Long term owner here too chiming in! Owner of a 2020 N400 for 4 years, 22,000km on the Odo. No mechanic issues whatsoever - passed Japanese motor inspection last year without any issues. I got an oil change every 2,000~3,000km (oil filter change every 2nd oil change). Replaced the stock tires twice, both at 10,000km each, and now using Dunlop's Q5A tires. Replaced chain, front and rear sprocket at 20,000km (sprockets were surprisingly in good condition, chain not so much) - front fork oil has lost a bit of its dampening so replaced it with heavier oil and topped it with pre-load adjusters. Replaced rear-shock with GSX-r600's for full adjustability. Things to look out for: change your break pads between 5~10,000km depending on usage. Bleed the breaks each season, check for color and replace as needed. Make sure you have enough slack in the clutch cable. Too tight and you run the risk of the clutch plates not fully engaging causing slippage (not unique to Ninja) If you replace the chain, make sure to adjust for the slack that is created after new chain is 'stretched'. Things to avoid: don't bother flashing the ECU for a few HP gain. Not worth the cost and will put more strain on the engine and fuel efficiency takes a dive (unless you're racing) - putting on wider rear tire is purely cosmetic and only has negative impact on the handling of the bike. I honestly thought I will be replacing this bike in couple of years of ownership but I am still having so much fun on it. It's great bike to learn on, both riding and mechanically speaking.
Happy to see you still making content and enjoying your 400 man. Been following your channel for what feels like ages. Always great to see a new post. Stay safe and stay well mate!
Nice to see you still have your Ninja 400 five years later. I heard or read many times that one will grow out of it and want a bigger bike soon after one has an unrestricted license. But for me, that isn't the case at all. Been riding my Ninja 400 for two years now and I really don't want so sell it. Just love the agility, relatively light weight and it has enough power for me. The only thing that bothers me a little bit, same as you it seems, is the ergonomics on longer rides. As I get more experienced and my tours get longer and longer (usually 4 up to 6 hours long), the low seat hight and high foot pegs result in a tight knee angle that is a bit of a problem for me. I am planning to try out the higher seat next season, guess that could help. Because otherwise I am totally happy and really don't want to give away my Ninja :)
Glad to hear you’re loving yours too! Yea the ergos can get tight in the knees, I suppose the ergo fit seat would help but I’m not fussed enough to change
It's lovely to see someone else sticking close to their beginner bike through a long period of time. My personal favorite is the MT-03, it is just double the power of my daily bike and is punchy enough to be fun but agile enough for the street. I'll always have street riding involved in my schedule so it's more than appropriate. But to be honest, I would have preferred a large bore thumper like the Duke 390 because it's lighter but I'm not too drawn too the tech it has. The MT-03 is minimal and I'm grateful for that. I just got my MT-03 on Tuesday after 2 years of wait and a plan to ride it down all sort of routes I discovered around my town on my daily bike. Good luck and ride safe, man.
I am also a Ninja 400 owner and agree with you that this is a bike to keep for long time, I got mine in 2018 and still love it. Good video, one day we may ride together.
Great review mate awesome you’ve still got yours!! I bought mine in 2021 put 25,000kms in 2years then upgraded to a gsxr600. Miss the N400 I had such an attachment to that bike being my first learning to ride and going on so many adventures I couldn’t stay off the thing, don’t feel the same about the gixxer even though it’s superior in almost every way and more comfortable. Anyway thanks for the video good to see you again enjoying your bike brought back nice memories Cheers
Thanks for the review. I've owned this exact bike since 2020 almost new, and I have to say I love it! It fast enough to keep up with anyone on the road, quick enough to feel like a top end ride.. almost :) and I've learned the safety of riding and making mistakes. The top lesson is the "Cost" priced perfectly to pay off fast and not worry, Insurance is cheap. Its allowed me to save up for my replacement Motorcycle next year and pay it off(Indian 101). I recommend this ninja to all ages.
when I was in the market to buy a lams bike , I thought about getting a Ninja 400, But ended up buying the Trident 660. Now I'm starting to wish I brought the Ninja.
I hit 13,000miles on my 2023 ninja 400 yesterday (20,921 km) and I tend to ride it hard. I've had absolutely zero problems with it, i also change the oil every 2-3k miles and clean the chain every ride.
400/500s love to be ringed out of their necks! lol I have a 24’ 500 put on 15,000 miles in 8 months. Zero issues. Strict on myself maintaining basic maintenance.
