2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Review
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- Опубликовано: 31 янв 2023
- The ninja 400 is a pivotal motorcycle in my opinion as it provides a great beginner bike at a solid price point but also leans itself into a great track training tool!
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I own a 1999 VFR800 with 20k miles on it in mint condition, fully tuned, stainless steel exhaust and growls and spits flames and it's stupidly fast.
I also have a 2024 ZX6R, only changed the exhaust and fender delete, it's fast, it's quick.
I also own this 2023 Ninja 400 and you are absolutely correct, it's fun, comfortable and very nimble.
I did do an exhaust and an ECU flash, so it's quite a bit more peppier and I ride the 400 more than my other ones, it will do freeways with no problem and is fast enough to get you in trouble if you look for it.
In case you are wondering how fast it is with a ECU tune, it's 131Mph actual.
Nice dude, that’s a great set of bikes to own. Especially the VFR that’s awesome!
@@ScoutsOut Oh yeah, the VFR is mine for life, no other bike like it. As old as it is, it turns heads.
100%. It is just such a lovely all-round bike. I have a Daytona 675, which I love, but if I were being brutally honest (and I would never admit to people I know) but I probably have more fun (and certainly a much easier ride) on the 400
It's funny how so many people who start off ca 't wait to eventually level up to their litre bikes and then once they've gotten there, they love how good these 'starter' bikes are.
Lol yup, I think you end up missing the ability to use all the power
There is so much truth to this. It’s the Circle Of Motorcycling.
Ive been a Harley rider for 6 years, my last bike was a roadglide. Im going to look at a z400 or the ninja 400 tomorrow lol.
Haha I hear ya man, would love to hear what you think
@@adamm2838 What ended up happening?
I just got the Ninja as my first bike 2 months ago. I absolutely love it. Frankly, I'm glad they didn't put the new display on it. Analog gauges just have a special charm to them.
Yea they do I love the analog TAC, congrats on the new bike!
The analogue tach is one of the reasons I flipped preference from Yamaha R3 to the Ninja 400. I loved the R3's previous gauge, with aviation-style dial. Then they switched to an all-digital display, kinda boring 😞
I love the analog Tac, and everything else is digital, I wouldn't want to pay more for the TFT screen, the cost for all these extras has to be considered.
Yea good point, it will probably bump the price
Many, many years ago when I was just a lad my first big boy was a GSXR-400, it was okay, a little tame, little lardy for a 400. Swapped it for the old ZXR-400 with the tubes running into the tank. Man that thing shifted like a stabbed rat. All my mates at work at 900's or 1000's even a few 1100 and 1300's. They would leave me on the straights, but when we got to the corners and the twisty bits they were throwing out the anchors while I just sailed through them and was leading the pack...till the next straights. Lot of them downgraded there 1,000's to 6's for the balance between straight line speed and cornering. 20 years later and about to get back into biking and I want another of these little pocket rockets that are so much fun to ride. Any idiot can do 150mph in a straight line, playing in the twistys and the bends is where the fun is and this little pocket rocket excels at that.
Couldn’t have said it better myself! These little bikes are a total blast. I still regret selling mine but I’m really enjoying my zx-4rr and r7. So playful and just pure fun to rip through the corners!
@@ScoutsOut Planning on getting myself a new ninja 4 in the next few months....Loved this little pocket rocket back in the day and love the styling on the new ones.
I can actually hear you smiling! Great to hear such giddyness and enthusiasm for a smaller bike. I enjoy my litre bikes for the sense of occasion, but they're nowhere near as fun as my old NC30 VFR400R. Now thinking of getting one of these and your video has helped me make up my mind. Thank you!
Haha thanks I'm having entirely to much fun on this one lol
I own a few bikes including a Ducati 939 Supersport which i love. But i recently bought a Ninja 400 because i liked it that much. The handling feels telepathic. I just think the line i want to take and the bike just goes there. I enjoy it for totally different reasons then my 939. There is something about riding a less powerful bike that you can rev out and easily handle that is a joy. As apposed to having a really fast but bigger and heavier bike that you are always holding back on because the bike is more capable then your riding ability. And i say that as an experienced rider who's been riding for many years.
