This is a great series and I'm stoked to watch it! Small displacement bikes are loads of fun and a great way to get into motorcycling (also, I'm a die hard R3 fan boy)
Yea thats a good point. Im going to be releasing 2 first rides per week until we finish it up. You're right. 2 months is far too long to wait for results!
@@chaseontwowheels that seems more reasonable. I have owned a r3 before and regret letting it go. I will be shopping for a "low cc sportbike" very soon. This will help my future purchase. 👍🏻 Didn't want to wait till Christmas for a decent comparison
@@bradtidball5206 Because something like 250 cc or 400 cc shouldn't being called "begginer bike". I am from Colombia (it doesn't have cc rstrictions) and I had troubles learning from a 150 cc (12.5 hp and 12.5 Nm).
I'll admit, I live in Texas, and my first bike was an '02 Yama R6... Someone DEFINITELY should have told me to start smaller.... Of course, at 19yo I bought a 600cc sport bike, literally, bc my unit commander told me I couldn't. 3 months Extra Duty and the Article 15 was worth every second I got to ride.... I also hit 168 mph (~280k/h) and saw God and said "f*ck this!" And now, 10 years later, I think I've only gone faster than 100 maybe 2 or 3 times.
@Jay B , But if that's the class that everyone *should* start off at, why is it patronizing to call it a "beginners" class if that's legitimately what it is?? I mean. I've owned liter sports and I've owned 2-liter cruisers, and I'll say the *most* fun I've had has been on an old 90's Ninja 250. You can toss em side to side and pop em up without any issues; but I also have no misunderstandings that it is *JUST* a small displacement bike, and I'll give it to my kid to learn on, which also makes it a "beginners" bike. There's nothing wrong with that. It doesn't make me a beginner for riding/owning it, but I definitely wouldn't ask my wife to start out on a ZX-14. Does that make liter sports "elitist" bikes? No, but it's a bad idea to learn on one. Screw labels. If you can ride, ride whatever you want. Just be safe. You can't ride if your dead. I should know. I LITERALLY *walked* away from a 40mph T-bone bc I wear *ALL* my gear, even in +110°F/+44°C.
I've had my RC390 for almost 2 years now, love it! Perfect for getting around town with some extra pep but also affordable for someone on the budget of a college student like me. It's no turbo Busa, but I haven't grown tired of riding it yet! ;-)
@@markhill8590 I can't speak to the YZF R3, but as for the KTM I have not had any issues. It runs good and starts right up every time I go to start it. But I don't race mine, I just ride it in traffic as a daily rider.
@@markhill8590 My R3 has been serviced every 1500 miles - and yet has had a heap of recalls since 2015 and it had a rear wheel bearing and axle fail at 8000 mile mark. Other than that cheap to insure / register, great on fuel, tyres last a long time, and it's great for commuting if you stay at or under 75 mph. For longer trips or travelling at 80mph and above it's capable but not practical. I like my R3 but if fuel economy and running costs aren't a concern to you there are a lot of better options available.
I own a 2018 Suzuki GSX 250R, and I honestly love the weight behind the bike and it's plenty fast for me. I am sure with tuning it would have more to give, but it was the bike I chose and the large gas tank is great for long rides and in local traffic I have no issues out running any car around me.
I say all of them win...they all have a purpose, to be beginner friendly and not scare a new rider away from the sport, and they all accomplish that...with their own nuances of course
Nice Review Prices are very different in Mexico: Ninja 400 : 150,000mxn = US 7989 R3: 125,000mxn = US 6650 with 42hp RC: 390 99,000mxn = US 5270 GSX 250r: 89,000mxn = US 4739 (is no longer available) CBR 300R: not available, we have CBR 250R
Suzuki offers quality and reliability. They also offer rebates that bring the price down to be the lowest out of the batch. Sure, then engine is the smallest and the weight is heavier, but it's built to feel and handle great. It's also a great looking bike. Certainly has a place in the market and no one should feel bad about purchasing the Suzuki. It's a great bike!
My first bike was a cbr300 because I had a great deal for it at the time. Let's say that I don't regret buying it. It help me build confidence and it is fun to ride.
They all the same some 2HP more or less makes no difference. You should buy one of these by which ergonomics fits ypu the best and which you like the look of the best. Specs wise it's irrelevant. You're not going to impress anyone by saying that you've larges micro penis in the world same goes with these bikes.
2 years with the 2018 Ninja ABS........great little machine.... no regrets and the Wife loves riding it!! Good looks Good Brakes w/ABS LED lights( not signals) Best pep in it’s class Yoshimura Alpha sounds great Low seat height Light weight Descent mileage Slipper Clutch Light pulling clutch lever Suspension fine
The Ninja 400 is going to win, and this is why: You are gonna love the extra power (and power to weight ratio) compared to R3 and Suzuki. The KTM is up there too, but the Ninja will be more comfortable. So, you are going to test it on the street and feel better about it. Then you will come back and look at the pricing, realize that you can't beat it as a whole package.
@@baconwhip bit the Ninja is more comfortable, begginer friendly, and suitable for the streets where he is testing them at. So, I'm sure the Ninja will come on top. If it was track time, it be a whole other story.
@Diz Zkl I personally love the RC390. For my riding style it suits me. I honestly don't have any complains about it and I think it's the best looking one by far.
okay, so most may drool over the displacement of the Ninja 400 . . . BUT seating position, handling, FUN, style, price, practicality . . . means more to me than top speed my #1 pick is the Yamaha R3 my #2 is the Ninja
I agree with calling them “Low CC sport bikes”. I have roadraced motorcycles for years. I’ve raced all sizes of sport bikes, and I actually prefer the small bikes. My last race bike was an R3.