Awesome take , could not agree more ! I bought the Anniversary 500 back in October and I could not imagine learning on another bike ! Nor do I want more power at all , just enough.
Good clean review on what's proven to be an excellent bike that holds value like crazy. Any time we get a 400 in it goes out so fast it's insane and at prices that are still quite close to the new 500. Hopefully we will have some more used bikes soon so you can actually take something to review again 😆
I bought one of these as a track bike - absolutely the best track bike possible. The tires are cheap, it uses so little fuel, the ergonomics are terrific. I swapped the front forks as I was bottoming them out pretty hard, but other than that it's been terrific. I went to an R6 for racing this year, but the Ninja 400 is still just such a good bike.
I started with a ninja 300 then sv650s and now currently a gixxer 600. I'm confidence that the Ninja 400 will always beat me from stop light without try hard and I respect it for that!!!
@@ilearntodraw1375 I love smoking those small cc kiddie sport bikes off the line. The Ninja 400 is equivalent of stuffing a balled up sock in your pants. Apparently, they can't count 4 header pipes and realize it's over before it even started. Then they have to accept they got whooped by Versys 1000 dad bike complete with tail case.😂😂😂
@@ilearntodraw1375 Riding Ninja 400 is equivalent to stuffing a balled up sock in your pants. When I pull up next to one of those kiddie bikes you would think they could count 4 header pipes and realize it's over before it even started. They then get to go home accepting they got sm○ked by Versys 1000, short-shifting, dad bike complete with tail case.😂😂😂
I’ve bought mine after the Ninja 300 ( completed 85kms -3’years) , And completed 30k on the Odo in 1 and half years on Ninja 400 It’s perfect for touring , it’s refined and Ofcourse reliable - 🇮🇳
I might be a bit late to the party. In my 50's, I'd watched HUNDREDS of hours of videos in the last year, before deciding on a HONDA XR150L as my first ever bike. However, during the last 6 months of coming to this decision, the government have decided the carburetted engine on the XR150L isn't "green enough" for a rego plate. You can buy one NEW right now, but won't be able to register it for the road. Add to that the cost of just getting a Learners Permit has more than doubled to over $1,000 (at least here in South Australia). Klaus Schwab's minions will have to settle for me driving my 2006 VZ ute instead :(
I just passed 20,000 KM on my 2022 Ninja 400 and I am still very happy with it. I have taken in on long tours and carried tons of luggage to go on camping trips. I installed heated grips and the aftermarket clutch plates and springs but to be honest I didn't really need the clutch work done it was just for fun. I also added a USB charging port and some tank grips. Not looking forward to to paying for my valve clearance work which is coming up this spring / summer as I hit 25K but after that I will be good for another 25K. I have been tempted a few times over the years to do the full ecu / exhaust kit but when I think about the additional noise on the freeway I lose my interest in that. I think If I ever turn it into a track bike that will be something I will do. After 3 seasons of owning this bike I have thought about getting into some off road / adventure bikes but I would love to be able to keep my Ninja forever.
Great video! I've had a Ninja 300 and three 600's - I cant get the 400 out of my mind even though its far less powerful. The Ninja 300 was stunning and also great fun but there were too many gear changes. I think the 400 needs less changes. That would be perfect. Thanks for the review!
As a kid all I wanted was as a Kawasaki ninja but now the bike will too small on me and I can't afford the big ones (yet 😎). Btw cool video. Another banger
About a minute into the video the stool got my attention. I was thinking that it was a sweet portable idea but it looked a little flimsy. Always trust your first instincts.
Was hoping it would be a bit stronger. Need something light and compact to fit in the camera backpack I take and this did just fit. Guess the trade off for a smaller size was it couldn’t handle me
I had a 250R for 13+ years. Just traded it in for a Ninja 500. Bike was so much fun to learn on and after 9620 miles I got a trade offer that I couldn’t refuse + someone else will get to ride the very best beginner bike there ever was.
I have a 2023 Ninja 400 I bought new and the clutch slip issue is real. Granted I'm not a beginner rider and I wring this thing out hard and I noticed the subtle clutch slip at around 2,000 miles. It's not biggie: a set of upgraded clutch springs run about $30 and it takes about 30 minutes to swap them out. No more slip!