So true! And funny as I bought my ninja 400 when my 939 was my primary bike. I got it back then mainly to slow down the miles I was quickly stacking up on the Ducati and pleasantly came to the same conclusion of the n400. I then started getting into track days with it, such a great bike!
It is really nice to see someone gush over this, it actually makes me want to go out, learn and get this so I can have fun. I've always wanted a bike just never went through the whole process but definitely always tempting when I see something like this.
Thanks!, the 400 is just a game changing bike in my opinion. It’s so cool to have a good beginner bike like this, that is still good enough to be a second bike or a forever bike. You should go take the MSF course, its worth the money.
@@ScoutsOut You're welcome! You know honestly, I do think I could have it as a forever bike, I'm not one to trade up or purchase more of etc like my needs are pretty minimal that I do think I could enjoy a bike like this for as long as I ride :D that's good to know it's such a solid option. Thank you! MSF got it, I'll look into taking it :D
bro im about to jump right into it lol decided to get one today
Nice! Congrats on the new bike
@@ScoutsOut How much is too much for a MSF course, the only one near me cost freakin 555$ 0_0
Couldn't agree more what you say about this little bike. Been riding for over 50yrs and owned many bikes up to 1000cc. This bike is up there with the best and probably the best all round bike I've ever owned. Get the suspension sorted and it's just great! Fitted KTech suspension and now just so much improved. Coming up for 3 yrs ownership and have no intention of selling it.😊
Awesome, thank you and well said. I owned mine for three years and sold it due to acquiring to many motorcycles at the time and I regret selling it
is the suspension horrible?? like really really bad?? or is it just a bit bad?
@@ofazz6066 No it's not that bad. Just that I'm only 5' 6" and weigh 9 stone (126lbs). It was a bit on the harsh side with the preload on the lowest setting but changing to a good quality rear shock with a spring to suit my weight made a big difference. I thoroughly recommend this bike..
I’m so glad I found this video great job Thank you so much really appreciate I really enjoyed your video 👍😎🤘
Glad it was helpful! cheers!
I've been looking at getting this bike for about 3 or 4 months now I wanna say. Never ridden, not exactly super in the budget as a uni student rn. but oh man I want to learn and ride lol
The good part is they have been out since 2018, you might be able to find a used one. Would be a good leaner bike for sure
A kid I knew wrecked on a motorcycle and got his little buddy tore off plus a lot of skin and almost died...I seen a guy get sandwiched in between two cars...always gear up and go slow
Great video! Looking to buy my ninja 400 very soon!! Can’t wait!
thanks man I appreciate that, let me know what you think when you get it!
Me too can’t wait
I didn’t have ABS in my 400 slide the rear tire so much. So glad my R7 has it. Very useful in sticky situations
For sure, worth the extra money
ABS is like having training wheels. It's good for beginners but annoying to seasoned riders. ABS shakes when you don't expect it
Yea especially the rear, I'd love for every bike to have the option to turn off the rear
@@ShinkuGouki I’ve only been riding for about a year now. I could go without. I did for the first 6 months on my ninja 400 and since January the R7 had a bit more power but now that I’m used to it I could do without it in that sense just have to ride smarter and not like an idiot on the road. Rode about 10k-15k miles between my 3 bikes I’ve owned. I can agree with you now that when I was really getting used to the bike I needed it but not so much anymore
Yea I think it's good on the fro t for street riding the rear is almost pointless with abs
Nice review man! Can't wait to buy my own Ninja 400 soon. Watching from the Philippines!
Thanks! It's a great choice of bike. I hope you get one soon too, they are a blast to ride
Same vibe tayo dyan!
It is an awesome bike, you will be very happy with it!
@@spottedspot3150 ride safe lodi
Im on my 9th bike and im back on the ninja 400. Love it and you are right i wouldnt do a 250 or 300 again but the 400 is a great commuter if you are a sport bike rider.
