Will YOU get Bored or Outgrow the Ninja 400?
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- Answering the burning questions you guys have about the Ninja 400.
G’day guys! I’m Kwackajack and I ride a 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 400. Lately I’ve been making my way through the list of countless questions that I receive about my bike here on the channel and answering them to the best of my abilities. Some questions are easy, like how is it on the highway, how fast is it and so on. But one that I often get which can sometimes puzzle me is ‘Will I get bored?’.
What you guys want to know is if you’ll get bored of the engine, outgrow the bike or I dunno, just like be riding around not enjoying yourselves? So in today’s video I’m gonna answer these burning questions and give you my honest opinion.
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I went from a 150 to a 1000 to a 600 to a 250. Now I'm on a 650. All I know is that it's more fun to ride a slow bike FAST, rather than riding a FAST bike slow.....
You get it 🙌🏻
I just bought a z400 I could of got any thing I wanted but theres coming about the z400 that I love
@@johnops1653 how do you feel now bet it's fun
how bout riding a fast bike fast
@@j.7494 Hahaha
I’ve had my 300 since 2016 and I still love it it’s dumb to me that so many ppl get bigger bikes so quickly when they don’t know how to really rip it on the 300 ….
yep
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A great example is maxwrist recording himself getting destroyed by 400's by actual skilled riders LOL.
Bad rider will always go for the bigger engine instead of learning or improving their thechnique
@@KpopNiDontStop max show himself how he destroy better bikes on 400...
As a rider, I am never bored on my bike.
I think it's a lot about riding style too, personally I prefer to hit the twisties where you won't be able to use all the power anyways. Plus the ninja is comfortable enough to do long trips.
Good points!
Agreed. I rode 4 hours and felt alright
I agree, however the seat is really uncomfortable on long rides especially if you have a boney butt. I usually start feeling it after one and a half or two hours of riding. I know kawasaki make a thicker, higher, mode comfortable seat, but I don't know how effective it is
@@michaelobe1203 might be different for the 2022! But maybe in a few years for my 1st motorcycle I might consider the honda cbr 500r for my 1st bike! It looks so good!
I come from much much larger displacement sport bikes and love my 2020 400 ABS. Probably the most fun bike I’ve owned excluding highway fun. That’s not to say it’s no good on the highway, just not a top speed toy. Love it. 10yr+ riding experience prior to buying the 400.
I have a 2020 Ninja 400 and can honestly say, you couldn’t ask for a better beginner bike. I love mine honestly. I am looking to upgrade to try new things out, but when it comes to curvy roads and a comfortable ride, the 400 is the way to go. Power is nice. Easy to ride and a lot of fun!
See, you get it! Glad to hear you love it and are part of the 400 Club 🙌🏻
You will get used to the acceleration, period. But that probably goes for any bike eventually. What doesn't get boring is how the ninja400 is light, you can run the gears, it's easily maneuverable, cheap to service/maintain, cheaper to insure, and fun to flick into the twisties. It is quite comfortable compared even to R7 or other "less aggressive bikes" in the sport bike category. I still hate the smaller rear tire on summer roads with loads of tar snakes.
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After owning much bigger cruiser and touring bikes for years I bought a 2023 Ninja 400. Far and away the most challenging and engaging ride I’ve ever experienced. I’ve learned more and have had more fun on this bike than any of my previous bikes. I also appreciate that the Ninja is easier to get on a stand, cheaper to maintain, and much faster to detail than my previous bikes. Better still, it’s awesome on the freeways and country roads in my area. I’m 6’ at 220 and have no problem getting through freeway traffic. Thanks for your informative videos that closed the deal for me on getting this bike!
2018 yellow and grey. Love it. No problems with it. After 3 years and still not bored.
by looking at the bloopers I can tell you do everything you can to make your videos as high quality as possible haha. Great job man I'm subscribing for sure!
Hahahaha that intro was awesome and so accurate. Learn to have fun on small bikes and you will never be bored!
Glad you enjoyed it mate!
There’s no substitute for learning how to handle a smaller bike, and building your skills before moving up
Awesome video! The Ninja 400 is incredible. Had a 2019 in red as my first bike that I wasn’t even close to getting bored of. But I had an extremely unfortunate incident occur when I hit a deer (they are absolutely everywhere in my area) late last May and totaled it. My 400 was resilient enough to do me one last favor and kept me upright the entire time; so no injuries. Even managed to ride her home after the accident.
