I got the Ninja 400 because I'm a car guy who hates traffic. I needed something that looked cool, had enough power to get out of its own way, and could split lanes. But I wasn't trynna get turned upside down by a 600. The Ninja 400 is the perfect sport bike for people who want the style and 80% of the performance, but retaining COMFORT and ease of use. The parallel twin's torque allows you to start from a red light without much thought, no need to rev it like a lot of 600s. You don't need to crank it to the sky to get the power, and it comes on SMOOTHLY instead of all of a sudden like a 600. This is the PERFECT sport bike for people who want a sport bike without the compromises of a sport bike. It's a sport bike for people who want to commute to work in total comfort while still looking/feeling like they are on something sporty. Plus, 0-60 in the mid 4 second range, 1/4 mile in the mid 12 second range.... It's not exactly slow.
@@nahfam360 to be fair it's slow by bike standards. Not by car standards, and not by new driver/new rider standards. My Yaris T sport that gets to 60 in about 9 seconds feels decently quick to me, so 4.5 seconds is pretty damn fast by my personal standards.
Happen read this review as I am looking to get a bike again after many years of not having one, just to get back and forward to work on nice days, 60 miles round trip
This kind of videos will put a lot of pressure on the beginners. And they will take 600cc+. I don't like it. Ninja 400 deserves better than this Yammie. :)
It's a great quote, and I agree with it; new rider or old, if you can't have a ton of fun on this bike you're doing something wrong! I'm the "Will Rogers" of bikedom; I've never met a bike I Didn't Like.. but I do have my preferences.
Stang Dad it did confuse me lol. I saw videos giving it a good review so I thought about getting it as my first bike ever as a beginner. But then I saw this video 😅
I got a Ninja 400 because it honestly blows all the other affordable entry level bikes out of the water. My bike payment and insurance payment cost less than the insurance alone on a new 600. I absolutely love the bike.
How do you like it?, is it comfy to ride, handlebars arent real low?, my cbr929rr is not comfy to ride but the power is awesome, also have a cbr250r, which is comfy to ride but no power, really thinking of test driving one today
You're assuming everyone who buys a 400 really wants something bigger. I've ridden 39 years and raced motocross, owned exotic superbikes, and put well over 200k miles on touring bikes. I just bought a ninja 400 (my 19th motorcycle) because it's fun! I rode a Grom extensively in Thailand and had so much fun I wanted something similar, but 125cc just won't make it on the interstate. Yes I could have bought a used r6 and it would have been way faster. In reality I seldom ride beyond speeds attainable on the 400. And I love the clutch! Although intended for beginners, everyone I let ride the bike commented on how much they like the light feel of the clutch. It's a great bike.....really.
Agreed I have owned two 650 class bikes as my first two, and I'm getting ready to buy (probably) a Z400 for the lulz. The first one was just to get my feet wet. The 2nd was an ADV for practicality. The Z400 will be just for dicking around (not unsafely, just little/fun/twisty/exploring)
I agree. I have a 400 and I’ve rode bigger bikes n tbh I think my bike is perfect for me and for what I need it for. I’m 6’6 and this bike carries me and fits like nothing else I’ve thrown my leg over. The other bikes were cool but they were just not my ninja 400 🤷🏾♂️😭
Coming from a 900 Trident I found the ergonomics rather cramped and the seat hard. After modding it with a better seat and clip on handle bars I found it a keeper.
This is exactly what I was thinking!!! Spoke rubbish for over 11 minutes and at the end I was like why did I just waste my time pretty much listening to something that just made me dumber.
You said next to nothing in regard to what is wrong with the motorcycle. I expected a real review about things I might have not known. If you were in college, you would fail the class.
Yammie is right about the Ninja 400 from the perspective of a supersport owner looking back, but for the new rider the #1 goal is staying safe as you learn. The Ninja 400 will eventually feel mediocre to most people, but not at first, as I imagine you will be thrilled riding it during this learning stage. If you do move up to a supersport, you will find out for yourself why Yammie sees the 400 as mediocre.