Haha yup!
A lot of folks will never need more bike than the Ninja 400. It's not just a beginner bike.
So true
@@ScoutsOut All of us like acceleration, but if folks have to be going 200 mph all the time, to enjoy motorcycling, they're missing out, in my book. The little Ninja is just a great all around bike.
So true!
Thank you for this review. I think I will purchase one after I pass my class.
Nice, good starter
It has the same dash,tank and sound from the 2018. I rode friends Kawa 400 from the dealership. I'm gonna buy one to do Postmates. It's perfect. The price,power and size.
Yea still the same great bike, I'm probly going to get another one one of these days such a good buy!
As a guy who planning to get license and having been watching a bunch of reviews, now I’m taught that it’s the best “beginner” bike. But, almost all who say that are such “experienced” riders like you !
It’s hard to tell the worth for a beginner and the rotation from lower cc to higher to lower again isn’t avoidable ?😂
Such a money spending hobby but I’m thrilled to jump into it !
Haha so true, I have way to many bikes lol dang this hobby
I've been on all types. This Kawa 400 is in fact the perfect beginner bike
I was once told the correct number of bikes is N + 1, where N is the number of bikes you currently own :D
Hello Kuraki! Reading your post 10 months later, how did it go with you bike choice? I am also going to learn motorcycling this year and it seems this bike or Yamaha R3 are nice beginners bikes. I am 50 yo, never rode any bike but my 16 yo is learning his A1 (125cc in Europe) licence and I want to ride with him this summer! Tell me about your first year! We are from Norway, which means most motorcycles don’t drive from october to april and it’s a seasonal hobby! We can’t wait to begin! (Writing this on jan. 31 2023)
@@enrage6073 I hope Kuraki doesn't mind me replying here, but my partner (who is also a new rider) just got the Ninja 400 and I cannot tell you how good the bike is. A wonderfully responsive engine, fun to ride, the chassis and handling is beautiful (you think and it turns). You have a nice riding position (it's comfortable) and it is more than fast enough for the roads - overtaking in the countryside and going from 40/50 to 70/80mph for a quick pass is easy, but it's also not so powerful that you can scare yourself too much.
I'm commenting as a (part time) motorcycle instructor, I've ridden a lot of bikes over the years and this is probably one of the most well-rounded. Certainly I found this a much more comfortable and easy to ride bike than the 650 equivalent (I don't like the engine on that bike, which is very agricultural). That the 400 is a very reasonable price is a great bonus too!
I just got one as a commuter. I absolutely love it.
Nice dude, I commuted mine 45 miles 1 way for a year and it was great
Love mine! I don't know if I would part with it even I got another motorcycle (have a 2018 KRT), its that good and fun. Sips gas, and so easy to maintain too.
Yea man i still regret getting rid of mine, such a great bike
Just bought one today. So exited.
Nice dude and congrats on the new bike!
Do you still have it 10 mo later?
Sold my 2001 sv650 track bike to get the 2023 ninja 409. We excited to ride it!
Nice! Congrats on the new bike!
i just love how happy you sound
Haha thanks it's such a fun bike!
@@ScoutsOut I'm convinced to learn how to motorcycle after this
Haha nice, take the MSF course if you can before you buy a bike
@@ScoutsOut of course, i value my life my limbs and my wallet lol
Nice review!
Thanks you, such a great bike!
im 16 still deciding between a Cagiva raptor 1000 or the ninja 400 this was a great help thank you
Nice dude glad it helped out and seriously a good bike!
That would be super fun on the track! At thunder hill they used to rent the 250’s or whatever they were and certain parts of the track were faster then me on the 1 K. Small bikes just make things easier. Maybe flipping the bike line up? 😂🤣 🤙🏼
Haha yea dude the little bikes are rad. Did you see kawi announcement today? They finally popped a small cc inline 4 the zx4rr that bike will beat my r7 gonna be such a rad little track bike
@@ScoutsOut I saw it on your IG, pretty cool lookin 🤙🏼
Yea dude it's going to be a little screamer lol
Good Video man! Almost started on the ninja 400, but ended up on the R3, now on the R7 since last month, just started riding last season and stumble on your channel last month, glad I did! Have you seen the new yoshimura parts for the R7 yet?