I bought a 2025 ninja 650 as my first bike. Love that thing so far. Actually just bought it December 28th and only got to ride around 2 days before it got too cold 😂
The Ninja 400 was and still is one of the best bang for buck you can get out there, it's lightweight and has enough power for everyday ride. Brakes do suck compared to bigger bikes, but there are more than decent for a bike of that size. I rode a BMW G310R as my first bike and I can say that the Ninja 400 was quite a bit better with a second cylinder and a bigger engine.
After riding multiple 450 dirtbikes for nearly 8 years I finally made the jump to road bikes and picked up a ninja 400, was the best looking bike I’ve ever seen (still is Imo) and I have absolutely loved it, great little commuter, great bike for the twisties however going onto my 10th year of riding and having now experienced multiple 4cylinders and 1000ccs I’m desperate for a 4 cylinder exhaust sound, apart from that I’m absolutely in love with it still.
Love this, and i feel very similar. I filmed a review of a 1.3L V-Twin today (spoiler alert) and it was wicked. But after every review i do, i hop back on my little 400 and it still makes me happy
I got my mt07 almost at the end of 2018 and I can't get rid of it, I mean in the last 5 years I've through a few motorcycles, ktm 990, f850gs, tenere 700 and still I can't sell it.
Il be moving to Europe soon so i started taking lessons for my license… and a dream of mine is to have a Europe tour on a motorcycle… is the ninja 400 suitable for such adventure? Bcz im confused between the 400 and 650 ( but since i never drove a motorcycle before, 400 is mostly recommended)
You could do it, but it depends on your size as to how comfy it would be. if you can opt for the bigger 650 it may suit you better for a longer journey with the extra weight on the highway. This one does get blow around a fair bit in the wind
Not sure if I will not be told to shove my advice somewhere unpleasant, as nobody this days accept any advice/criticism at all, but hey, let's hope for the best! I want to point out your feet position on a footpegs. You have your feet sticking outwards almost at all times during showcasing bike in first 2 minutes. As I believe, you need to hold your feet parallel to the bike placing the ball of the foot on the footpeg, cause in that way your natural leg positioning will be more tight in knee area holding them to the tank. Which adds stability and confidence to manuevering the motorcycle. Also sticking feet outwards may poses some danger falling down. The only 2 cases I feel feet looking outwards positioning fit: 1. You are tired from 5 hours of cruising and you just need to do something to release tension in legs 2. You are hanging off the bike in the corner using your knee as a lean angle reference.
Get what you can afford. It doesn't pay to have something you can't afford to ride after all. Is the 400 a better bike I would say heck yeah but if you can't put gas in it what good is it. The 300 is a pretty good bike to, get what you can afford and enjoy the ride because at the end of they day riding is a blast. Really doesn't matter what bike you ride as long as it gets the job done.
Bought the exact same model in 2024 (only had 6.5km on). Had it now for 6 months and very happy. Im a bigger guy like yourself so will probably upgrade when I come off my Ps. Any recommendations on a middle weight sport bike?
Glad to hear you’re loving it! Depends.. what type of sportbike? A super sports or more regular? A ZX-6R is a popular choice for a sportier one. I really like the Middle range Triumphs too
@GhadSpeed They have the CBU in our country which makes the bike and its spares relatively expensive. Am now looking at a used 2018 N650. Might just buy that.
The lightness makes it easy to use, if you're doing a lot of highway k's though it can be pushed around by the wind a bit. I have a video explaining it further
Hey kwackajack, Just wondering would there be much difference between the Ninja 400 compared to the Ninja 500. I’m asking as I am 6ft 2, but I’m 135kgs I have sat on a 400 and it was nice but I sat on a ninja 650 and it just felt more balanced for me so yeah I’d be curious if you could review the Ninja 500!
I cant choose benween 2015-16 and 2018-22 models. Is this bike more heavy than hi's brothers from 2015 year, or the same weght ? and how about sitting position- which one is upright,and which is sport, or both the same? thanks
I just got this dream bike after so many years through my friend. It’s a used bike, but right now. It has an issue with mono suspension so I can’t write it and it’s very expensive here in India to change it so if you have any other suspension spare, can you please courier it to me? It will mean a lot.
I am 16, and when I am 17 I will have the money to buy a kawasaki ninja 400. Now, living in japan is it worth it, and if so, I want to buy used, is it worth it?
