Im over 50 and i just brought one. Its an amazing thing to be liking the smaller bikes. After owning the fastest most $$$$$ i feel im riding and owning the bike and not a caretaker of an expensive dangerous beast.
Shame? Why shame? It's a fun bike, still owns most cars in the city, and it's fun to ride! The 250R was pushing it... but a 400 is perfectly acceptable :). Of course this is not gonna win you any drag race... but hey, this is not why I'm getting a bike for :)
Been on my Kawasaki z 400 2022 for a year now. I'm 70 yrs old. Insurance $650 full coverage. Top speed 120. ( Don't let my grandsons know!). And Im adding all the racing stuff.
Beautiful bike with great upgrades! You and I think very similarly lol. I have the 18 Ninja 400 and did literally all your upgrades including the elimination of some of the tacky decals lol. I took off the 400 and the Ninja on mine, looks 10x better. Three more upgrades you should consider doing is the frame sliders, adjustable clutch/break levers and K&N air filter. Really nice bike though, you did an amazing job. The carbon fiber is going to look sick.
Just got the 2023 400 5 days ago and already did a bunch of add-ons. New wind screen, bumper delete, and a slip on that look exactly like this one and sounds identical, but only cost $60. Still waiting to hit the 600 mile range break in period.
@@HardcityRaindrops I don't need a year to let you know, I also have the same one on my Honda CBR 500 for the last 3 years and it's holding up just fine.
Hey dude, love your vids. Very inspiring. Im in northeast Philly and looking to get a new ninja 650 krt and start recording with my go pro. I wish we were close so we could do dome riding together sometime.
Get a 400, u can get a 400 up to 650 power with a few upgrades, but maintain the low weight and flickiness of a 400. It would still be cheaper than a stock 650
This is crazy. Was just about to ask you some questions about 400 and got sucked down a rabbit hole of your other (older) videos. Can't believe that wreck. I'm still in your prequel 😂 vids but hope everything is going well after move to Austin and job at Tesla.
Southern Illinois and man the urge to get a bike is insane and love watching every Video man soon very soon will be getting a bike. Love how those mirrors turned Out man slick
The ninja400 would be perfect if the handlers were a bit lower. I like bikes with more aggressive positions. But besides that this is a fantastic bike!
Been waiting three years for that bike after getting my wife the teal 2021 ninja400 abs . Love this bike just want a bit more power . Now it’s out and still have to wait for another color scheme . Green just isn’t my jam . But to each I’s own . Yours is definitely better with the red and white . I just want the ZX4R not the RR . So as soon as they come out I either white or black , maybe red then I jump on that . My skills are pretty honed in on this bike . I really love it I just always wanted a 4 cylinder bike that screams and Kawasaki finally nailed it .
Zx4r has a really narrow power band. Mid range and low range power are lacking and after the short high range power band it falls flat on its face. It's gonna need a tune to get all the power the zx4r is capable of.
I have rode both. They both look great..hell check out the cf Moto. That bike looks great too for a lower cc. The Ninja imo, is slightly better than the R3.
Don’t be scared to buy some Amazon stuff. I am not paying 100 dollars for radiator guard or winglets. For 35 bucks my winglets look cooler than those. Radiator guard is just a piece of metal you’ll never look at. Not everything is made equal and just cause you waste more money doesn’t mean it’s a better over all product.
May I ask what color is indicated on your bike papers. I have the gray one since KRT edition is not available on our area, but Im planning to have a wrapping. Sorry for the grammar 😊 Thanks
Looks like quad lock has a mirror mount bracket. And on the ninja clutch handle mount there is the mounting threaded hole for a mirror. I think this is the way it’s mounted here. I was wondering the same.
So many downgrades imo, trading 10% aesthetic for 25% safety while also throwing away money just ain't my thing. You can barely see through those mirrors, I opted for changing mine for the ninja 300s. A car behind you can barely notice your blinker, keep safe. I have a fake akrapovic that sounds decent, but I can tell yours sounds significantly smoother. Do you have a link for those earplugs with the little box?