Thank you! Yea man I did they are awesome yosh makes good upgrades
Would you recommend the r3?
Im considering one as my first bike 😍
It’s the one bro, you will enjoy it!
This is my first bike getting a street triple this summer and keeping my ninja 400
nice, its a good one and I agree too keep it. track it if your interested its a ton of fun and a great learning tool
I’m making this my first bike because of this video! I pick it up next week. Thanks for the review. Real quick: what kind of helmet do you have?
Nice dude, glad the video was helpful. I personally prefer to use shoei helmets. They are generally expensive but so worth it imo. They come with an internal pin lock that won't fog up, so cool
@@ScoutsOut Nice! I’ll look into them. Thanks man.
@@roarkcurry3264 Shoei rf-1400 with pinloc 120.
Love this review, I get my 2023 Ninja 400 within a month. Been looking forward to it, been riding an electric bike, can do 100 kmhr, but legally, I can only 30 kmhr....I think... anyway, I LEGALLY do the speed ..........
Thank man, I bet your excited! E-bikes are a ton of fun too, and some good practice. Let me know what you think when you get the bike
I'm actually looking at one for my 3rd bike I started on a 300 and then got a 650 when I went down on it I miss my 300 more than my 650 so I'm going back to a little bike
you won't regret the 400 over the 300 and honestly it has enough power and lightness to make it the best of both worlds. I loved my ninja 400. I put more miles on it than any other bike ive owned through the years
Im getting a red one in a few weeks. Coming from a 250cc so it’s gonna be more than enough power to make me smile
Nice, good for you. Yea it will be a nice upgrade for you
Get mine Tuesday! Can’t wait! From a Honda grom to 400
Nice, let us know what you think when you get it
“It’s a great beginning bike” me looking for a 2nd bike after having a 125 😂😂
Haha no doubt the 125s are a safer starter bike i had a grom for a few years tons of fun lol
Thinking of getting one. Thanks'! 🧑🏻JB
Nice it's a great all around bike, let me know what you end up getting
The exact same model of mine
Nice such a great bike!
Same HP as an 883 which was cool for me but I’m ready for something bigger
That's fair, what bike are you thinking for the next one?
Dude,pushing a 1000cc bike hard is fun for 2 seconds. Then the fuel consumption and insurance really get annoying.
This Kawa 400 has the power and the economy,along with the cornering abilities to make you get giddy.
It is more often that you will wish you were on a 400 than the times you wish you were on a 1000
I must be the weird one.. I started out on a honda cbr 600.. then 900rr.. just bikes that were all wrong to honestly learn on.. I'm picking up my ninja 400 on Saturday and can't wait to learn how to ride better
Not weird at all, I did the same thing. CBR 600/Ducati 939/zx6r. I’ve learned so much more from the smaller bikes and now prefer them for track riding and tight backroad knee draggin
I've modded my Ninja 400 KRT about as much as I'm going to do. Not sure if I will move up to a higher-powered bike. The Ninja 400 does pick up the pace pretty quickly, especially after getting the ECU flashed. :)
Yea the N400 has plenty it’s a great bike!
I’m so happy these don’t sound like a scooter anymore.
Yea for sure
I practiced Z125 in MSF, first time in motorcycle and felt at 20 mph it was already a lot of fun. Any reason to upgrade to Ninja 400 if plan to ride mostly on streets when I get my license?
I would say the z125 is awesome and a ton of fun. I had the grom 125 and it was cool, but I do say that you will want a real bike sooner than later
Hello, enjoyed your video, I’ve been riding for 30 years +, and I want a commuter daily runner, and maybe mire, do you think I would like it?? I’ve had everything from a 125 Suzuki to a Honda Valkyrie, any suggestions would greatly be appreciated, thanks!