Abdurrahman Y.M I’m sorry, I should have been more clear. I prefer the smaller bikes for road racing on the track. I much more prefer my 2018 YZF-R6 for the street and highway.
I'm glad you pointed out the difference between a beginner bike and low cc sport bike. I've been riding dirtbikes since I was 6 and I've owned some pretty crazy bikes. I've ridden everything from a rebel 250 to a cbr 1000rr. I just bought a ktm rc390 yesterday and I am more excited to ride it than any other bike I've owned. Hopefully the rain stops soon!
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 *THIS!!!!* So much this!!!! I legit broke out in boisterous laughter and scared the hell outta my coworker as tears started streaming down my face from laughing so hard!!! Except my story was I bought an '05 Gixxer-6 just before they came out with the new body style, and no one said anything, and I hated Suzuki for *YEARS* after with each new update. LMAO!
@@minnsminns Yeah basically. Is it comfortable to sit on? Then you will want to sit on it. Do you think it looks cool? Then you'll appreciate it and take care of it. Can you afford it? Yeah? Good, enjoy it. New riders don't need to be Valentino Rossi. Nor do they need to go out and buy a 250. Start on whatever turns you on, because if it doesn't do that there's no point riding it in the first place.
@@Hendo2488 Yes yes come on in with your eccentric one liners. There's no reason someone can't start on a 600cc bike. I did, at 25. Would I necessarily recommend that to a 18 year old? No, obviously, but someone of sound mind should be able to quantify the risk they want to put themselves at vs the enjoyment. We do it every day, all of us, when we ride our bikes. Is there more risk, will it bite you faster? You bet your butt it will. However we're getting off topic here - my point still stands, it doesn't matter what you choose to ride so long as you are comfortable on it, like looking at it, and can afford to ride it. No one else can make those decisions for you.
@@robbown164 I'll admit, I live in Texas, and my first bike was an '02 Yama R6... Someone DEFINITELY should have told me to start smaller.... Of course, at 19yo I bought a 600cc sport bike, literally, bc my unit commander told me I couldn't. 3 months Extra Duty and the Article 15 was worth every second I got to ride.... I also hit 168 mph (~280k/h) and saw God and said "f*ck this!" And now, 10 years later, I think I've only gone faster than 100 maybe 2 or 3 times. My wife wants to learn to ride, and I have a hard time finding a bike for her bc she wants an "adult" bike, but we live out in the countryside where the only road to ride is the 80mph highway, and I'm not comfortable with tossing the mother of my children off in the deep end like that. Lol.
Ranking by performance and specs 1. Kawi ninja 400 2. Ktm rc390(more aggressive position is a minus and also the smaller fuel capacity tho the 2020 refresh is going to have a bigger tank apparently... also reliability is questionable) 3. Yamaha r3(id consider it the 2nd best option but it has around 38-40hp from what ive seen... while the ktm and kawi have around 44hp so ill stick it in 3rd) 4. Honda(cheapest one 2nd hand by far... ok if u want a bike under 3k dollars) 5. Suzuki(wait suzuki makes a 250cc bike?) Now the kawi, ktm and yamaha are the only ones someone should consider when buying a low cc bike... if i were to choose itll either be the r3 or ninja 400...
r3 is a gem too!! a really solid bike! ive owned the r3 1st gen and i now have a ninja 400. the 400 dives in more and the r3 i felt was a little more balanced. the 400 obviously has a little more oopmh that is what some people are after, but you cant go wrong with either; it does depend on what you're trying to do.
Yeah the front end is crazy polarizing. I wasn’t a huge fan of it when I got it but it grew on me. Actually if you take the clear plastic off it looks like a praying mantis.
Pepsi Man yeah man I changed the front it’s now gloss black haha but it’s a cool bike changed rear sets exhaust etc I have this and a cbr 1000 and I find my self zipping around on the little 390 a lot of the time 🤣🤣
R3 all day! I owned a 2017 for a year and a half and it was simply an amazing bike to learn on. I loved it so much..moved into a zx6r since then and can say the 300 really got me prepared for a larger cc bike
But you didn't try other one why are you saying r3 all the day like you ridden all of them? If you ask me if you're into supersports rc390 is the best to start on it's the only bike from this category which have the soul of supersport handling and ergonomics wise.
@@Fearless154 the r3 was incredible whole in the seat. When I bought the r3 I did quite a it of reading into some of the other smaller bikes. The weight displacement of the bike made cornering feel so natural on the r3 and it had plenty of pull to get the front end up...something about the bike just really made the ride feel spirited all the time. Plus from personal experience, the thing can take a beating lol I took it on hiking trails in the area all the time, against better judgement, and it handled so well lol I'd still love to have my r3 just to throw the little thing around even after getting my 636
Really looking forward to this series! I think this will ultimately come down to a decision between the Ninja 400 and the R3. I'm pulling for the Honda though because its what I started on.
My first bike was a 2015 CBR 300R. Looking forward to see what you think of it. I absolutely loved mine and had a blast with it. I've got a CBR 600 RR now so that's in a different category, but I might just buy a 300 again just for commuting as the fuel economy is great.
great ride is my suzuki gsx250r , the bike handles like a dream i have the same bike in motogp setup with lots of additional spec,really love my ride and i have been riding for 42 years...so im no spring chicken, keep up the good work lad
In india ktm rc 390 is the most affordable one which costs 3 lakh rupees which is roughly 4,229 dollars. Yamaha r3 is 4 lakh which is 5,640 dollars . Ninja 400 is 5 lakh which is 7,050 dollars. Suzuki 250R version not launched in india
Sit on them and have someone hold them up, so you can put both feet on the footpegs. They will all feel different, and some will feel better to you. Also look at which has a dealer closer to you for repairs, which looks better to you, and which has lower insurance costs. Ideally, start with a dirt bike, or a bike with an automatic transmission, then one of these as a second bike.