I am just curious about how much you have spent in total on all your upgrades if you don't mind me asking? I was thinking of getting that front spoiler that mounts jus t below headlight any input on what you think about it? I guess it's cheap enough to try if I hate it it's only 20 bucks...lol
@@eddiemarsh It does indeed, that's for maximum fuel efficiency though. On my 400 75+ on 3rd gear does not feel great, but it does feel awesome on 4th.
Hey buddy really enjoying the videos, I have almost the exact same mods done to my bike except I went with the ninja 300 mirrors lol you should take one for the team and try one of those front winglet pieces just for fun lol
@@chrisbutler8059 They actually do work fairly well. I have one on my 400 and it helped stabilize the front end on the freeway more. Plus it gives me a perfect spot to put my ram air inlets I'm making for it. Nice bike. I should really make a vid of all the mods on mine. She's pushing 60.10 HP right now. I prefer the Toce exhaust myself.
Great idea, I've been considering this upgrade. Really simple install and the piece isn't too expensive. Maybe like $70, and would probably give the bike a really sick look. Yeah I'll probably be doing this soon lol. I'll probably get it off AliExpress.
@@Panelium IRC makes one and it’s NOT plug and play and it’s a pretty involved install. imo it’s not worth it but it does exist if you really think you need it
Pro tip: Buy a cheap phone to use as your GPS. Get a brand new Samsung A-something, the cheap and frustrating ones... lol You download the map for the whole country on google map... and you use this instead of your actual phone. Since you downloaded the map, you don't need a sim. The GPS works anyway. The reason: Phones, especially the cameras, HATE vibrations. Even if you get the quad lock vibration dampener, it's still too much vibrations for the phone. In a car, sure. On a bike... nah. You will mess up the cheap phone's camera, but nobody cares, the camera doesn't even have to work on it.
tip for new riders, don't waste money on mirrors that "look cool" but don't work as good as factory, use that 120 bucks for better riding gear instead of buying junky chinese gear
I only see you justifying that you spent $130 on mirrors for when an officer asks where's your mirrors and you get to complain how decent you are at watching what's behind you and I bet you don't want no one else rocking those mirrors 😂
Bro, all that money your going to spend on this bike you could buy a real bike. I bought the 500 and after to 2 weeks i was PISSED at the dealership for talking me out of the zx6r!
No shame in owning a 400 Ninja, I've rode the fast ones, and I'm 50 now and I want one, lower gas and insurance, Great looking bike!
Im over 50 and i just brought one. Its an amazing thing to be liking the smaller bikes. After owning the fastest most $$$$$ i feel im riding and owning the bike and not a caretaker of an expensive dangerous beast.
Shame? Why shame? It's a fun bike, still owns most cars in the city, and it's fun to ride! The 250R was pushing it... but a 400 is perfectly acceptable :). Of course this is not gonna win you any drag race... but hey, this is not why I'm getting a bike for :)
Been on my Kawasaki z 400 2022 for a year now. I'm 70 yrs old. Insurance $650 full coverage. Top speed 120. ( Don't let my grandsons know!). And Im adding all the racing stuff.
What is the shame? Who is shaming people who rides the 400? What is wrong with owning a 400.??
I rode an R3 recently. God damn you can’t help but smile. So much fun. Look way better in person too. They always look like little scooters in pics.
i love the build! recently got a 21 ninja 400 and I've been snagging upgrade ideas and this video definitely helped alot with all that!!
Even tho I have a 636 I still don't have the heart to sell my 400... its just perfect 👌 awesome video 📹 👏 bro
Beautiful bike with great upgrades! You and I think very similarly lol. I have the 18 Ninja 400 and did literally all your upgrades including the elimination of some of the tacky decals lol. I took off the 400 and the Ninja on mine, looks 10x better. Three more upgrades you should consider doing is the frame sliders, adjustable clutch/break levers and K&N air filter. Really nice bike though, you did an amazing job. The carbon fiber is going to look sick.