I commuted mine for about 9 months 45 miles each way and it was great. If I was to get another one I would want to put a bigger windscreen hand guards and bags and I think it would be the perfect commuter
Ninja 400gang
Haha yessir!
Great bikes, i have a 400 myself. My only 2 issues are the stock seat slopes forward to the gas tank. Any little bump and i slide forward crushing my man parts against the gas tank. Constantly had to reposition so got a corbin seat and that helped. Other thing is this bike is stupid light. Any little wind and this bike is all over the road. Forget super windy days!! Very unsettling!!
Yep same issues for me, I got used to the wind but for a while it was sketchy as the way home for me is usually really windy. As for the seat it drove me crazy too, I bought the ergo seat from kawi and it worked out great. Thanks for watching
Is it normal for this bike's heat gauge to run high? (Like 5 bars out of the 6). I bought a brand new one in February, rode it maybe a dozen times, then noticed one April 80° night, it was at 5 bars. I took it to a shop, and they're telling me that Kawasaki says it's normal.....if it's running at 5 bars during 80° weather, how is it gonna be in 110°??? Any insight is greatly appreciated!
Interesting, I don't recall mine running that hot but the gauge isn't the most accurate either
Yooo you're in SB!!!
Haha yea bro, it was a fun little get away
They sell a 1” taller seat for $222 also
They do I had it. It was a great upgrade
Owned a 1990 Fzr-400
Nice, I bet that was a blast to ride
got my first ninja 250 last year and i'm looking for something just slightly more powerful but i'm also looking for a bike with an automatic transmission for city riding, is this bike auto?
Not many bikes i know of are automatic, might have to look into scooters or a gold wing
Let me quess?? You had soo much damn fun!! lol
Lol damnit, another crutch word lol
what are your thoughts on the zx4rr? I was thinking of getting the r7 but the zx4rr was always in the back of my mind if they released it. now that its here with an estimated 70-80n horses and 10k, what do you think?
Yea bro I've always wanted a small cc inline 4 for a long time. I'm honestly really excited and plan to get it when it's available. It's going to be a weird compromise as it's going to be faster than the r7 up top but isn't going to have as much torque down low. I can't wait to ride one
nothing better than a big rev counter . less digital the better imo
Yea it is nice to have the real tac
Is u have a bad lower back, would it still be ok? 8:22 What is a versus 400?
I have a bad lower back, this is a much more comfortable sport bike than most. There is no such thing as a versys 400. Kawasaki has a versys 650 and 1000, and they are touring bikes ber comfortable for long rides and nice to have bags to put stuff in. I want Kawasaki to make one out of the 400
Can someone please tell me how hard or complex clutches are to use??
It’s not hard just takes time to learn how to do it, you apply throttle and slowly let out the clutch until you feel the bike start to move, once the bike is going keep slowly letting out the clutch until its all the way out. When riding to change the gear you pull the clutch back in, change the gear with your left foot and let the clutch back out again. Hope this helps, if you have a MSF course in your area i would recommend taking it as it will teach you all of that. Best to due before buying a bike
@@ScoutsOut Thank you!
Would this be a good starter bike, just getting into motorcycle riding?
Absolutely! A great beginner bike
but what about the svartpilen 401? im having a hard time deciding...
The 401 is super cool looking but honesty just pure reliability alone i would go what the ninja
@@ScoutsOut Facts!
for a first bike what would you really recommend? i wanna ride for fun nothing crazy fast too i was looking at the 650 aswell
Do you have any experience riding or have you taken the MSF course?
@@ScoutsOut I have not no looking up that course now
@@ScoutsOut I have experience riding a dirt bike when I was like 8-10 Yrs old
What's cool about the MSF is you get to ride enough to find out if you want to and test out some bikes before you go all in and buy one
I dont mind the display but it could be Full LED,and I miss traction control and quickshifter for this price. RC is more complete, I imagine the day KTM will make a twin to compete 🔥
Yea I hear ya, I just got the rc 390 it’s fun but it would be cooler if it was competitive with the 400
Just left the dealer with mine. Still sitting in the bed of the truck. My first bike. Gotta call the friends and see if they help me lift it off he bed 😬
Nice dude, congrats on the new bike!