Ya brakes are shit especially if you are over 80kg. Replace with braketech rotor ebc sintered pads and Brembo Master cylinder. Though costly upgrade that will run you about 1500 CAD in parts .. it's worth it if you are keeping your bike "forever commute bike" or track readying... Rotor Comes in at 5mm and 6mm thickness.
i got mine in 2020, i had it for 2 years and selled it and got a zx6r 636 2017 and got my european license for it, ninja 400 was fun but nothing like a powerfull bike like zx6r
Riding a 400 cc bike in a country where you can't ride faster than 60 km/h is hypocritical waste of money to say the least. I f you have a lot of money lying around not knowing what to do with it, you could give it to the poor people living in africa. That will actually mean something.
Maximum speed of 60 km/h? 😂😂😂😂 Who the hell would even buy a sportbike under such conditions? There isnt a single public road I've ridden on where I need to corner below that speed even if posted 35 kph unless there is sand or gravel or its a blind corner. May as well buy a scooter just for comfort and practicality.
You were one of the people on youtube who convinced me the Ninja400 was the best bike out there and bought mine in 2020.
Glad to hear you got value from the channel!
How has the 400 treated you?
@@Kwackajack Aside from a faulty stock signal light it's been doing so well. Don't plan to sell this bike anytime soon.
Long term owner here too chiming in! Owner of a 2020 N400 for 4 years, 22,000km on the Odo. No mechanic issues whatsoever - passed Japanese motor inspection last year without any issues. I got an oil change every 2,000~3,000km (oil filter change every 2nd oil change). Replaced the stock tires twice, both at 10,000km each, and now using Dunlop's Q5A tires.
Replaced chain, front and rear sprocket at 20,000km (sprockets were surprisingly in good condition, chain not so much) - front fork oil has lost a bit of its dampening so replaced it with heavier oil and topped it with pre-load adjusters. Replaced rear-shock with GSX-r600's for full adjustability.
Things to look out for: change your break pads between 5~10,000km depending on usage. Bleed the breaks each season, check for color and replace as needed. Make sure you have enough slack in the clutch cable. Too tight and you run the risk of the clutch plates not fully engaging causing slippage (not unique to Ninja) If you replace the chain, make sure to adjust for the slack that is created after new chain is 'stretched'.
Things to avoid: don't bother flashing the ECU for a few HP gain. Not worth the cost and will put more strain on the engine and fuel efficiency takes a dive (unless you're racing) - putting on wider rear tire is purely cosmetic and only has negative impact on the handling of the bike.
I honestly thought I will be replacing this bike in couple of years of ownership but I am still having so much fun on it. It's great bike to learn on, both riding and mechanically speaking.
This is the kind of content I originally subscribed because of. Loving your newer stuff but the old N400 and seeing your enthusiasm is always a joy
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Appreciate that! I love looking back on where it all started.
Happy to see you still making content and enjoying your 400 man. Been following your channel for what feels like ages. Always great to see a new post. Stay safe and stay well mate!
Appreciate the support, will do!
Currently saving up to get myself a used 400, im new to bikes and have yet to get my license. Your videos have been really helpful, thank you!
Good luck with the license and I hope you love the 400 when you get it!
Going for my learners soon, I’m going for the 300 instead of 400 because of the cost, I hope I don’t miss out too much 😅
lets go man, its worth every penny, saved money for over 18 months for my license and mt07, see you on the streets ;)
Love the edit of the 300 and 500 part. You made that look very neat!
Sidenote about your size - I'm 188cm and +- 85kg and found my previous R6 to be too hunched. My ZX636 was perfectly fine, and so is my R1.
It’s funny I think a lot of it is down to dimensions (torso vs leg length). I’ve been on a zx6 too and it did feel pretty good
Exactly the type of review i was looking for. Thanks for the info. Can't wait to get my 400
Glad it helped!
buy a 600er ^^ @richard best is the 636 ^^
Nice to see you still have your Ninja 400 five years later. I heard or read many times that one will grow out of it and want a bigger bike soon after one has an unrestricted license. But for me, that isn't the case at all. Been riding my Ninja 400 for two years now and I really don't want so sell it. Just love the agility, relatively light weight and it has enough power for me.
The only thing that bothers me a little bit, same as you it seems, is the ergonomics on longer rides. As I get more experienced and my tours get longer and longer (usually 4 up to 6 hours long), the low seat hight and high foot pegs result in a tight knee angle that is a bit of a problem for me. I am planning to try out the higher seat next season, guess that could help. Because otherwise I am totally happy and really don't want to give away my Ninja :)
Glad to hear you’re loving yours too!