Nice!
Thanks for the video.
Bikes are fun because everyone makes them their own in some way. Adds some personality to their bike.
Just got the 2023 400 5 days ago and already did a bunch of add-ons.
New wind screen, bumper delete, and a slip on that look exactly like this one and sounds identical, but only cost $60.
Still waiting to hit the 600 mile range break in period.
60 bucks lol lmk how that holds up in a year 😂
@@HardcityRaindrops I don't need a year to let you know, I also have the same one on my Honda CBR 500 for the last 3 years and it's holding up just fine.
I just picked up my 2023 ninja 400 two days ago. Love it! Great bike!
iowa rep! about to pull the trigger on a 400 soon
Hey dude, love your vids. Very inspiring. Im in northeast Philly and looking to get a new ninja 650 krt and start recording with my go pro. I wish we were close so we could do dome riding together sometime.
Get a 400, u can get a 400 up to 650 power with a few upgrades, but maintain the low weight and flickiness of a 400. It would still be cheaper than a stock 650
Yea I agree 650 isn’t worth it for the price you don’t get enough horsepower for the price jump but I guess it has tft so depends what you want
I'm saving for a 400 I live right outside of Northeast Philly near Langhorne, PA Fly Eagles Fly
@@itssouthpaw the heavier bikes always give me more confidence compared to a lightweight. Obviously and especially true on highways and crosswinds.
@@adamcain4603 I’m around that area too -are you getting new or used
Great video. I’m also thinking about getting a ninja 400. Thanks for sharing.
This is crazy. Was just about to ask you some questions about 400 and got sucked down a rabbit hole of your other (older) videos. Can't believe that wreck. I'm still in your prequel 😂 vids but hope everything is going well after move to Austin and job at Tesla.
Hi! I had woodcraft clipons on my 2014 Ninja 300 and it was so much better. Can't wait to see that video reaction.
Damn !! i felt that ride !!! Outstanding!!
Don't be ashamed of the 400 brosef. I have the 23' KRT and I'm proud of it.
Southern Illinois and man the urge to get a bike is insane and love watching every
Video man soon very soon will be getting a bike. Love how those mirrors turned
Out man slick
i love those mirrors dude could you link them?
Link the mirrors broski
The ninja400 would be perfect if the handlers were a bit lower. I like bikes with more aggressive positions. But besides that this is a fantastic bike!
Zx4r will be just that
Been waiting three years for that bike after getting my wife the teal 2021 ninja400 abs . Love this bike just want a bit more power . Now it’s out and still have to wait for another color scheme . Green just isn’t my jam . But to each I’s own . Yours is definitely better with the red and white . I just want the ZX4R not the RR . So as soon as they come out I either white or black , maybe red then I jump on that . My skills are pretty honed in on this bike . I really love it I just always wanted a 4 cylinder bike that screams and Kawasaki finally nailed it .
Zx4r has a really narrow power band. Mid range and low range power are lacking and after the short high range power band it falls flat on its face. It's gonna need a tune to get all the power the zx4r is capable of.
I have been thinking about the ninja 400 versus the r3. Can you take the ninja up to 12,500 rpm? That's where the r3 starts to hit Rev limiter.
ninja redlines at 12 hits limiter at 12.5-13
The R3 is lame af compared to N400
I have rode both. They both look great..hell check out the cf Moto. That bike looks great too for a lower cc. The Ninja imo, is slightly better than the R3.
Did you sell the fender eliminator yet?
great vid man
By the way ever since I got my ninja I haven't drove my truck in over 2 yrs. Love my ninja too.
What mirrors are those?
I had an old guy at the gas pump telling me I need to get my 400 remapped, I guess you have to send your chip off, but makes a massive difference
You can blow the motor if you don’t do it right. Send it to a good source!
Why do you recommend staying away from the Amazon ones if they are all made from the same material?