@@ScoutsOut Hey thanks! I was able to unload it and took it down the road a couple times. Feels like it’s attached to my soul now so there’s that.
Haha nice! I feel ya I absolutely love riding, be careful out there and enjoy!
What’s the fastest a2 compliant motorcycle in the uk
Not sure man, I’m over in us we don’t have that style of licensing
Would you recommend this as a first bike? or the 2023 R3? Been looking at both\, going to sit on a 400 on tuesday, R3 was cool. 5'11 and 270. Lost 40 and going to 200, but what would you recommend?
I will always recommend the ninja 400 or z400, the power difference is worth it. I think the 400 had the potential to be a forever bike even if you get a bigger one later it's worth keeping
@@ScoutsOut Do you think there would be any issue with my size? or no. Personally I feel the 650 and 400 have a big front end but thats just me. And R3 styling imo is better but I want whatever is safest/best to learn on and will keep me awhile.
Yea I hear ya, the r3 styling is better. I do think you get board of the power faster than you will with a 400, but you might get board of the power on a 400 too. As for safety they are both good bikes
@@ScoutsOut Just got the 400 today, ran it around my neighborhood "100% legally dont ask" and its pretty fun. Gotten the hang of it pretty quickly, havent ridden a bike in years, first time ever riding a motorized bike. Feel like IM doing pretty good but gotta weight to get my license/endorsement because Im not old enough
Nice! Congrats on the new bike. You should take the MSF course it's good practice and depending on where you live a insurance discount
Does it have a quick shifter?
I have the same bike here and I am able to shift without the clutch 1-3 gear. I am a new rider, so I don't know if it's suppose to do this
Anyone know?
No it doesn't have a quick shifter but the slipper and assist slipper do make it much easier to shift. If your quick on and off the throttle Between shifts you can clutless shit quite easily
@@ScoutsOut
if i remember correctly, I was on the throttle and was on first gear then shift up . I did not do anything fancy. even without the throttle, it was possible! I tested on 1-3 gear but haven't test it on 4th-6th since it's within my uncomfortable speed.
I don't know if this is good or bad for the engine
Without getting on and off the throttle depending on up or down shift...it isn't bad for the engine but will damage the clutch
Only thing that bikes needs is a better digital display they should of given it the same as the 4RR one! love my 400!!!
totally, I was hoping they were going to add it in 2023. Still not a bad dash but same since 2018.
It’s not a terrible looking bike for a Kwaka but that exhaust looks like a complete afterthought.
Yea, they are good lookin bikes but that exhaust gotta go lol
I have a 2021 Ninja 400 ABS, that was the first modification I got. The stock exhaust does not actually sound terrible at speed, but at idle it's meh, plus it is heavy! The other issue is you constantly hit the back of your foot on it. I have Lextek headers and muffler, along with the ARacer RC Mini 5 ECU. Now the bike is unrestricted and much faster than stock, plus I lost about 20 pounds off it with the mods I have.
@@ricsim78 Nice!
I'm 5'6 and i was wondering if commuting in this is comfortable. Around 40-50 mile trip. Also I'm a beginner so i was wondering how this would do. Thank you
The bike is low so the height shouldn't be a problem. As for commuting I commuted mine for 42miles one way for a year and other than fueling up every other day it did it really well imo
proly need some switching... il sell my benelli 502c to this 400! besides, im kinda sports-bike of person tho 6'0 so this thing will look normal to me since im built too.
The 502 is cool but the 400 ain't a bad way to go too
I got a benelli 302s, thinking of the Ninja 400 since the aftermarket scene is plentiful. Finding anything from Benelli outside of AliExpress is really difficult.
So true bro, I've had Ducati, Aprilia and KTM wether it's finding parts or not getting completely ripped of when you do. You can't beat Japanese bikes.
@@ScoutsOut nice, an all white Ducati is my dream bike.