I’m upgrading to a Ninja 650 now, but will forever recommend the 400 as a first bike to anyone looking for this type of ride.
Can’t wait to see what your next upgrade will be.
Far out, you're lucky you came out of that incident unharmed!
Glad you enjoyed the video mate, cheers 🙏🏻
@Michael Sullivan ninja 650 is like 10% faster. I wouldn't even call it an upgrade unless it's just for touring. Ninja 400 is an absolute beast in the twisties or on the track.
This was very nice to watch. Real funny. I also started on a Ninja 400 and used it for a year before i changed to a CBR600RR and six months later, wished i stayed longer on the Ninja to learn more. I enjoyed watching your video man...subbed
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Cheers for the support and joining to channel 🙌🏻
I just bought a brand new 400 KRT. My first sport bike. I wanted something light, good on gas, and yet has enough power if needed. I’m 50 years old, so let’s see how this goes. Yes, I’ve rode other bikes for years. Mostly smaller displacement dual sports. Should be fun!!
Got my 400 in May of 2021 and I still absolutely love it. No regrets.
Bro you’re the reason I got the Ninja 400. I’m a Learner from NZ and this is a good bike to cut your teeth on and learn valuable riding skills!! Great content man!!
I’ve got an r3 at the moment, and it’s honestly really fun to ride. I will eventually move up to a 600cc when I move either onto my Ps or open licence.
Hey thanks man, this is just what I needed to hear :) I was thinking if I were going to get tired of it, but I don't think so anymore 😊
I have had my Ninja 400 for 2 and a half years. Just bought myself a 2021 Z900. I hopefully pick it up on Friday. I use the Ninja daily for commuting and for weekend fun rides. I am still not bored of it to be honest. The only reason why I am upgrading is just like you said, it's time to try some other flavours. I have always preferred the look of naked bikes so that's what I am getting. Good content mate!
First time rider with a Ninja 400 2022. I love how light it is and how easy it is to lean. Almost like my bicycle when I was a kid. But can hit highway speeds and pass most things on the road.
I just got a 2022 z400. It's not a beginner bike, it's an awesome bike. One of those bikes you'll always miss once you part ways with it. I was worried it wasn't going to be enough bike for me but it's way more bike than you think it is. If you're considering buying it, do it!
Love my ninja, i went from a old cbr600 to a new ninja 400 and I wasn't disappointed, it's not as powerful or fast but it's still fun as hell and I don't have issues keeping up with my buddies
Thanks for this comment, im about to get this bike andnim so excited but worried if I was gonna keep up with anyone
@@tripiii4804 have fun
@@FlagellarBard0 yessirr
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I sold my ninja 400 2 months ago i did upgraded to a bigger bike. I needed more power but i learned everything on my 400. I had a lot of fun as a beginner on it
This video is great for a newb like me. Awesome to see you riding on the GC and hitting up Mount Tambo 😊
As per my other review....you sold me. I'm going to make the deal in couple days.
Just a recap...My first bike was a 2002 ZX7R which I rode for 10yrs. I only bought it because it was a good deal. I never needed the power. I never unleashed the power (left that to my much experienced husband who rides an unrestricted ZX10R & far too many years under his belt). However, in 12 years I've never ridden anything smaller than a 600cc. I've been convinced that the 400 is all I really need for my style of riding and I highly doubt I will get bored of it. Thanks for the review & everyone's comments that helped me see things from a different perspective.
The 400 is a great bike! I have a 19 in all black, and also have a CBR954RR and CBR929RR. The 400 is a great bike and is extremely reliable and fun to ride. It is a bit light and it struggles on the highway when it comes to easily overtaking cars and dealing with winds. With that said, it’s very beginner friendly and easily able to dip into corners without any problems. Due to the lack of excessive power this bike is also very forgiving when it comes to making mistakes with throttle control. I love my 400 but I will admit I don’t ride it as much and I have grown bored of it. I prefer the power and riding position of super sports over the 400 but I can and still have so much fun on the 400. It never fails to put a smile on my face when I ride it honestly.
Thanks for your perspective!
Picking mine up tomorrow. My main purpose for buying it, is for learning & improving my race riding skill set. Can't wait to do some track days with this thing !!
Let me know how you go with it!
I've never done any track days with it yet, but as mentioned have heard really great things
How's it been treating you?
