourself like on a 600 or 1,000 bike.
I'm picking up a ZX-4RR in the spring 2024, going to pay a little extra and get the 40th anniversary color scheme.
Nothing puts a smile on your face quite like those inline 4 screamers. Beautiful bike. Would I want one? Yes. Can I afford one? No. So...I'll stick with my 1988 MC19 (CBR250R) - she sounds the same, she is utterly flickable round the twisties, is as sure footed as a pit pony and enough oomph to keep up with the bike boys on the highway. And all that for $1000.
2:28 his look to the camera 😊
The quickshifter/autoblipper was not enabled... if it was, it would show on the dash. The "KQS" symbol would illuminate under the riding mode indicator.
"does it have quickshifter?"
[doesn't use the quickshifter]
"yes it does!"
me: o_O
I was hoping you do a review on my new bike. I respect a guy that would buy a Ninja 400 and live with it as long as you have. This bike is expensive but the cost of admission is worth it in my book. I have an itch to ride it every day since I bought it. It has brought me more joy then the 2021 MT07 that I traded for it. Don't get me wrong, I loved the MT07 but the character of the parallel twin just didn't enthuse me. Just wringing the ZX4RR out makes me smile and carving out the corners is so pleasurable. The looks I get from people on the street is also an ego booster. I've had it for about a month now am trying to ride my other bikes so they wont get jealous but every time I go to garage I am drawn to the ZX4RR. I'm going to have to take the sportster out today but I will also get out on the Ninja ZX4RR for a twist or two. Thanks for you impressions.
Getting mine tomorrow
What color?
I'll get one of these in the next 3 months, can't wait for the next season here in germany 🤩
I really enjoyed your video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
is that the engine check light at the beginning of the ride
He did mention it was on
Dude, why is the check engine light blinking?
This bike looks perfect for the UK
Got mine in early July, It replaced my Ninja 400, my 400 was awesome around town etc buuuut I just wanted a little bit more in every area , this is that bike, soooo so so good.. it will be in my garage for a long long time. p.s, I have a Yoshi on mine and it sounds WICKED !!!
How do you still like the bike? Sales tried talking me out of it into ninja 500 but I’m set on this. That sound is insane, no 500 ninja 2 cylinder can sound that like lol. I don’t care about speeding around. Just wanna get the feel speed, sound and look.
@@tylermiller214 the 500 is a lams bike,, update from previous gen 400 not at all comparable to the zx4rr, my little zx4rr is btiliant man. You won't at all regret it. Such a good bike
The quickshifter isn't enabled. It'd say "KQS" under "Rider" if it were
Lovely looking bike on my wish list 😊
Great review mate, I want one, 40th anniversary. I ride a Honda monkey that does 65mph, and that’s enough for the UK roads so this thing will be epic.
nice ride! have you done a dyno tune or an ECU flash?
what is the difference between 2024 and 2023 zx 4 rr , is that the same ?
23 goes to 15k rpm 24 goes to 16k rpm pretty sure
@@LenbIix thanks a lot
Why is "check engine" flushing?
Best bike ever created. Got mine 2 days ago. Dealer told me to ride it normally for break-in period and no need to limit at 4k rpm. Coming from a cbr600rr, I can say the zx4rr is just amazingly fun. It loves to scream evertime even with the stock exhaust. It feels light and really agile. The quick shifter is Godly and music to my ears! I say 10k euro well spent, thank God I did not get the zx6r 😂
Zx6r is a better bike
@@parthasarathy5222 a big bike like a 600cc for street is just an overkill... I have one just because I wanted to own one but it feels super boring that you have to limit yourself otherwise you are a big danger to others and yourself
@@parthasarathy5222I don't understand why there is this belief among motorcyclists that a bike with more power is better. Not everyone is looking for maximum power and on the road you don't even need it
@johnnyhun1 where do u live i seen in america people like 650ib fastlane d moore mafia uses their 200hp 300hp bikes
@geniuzclub hi but america has good roads right 650ib has powerful motorcycles he rides 200hp 300hp motorcyces
Is it confirmed that the zx4r is restricted in Australia?