Maybe I'm a little biased but, Kawasaki Ninja 400 for the overall win. I would probably look at a used Ninja 650 before looking at these bikes new though.
Had a KTM RC390, actually now that I think of it, when Case went to Mountain Motorsports in NJ in 2016, you briefly had the bike on screen that I bought. Anyway, it was a 2015 KTM RC390 and while it had a small tank, it did get 180 miles to the tank before the gas light came on. It was super impressive.
The best in here has to be the Kawasaki Ninja 400. Kawasaki reliability, comfortable for daily use, plenty of power, good looks, Smooth parallel-twin engine...It's perfect.
Say Yamaha will win. Over all it’s just a great bike to ride compared to the others. Way looking forward to the first rides and what you think of the Honda...think it needs more HP to compete.
I've been riding for 30 years and switched back to low displacement a few years ago. I currently ride a ninja 300 and love it. Most of my riding is just bombing around and anything larger is just a waste for me.
Neat video series. Though I really think the rule should've been 500cc or under, instead of 400cc. The CBR500R is more on par with the Ninja 400 as compared to the 300R and a very valid candidate as a lower cc sport bike that is also beginner friendly while having decent performance. I think the Ninja 400 will win this trial.
The best “beginner bike” is the FZ07/MT07. That was my first bike and 10k miles in 4 months later, It still feels like the day I got it. Fz07 is the perfect bike for commuting and daily riding..
Do you ride heavy trafficked freeways? I've been looking for nakeds in that class and the FZ has always peaked my intrest just because of the looks. My biggest concern is how comfortable the ride will be as my ninja300 just doesn't cut it for an hour long commute in traffic. Sadly no lane splitting out here in AZ for now :(
Tyler Rupp bro, I have ridden in snow, heavy rain, ice and the FZ somehow manages to handle it perfectly. This bike has a really comfortable seat and the position is perfect for someone who is 6’ under. I did get lower handlebars and rear seats last week just because I tend to ride the FZ more aggressively than before lol. But yea I did get it to 135 mph on everything stock but that’s 6th gear redlining it. But to answer your question, yes the FZ07 is honestly the perfect bike for highway and city. For long trips I just get a windshield but that’s it and this bike pulls past 110 mph and for this type of bike it’s really impressive. I did race my buddies challenger and he was surprised how powerful this bike actually was on the freeway. Of course he couldn’t catch me of the line since you know that TORQUE!! Hope that answers your question about the bike lol
Swisside idk man the suspension seems fine for the roads here but yes the brakes can be better.. but it’s engine braking helps with it lol.. and yea it’s CP2 engine is something else.. but why would you say it’s terrible for new riders?
The numbers were off of a couple of these, if you go to the OEM websites and do the specs comparisons between the R3 and the Ninja 400, you will find that the 400 weighs less, sits lower, and shorter in length.
@@likaboss7654 I'm the opposite. I start to cringe when the engine starts to scream, so I short shift a lot and as a result prefer lower revving bikes. It just feels like I'm going to break the darn thing if I push it so high. I don't like that feeling. That said, all these lower cc bikes are relatively lower redline bikes. I think the highest is the R3 with a 12.5k redline (peak power at 10,750 rpm) and the Ninja 400 close behind with a 12k redline (peak power at 10k rpm), which are still fairly high for this segment. The rest are all 10k and under.
My completely uninformed initial choice would be that Kawasaki. With low displacement bikes I think rather than gas tank size perhaps seat height would be a more relevant or useful stat especially for a beginner rider. Any of these bikes will go plenty far with a full tank of gas. I rode a 1200 with a 2.1 gallon tank, and it wasn't the end of the world once i put a gauge on it. good idea for a series. I am interested to see where you end up with it.
Obviously the Ninja 400 or the RC390 gonna win they are in a class of their own. Though the ninja 400 is really disappointing as i mentioned before the 300 would be a much better choice I can't believe that for an additional 100 ccs they got 3 more bhp and 1 more Nm of torque out of the engine. And no it doesn't have better bottom end. At least not noticeably. And again talking about gas tank sizes, the Ninja 300 has a a massive 17L (4.5 US Gallons) gas tank, bigger than some 600s
In this group it's going to be the R3. However, I would argue if you step up to a 500, the CBR500 can't be beat. The RC390 and Ninja 400 look good on paper but who knows about their reliability.
☣droid☣ I’m sire the kawi would be fine but who knows it’s a pretty new motor but that Tom is a piece of crap my buddy has one and it has had so many problems for a bike under 10,000 miles
I’m buying one next month, but i can’t choose😭 I think the R3 looks great, but i also think the Ninja 400 looks sporty and i LOVE the nose🤧 I just can’t choose
The Ktm is the only one I wouldn't consider after all the stories of overheating in traffic I heard. Ninja 400 is my favorite a little more passing power is important, a slow bike can be really scary for a beginner. You want to be able to get out of the way of cars.
Even though I know the Ninja 400 is going to win, I still love the R3 more. Being 6'3, I thought I'd humor myself and try to fit on all of these bikes and the R3 is the only one I actually felt comfortable on 😂
Another great video man. Keep up the good work. Never liked the term "beginner bike." Wish they would just classify these bikes as "junior" sport bikes.
For most Ninja 400 (highest power, less vibrations, best looking, wins championships), RC 390 (sportier ergos, taller ergos, steelbraided brakelines, weight/power) for the rest
Lower cc bikes, thanks Chase that's my kind of ride, my first bike was a 150 cc and now am moving on to a 200cc, heck, that's even lower than the suzuki.