@@treybirdo7223 : To give some context of my evaluation, I was placed in the intermediate level. I've done several track days now. It's been perfect for me. At my skill level, I don't believe I could've chosen a better bike to start doing track days with. I've even crashed a couple of times.
Not having a lot of power allows me to focus on my form and technique. But at the same time, it has enough power to make you respect it. I'm really glad I didn't start on a bigger bike. Especially glad I wasn't on a bigger bike when I crashed the first time. Thing is tough as nails too. All I've had to replace from the 2 crashes was a left riser & a left rear set. I would highly recommend it for any beginner, novice & intermediate level track day rider.
I will say though that it seems like once you start getting into mid-to-upper-intermediate level, you are probably going to want a little bit more power by then. You can usually hang in the corners with the bigger bikes, but at times they will blow by you on the long straights. But don't get me wrong, on the flip side I've gone by plenty of guys on bigger bikes when the track tightens. I get a kick out of going by the bigger bikes.
I'm just focusing on my technique, form and carrying corner speed. Those are my top priorities. Honestly, power shouldn't even be a concern or issue until you start approaching advanced level. I'm going to finish up this season, and do the 2022 season with it. If things go well, I will probably move on to something a little bit stronger after that. But not much stronger. Perhaps a Yamaha R7. Doing track days has made me realize that most riders don't even need a really powerful bike. Honestly 99% of riders in the advanced level can't even extract the full potential out of a 600 on the track. Definitely been an eye opening experience.
I love riding this bike it’s tons of fun to rip through the gears with it
I have 2019 R3 and 3 years in I haven't got bored of it. It is plenty fast, it is plenty economical and it is very comfy for longer trips. Recently I changed tires on mine to try something new other than Dunlops GPR-300 like it comes with. Got a really good deal on a set of Battlax S22 and with different tires it feels like a completely new bike once again. Can't wait to see how it will be when I get my new levers in that are on back order.
Just as a side note: from time to time I ride on a 50cc scooter and even on that I manage to have some fun.
still luv this bike!! all the guys with leader bikes have been buying this bike up because its really fun!
Hi kwackajack, i’m french and i will pass my license on next tuesday😅 and i’ve already purchase a 400 ninja 2020, and buy a sc project exhaust. This bike is so beautiful…😍 Love your Channel, i’m watching all your videos, and being a ninja 400 pure fan. Can’t waiting to ride it!! Greeding from Toulouse, go on my friend! 👍🏍💚
Merci, glad to hear about your license mate! Let me know how you go and when you get the bike!
Your videos are always excellent and never boring 👍👍💯
I started on a 2018 ninja 400 and then 12 months later 6k miles later I upgraded to the 636. The 400 is a great bike I really enjoyed it and never got bored of it but with a slip on since its 2 cylinders it sounds like crap. I've always wanted a 636 and got the 400 just to learn. But if I had enough money to keep the 400 and buy the 636 I would've owned both but since I could've only had 1 I traded for the 636
Great perspective on smaller bikes. In the past I have had all manner of bikes from old brits to German tourers to Japanese missiles. Then kids came along. Now the kids are growing up and one has a bike of his own. Time to get back on the road. Despite having an unrestricted licence I decided on an A2 bike for my lad to grow in to when the time comes and to ease myself in gently. So I opted for the naked Z400. And in the two months I’ve been back on the road I can honestly say I have never had so much fun on a bike. Being able to exploit the engine to the full coupled with awesome flick ability I can really enjoy the twisties without dancing with my own mortality. Now I’m not saying a bigger more powerful bike won’t be in my garage at some point but I’m in no hurry and can’t wait until the next ride. Stay safe folks.
Great perspective.
Also, I'm lucky enough to share the experience of father-son motorcycling and it is special. I appreciate the time I spend with my dad. Glad you get to do that with your boy
Ninja 400 is an awesome bike and agree with everything you said, the longer you have it the more you will push it and hone your skills. And I want to keep my license 🧐
Exactly!
I bought a new, first gen, V65 Magna and a new Bandit 1200S and I love my Ninja 400.
Had Minja (My Ninja) same model as your for 2 years now and can't say that I'm bored. The bike is amazing and does everything I need.
Love to hear it, what's your favourite thing about the bike?