Yea I had the supersport S with qs up and down all the fancy electronics and it was white with red rims... thing was so sick. But the price of oil changes and valve jobs and the need for specialized scan tools to reset the maintenance lights just drove me crazy. Never again lol
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haha yea man this bike is just flat out fun
@@ScoutsOut ❤️🙏
I should have one in less than 12 hours! Too hype
Nice, congrats. Let me know what you think when you get it
@@ScoutsOut got it, took it to a parking lot. On the way there I stalled like 4 times and all the cars kept passing me I was mad nervous. Got to the lot, practiced for an hour, and drove back home a lot better lol. Still pretty nervous on it, gotta get used to the shifting and brake position as apposed to the bike I rode at the msf. I was in my garage for an hr just lookin/sitting on it.
Awesome, congrats you will get better in time.
@@k0vae anymore updates? I’m almost ready to commit on this bike
@@hades_cbr I love it, have over 400 miles around 12 days in. Did a tail tidy and am practicing freeway driving. Though I know that in about a year I’ll be trading it in for something bigger, probably a zx6r, im very happy that I chose this as my first bike as it is safely teaching me the fundamentals. Last night I went in a 2 hour joyride all around my town at 2am listening to my favorite albums. Don’t regret it at all. The only thing is I wish it had slightly a bit more torque at higher speeds, but I weigh 250 so that may be it. Either way it’s tons of fun
Welp… I think I found my first bike 😅🔥
Haha nice this really is a great choice for that and a lot more really, I still regret selling mine and will probly buy another one one of these days
Looking to start riding
I’m also 6’3 about 250
Is
This fine for for me as a starter?
It will be cramped but I think you could, I would recommend sitting on a few bikes at the dealer to get a feel for what you like
Thanks for the quick response.
So I have it narrowed down to a gsxr 750 or a Honda rebel 1100
Thoughts?
Far left and right options lol, the gsxr 750 is basically a liter bike, it’s got more power than a 600 and less weight than a liter bike, not a great beginner bike imo. The rebel 1100 would have good grunt but a safer starter imo is you are leaning more towards a cruiser style bike
Appreciate the feed back, and yes I’m leaning towards the cruiser style
I’m not trying to race or want to show off and look like a power ranger.
I just want to cruise in the summer time and ride to work when it’s nice out
Ok then yea the rebel would be a good choice, let me know what you end up getting
is the suspension too stiff? im a very light rider myself so its a concern for me
It's definitely not to stiff for me but I'm 200 with gear on.
My 2013 Ninja 300 only hit 98 on my speedo and that was down hill...
Dang it took some work but my ninja 400 would push 120 no problem
@@ScoutsOut I had one of those 2013’s that has some small issues, feedings didn’t stay on, kickstand switch kept triggering while riding (scary AF when the bike just dies for no reason while under throttle), and ECU had to be replaced. First year teething issues. That is how I ended up with a ZX6R. The dealership bought the bike back because I was in Alaska and had it for a year, but it meant I was going to miss the riding season in 2014 because we couldn’t get the ECU in time.
Jees terrible experience
@@ScoutsOut it’s okay, I enjoyed it while it worked.
0:45 Imma be honest while I understand the Z650's dash is more modern... but I MUCH prefer the Ninja's I don't like digital Tachometers, I much much prefer a good old needle!
Yea it's hard to argue, I think the versys 1000 did it best of the bikes I rode that day. Still had modern dash but kept the needle
@@ScoutsOut I'm getting my Ninja 400 from the dealer on Thursday, a return to motorcycles after 8 years, I had a used SV650S before, I loved it to death, but I fell in love with the 400's look, and weight... When I sat on this thing at the dealer... omfg... so light!!! It's like 85 pounds lighter than the SV!! It might not be as powerful on the highway (real sport bikes guys, please don't laugh, I know a SV650 has nothing on your machines... I still got the thing up to speeds I don't want to put in writing anywhere...), but gawd does this looks fun in the city!!! And contrarily to the old 250R... this one you actually can ride on the highway XD
@@MattCantSpeakIt nice dude let me know what you think when you get it!