I've got one of these rc 390 bad boys and its probably important to say that you can turn off abs by just pressing a button :) and for sure it sucks to have a 10l gas tank but as it doesn't swallow a lot of fuel I can do like 300km easily, even more sometimes 😅 I am totally looking forward to see your result in that comparison :)
Look at Chase being all professional and sh.... I've been here since the first videos, even on the multiple channels you used to have, through all the stolen bikes, to now. Good job man! Keep it up!
The exported KTM RC 390 and Duke 390 might be different - in Australia at least they are more expensive than the R3, and the NinJA 400 is more expensive than both - by quite a margin
I like the Ninja for all around. Love the front end looks of the KTM. If one is interested in Technical Riding in the curves the Suzuki will be a great teacher.
Really? That's pretty funny cause I swear everyone (myself included) hates the front end. Hell it's the only thing stopping me from fully loving the bike. Like seriously how can the whole bike look so cool and the front end look so meh. lol
@@williamwintemberg Lol, KTM always looked bug-eyed and odd with those little twin headlights to me. 2002 version looks better. Still dig the Ninja look.
Looks like the fuel tank is a big part of how KTM kept that wet weight down. Hard to fault them for it. These are sport bikes, after all, and most super-sports have tiny tanks. The rest here are actually abnormally large. Just like gear indicators and fuel gauges were used to cater to new riders, so it tank size.
i have a r3 2016 bought it new have it for 2 yrs and put 20k miles on it i love it but i dont have the luck or money to be able to ride any other bike but it was the best looking to me
This is a great series and I'm stoked to watch it! Small displacement bikes are loads of fun and a great way to get into motorcycling (also, I'm a die hard R3 fan boy)
Yammie Noob i know right
Yea, I'm pulling for the R3 as well but I did just get off that Ninja 400 and whew. *holds opinion until first ride*
Scamy dude
Biscati poop
Yammie noob!!!!
chaseontwowheels Yams just bought a Ninja 400 and just gave an R3 to a subscriber so he can absolutely tell you the difference.
Pappa yammie!!
I almost said "Where the hell is Kawasaki"
Chase fooled me with the Red one
Ha! A red Kawi.. Not something you see everyday
@@ParadiseBiker Literally, unless it's black
Didnt even know they offered it in red...
It's weird but different.. maybe a cop will think it's a CBR. Ha!
No sir this a kawi.. no cbr here.
Braaaaaaap!!!!
For real. Yama confused the heck outta me with the Monster edition. I'm over here lookin' for the traditional blue or race yellow scheme.
People forget bigger bikes cost alot, lower cc's are more affordable
Insurance is cheaper too!
Used bikes is where it's at. Bought zx10r used with 16k miles for $4500 cash thanks offer up lol
And 2 months later we'll have a verdict!
Yea thats a good point. Im going to be releasing 2 first rides per week until we finish it up. You're right. 2 months is far too long to wait for results!
@@chaseontwowheels that seems more reasonable. I have owned a r3 before and regret letting it go. I will be shopping for a "low cc sportbike" very soon. This will help my future purchase. 👍🏻 Didn't want to wait till Christmas for a decent comparison
That very american phrase again "beginner bike".. So patronising.. Good to see you addressing it
What makes that an American phrase? We're one of the only places that doesn't put cc restrictions on new riders.
@@bradtidball5206 Because something like 250 cc or 400 cc shouldn't being called "begginer bike". I am from Colombia (it doesn't have cc rstrictions) and I had troubles learning from a 150 cc (12.5 hp and 12.5 Nm).
I'll admit, I live in Texas, and my first bike was an '02 Yama R6... Someone DEFINITELY should have told me to start smaller.... Of course, at 19yo I bought a 600cc sport bike, literally, bc my unit commander told me I couldn't. 3 months Extra Duty and the Article 15 was worth every second I got to ride.... I also hit 168 mph (~280k/h) and saw God and said "f*ck this!" And now, 10 years later, I think I've only gone faster than 100 maybe 2 or 3 times.
@Jay B , But if that's the class that everyone *should* start off at, why is it patronizing to call it a "beginners" class if that's legitimately what it is?? I mean. I've owned liter sports and I've owned 2-liter cruisers, and I'll say the *most* fun I've had has been on an old 90's Ninja 250. You can toss em side to side and pop em up without any issues; but I also have no misunderstandings that it is *JUST* a small displacement bike, and I'll give it to my kid to learn on, which also makes it a "beginners" bike. There's nothing wrong with that. It doesn't make me a beginner for riding/owning it, but I definitely wouldn't ask my wife to start out on a ZX-14. Does that make liter sports "elitist" bikes? No, but it's a bad idea to learn on one. Screw labels. If you can ride, ride whatever you want. Just be safe. You can't ride if your dead. I should know. I LITERALLY *walked* away from a 40mph T-bone bc I wear *ALL* my gear, even in +110°F/+44°C.
Ohh yea !!!
Two more important things which you should include:
- Spare part availability
- Monthly maintenance cost
hows does each bike weigh in (sorry for the question im super new)
Yamaha needs an R4 that’s around 450cc
And Kawasaki will make their 464cc 😂
@@DPloiDEBT 434cc🤣
436
@@DPloiDEBT Just get the Ninja 650. It's not that much more peak whp than the 400, but loads more torque down low.
Yamaha already have an r4....its called an r6😬
I've had my RC390 for almost 2 years now, love it! Perfect for getting around town with some extra pep but also affordable for someone on the budget of a college student like me. It's no turbo Busa, but I haven't grown tired of riding it yet! ;-)
Niceee.. Same for me with the Yahama r3
@@ParadiseBiker : That's awesome! I really liked the R3 I tested out too.
I heard their badly built and unreliable any truth in this?
@@markhill8590 I can't speak to the YZF R3, but as for the KTM I have not had any issues. It runs good and starts right up every time I go to start it. But I don't race mine, I just ride it in traffic as a daily rider.