I have the zx4r but I have installed the Kawasaki quickshifter, mine is not limited to 14krpm it redlines at 16k.
Love this bike.
it redlines at 16k on all models but the power stops at 14k on the us model and other restricted models
@@Reaperzx6 the peak power is at 14,500 (hp) on dyno'd unrestricted bikes in the USA and also is noted to be peak for the Australian bikes.
I could be wrong but I do not think our zx4r's are restricted like stock bikes in the USA.
The restrictions were coming in around 11,000rpm for bikes that are restricted, I think.
From my research (which I’ve done as I’m looking to buy one of these in the new year), pretty sure the Australian version is not dumbed down like the US version (which I believe was done due to California noise regulations), a review from July this year on the bike (on MCN Australia website) states “The Kawasaki offers a claimed 59 kW in unrestricted form, although some markets get a restricted version (US/Canada)”.
@@KDB-jb2ti yep your right anybike or car that gets restricted in the us will always end up being because of California but it wasn't for noise it was for the strict emissions laws here in cali
@@Reaperzx6my bad, thanks for the correction!! Irony is most of them will flash the ECU and throw a slip on exhaust on it to unleash the full potential (with the caveat it will void their warranty), thankfully not a problem here in Oz 😁
why the engine check keep on blinking? I don't know a new bike that does that. hopefully the bike is okay
All new Kawasakis with the tft dash do it from factory but it gets cleared by the techs at the dealer before sale to the customer. Im guessing he’s been lent it by a dealer who hasn’t cleared it yet.
@@finnkane7774 not sure thats true, seems like an issue to me. Mine doesnt blink and the only thing blinking is the tachometer when over 4k rpm since its under break-in. On the manual it says when the check engine is blinking, need to bring it to kawasaki for them to check.
@@zenmototv it is actually the case, I was a Kawasaki main dealer mecahanic and every single new Kawasaki with the tft dash that gets delivered in the crate has the engine management light on
, once the battery is hooked up it gets cleared by the mechanic on the PDI during registration of the bike. Yours isn’t on because it was cleared by the techs before you collected the bike which I mentioned in my first comment 👍🏽
@kwackajack, how tall are you?
How tall are you ? I’m considering the bike. I’m 6’1 but don’t want to look big on it
7:00 my guy that was exactly what I was looking for in a review lmao I want this bike for my daily commuting to work
So the bike vibrates above a certain rpm? Are vibrations strong? Does it feel unpleasant?
When I got mine 2 days ago, it was smooth as f****. Now Im on break-in 210km and I start to feel a little vibration on gears 1-5. On 6th its smooth as f*** again. Maybe I did something wrong because dealer told me to drive normally and not to follow the break-in written on the manual meaning driving below 4k rpm. But its definitely better than the vibration of my 04 cbr600rr. Plus the seating position is more upright so not too much pressure on the hands 😅
@@zenmototv i wouldn't expect break in period to influence anything, but still good to know. People say inline 4s are super smooth, but apparently there are some vibrations. Maybe compared to a 1cyl they are smooth, but there's something anyway. I have a 3cyl and to be honest, I don't like the vibrations past 5k rpm, really unpleasant buzzing
That engine management light blinking away would trigger me… Why?
I am considering one of these, but in the 40th anniversary edition colours.. It’ll look good parked alongside my ‘90 ZXR750 H2 💚😎
what's your height ?
F*ck! I'm picking up my ZX4RR tomorrow!
How do you like it? Did you end you getting it?
I want a face cam so I can see the grin
man this bike is awesome.
i better start saving my money to buy this awesome amchine.
Can I buy custom seats for the 400 Ninja?
The check engine light has never come on any new bike I've owned? I got the impression you seemed to think it was normal? I assure you it's not.