You all are boomer af.. just like my dad always said "300cc is for girls"... well better start calling me suzie because i'm not dying on a 600cc just because "people told me so". A 600cc is just too much for a beginner... period. 300/400cc is way better.. it has enough power to keep up on highway with cars easily, but not so much power that it surprises you. Remember, it's better to be fast on a slow bike, than to be slow on a fast bike. Especially in most european countries, where you need to have an A license to drive anything above 35kw.... in my country i need to be at least 24 to get an A license... i'm not waiting for that. I'm getting an A2 license next year (20yo) and then i can get the Ninja 400, which is 33.4kw.
Prior to buying my Ninja 400, I owned a 04 Yamaha R6 (with 45k miles at time I sold it) for a good 4 years. I felt the speed would eventually get the best of me with the routes I ride. I love my Ninja 400. Faster than a 300 but has most of the pickup a 600 has. I miss my R6 less and less the more and more I ride my 400.
@@sed8181 I have never ridden the 300, but I have heard that its a good bike. On the other hand I did a test ride on the 650 before buying the 400 and the 400 felt better IMO. It was lighter and I could not tell a difference in performance. I went with the 400 because it was much cheaper and insurance was far less. Now I'm Not saying that the 650 is a bad bike.
Yammie, thanks as always for your unnecessary pretentiousness! This video actually made a me a little sad by the end, because you put into words so perfectly why I didn't feel right about pulling the trigger on another small Ninja. Because no matter what I think about small bikes, the public looks down on them as "only for beginners". In order to love small bikes as an experienced rider, especially small japanese bikes, you have to forget what the marketing departments are telling you about the correlation between the cc's of your engine, an the size of your pants piston. They'll have you believe that in order to prove that you're a REAL motorcyclist who has been riding long enough to HANDLE IT, your bike better be able to top 170 mph. For you it might be settling, because your idea of "better" probably lines up neatly with MSRP. But for me, a bike that goes through all 6 gears by 70 mph is perfectly optimized for fun on the public roads, not the track (a hayabusa can easily go 80+ in first gear... where's the fun in that?). The Ninja 400 is not the best wine at Olive Garden. It's the cheap beer you drink with your dad around the campfire, because that's the beer you have, and that makes it great.
I thought the same thing. There's nothing wrong with beginner bikes for beginners. We all started somewhere, on different sizes and learn the technical skills at different rates. Truth be told... most of my friends who started on 600's or higher ended up trashing their bikes or ended up in ICU's. I hate when people come down on people with smaller CC's for whatever reasons.
Using other videos is a part of his background research if he himself couldn’t do it, he collaborated a bunch of background info atleast it’s pretty accurate for the most part
Totally agree. Yammie is not exactly the best source for amazing content... Check out my latest vid - it's the best owner's review of the Ninja 400 out there!
u need to ride it, I have daytona 600 however out in city riding I prefer my ninja 400. ever hear an old saying it's more fun driving a slow car fast than a fast car slow, same applies to bikes
Just bought a new R3, and I think describing my purchase as ‘an intersection of settling and full yolo’ is fair. I work in a trauma department at a hospital so I literally get to see the cost of going ‘full yolo’ on a weekly basis, and to be clear here, a lot of these guys lives are ruined even when they do survive. Does that mean I settled? Maybe. Do I want to work up to an R6? Absolutely. Butttttt, I know my risk seeking personality will tempt me daily with a R6, and at the end of the day, the R3 forces me to drive significantly less risky than I would if I owned an R6. Is this ultimately a self control issue on my part? Probably, but I know from seeing these young men destroy themselves on weekly basis that I’m clearly not the only person tempted by a 600 who can’t handle it.
As a brand new rider, I purchased a used, but mint 2014 ninja 300. I absolutely love the bike. I live in the city, so It's perfect for banging out all the gears and flying and cruising around town. I ride plenty in the suburbs as well. It's really stable, nimble, great in the corners, light and handles like a dream. More than enough power to take on the freeway and forgiving enough to keep you out of trouble while allowing for growth as your skills increase. I'll keep it for another year then trade it for the another used 400 when the price dips. Just a toy for me, as I use my SUV for commuting. I thought about the 600, but it just wouldn't be nearly as much fun for my style of riding, so the extra 100 cc's is just perfect. Which is mostly what it comes down to. Personal preference. I thought this video would be more substantive and constructively informative in legitimately critical way. I got about 2 thirds thru it before it became a complete waste of time. Just a whitty dude that enjoys motorcycles almost as much as the sound of his own voice. All that wind and zero substance.This was really disappointing.