@@markhill8590 My R3 has been serviced every 1500 miles - and yet has had a heap of recalls since 2015 and it had a rear wheel bearing and axle fail at 8000 mile mark. Other than that cheap to insure / register, great on fuel, tyres last a long time, and it's great for commuting if you stay at or under 75 mph. For longer trips or travelling at 80mph and above it's capable but not practical. I like my R3 but if fuel economy and running costs aren't a concern to you there are a lot of better options available.
1 Kawasaki
2 ktm
3 yamaha
4 Honda
5 suzuki
This is correct.
This is correct
That ktm will rip that ninja apart
@@nikhilnik9022 price is a point here too
KTM BELOW Suzuki as the bottom feeder! All the Asian bikes have better reliability then the KTM!!!
I own a 2018 Suzuki GSX 250R, and I honestly love the weight behind the bike and it's plenty fast for me. I am sure with tuning it would have more to give, but it was the bike I chose and the large gas tank is great for long rides and in local traffic I have no issues out running any car around me.
I say all of them win...they all have a purpose, to be beginner friendly and not scare a new rider away from the sport, and they all accomplish that...with their own nuances of course
Yamaha R3 is a damned good bike.
doesn't r3 makes 43 hp ?
@@dhruvrana4735 43 bhp at crank
You own one? How is it pros and cons??
Nice Review
Prices are very different in Mexico:
Ninja 400 : 150,000mxn = US 7989
R3: 125,000mxn = US 6650 with 42hp
RC: 390 99,000mxn = US 5270
GSX 250r: 89,000mxn = US 4739 (is no longer available)
CBR 300R: not available, we have CBR 250R
Suzuki offers quality and reliability. They also offer rebates that bring the price down to be the lowest out of the batch. Sure, then engine is the smallest and the weight is heavier, but it's built to feel and handle great. It's also a great looking bike. Certainly has a place in the market and no one should feel bad about purchasing the Suzuki. It's a great bike!
The R3 has always been my favourite. Awesome Vid Chase.. Can't wait to see the first rides
My first bike was a cbr300 because I had a great deal for it at the time. Let's say that I don't regret buying it. It help me build confidence and it is fun to ride.
They all the same some 2HP more or less makes no difference. You should buy one of these by which ergonomics fits ypu the best and which you like the look of the best. Specs wise it's irrelevant. You're not going to impress anyone by saying that you've larges micro penis in the world same goes with these bikes.
2 years with the 2018 Ninja ABS........great little machine.... no regrets and the Wife loves riding it!!
Good looks
Good Brakes w/ABS
LED lights( not signals)
Best pep in it’s class
Yoshimura Alpha sounds great
Low seat height
Light weight
Descent mileage
Slipper Clutch
Light pulling clutch lever
Suspension fine
Your back !!!! Took you long enough ! Previous stuff was not interesting but this is intriguing!!! Sharp presentation with a unique perspective!!!
I love it when you do these reviews Chase.. well made good info, I honestly miss when you made a lot more of them. Glad to see this popped up.
We have a whole hell of a lot of bikes to get through so buckle up for a ton more!
@@chaseontwowheels my seat belt is clicked. My butt cheeks are clenched.. And my body is ready... Give it to me lol.
The Ninja 400 is going to win, and this is why:
You are gonna love the extra power (and power to weight ratio) compared to R3 and Suzuki. The KTM is up there too, but the Ninja will be more comfortable. So, you are going to test it on the street and feel better about it.
Then you will come back and look at the pricing, realize that you can't beat it as a whole package.
Being a kawa it probably costs twice as much as the ktm
@@baconwhip bit the Ninja is more comfortable, begginer friendly, and suitable for the streets where he is testing them at. So, I'm sure the Ninja will come on top.
If it was track time, it be a whole other story.
@Diz Zkl I personally love the RC390. For my riding style it suits me. I honestly don't have any complains about it and I think it's the best looking one by far.
okay, so most may drool over the displacement of the Ninja 400 . . . BUT
seating position, handling, FUN, style, price, practicality . . . means more to me than top speed
my #1 pick is the Yamaha R3
my #2 is the Ninja
Ninja 400 should absolutely win
KTM has a small gas tank because it's absolutely not meant for beginners: it's a low CC track bike.
Rc390 is my first motorcycle and had absolutely no problems with it at all love it
I agree with calling them “Low CC sport bikes”. I have roadraced motorcycles for years. I’ve raced all sizes of sport bikes, and I actually prefer the small bikes. My last race bike was an R3.
Why you preferred the lowest cc?
It’s thought to explain if you don’t race, but they are momentum racers.
@@PeanutEOD i'm never into racing... just love touring and trail
Sorry, I should have clarified. I prefer the smaller bikes for road racing. On the track.
Abdurrahman Y.M I’m sorry, I should have been more clear. I prefer the smaller bikes for road racing on the track. I much more prefer my 2018 YZF-R6 for the street and highway.
I'm glad you pointed out the difference between a beginner bike and low cc sport bike. I've been riding dirtbikes since I was 6 and I've owned some pretty crazy bikes. I've ridden everything from a rebel 250 to a cbr 1000rr. I just bought a ktm rc390 yesterday and I am more excited to ride it than any other bike I've owned. Hopefully the rain stops soon!
Chase talks about the Suzuki like it was his first love that broke his heart and kept its rockin' bod while Chase gained weight.
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
*THIS!!!!*
So much this!!!! I legit broke out in boisterous laughter and scared the hell outta my coworker as tears started streaming down my face from laughing so hard!!! Except my story was I bought an '05 Gixxer-6 just before they came out with the new body style, and no one said anything, and I hated Suzuki for *YEARS* after with each new update. LMAO!
I'm going with Ninja 400. Had mine for almost a year now and love it!