Someone’s already answered this below but all new Kawi’s with the TFT dash come with it on and get cleared by the techs before sale to the customer. This is a dealer demo bike with under 100k’s. That’s from a Kawi mechanic
Please reply: do I have available here in indiana?
Test ride an aprilia next RS660? 🥺
Check Engine?
this is the first time ive heard the aussie version was restricted. in the US they took a big hp hit but i thought the aus version was untouched =(
You’ve had that ninja 400 for 4 years now bro. It’s definitely time to upgrade
You’ll never guess what I’m reviewing today
@@Kwackajack new zx6r🤙🏽
Nope, I’ll give you a clue though. Over 210hp and it’s red
Not allowed to lane-split in Australia?
There is Australia and then there is the state of Queensland. It is like equating Florida with all of the USA. Also, lane splitting on a new bike is something you want to put off for a week or two until you trust yourself to know the handling.
This bike could go more than 150kph on 3rd gear, bud said he did up to 190 😇
What is the price in Australia?
I wonder how much they have gone up since you asked. My zx4rr 40th anniversary cost $15k exact in Victoria.i think other dealers were asking a little more 7/9/24
What's with the check Engine light flashing? Maybe it doesn't like the rider being too Heavy 😉.
like it!!
Ummm... two questions... 1. Why in Rider with full power but KTRC at a 2?? 2. Why did you not have quickshifter engaged?? You talked about it, use it. Not trying to be an ass, honestly just curious. Still enjoyed video.
why the engine led is blipping??
Cause it’s a new bike to let you know it’s break in, also blinks orange to shift early during the break in
here in the us they gave us the least powerful version and made a change to sproket size
“TFT display is standard on Kawasakis these days”..
Looking at the dash of my Vulcan S 😞
Next review on new Honda 650r…
Have the ZXR400 predecessor since 18 years and it was my first bike. Added the ZX-4RR to the stable and don't regret it, very different. The 4RR is much more compliant and less strenuous (and more comfortable of course). However, the pegs do scrape a bit earlier than expected. When you really flog it, the ZXR400 shines, but the 4RR is definitely easier to ride!
It's a toss up between this and the Aprilia 457 for me.
If u have the money, zx4r/rr
They should make it lams.would sell like hotcakes.
that engine light is annoying me lmao
We just had a young boy 21run his bike into a minivan with 4ladies coming home from bingo. He was going over 100mph and all died in a flaming wreck.
Do me a favor, don't race around in traffic
I'm in Cape Coral FL if you want to reference my story
problem is, most people in america dont know how to drive properly. i bet he didnt wear any protection either and acted like hes a racer. its hard but its the truth, people in the states (not all of course) only know how to move a car or bike, but not how to drive properly
@@tbn.z900 yes, he had a helmet on. It was shown in the report. Blood everywhere
@@tbn.z900 no protective gear will save you from crashing at 100 mph directly into a minivan.
@ thats not what i meant with that, its just a add to people in the states drive like npcs (again not saying all do)
This Silencer Pipe doesnt suit in this bike
I FUCKING HATE INSURANCE IM 24 WHY IS IT 4K A YEAR FOR ONE OF THESE
I work in Motorcycle Insurance bud, have set up a lot of people and know the industry very well. It’s worthwhile looking around at different insurers, otherwise it may be something in your rider history bumping up prices that high (I.e lots of accidents or claims).
Always gonna be higher than normal under 25yo but that sounds excessive
@@Kwackajack will keep looking, are comparing companies like bike insurer not a good idea?
Walter? Nn cadere Walter
For 5k you can buy 1000cc for the cost of the zx4rr at 10k
I just don’t understand why factory bikes have to put them crappy oversized exhaust on their bikes
Euro 5 and emissions
such a slow bike.....for the same price I bought a gsx s1000 and it will eat that little bike alive....
In a straight line… 😁
I would eat that slow ass bike in the curves too....@@ST-kq9py
People don't buy this bike to go liter bike fast. It's a small bore 4 thats guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face regardless of experience.
But... yes very expensive for what it is