@@Kwackajack Likes = easy to handle. Powerfull enough to keep me within legal speed limit
Dislikes = wimpy mufler sound, and minor vibrations at low gear
Yea the stock pipe isn't all that
Thank you for this video. Living in Viet Nam, I don't think a 400cc engine will bore me. I considered a bike with a large engine, but my friends and I agree - I'd never get the opportunity to use the engine to its fullest abilities. Road conditions aren't predictable enough to open a large engine and traffic patterns in town are too unpredictable. Such is why I'm considering a Ninja 400 or Yamaha MT03.
Worth sticking around for the bloopers.
Im an Aussie aswell and also in the 400 club, The Ninja 400 is the first bike I've ever owned and I have recently gone to my P's.
This bike is AMAZINGLY easy to control and I don't feel unsafe or like it has more power then I can handle. But it definitely has enough power if you open it up to have a very good time.
Also when you get the revs over 10k RPM she sounds so beautiful!
Hell yea! Love to hear it. Yea the 400 really is a terrific beginner or intermediary bike to learn and grow with. What’s your favourite thing about it?
@@Kwackajack I just love how approachable the bike is for riders with little to no experience, also its very light and easy to manoeuvre in traffic, also an excellent bike for the highway which I ride on alot.
Completely agree, it was the first bike I ever rode on the road after my Learners course so I literally learnt to ride from scratch with it.
Do you find there's a fair bit of wind buffering on the highway? I mentioned that in my video on the Ninja 400 on the Highway due to the overall lightness of it
@@Kwackajack I've only found the wind buffering abit much when riding directly into strong wind otherwise I have no problem with it on the highway.
Camping out in the woods seem lovely. I definitely wouldn't get bored living out in the nature.
Had my Ninja 300 for 2 years. Loved it, and was not maxing out the skill potential the bike had as a ride. But I upgraded to an R6. Not because I needed more power.
I wanted more power. I wanted a ,imo, a better looking bike. I wanted supersport ergo's. I wanted a 16k RPM redline (although only really touch that in 2nd).
Are these logical arguments? No , they are not. But as a motorcyclist, I feel that the emotional reasons are just as important. As long as you can keep youself safe.
I can't argue with it man, I understand the draw for more power.
I won't judge anyone on their choice of bike, and tbh how could I? I've seen your R6 and it's bloody beautiful
My first bike was a 2016 Ninja 300. I loved it, but I abused the shit out of it. Not on purpose, I just was 100% self taught and it was rough at first. I’m very happy I had it and learned to ride on it. I had to get rid of it when my daughter was born, and not having a bike for 5ish years really broke my heart. I just picked up a new N400 yesterday and I feel complete again. They are amazing little bikes. My dream bike is a GSXR 600, but I’m gonna cut my teeth on the little Ninja for a few years before I get it. I’m old enough now to know that I’m not invincible.
I ride a TTR125 around the neighborhood all the time I don’t think I’d get bored on a Ninja 400.
Lol.. funny intro.. it’s a nice looking bike I’ve been considering it as a 1st bike
can't wait to get my ninja next month
You’re gonna love it!
What colour are you getting?
@@Clove_Parma I’ve always been a sucker for the KRT green ☺️
Hey man i have the 2019 ninja 400 too, i'm from Portugal i really love My bike because i'm a daily rider and i love the way She teaches me things that i wouldn't learn on a bigger bike, i love the throttle who doesn't scare and i can have fun with it, the ONLY thing that i hate its when you shift, that thing is so easy to shift i almost can't feel it and its annoying to adjust the cable every time. Big hug marco branco Lisbon
Think the question is related to where the pilot lives too, like if they're surrounded by straight highways and relatively flat geographical area, I think they will def. outgrow it fast and get bored simply due to the region they are in, needing something that gives the beans on a drag style push.
Started on a 600 and now I have my ZX10R and I'm addicted to the power haha but yeah 100% agree with you in the hills and a litre isn't really practical for the roads lol keep up the good videos :)
Thanks mate!
I'd imagine the power would be intoxicating on a zx10, how much do you reckon you can get out of it on regular roads?
@@Kwackajack not alot man mainly in 1st 2nd and 3rd in traffic but when I get out on the highways it handles it with ease but it’s a beautiful machine
I’ll take the bike right now any day! Better than none. It’s sweet ride.