How is this so compelling to watch? 11.5 minutes and nothing specific about the ninja 400 has been mentioned - What sorcery is this!? Please more lists Yams :)
Owned my Ninja 400 for over 2 months now. My first motorcycle. I've topped it out at 121mph on the freeway with a nice tailwind, can leave any car at a stoplight in the dust. It's 5 grand brand new and 360 pounds. What is the problem? This bike is perfect and honestly with it's performance, you don't ever "need" to upgrade. It just hits the perfect balance between beginner bike (125-250) and advanced bike (600-1000) Docile and forgiving but not slow or anemic at freeway speeds. It's the best value as Kawasaki kept the price the same as the outgoing 300.
Can leave any car in the dust at a stoplight? Lol. It runs 0 to 60 in the mid 4s...same as mustang 5.0s,, camaro ss, challenger 392s, and corvette stingrays and a few other cars....let's not even mention the supercars. That little ninja is a nice bike and quick for what it is, and I'm in no way trying to down it because truth is I'm about to buy one myself, but it's not "leaving ANY car in the dust" at a light....lol. I'll line up with you in my 5.0 at a light, and be looking for you in my rearview by the 1/4 mile when you've wound it all the way out and I've still got 40 more mph to go to top out at 160 or so
I am going to use the expression "Ordering the fanciest wine at an olive garden" more often in the future. My friends will be annoyed. Just kidding, I got no friends.
Nonsense!!! The Ninja 400 has noticeably more grunt in the real world compared to a Yamaha R3. One thing though... the Ninja 400 does seem to have far less engine braking compared to an R3. A stock R3 feels better going round a corner but nothing a few mods on a Ninja 400 can't do. Buying a Ninja 400 as a first bike is probably better for a sensible rider. Keep in mind though... it can get you into more trouble than the R3 coz of its speed. (I have ridden both bikes extensively.)
You forgot about insurance costs. In Manitoba (Canada), a Ninja 400 would cost me $150 a month to insure. Now something in the exact same class but over 500cc (like a Ninja 650) would cost about $250 a month to insure. With those numbers taken into consideration, a Ninja 400 makes so much more sense.
The 400 is the fastest on small tracks period. It smokes the 675r. Its LIGHTER than the 300 class with more power. Buddy has one and man is it a track weapon. Nothing better than seeing this thing lap litre bikes all day everyday without even trying.
I've owned both. First the 390, but had to sell it due to reliability issues. Now I have the 400. They are VERY comparable bikes on small tracks. I think they would be a dead heat given they are ridden by two riders with equal skills. But the Kawi would win in the end since its engine wouldn't blow up.
@@osup44 that last sentence made me chuckle, but yeah, ktm are not as reliable as japanese bikes, perhaps it has something to do with their single cylinder(big piston and long con rod which makes a lot of vibration), and their above average compression ratio for a bike in its class and many other factors
@@SousukeAizen421 I think you're dead on about the 390. KTM plays pretty fast and loose with their compression ratios. And squeezing 50hp out of a 375 thumper is asking a lot. The Kawi feels MUCH more relaxed at freeway speeds having that extra cylinder.
5 months ago I bought a new 400 ninja. Put 3500 miles on it. I've been riding Bikes since 1972 and its time for something lightweight. Only things I see needing improvement : Seat is hard after about an hour. Govt. required exhaust is too quiet. bought an aftermarket so people knew i was there.. That Horrible rear " fender" had to go. I added amber marker lights inside radiator exhaust vents so it could be seen from the side at night (looks great). Any hard panic stop may get you a "Stoppie" . It doesnt float over bumps like Harley I traded (obviously). The Harley bunch has disowned me entirely, LOL. The 400 will meet your needs for quite a long time, and 70 mph highway riding is easy. Aftermarket upgrades are plenty and low cost. I have no regrets. Buy one.