Riding my modified RC 390 since 2016 and still modifying and aiming for 55 bhp RWHP. It is a beautiful machine and a true sports motorcycle.
Can save everyone time here and go with "Whatever you like the look of, ergonomics of and price of"
So let's just ignore how they ride?
@@minnsminns Yeah basically. Is it comfortable to sit on? Then you will want to sit on it.
Do you think it looks cool? Then you'll appreciate it and take care of it.
Can you afford it? Yeah? Good, enjoy it.
New riders don't need to be Valentino Rossi. Nor do they need to go out and buy a 250. Start on whatever turns you on, because if it doesn't do that there's no point riding it in the first place.
Yes! Zero riding experience?!? No sweat! ZX-14, here I come!
@@Hendo2488 Yes yes come on in with your eccentric one liners.
There's no reason someone can't start on a 600cc bike. I did, at 25. Would I necessarily recommend that to a 18 year old? No, obviously, but someone of sound mind should be able to quantify the risk they want to put themselves at vs the enjoyment. We do it every day, all of us, when we ride our bikes.
Is there more risk, will it bite you faster? You bet your butt it will. However we're getting off topic here - my point still stands, it doesn't matter what you choose to ride so long as you are comfortable on it, like looking at it, and can afford to ride it. No one else can make those decisions for you.
@@robbown164 I'll admit, I live in Texas, and my first bike was an '02 Yama R6... Someone DEFINITELY should have told me to start smaller.... Of course, at 19yo I bought a 600cc sport bike, literally, bc my unit commander told me I couldn't. 3 months Extra Duty and the Article 15 was worth every second I got to ride.... I also hit 168 mph (~280k/h) and saw God and said "f*ck this!" And now, 10 years later, I think I've only gone faster than 100 maybe 2 or 3 times. My wife wants to learn to ride, and I have a hard time finding a bike for her bc she wants an "adult" bike, but we live out in the countryside where the only road to ride is the 80mph highway, and I'm not comfortable with tossing the mother of my children off in the deep end like that. Lol.
Kawasaki will always win my heart 💚
Ranking by performance and specs
1. Kawi ninja 400
2. Ktm rc390(more aggressive position is a minus and also the smaller fuel capacity tho the 2020 refresh is going to have a bigger tank apparently... also reliability is questionable)
3. Yamaha r3(id consider it the 2nd best option but it has around 38-40hp from what ive seen... while the ktm and kawi have around 44hp so ill stick it in 3rd)
4. Honda(cheapest one 2nd hand by far... ok if u want a bike under 3k dollars)
5. Suzuki(wait suzuki makes a 250cc bike?)
Now the kawi, ktm and yamaha are the only ones someone should consider when buying a low cc bike... if i were to choose itll either be the r3 or ninja 400...
Ninja 400 and CBR300 are my 2 picks
The RC390 is a cool bike but lord I HATE the front end
r3 is a gem too!! a really solid bike! ive owned the r3 1st gen and i now have a ninja 400. the 400 dives in more and the r3 i felt was a little more balanced. the 400 obviously has a little more oopmh that is what some people are after, but you cant go wrong with either; it does depend on what you're trying to do.
Yeah the front end is crazy polarizing. I wasn’t a huge fan of it when I got it but it grew on me. Actually if you take the clear plastic off it looks like a praying mantis.
Pepsi Man yeah man I changed the front it’s now gloss black haha but it’s a cool bike changed rear sets exhaust etc I have this and a cbr 1000 and I find my self zipping around on the little 390 a lot of the time 🤣🤣
R3 all day! I owned a 2017 for a year and a half and it was simply an amazing bike to learn on. I loved it so much..moved into a zx6r since then and can say the 300 really got me prepared for a larger cc bike
But you didn't try other one why are you saying r3 all the day like you ridden all of them? If you ask me if you're into supersports rc390 is the best to start on it's the only bike from this category which have the soul of supersport handling and ergonomics wise.
@@Fearless154 the r3 was incredible whole in the seat. When I bought the r3 I did quite a it of reading into some of the other smaller bikes. The weight displacement of the bike made cornering feel so natural on the r3 and it had plenty of pull to get the front end up...something about the bike just really made the ride feel spirited all the time. Plus from personal experience, the thing can take a beating lol I took it on hiking trails in the area all the time, against better judgement, and it handled so well lol I'd still love to have my r3 just to throw the little thing around even after getting my 636
I started on the CBR300R, lasted 7 months and traded up for a '18 Triumph Street Triple R
This is the shit we are subbed for. Welcome back chase
i can only afford a helmet with my budget 😂
Really looking forward to this series! I think this will ultimately come down to a decision between the Ninja 400 and the R3. I'm pulling for the Honda though because its what I started on.
400 Ninja.
The graphics on this videos are from another world.
It’s all in the details
My first bike was a 2015 CBR 300R. Looking forward to see what you think of it. I absolutely loved mine and had a blast with it. I've got a CBR 600 RR now so that's in a different category, but I might just buy a 300 again just for commuting as the fuel economy is great.
You should have put Benelli 302R also
Surely the ninja will win! Close second and third r3 and RC. Honda follow by the Suzuki. Subjective I know.
great ride is my suzuki gsx250r , the bike handles like a dream i have the same bike in motogp setup with lots of additional spec,really love my ride and i have been riding for 42 years...so im no spring chicken, keep up the good work lad
In india ktm rc 390 is the most affordable one which costs 3 lakh rupees which is roughly 4,229 dollars.
Yamaha r3 is 4 lakh which is 5,640 dollars .
Ninja 400 is 5 lakh which is 7,050 dollars.
Suzuki 250R version not launched in india
Ninja 400. Best power-price low weight, amazing ergos, amazing tires and a good power curve.
Also the Ninja 400 has the best dash.