I started on a 250 enduro now ride a zx14 I still get on my 250r all the time it’s fun to be able to use the bike to its full potential
I was gonna get a ninja 400 earlier this year but some complications arose, but I’ll be buying one either next month or in September. I’m not a huge huge motorcycle geek, I just need something to get me from A to B in a timely manner. 400 has everything I need personally, I won’t be doing track days or races. Anything bigger can’t be rode to its fullest **legally** on the road anyway. Think once I get the bike I’ll be hanging on to it until I’m too old to ride anymore.
Love the design of the 400. One I’ll be getting might be a teal one but I’ll most likely put on a few mods to make it feel a bit more personal
You might not be a motorcycle geek, but you understand your requirements really well. You're perfectly right in your justifications and I agree it'll probably be all you ever need/want.
Thanks for watching!
That is the 2018 brother. I have one and love it!! Get after it.
Ya know as a new rider looking for Amy first bike. I’ve come to the conclusion if you are a safe and reasonable drive that wants a bit more than just the ninja 400 then I’ll look at the Honda CBR650R. Heard it’s super comfortable and it’s upright position makes it easy to drive. Doesn’t have more than 100hp and is a perfect track toy.
Did you get new camera?? Your camera set up seems super high quality! Another great video as you always do 😁
Nup! I’m just using a different lens and have made the switch to shooting with manual settings instead of auto. Glad it’s paying off!
I have my 2018 Ninja 400 for three seasons now and 'no' I am not bored of the bike. It has more than enough power to get you into trouble with the law, pass on the highway, get out of situations should the need arise. The ergonomics are good however not great, I'm 6'2" 240lbs so not likely the target audience for this machine. The seat is not that comfortable for long rides which can be fixed. The position for spirited riding is not ideal because the bars are raised. The position for cruising is not ideal because the bars aren't raised enough (at least for me) so it's in a weird sort of no mans land in that regard. The bike looks great and I have received many compliments from people and overall have been very happy with the purchase. Learned a lot about what I want in a bike and don't want in the future. It has been a great tool to learn on and grow in my riding journey.
i have a shitload of fun on a 150cc scooter currently, i think when upgrading to a Ninja 400 after license upgrade will be a blast.
Love your vids man. Just got my ‘21 N400 yesterday after not riding for a good few years and I’m fucking in love. I can’t get off the thing.
Love to hear this! Glad you're enjoying it, stay safe out there 🙌🏻
I bought this bike 6 months ago brand new and I’ve put 11,000 miles on it in that time. The ninja 400 has enough power. It feels fast. You don’t get bored especially if you practice cornering. Am I planning to upgrade to a zx6r in the spring? Absolutely. But it’s not because the 400 is lacking. I want gobs of unnecessary power, high RPMS and a good sounding exhaust. I’m ready for it.
If you just want to go fast though the 400 is enough.
I own a 2018 Ninja 400 up here in Canada. I ride it to work sometimes @ 70km round trip, and on the occasional twisties / town trips. My only gripe is the wind buffeting at highway speeds. I am short 5'5 with an aftermarket windscreen and I still get it most times. Oddly enough I cannot remember getting this much on my Ninja 500 from yesteryear.
Love my bike, and will not get rid of it. However looking into a slightly bigger bike with a more upright position like a bmw adv bike. A go anywhere bike. All these backcountry roads are tempting but just cannot on a Ninja!
I completely understand what you mean about the buffeting on the highway, I mentioned that in my highway video actually. It's got a lot to do with the overall lightness (169kg wet) of it. Those big ADV's are SUPER popular, and you know what? I get why. They're comfy, tough and can go anywhere, it makes sense!
I’am seriously considering this bike as my first road bike, I’ve ridden mx for a little bit but want to get on the road a bit more, I don’t think I’ll be bored for a while but mto7 looks great also
I love my ninja 400... great vlog mate all the from New Orleans Louisiana USA...
Cheers mate!
i currently ride a 800(789cc) Crossrunner and find its plenty of power for what i do :) i've ridden my dads FIrestorm & Africa Twin & had plenty of fun on those, but never ridden a proper 1000c super sport. i'd like to try one some day, just to experience the power.. but for the style of riding i do, commuting to work, long distance stuff & hitting up the mountains, i love my bike.