Yea the ergos can get tight in the knees, I suppose the ergo fit seat would help but I’m not fussed enough to change
It's lovely to see someone else sticking close to their beginner bike through a long period of time. My personal favorite is the MT-03, it is just double the power of my daily bike and is punchy enough to be fun but agile enough for the street. I'll always have street riding involved in my schedule so it's more than appropriate.
But to be honest, I would have preferred a large bore thumper like the Duke 390 because it's lighter but I'm not too drawn too the tech it has. The MT-03 is minimal and I'm grateful for that. I just got my MT-03 on Tuesday after 2 years of wait and a plan to ride it down all sort of routes I discovered around my town on my daily bike.
Good luck and ride safe, man.
I think the MT-03 is a great pick, minimal is definitely the way to go!
I am also a Ninja 400 owner and agree with you that this is a bike to keep for long time, I got mine in 2018 and still love it. Good video, one day we may ride together.
Love to hear it! Thanks for the support :)
Started on the old Ninja 250 after I got my license. What a fun little bike. Still have a soft spot for the old 80/90s look.
Great review mate awesome you’ve still got yours!! I bought mine in 2021 put 25,000kms in 2years then upgraded to a gsxr600. Miss the N400 I had such an attachment to that bike being my first learning to ride and going on so many adventures I couldn’t stay off the thing, don’t feel the same about the gixxer even though it’s superior in almost every way and more comfortable. Anyway thanks for the video good to see you again enjoying your bike brought back nice memories
Cheers
Nice long term review
Best hair in the industry!
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Hair, but not chair aware. It's practically a fable
Thanks for the review. I've owned this exact bike since 2020 almost new, and I have to say I love it! It fast enough to keep up with anyone on the road, quick enough to feel like a top end ride.. almost :) and I've learned the safety of riding and making mistakes. The top lesson is the "Cost" priced perfectly to pay off fast and not worry, Insurance is cheap. Its allowed me to save up for my replacement Motorcycle next year and pay it off(Indian 101). I recommend this ninja to all ages.
Glad to hear you're enjoying your time on the Ninja! Sounds like a perfect stepping stone for you.
@@jav9888 you're Indian?
@@wolverine1854What ? Is this a joke ?
@@jav9888 Just asking ... what's joke in it?
Great video mate, glad to hear Ur enjoying the ride
when I was in the market to buy a lams bike , I thought about getting a Ninja 400, But ended up buying the Trident 660. Now I'm starting to wish I brought the Ninja.
I’m sure the Trident would be fantastic too, I wouldn’t be disappointed with that as a first bike!
Why would you say that, I started 3 months ago on a street triple 675 and it is nuuts
I hit 13,000miles on my 2023 ninja 400 yesterday (20,921 km) and I tend to ride it hard. I've had absolutely zero problems with it, i also change the oil every 2-3k miles and clean the chain every ride.
400/500s love to be ringed out of their necks! lol I have a 24’ 500 put on 15,000 miles in 8 months. Zero issues. Strict on myself maintaining basic maintenance.
Awesome take , could not agree more ! I bought the Anniversary 500 back in October and I could not imagine learning on another bike ! Nor do I want more power at all , just enough.
Love to hear it, I still love mine after all these years!
Good clean review on what's proven to be an excellent bike that holds value like crazy. Any time we get a 400 in it goes out so fast it's insane and at prices that are still quite close to the new 500. Hopefully we will have some more used bikes soon so you can actually take something to review again 😆
Thanks mate, looking forward to it!
See you guys in the New Year :)
I bought a new black one in '23 because I remembered my '90 Suzuki RGV and how much fun it is to ride such a light sporty bike ..... less is more 🏁
just put a deposit on the last ninja 500 my local dealer had. cant wait to ride, thanx for all the info you've shared
Congrats! Hope you enjoy it!
I bought one of these as a track bike - absolutely the best track bike possible. The tires are cheap, it uses so little fuel, the ergonomics are terrific. I swapped the front forks as I was bottoming them out pretty hard, but other than that it's been terrific. I went to an R6 for racing this year, but the Ninja 400 is still just such a good bike.
I started with a ninja 300 then sv650s and now currently a gixxer 600. I'm confidence that the Ninja 400 will always beat me from stop light without try hard and I respect it for that!!!