I'll say the r3 got the best dash, Ninja 400's dash looks dated straight from ninja650. I prefer mt10's dash which is on r3.
Sit on them and have someone hold them up, so you can put both feet on the footpegs. They will all feel different, and some will feel better to you. Also look at which has a dealer closer to you for repairs, which looks better to you, and which has lower insurance costs. Ideally, start with a dirt bike, or a bike with an automatic transmission, then one of these as a second bike.
Maybe I'm a little biased but, Kawasaki Ninja 400 for the overall win. I would probably look at a used Ninja 650 before looking at these bikes new though.
I’m guessing Ninja 400 will win.
Why wouldn't it win it isn't fair to compare it to bikes with less then 300cc's they are in a class òf thier own.
Had a KTM RC390, actually now that I think of it, when Case went to Mountain Motorsports in NJ in 2016, you briefly had the bike on screen that I bought. Anyway, it was a 2015 KTM RC390 and while it had a small tank, it did get 180 miles to the tank before the gas light came on. It was super impressive.
Love how he's bashing the 250 through the entire vid. 😆
But will reserve his full thoughts for later 🤣🤣
KneeDragon99 yet sounds the best for having a 2nd cyclinder instead of a thumper and probably chump change to insure..💪
Haha.. Even without an official review
@@ParadiseBiker nah, he rode the GSX250R before and he hated everything about it
@@Twinspinner ohhh... Ha! I see
The best in here has to be the Kawasaki Ninja 400. Kawasaki reliability, comfortable for daily use, plenty of power, good looks, Smooth parallel-twin engine...It's perfect.
Z400 naked! Comfy and fun, I’d like to have one and I’m “experienced”
Kz400 is an amazing bike. Only complaint anyone has had riding mine is "it feels too small"
Say Yamaha will win. Over all it’s just a great bike to ride compared to the others. Way looking forward to the first rides and what you think of the Honda...think it needs more HP to compete.
The R3 will be the winner. You made it very clear last time you reviewed it was the better choice.
I've been waiting for this all week 😁
Amazing video! This is exactly what I needed keep up the good work!
Channel is growing still and making me feel a little old. Glad your around 1.1 mill subs awesome trying to grow my channel and keep at it
I've been riding for 30 years and switched back to low displacement a few years ago. I currently ride a ninja 300 and love it. Most of my riding is just bombing around and anything larger is just a waste for me.
Neat video series. Though I really think the rule should've been 500cc or under, instead of 400cc. The CBR500R is more on par with the Ninja 400 as compared to the 300R and a very valid candidate as a lower cc sport bike that is also beginner friendly while having decent performance. I think the Ninja 400 will win this trial.
The best “beginner bike” is the FZ07/MT07. That was my first bike and 10k miles in 4 months later, It still feels like the day I got it. Fz07 is the perfect bike for commuting and daily riding..
Do you ride heavy trafficked freeways? I've been looking for nakeds in that class and the FZ has always peaked my intrest just because of the looks. My biggest concern is how comfortable the ride will be as my ninja300 just doesn't cut it for an hour long commute in traffic. Sadly no lane splitting out here in AZ for now :(
Tyler Rupp bro, I have ridden in snow, heavy rain, ice and the FZ somehow manages to handle it perfectly. This bike has a really comfortable seat and the position is perfect for someone who is 6’ under. I did get lower handlebars and rear seats last week just because I tend to ride the FZ more aggressively than before lol. But yea I did get it to 135 mph on everything stock but that’s 6th gear redlining it. But to answer your question, yes the FZ07 is honestly the perfect bike for highway and city. For long trips I just get a windshield but that’s it and this bike pulls past 110 mph and for this type of bike it’s really impressive. I did race my buddies challenger and he was surprised how powerful this bike actually was on the freeway. Of course he couldn’t catch me of the line since you know that TORQUE!! Hope that answers your question about the bike lol
It's trashz suspension are horrible , so are the brakes. Horrible for a new rider. Engine is awesome tho
Swisside idk man the suspension seems fine for the roads here but yes the brakes can be better.. but it’s engine braking helps with it lol.. and yea it’s CP2 engine is something else.. but why would you say it’s terrible for new riders?
Congrats on the +1 Mil subscribers!!!
Not currently looking for another bike, but I'm pumped for this series!
Finally a video that compares em all!
Chase our here doing the best work. I wish I had videos like this when I started riding years ago.
The numbers were off of a couple of these, if you go to the OEM websites and do the specs comparisons between the R3 and the Ninja 400, you will find that the 400 weighs less, sits lower, and shorter in length.
Ninja 400 👌
I feel like the cbr 500r had to be here instead of the 300
It will lead with horse power at 49.6 hp
Its a little heavy but a blast to ride
Adan Kabha the low rpm range is a deal breaker for me. I like revving to 14 to shift
@@likaboss7654 well then the whole class in this video is a deal breaker... Nothing here revs to 14k
My brother has a cbr500r and the rpms on his gauges gos to 10k and my 300r goes to 12
@@OceanrulerxX That can't be right. The 500R redlines at 8500 RPM.
@@likaboss7654 I'm the opposite. I start to cringe when the engine starts to scream, so I short shift a lot and as a result prefer lower revving bikes. It just feels like I'm going to break the darn thing if I push it so high. I don't like that feeling. That said, all these lower cc bikes are relatively lower redline bikes. I think the highest is the R3 with a 12.5k redline (peak power at 10,750 rpm) and the Ninja 400 close behind with a 12k redline (peak power at 10k rpm), which are still fairly high for this segment. The rest are all 10k and under.
The answer is easy. R3 all the way!