How did you attach the phone to the handlebars? If you still got the tail tidy I'll buy it from you
Don’t be scared to buy some Amazon stuff. I am not paying 100 dollars for radiator guard or winglets. For 35 bucks my winglets look cooler than those. Radiator guard is just a piece of metal you’ll never look at. Not everything is made equal and just cause you waste more money doesn’t mean it’s a better over all product.
Whats a good price for a used ninja 400 on Facebook marketplace as well as the mileages
Need to do a Heel Guard upgrade in aluminum in Kawasaki green they look really good
Paint the green trim red and it would bend way batter 🔥
Great job on the vid. Awesome bike/mods. Subbed.
Good day sir. Is there a name for the mirrors? It’s so sick.. thanks
Love your bike bro!
Hello , how functiional are the stealth mirrors ? i have been thinking about getting them but i do use mirrors quite a bit
I got the same exhaust it's incredible for a 400cc bike
May I ask what color is indicated on your bike papers. I have the gray one since KRT edition is not available on our area, but Im planning to have a wrapping. Sorry for the grammar 😊
Thanks
Nice video! Did the clutch get stiff when you replaced the clutch springs?
Not much
Is your phone mount on the handle bars, how’d you fit that it seems like there’s no room on my bike (same one)
Looks like quad lock has a mirror mount bracket. And on the ninja clutch handle mount there is the mounting threaded hole for a mirror. I think this is the way it’s mounted here. I was wondering the same.
Can you actually see with those mirrors?
Do you have a link or can tell us the website for the mirrors?
I just bought one just like yours, 23 krt and all I want to do is go full throttle but I can’t for another 200 miles😭
Great videos, I just ordered a 2023!!! Wondering if you could post the part number for the quad lock? Thanks
I just took delivery of my 2023 on Tuesday you're gonna love it bro. I personally went with the fork stem mount I like it better being in the middle
Is this the corsa windscreen or the sport touring?
I will buy your tail tidy, I just got my 2021 400 4days ago and I'm super excited.
with still stock shocks it is hardly every ugrade, that's thing I would do right after exhaust and tail tidy, nice though
bro I loved your vid. I live in Nebraska I am getting a 23 Ninja krt how can I get in touch with you so we can ride together?
I live in Austin TX feel free to come out here
How did you get the 400 off of the fairing?
With my finger nail
the ninja and the 400 on my bike is one sticker so i’m tryna figure out how to just take the 400 off and keep the ninja on there
Ps nice videos enjoy watching you ....quality videos!!! Can't wait to see what you do next
If I am 6’1” and 180 lb can I fit on a motorcycle like this? Or you think I should get the ninja 650 as my first bike?
Idk go sit on one probably be fine
You'll fit fine 👍
Nice fun bike you do u man I went with the zx6r
What size back tire is that?
160
I see at RevZilla they have an Ohlins rear shock,pricey though!
Thankfully I only have to replace the clutch springs once they go out after 2,000 miles
The clutch springs don’t go out.
@@HardcityRaindrops Oh so it's just the other parts that Kawasaki already addressed
So many downgrades imo, trading 10% aesthetic for 25% safety while also throwing away money just ain't my thing.
You can barely see through those mirrors, I opted for changing mine for the ninja 300s. A car behind you can barely notice your blinker, keep safe.
I have a fake akrapovic that sounds decent, but I can tell yours sounds significantly smoother.
Do you have a link for those earplugs with the little box?
25% safety from a mirror? lol, they Dont do that much bud, you need to turn and look behind you always anyway.
Still got the tail tidy?
Do you live in canada? If so how much do you pay for insurance?
I was thinking about getting them on my 650 but I want to be able to see behind me, do you think blindspot mirrors would fix the visibility?
Idk I’m getting rid of them probably I haven’t made my mind up
Is that the double bubble windscreen?