With a best case 0-60 mph time of 4.7 sec????😂😂😂
@@kannermw obv im not gonna go 0-60mi pullin off from stop sign -_-
@@ilearntodraw1375 I love smoking those small cc kiddie sport bikes off the line. The Ninja 400 is equivalent of stuffing a balled up sock in your pants. Apparently, they can't count 4 header pipes and realize it's over before it even started. Then they have to accept they got whooped by Versys 1000 dad bike complete with tail case.😂😂😂
@@ilearntodraw1375 Riding Ninja 400 is equivalent to stuffing a balled up sock in your pants. When I pull up next to one of those kiddie bikes you would think they could count 4 header pipes and realize it's over before it even started. They then get to go home accepting they got sm○ked by Versys 1000, short-shifting, dad bike complete with tail case.😂😂😂
Totally enjoyed this review especially the bush turkey karma 😄😄😄
I sat on one over the weekend and I was impressed on how comfy the seating position was. I was shocked this 400 was lighter than my R3.
Yeah the seat is surprisingly comfortable and it's very light. If i was doing longer trips i'd be changing it to the one mentioned in the vid tho
I’ve bought mine after the Ninja 300 ( completed 85kms -3’years) ,
And completed 30k on the Odo in 1 and half years on Ninja 400
It’s perfect for touring , it’s refined and Ofcourse reliable - 🇮🇳
Great bike, great review! Wonder if you’ll ever upgrade
He will no doubt, the question is what will be his next motorcycle? He had a blast on a Kawasaki ZX 14 recently, could it be one of those beauties?
The 14 was fantastic, I think I’d look for something a little smaller size-wise though
@ Copy that 👍
@@Kwackajackcan’t go wrong with a 636
Ok it’s a nice bike but that collapsing seat stole the show! Good thing you didn’t fall against the bike.
I might be a bit late to the party. In my 50's, I'd watched HUNDREDS of hours of videos in the last year, before deciding on a HONDA XR150L as my first ever bike. However, during the last 6 months of coming to this decision, the government have decided the carburetted engine on the XR150L isn't "green enough" for a rego plate. You can buy one NEW right now, but won't be able to register it for the road. Add to that the cost of just getting a Learners Permit has more than doubled to over $1,000 (at least here in South Australia). Klaus Schwab's minions will have to settle for me driving my 2006 VZ ute instead :(
I just passed 20,000 KM on my 2022 Ninja 400 and I am still very happy with it. I have taken in on long tours and carried tons of luggage to go on camping trips. I installed heated grips and the aftermarket clutch plates and springs but to be honest I didn't really need the clutch work done it was just for fun. I also added a USB charging port and some tank grips. Not looking forward to to paying for my valve clearance work which is coming up this spring / summer as I hit 25K but after that I will be good for another 25K. I have been tempted a few times over the years to do the full ecu / exhaust kit but when I think about the additional noise on the freeway I lose my interest in that. I think If I ever turn it into a track bike that will be something I will do. After 3 seasons of owning this bike I have thought about getting into some off road / adventure bikes but I would love to be able to keep my Ninja forever.
Great video! I've had a Ninja 300 and three 600's - I cant get the 400 out of my mind even though its far less powerful. The Ninja 300 was stunning and also great fun but there were too many gear changes. I think the 400 needs less changes. That would be perfect. Thanks for the review!
Possibly one of the best modern all rounder lams bikes. Just enough power, reliability, decent suspension
😂love the after comments. Looks like we know who polished off the Christmas dessert 😂
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Great review and funny end 😂
As a kid all I wanted was as a Kawasaki ninja but now the bike will too small on me and I can't afford the big ones (yet 😎). Btw cool video. Another banger
About a minute into the video the stool got my attention. I was thinking that it was a sweet portable idea but it looked a little flimsy. Always trust your first instincts.
Was hoping it would be a bit stronger. Need something light and compact to fit in the camera backpack I take and this did just fit. Guess the trade off for a smaller size was it couldn’t handle me
@@Kwackajack just cut to 2% body fat. problem solved
I had a 250R for 13+ years. Just traded it in for a Ninja 500. Bike was so much fun to learn on and after 9620 miles I got a trade offer that I couldn’t refuse + someone else will get to ride the very best beginner bike there ever was.
I have the Kawasaki Z400, your bike's naked brother. I have had it for over 4 years and still love it, I have no plans to sell it.