Definitely, and your bike would be WAY more comfortable too, especially with the kind of riding you do
I got my 2021 Ninja 400 new and I’ve put several thousand miles on it. I hate to admit it, but I’m a street squid. I love popping wheelies, I love putting a knee down in the twisties, I love pulling from every red light, but damn I want to do highway wheelies, I want to do more than 113mph on the highway, and I want to do highway pulls. I love this bike, but I want the stock street stunted that is the xsr900. The only thing I’ll be missing out on is the knee down in the twisties for awhile. I think you can outgrow the 400 if you’re a douche on the street like me. Also, I do find the N400 to be a bit uncomfortable in the ergonomics department for my size (6’3” and 205lbs). If you’re not a street squid and you’re not a bigger person, you’ll love this bike!
Brilliant review :)
i think it has a lot to do with who u ride with, i have cbr 600rr And most of the people I ride with have 600s or bigger we have one guy that has an R3 and when we hit the highway are go on longer trips he struggles to keep up up When we're just chilling around town he likes it just fine and even beats some of the guys on a bigger bikes in the twisties LOL I firmly believe in learn how to ride a small bike properly before you go bigger, great video bud!! cheers from Canada
This is true, I didn’t mention it in the video. Of course something like an R3 will not keep up with a 600cc or higher purring away on the highway, but like you said in the twisties it’s a different story.
Cheers the for the support mate!
Love your Videos bro😁
Been looking at the 400, or ZX6R. Never ridden either. I'm told the larger one has a more aggressive seating, where the 400 is more comfortable for everyday riding.
I can keep up with the new Triumph Rocket 3 on the twisties with my Kawasaki Ninja 400cc ...never get bored..👊
I don’t think I’ll get bored with mine, even though the power delivery isn’t AS exciting as when I got it, I’m still quicker than 95% of cars on the road. I’m not a top speed guy anyways, I like the twisties.
I’m looking to get my first bike, and I’m really torn between this and an interceptor 650, I’m so torn because they’re both different styles but I love them both
I bought a 2020 ninja 400 for my first bike I think it’s the perfect amount of power for me
A Kawasexy Ninja 400 2023 will be my next bike. From KTM 200 to Ninja. In just a matter of months. Don't need a 650 don't ride that fast so for me it's fine. Just need something to ride with enough power, light and got the technology I wanted. Can flat foot and bit upright. Cheers!
Bro, I am really looking forward in getting my ninja 400 soon in Victoria. Fingers crossed everything will work out! However, I got this question about insurance if you could make a video on it?
I took my Ninja 400 underneath a deer a couple days ago. It jumped directly up in the air and I passed underneath. I can assure you I'm far from bored ;)
I’m gonna buy one soon.
Around Winter time. Lol.
I’m 46 and have driven everything from a 32 foot box truck to an original 250r 3 wheeler.
Right now I have a 2005 Ninja 250. Great bike.
But with my riding style
A 400. I’ll never Need another bike.
But I might want another bike. Lol.
That's nutty. I just read that and laughed to myself. I'm also 46 and have a 2005 ninja 250 (currently in the shop) that I'm still learning on (after having it for 8 or 9 years mostly putting only a little mileage on).I didn't think there were many of us left that still own one of these things. I was deciding on the 400 or the ninja 650 or z650, or even the kawasaki vulcan s (all those 3 bikes are from kawasaki AND share the same parallel twin 650 engine with the exception of the 400 of course). Within 6 months I'll probably take the plunge & upgrade. Manny btw ( I think this account is on my wifes name). Im out in California where I have PLENTY of road to choose from! Safe trails.
I've driven 200cc at the mostly looking for upgrade. Love the 400 as next option. Still have doubts should I check out Ninja 300 ABS if such a thing exists?
I’ve got a Indian FTR 1200 S. A Honda hornet 919. And the Kawasaki Z 400. I like the Z 400 the best. For riding around town.
Nice video. I’m a new rider and own a CBR500R (which is more or less the same as the Ninja 400) and I agree with most of what you’re saying.
I will say though, the one thing one gets bored with rather quickly is the exhaust sound, as nothing quite matches the scream of an inline-4. I don’t want my exhaust to be annoyingly loud, but I do wish it had the high pitch sound of a super sport.
My bike gets to 95 MPH (153 Km/h) rather quickly, but anything after that is somewhat “slow” (if you could call it that). And that’s just fine for me. The speed limit where I ride is 65MPH (105km/h) anyway 😎.