My completely uninformed initial choice would be that Kawasaki. With low displacement bikes I think rather than gas tank size perhaps seat height would be a more relevant or useful stat especially for a beginner rider. Any of these bikes will go plenty far with a full tank of gas. I rode a 1200 with a 2.1 gallon tank, and it wasn't the end of the world once i put a gauge on it. good idea for a series. I am interested to see where you end up with it.
I had a blast on my Ninja 250 but was ready for a bigger bike in a couple months.
Nice series! I'll be watching for sure!
Obviously the Ninja 400 or the RC390 gonna win they are in a class of their own. Though the ninja 400 is really disappointing as i mentioned before the 300 would be a much better choice I can't believe that for an additional 100 ccs they got 3 more bhp and 1 more Nm of torque out of the engine. And no it doesn't have better bottom end. At least not noticeably. And again talking about gas tank sizes, the Ninja 300 has a a massive 17L (4.5 US Gallons) gas tank, bigger than some 600s
Omg this is amazing. Can't wait for the next episode!
And I'm here with an xj400s diversion but made it the naked version, 28 years old and would probably still beat most low cc bikes
As your title which one is best according to u
Best low cc beginner bikes
Lowest one: 250cc
80cc, 100cc, 110cc & 125cc owners: *Am I a Joke to you??*
Am i a joke to you? = me is a 100cc owner
@@kambesalshira2746 wth kind of bike u ridin bud😐?
@@JesBdoinItAgain 😂
@@JesBdoinItAgain scooter Lol
Those are scooters lmao
In this group it's going to be the R3. However, I would argue if you step up to a 500, the CBR500 can't be beat. The RC390 and Ninja 400 look good on paper but who knows about their reliability.
☣droid☣ I’m sire the kawi would be fine but who knows it’s a pretty new motor but that Tom is a piece of crap my buddy has one and it has had so many problems for a bike under 10,000 miles
Just asking for opinions, what looks better, the Ninja 400 or the R3?
I’m buying one next month, but i can’t choose😭 I think the R3 looks great, but i also think the Ninja 400 looks sporty and i LOVE the nose🤧 I just can’t choose
I got a 2019 CBR500R (EU based). Very good bike to learn. Cant wait for youre opinions
The Ktm is the only one I wouldn't consider after all the stories of overheating in traffic I heard. Ninja 400 is my favorite a little more passing power is important, a slow bike can be really scary for a beginner. You want to be able to get out of the way of cars.
There's been a ton of beginner bike video's. Lets do a Mid size sport bike challenge. (Ninja 650, CBR650R etc)
So excited about this series, I vote ninja 400 with the r3 a very close second
Even though I know the Ninja 400 is going to win, I still love the R3 more. Being 6'3, I thought I'd humor myself and try to fit on all of these bikes and the R3 is the only one I actually felt comfortable on 😂
Another great video man. Keep up the good work. Never liked the term "beginner bike." Wish they would just classify these bikes as "junior" sport bikes.
In India ktm makes 45hp and 37nm if torque
And ninja on the other hand puts out 48hp and costs the same as 650z naked version.
For most Ninja 400 (highest power, less vibrations, best looking, wins championships), RC 390 (sportier ergos, taller ergos, steelbraided brakelines, weight/power) for the rest
Lower cc bikes, thanks Chase that's my kind of ride, my first bike was a 150 cc and now am moving on to a 200cc, heck, that's even lower than the suzuki.
Ninja 400, without doubt.
I'm hella looking forward to the rest of this informative series. I'm looking to get into motorcycling, so this information is 👍
I've got one of these rc 390 bad boys and its probably important to say that you can turn off abs by just pressing a button :) and for sure it sucks to have a 10l gas tank but as it doesn't swallow a lot of fuel I can do like 300km easily, even more sometimes 😅 I am totally looking forward to see your result in that comparison :)
Ok tell me how you do 300km on it 😂 i barely get 150-170km maybe qlso has to do with my riding style but even then 😅
Look at Chase being all professional and sh....
I've been here since the first videos, even on the multiple channels you used to have, through all the stolen bikes, to now. Good job man! Keep it up!
This will be a pretty good little series 🤙🏼
Love the way you've decided to stretch the content!
And here in India people say KTM is a cheap brand
The exported KTM RC 390 and Duke 390 might be different - in Australia at least they are more expensive than the R3, and the NinJA 400 is more expensive than both - by quite a margin
I would add comfortability, mpg full tank, track, street, both. Maintenance costs to the comparison charts.
I like the Ninja for all around. Love the front end looks of the KTM. If one is interested in Technical Riding in the curves the Suzuki will be a great teacher.
Really? That's pretty funny cause I swear everyone (myself included) hates the front end. Hell it's the only thing stopping me from fully loving the bike. Like seriously how can the whole bike look so cool and the front end look so meh. lol
@@rickyGman11 You never know, it may grow on you. For me? It beats the ant head.
@@williamwintemberg Lol, KTM always looked bug-eyed and odd with those little twin headlights to me. 2002 version looks better. Still dig the Ninja look.
hey,can you include hyosung gt250r in your next video?😂i know it was not a popular bike but i would glad to seeing it on the list
Thanks to the share of ktm which holds in India , we get rc 390 at 2/3rd of the price of R3. . approximately 3700 usd
Looks like the fuel tank is a big part of how KTM kept that wet weight down. Hard to fault them for it. These are sport bikes, after all, and most super-sports have tiny tanks. The rest here are actually abnormally large. Just like gear indicators and fuel gauges were used to cater to new riders, so it tank size.
i have a r3 2016 bought it new have it for 2 yrs and put 20k miles on it i love it but i dont have the luck or money to be able to ride any other bike but it was the best looking to me
RC 390 Pittsburgh representing! Cheap ass insurance! And loads of fun!
I own a Yamaha R15 V3.0 the younger R series which looks exactly like R3! It is THE beginner bike u need! Trust me!