These things are little sport touring monsters. For real they are amazing.
I have a 2023 Ninja 400 I bought new and the clutch slip issue is real. Granted I'm not a beginner rider and I wring this thing out hard and I noticed the subtle clutch slip at around 2,000 miles. It's not biggie: a set of upgraded clutch springs run about $30 and it takes about 30 minutes to swap them out. No more slip!
I bought a 2025 ninja 650 as my first bike. Love that thing so far. Actually just bought it December 28th and only got to ride around 2 days before it got too cold 😂
That's awesome, hopefully you get the chance to spend some more time with it soon!
I wish these LAMS bikes were around when I started. My first bike was a Ninja 250 with wooden brakes. 😂
I need to know the name of the camera, lense, settings etc..DANG! that's some crisp footage
Sony A7IV, Sigma 24-70 F2.8 Art, using custom settings and LUT 👌
My first brand new motorcycle was a blue Kawasaki KH 250B2 and I've stuck with Kawasaki since. My only regret was not ever owning a RD LC 350.
The Ninja 400 was and still is one of the best bang for buck you can get out there, it's lightweight and has enough power for everyday ride. Brakes do suck compared to bigger bikes, but there are more than decent for a bike of that size. I rode a BMW G310R as my first bike and I can say that the Ninja 400 was quite a bit better with a second cylinder and a bigger engine.
Muito bom vídeo!! Tenho a Ninja a 2 anos e tbm gosto demais da moto! ❤🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
QUEENSLANDER!!!
5yrs later here I am still dreaming of owning a Ninja400
Do a long term review on the chair.
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After riding multiple 450 dirtbikes for nearly 8 years I finally made the jump to road bikes and picked up a ninja 400, was the best looking bike I’ve ever seen (still is Imo) and I have absolutely loved it, great little commuter, great bike for the twisties however going onto my 10th year of riding and having now experienced multiple 4cylinders and 1000ccs I’m desperate for a 4 cylinder exhaust sound, apart from that I’m absolutely in love with it still.
Love this, and i feel very similar. I filmed a review of a 1.3L V-Twin today (spoiler alert) and it was wicked. But after every review i do, i hop back on my little 400 and it still makes me happy
I got my mt07 almost at the end of 2018 and I can't get rid of it, I mean in the last 5 years I've through a few motorcycles, ktm 990, f850gs, tenere 700 and still I can't sell it.
It is not about how long you have the thing it is about how much miles you rode it!
Il be moving to Europe soon so i started taking lessons for my license… and a dream of mine is to have a Europe tour on a motorcycle… is the ninja 400 suitable for such adventure? Bcz im confused between the 400 and 650 ( but since i never drove a motorcycle before, 400 is mostly recommended)
You could do it, but it depends on your size as to how comfy it would be. if you can opt for the bigger 650 it may suit you better for a longer journey with the extra weight on the highway. This one does get blow around a fair bit in the wind
No problems in 5 years is really impressive.. I would’ve liked to know how many km’s you put on it.
Not sure if I will not be told to shove my advice somewhere unpleasant, as nobody this days accept any advice/criticism at all, but hey, let's hope for the best!
I want to point out your feet position on a footpegs. You have your feet sticking outwards almost at all times during showcasing bike in first 2 minutes.
As I believe, you need to hold your feet parallel to the bike placing the ball of the foot on the footpeg, cause in that way your natural leg positioning will be more tight in knee area holding them to the tank. Which adds stability and confidence to manuevering the motorcycle.
Also sticking feet outwards may poses some danger falling down.
The only 2 cases I feel feet looking outwards positioning fit:
1. You are tired from 5 hours of cruising and you just need to do something to release tension in legs
2. You are hanging off the bike in the corner using your knee as a lean angle reference.
My 18 400 survived a ride to Dargo, some called me crazy but so be it.
Going for learners soon, going for 300 instead of 400 because of the cost hopefully I don’t miss out much
Get what you can afford. It doesn't pay to have something you can't afford to ride after all. Is the 400 a better bike I would say heck yeah but if you can't put gas in it what good is it. The 300 is a pretty good bike to, get what you can afford and enjoy the ride because at the end of they day riding is a blast. Really doesn't matter what bike you ride as long as it gets the job done.
Bought the exact same model in 2024 (only had 6.5km on). Had it now for 6 months and very happy. Im a bigger guy like yourself so will probably upgrade when I come off my Ps.