@@ScoutsOut Dude, the thing is insanely fun!! I am still in the break in period... while I don't believe into the break in too much... I'll still follow their recommendations, so it's very slow right now, but so fun to ride around. I've gotten thumbs up from pedestrians too, it it passes the head turner test :P
150 km done on the first day!
Nice man, thats cool im happy to hear you are enjoying it. Love the head turn test thats funny man but so true its a cool looking bike enjoy it!
400kawasaki ninja is the exact
way I'm returning on after a pile altering motorcycle accident in 2002 ( TBI ( tramadic brain injury ) 🧠, PUNCTURED LUNG resulting to a Trakiodomy 2 scars fa life,I call sexy ching, ching
Man I know exactly how you feel, I started on a 600 and destroyed it and myself within the first 3 months. That’s sounds ruff but I’m glad your ok now and starting to look at bikes again. The n400 is a perfect choice and will teach you a lot if you let it, let me know ow if you end up getting it
My rz385 would give it hell
I’m sure it would!
Debating on this or the z400 and I'm really indecisive
Ye man that's a hard one I made a review last year on the z it was an awesome bike too. What kind of riding are you interested in?
@Scouts Out I just totalled my Ninja 300
@@clintb3927 jeez, are you ok?
@Scouts Out oh yeah I'm looking for a new bike and can't decide between the ninja or the z. But yeah I low sided, bike landed on my ankle pretty good but I'm alright
@@clintb3927 ok thats good then, still undecided huh thats a tuff decision
What is ur hight?)
I am 5'10" / 70"
i’m only 5’7 do you think imma be tall enough for the bike 🌚🌚
I think so yes, I can really flat food the bike and im 5 11. you should at minimum get the balls of your feet on the ground
@@ScoutsOut preeshiate it, would you recommend it for a first bike if i have never rode before?
Yes, I think the ninja 400 is the best beginner bike you can buy and will still be fun when you are experienced
Something tells me he likes this bike. I don't know what it is though.😂😂
Haha yea man I had no be for almost for years, it served great as a commuter, track bike, canyon roads it was just all around a great bike that will teach you much about riding. I still rode it more than the 636 I had in my garage at the time. People heavily underestimate a good small bike imo
@@ScoutsOut Thanks for the reply.
I'm 52 and looking to try some riding. I mostly like to tinker with cars but I thought a bike project would be something cool to try. But I figure what's the point if I don't ride it. I got some friends that are heavy into bikes and probably could learn a few things from them. Not looking to go all out just yet. I had a close call on one when I was 15 and my bro has a titanium rod in his leg from his misadventures in the past soooooooo. Yeeaah.
Yea I didn't buy a bike till later in life, I was too dumb
I'm 6.5 54 years old.
Hmm 6.5 maybe not, 54 hell yea never to old. I would say you need to sit on it first your knees might not be in a good position
@@ScoutsOut thanks for the update
Its a 2 cylinder? What a shame. I loved my zxr400r in the old days but this one sounds like crap
yea man I just bought the zx4rr which is a 400 inline 4 from Kawasaki. its so nice to have that screaming sound again
Narxi qancheka otti kallasiku bu. Moto
5300 USD
Are you blockhead?
No
The Ninja 400 does not sound great. It is one of the most boring exhaust notes for a motorcycle. It's a good bike, it just doesn't sound great.
When kids zoom by on the road near here on a 400 with a pipe, I always shake my head. It's pathetic. If you have an Aprilia V4, get a pipe. If you have a Ninja 400, go out and ride it.
Yea I hear ya and feel the same way it’s just suck a good and reliable bike
True but that's many bikes now with the regulations and all , but many like the Ninja make the intake noise sweet now, you have to ride it to hear that ,you just have to give up the show off factor cause they can't hear it.
Yea that I take sound is so good on the 650!
Always use 91 octane u will go further on a take and it will save your moter I always use shell gas or Chevron🧝⚡
No doubt 91 is a better choice!
Are they any ninja 400 automatic???
No I don't believe so