I am just curious about how much you have spent in total on all your upgrades if you don't mind me asking? I was thinking of getting that front spoiler that mounts jus
t below headlight any input on what you think about it? I guess it's cheap enough to try if I hate it it's only 20 bucks...lol
Probably a few grand
How can you go 75+ miles on 3rd gear? When I do that on my 2022 400 the handles becomes buzzy as if I'm doing something wrong I have to upshift lol
The owners manual says shift into 2nd at 9mph, 3rd at 15mph, 4th at 21mph, 5th at 27mph, and 6th at 34mph
@@eddiemarsh It does indeed, that's for maximum fuel efficiency though. On my 400 75+ on 3rd gear does not feel great, but it does feel awesome on 4th.
@@Panelium yeah I don't think anyone follows those 😂
3:13 17 mins is a lot of time to sit down brah
Hey buddy really enjoying the videos, I have almost the exact same mods done to my bike except I went with the ninja 300 mirrors lol you should take one for the team and try one of those front winglet pieces just for fun lol
They come in “carbon fiber”
What’s in carbon fiber?
The winglet thing. You can find them on Amazon, they go under the headlights. They look kinda cool, but I don’t know if they are any good lol
@@chrisbutler8059 They actually do work fairly well. I have one on my 400 and it helped stabilize the front end on the freeway more. Plus it gives me a perfect spot to put my ram air inlets I'm making for it. Nice bike. I should really make a vid of all the mods on mine. She's pushing 60.10 HP right now. I prefer the Toce exhaust myself.
Great idea, I've been considering this upgrade. Really simple install and the piece isn't too expensive. Maybe like $70, and would probably give the bike a really sick look. Yeah I'll probably be doing this soon lol. I'll probably get it off AliExpress.
I didn't think you could do an auto blipper on the 400, do you mean a quick shifter instead?
there’s a company that makes a vacuum operated autoblipper for the ninja 400
@@BooStairs What's it called?
@@Panelium IRC makes one and it’s NOT plug and play and it’s a pretty involved install. imo it’s not worth it but it does exist if you really think you need it
@@BooStairs Sounds like tons of work for very little gains for a user like myself. Just asking out of sheer curiosity. Thanks bud
I upgraded to a 600 but I wouldn’t mind a 400 for work commutes
It's Uh Crop Uh Vich.
Enjoyed your video. Nice upgrades. I too have a few of those upgrades. I posted a video of mine too. However, yours is a much better video. Lol
Pro tip: Buy a cheap phone to use as your GPS. Get a brand new Samsung A-something, the cheap and frustrating ones... lol You download the map for the whole country on google map... and you use this instead of your actual phone. Since you downloaded the map, you don't need a sim. The GPS works anyway.
The reason: Phones, especially the cameras, HATE vibrations. Even if you get the quad lock vibration dampener, it's still too much vibrations for the phone. In a car, sure. On a bike... nah. You will mess up the cheap phone's camera, but nobody cares, the camera doesn't even have to work on it.
gonna put a 170 on my rear wire
I’ll buy your tail tidy! 👍😊 How do I reach you?
They didn't watch it? Or didn't you explain it enough...?
Hahaha, you should try your bike on real curvy-mountain roads.
Love your mirrors btw.
Where did you get those mirrors? Theres no link in bio
China 😂
Ur honestly a dork bro but ur bike is sick
Your girl doesn’t mind it either.
@@HardcityRaindrops ur a 100 pounds bro relax
@@brandonmendoza1117 I’m 175 you shrimp go get a fucking life lol
Dont ride faster than your guardian angel can fly
Well, I hope they can fly faster than 20 miles an hour because that’s what I was doing when I got hit
tip for new riders, don't waste money on mirrors that "look cool" but don't work as good as factory, use that 120 bucks for better riding gear instead of buying junky chinese gear
The mirror work better then the factory ones
On i don't
I only see you justifying that you spent $130 on mirrors for when an officer asks where's your mirrors and you get to complain how decent you are at watching what's behind you and I bet you don't want no one else rocking those mirrors 😂
Bro, all that money your going to spend on this bike you could buy a real bike. I bought the 500 and after to 2 weeks i was PISSED at the dealership for talking me out of the zx6r!
A real bike? I have Panigale 😂
My personal opinion but them mirrors are not it .. but fuc it it’s not my bike