Any recommendations on a middle weight sport bike?
Glad to hear you’re loving it!
Depends.. what type of sportbike? A super sports or more regular?
A ZX-6R is a popular choice for a sportier one. I really like the Middle range Triumphs too
Wow. I was sick of my z650 after 6 months. I can't imagine sending so long with a 400.
Was planning to buy a 2020 model N400. Now they have discontinued the model I am a bit skeptical about the spares.
Get the 500 it’s the same price brand new.
@GhadSpeed They have the CBU in our country which makes the bike and its spares relatively expensive. Am now looking at a used 2018 N650. Might just buy that.
@@hariblejoke you won’t go wrong with either. 😎
i know this is a difficult question,but give me an estimate in percentages of how much more power the ninja 400 is compared to the ninja 250r?
49 hp to 30 hp
@@RadioSnivins it terms of ''feeling'' is 19 hp considered a lot?
@@IversonGR I mean it's 60% more power so yeah I'd say it's pretty massive
I've ridden both and the difference is huge. I love them both but the 4n feels like a rocket compared to the 250.
How many kilometers do you have on the bike?
I would still get one, as locally they are still very expensive, and the new ones (500 line) are more.
Hows the ninja for daily commute?
The lightness makes it easy to use, if you're doing a lot of highway k's though it can be pushed around by the wind a bit. I have a video explaining it further
Hey kwackajack,
Just wondering would there be much difference between the Ninja 400 compared to the Ninja 500. I’m asking as I am 6ft 2, but I’m 135kgs I have sat on a 400 and it was nice but I sat on a ninja 650 and it just felt more balanced for me so yeah I’d be curious if you could review the Ninja 500!
I cant choose benween 2015-16 and 2018-22 models. Is this bike more heavy than hi's brothers from 2015 year, or the same weght ? and how about sitting position- which one is upright,and which is sport, or both the same? thanks
But how many miles do you have on it? You didn't mention that
I like the idea of a 400, but theres hills here it simply cannot keep up with, 80 mph uphill with a passenger simply isnt really an option
I've had my 05 R1 for 8 years now put 40k miles on her should I make a video about it 🤔
anyone know the where abouts of the location at @2:49?
I just got this dream bike after so many years through my friend. It’s a used bike, but right now. It has an issue with mono suspension so I can’t write it and it’s very expensive here in India to change it so if you have any other suspension spare, can you please courier it to me? It will mean a lot.
I am 16, and when I am 17 I will have the money to buy a kawasaki ninja 400. Now, living in japan is it worth it, and if so, I want to buy used, is it worth it?
How many KM does your 400 have now?
chicken 2 - Kwackajack 0
They're called Bush Turkeys here in Aus, only chicken here is me 🤦♂️😅
The question now is what motorcycle you buy next? a 2025 Honda CBR500?!
It would be bigger than a 500 :)
i passed my test in spain on a ninja 400 :) the school's bike
5 years isn't long term. 10 or 15 maybe, 5 is practivally brand new.
Ya brakes are shit especially if you are over 80kg. Replace with braketech rotor ebc sintered pads and Brembo Master cylinder.
Though costly upgrade that will run you about 1500 CAD in parts .. it's worth it if you are keeping your bike "forever commute bike" or track readying... Rotor Comes in at 5mm and 6mm thickness.
i got mine in 2020, i had it for 2 years and selled it and got a zx6r 636 2017 and got my european license for it, ninja 400 was fun but nothing like a powerfull bike like zx6r
This is a pretty standard upgrade path from first to second bike. How do you find the ZX6?
looks like a cgeap knock off bike.
A lot of 400 owners in the comments convincing themselves owning a 400 is worth it.
Bout 90kgs worth of fail 😅
great for the starters, not worth the money over a 300, boring bike after getting your opens.
Riding a 400 cc bike in a country where you can't ride faster than 60 km/h is hypocritical waste of money to say the least. I f you have a lot of money lying around not knowing what to do with it, you could give it to the poor people living in africa. That will actually mean something.
Rather burn money in front of them
Maximum speed of 60 km/h? 😂😂😂😂 Who the hell would even buy a sportbike under such conditions? There isnt a single public road I've ridden on where I need to corner below that speed even if posted 35 kph unless there is sand or gravel or its a blind corner. May as well buy a scooter just for comfort and practicality.
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