One month later on my 400 and I do want something a little faster. Not purely for speed per say, but for interstate mpg and so the exhaust is not screaming at me. Then I’ll turn my 400 into a track bike
Riding the ninja 400 made me realize I don’t care much about going fast and I want somthing comfortable so decided to get a sportster 1200 but the 400 was a very great bike
I gave up my litre and above bikes because you lack engagement with them (it becomes easy to do most things on them). I now ride smaller engined motorcycles where you use the gears and motor more (more engagement) in general riding. Be happy with what you have because bigger is not always better.
I used to ride a z400 in the early 80's and it kept up with all the large bikes because it handled better in the twisties, had heaps more to go on the highway and was able to hold a pillion with ease.
Ninja 400 was my second bike after I written off my ninja 300 after a year. Took me 1 week and I outgrew it. Felt slow and losing to sports cars and modified jdm at the traffic lights sucked. So I got z900. Wayyyy better and not that much harder to ride and control.
I love Kawasaki as a brand but I hate how the 400 fits me. I tried z400 and Ninja 400 and hated the peg and handlebar position. I must mention that this came as a surprise to me since z650 and Ninja 650 fit like a glove. (Also, z900RS and W800 were lovely.)
I might get the 400z , i am in a mountain turrain so there are always crosswinds and my 125 scooter at 140KG blows around like crazy, this bike adds 20kg, can you drive it at 65mph in 15-20 mph wind and its okay as long as you don't go 70mph + or will u blow around at 60 even on this
Only issue is there aren't many twisties where I live, that's really the one thing that is making me not sure of my decision, as someone just looking at a first bike, kinda torn between a Ninja 400 or 650, idk, price might be the thing that wins out honestly
This was a interesting video for me, I bought a 2019 Kawasaki Z400 (basically the standard version of the Ninja 400) last year for my starter bike. So far I have been having a blast, its nimble, gives me enough power, and its not an intimidating bike to ride (it also made me realize I hate chain bikes). I know it wont be my forever bike (I like cruisers more) but its an amazing bike for its price. My only gripe with the bike? Its not the most comfortable bike to ride for my height. I at 6'2 am too a tad too tall, it makes me feel cramped most days.
Otherwise, its been great. I know I wont keep it forever, but that's okay. I'll learn a lot from this bike, and in a couple of years I'll change it out for something that suits me better.
I am 6ft looking for a first bike and really interested in the 400, do you think 6ft will fit nicely on the bike?
Riding is like any other pleasure trap and eventually prone to hedonistic adaptation - even faster when you’re intelligent.
I want to upgrade from 150cc and use the new bike for daily commute. ninja 400 or ninja 650??
I have a 636 but I still ride my 400 from time to time.
I imagine there’s probably a big difference between the two! Lot more high end power with the zx, but which is more fun?
@@Kwackajack the 400 for sure lol
What’s the longest trip you have done on your bike? I have a CBR 300 R and I went for a 3 hour almost 200 km round trip. It was painful after 2 hours and that’s what makes me want to get a bigger bike.
I've done countless half and full day rides where I cover several hundred k's. Yea you get tired when riding long distance but I imagine you would on most bikes that aren't ADV's with big comfy seats.
i have never ridden a bike.......will a 400 cc bike be really hard to learn riding?
hey, should we add a radiator guard for the 400?
I love this bike
I have a Indian Scout Bobber 1200cc. I'm looking for a fun bike and it seems this it is and the price looks good too.
I’m going to start going to motorcycle classes and I’m thinking to get a ninja 400 for my first bike should I I’m a beginner with motorcycle
Dam every time I get on my wife’s cbr125 I have a blast lol
I miss my 400, got a Zx6r last year and yeah I’d rather the 400. City riding far better, in fact better all round. 2 hours on my Zx6r and my back is broken and don’t start me on fuel 😳 but the sound 😎
Really it’s down to ur needs, my bike is a nice day toy. If it was a daily better with comfort
Still love ur channel 🏴🏴🏴
yo i’m new here so i have some questions
1st- are you the guy from karate kid?
Bro I hope you will answer but may I ask y how tall are you? i am 191 cm and I am not sure if I would fit well on the bike cuz its 785mm saddle height
Grocery carrying capacity seems non-existent.
100% of my trips into town are to fetch groceries on my Honda CM450.
I mean, how do you sport guys stay alive? Do you eat a lot of McDonald's, use a second vehicle car (fail) to go get groceries, or your mom just does all your grocery shopping for you?