Can't say as I agree on the whole "premium mediocrity" rant you go on about. There is not much wrong with this bike, and what you'd call wrong really depends on your goals and perspective. As a beginner bike, there really are not too many faults. Non-adjustable levers would be one that come immediately to mind. The off/on throttle snatch is another. Spend a little $$$ and upgrade the suspension, and you're good to go for a trackday. After being on a VFR 800 for a while, getting on this is almost comical. It weighs so much less, and is easy to change direction on....I was having a ball. For $5k and change, it's a pretty solid value.....and good fun.
a 1000cc is not enough to start. Get a Hayabusa 1370cc with a Turbocharger. Thats the way to go for a starter. In my opinion a LS swapped bike would be a great choise too. Because of the 700 nm it should be easy to drive at low speeds and it should accelerate fast enough for a beginner.
@@gepixelt7712 LOL, yet sadly people try and justify 1000cc bikes in a very similar way. "With a 400, you will get bored quick, it's slow on the highway, with a 1000 it is easy to drive because of the power" blah blah. To me, 1000cc are great but if I owned one, I would be constantly worrying my speed and checking my speedometer. Heck I already did that with my GSXR 600.
I owned CBR 750, SV650, YZF600, I quit riding 13 years ago after very bad accident. Just back to riding again and started with Ninja 400 to retrain my skills. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT
I really like this more contemplative but still funny side of your videos, the motorcycle history ones were also excellent, keep it up. That said, I think people take the decision of a first bike far too seriously, and consider the wrong things. When I first started to look at bikes I was dead set against getting a cruiser because of the obvious slow outdatedness, but when my buddy convinced me to buy his it ended up being the perfect first bike. Not because I love cruisers, I probably wouldn't buy another. It served to show me what I need and want out of a bike through both it's strengths (being ultra cheap and super simple to maintain, and decent for touring) and it's shortcomings (being slow AF and looking somewhat obnoxious). Point is buying the perfect first bike is entirely unimportant, and getting out and riding in the first place is everything.
You just described the last 3 years of my life. Since I was 14 I was dead set on getting a dual sport. I just had to have this wr225 that I found, and I was so ready to get it. I was nearly on my way. Then, I got a feeling in my gut. I checked craigslist, and there it was. A ratty, scraped up 2001 Ninja 250 with no baffle and a crudely cut out airbox, replaced with pod filters. Running way too lean, won't idle and pops like a motherf**ker. I bought it and I'm never looking back.
I already watched this video and decided to come back really enjoy the word play and jargon. But on a serious note: I bought this bike for my wife and I really think it's a fantastic bike. I ride it myself from time to time. It handles well and corners well in the twisties. It's an overall go. Far better than the ninja 250 she had previously. I do think it's fine for beginners as it is forgiving when it comes to improper mechanics and poor technique. But! If you want to race a bit you can run the rpms high and have a blast!! 5 stars for this bike from me. When you're ready for a little more power, upgrade the exhaust with a full system and flash the ecu.
ive recently downsized to a ninja 300 after owning stupidly fast road bikes in the past. the reason being is that i personally no longer see the point of having huge power and performance capabilities when confined to the road and its laws and theres too much to jeopardise and loose if you get caught doing 300kmh on a highway or dragging knee at 160kmh around corners. my opinions have changed a lot in recent years ever since i started doing trackdays. theres a time and place for everything and the track is where high performing machines belong. i take my gsxr750 to the track for speed thrills and its the most fun you can have with your pants on, but on any other weekend im blatting around on my little ninja 300 and i couldnt be happier!
for one, I have a new ninja 300, and I just got the new 2017/18 R1, and ill tell you, the small displacement bikes are way more fun around town, and on tight twists than my R1 is. granted, the R1 is a full frame race bike, and on the track is where you can fully use it but to say that the 400 is mediocre, is a slap in the face for those who love small displacement bikes, and sometimes a small displacement bike is prime for someone who lives in a city and commutes all day. and saying that " 3 wheels" are " settling " is another slap in the face. sometimes people get Can-ams because they have mobility issues, or some kind of disability that doesn't allow them to get on two wheels, or they want comfort and style to take their significant other with them on long touring rides or back roads on a nice sunny morning or day. the small displacement bikes may " look " similar and they kinda do but mostly don't, what sets them apart from the rest is your ability to effectively ride them the proper way.
I’ve own many Kawasaki ninja’s (back when they were carbureted) and my 2023 ninja 400 looks and performs well the slipper clutch is excellent and right on no mystery finding neutral 400 for life……..
Thats cause he is on his high horse trying to “philosophize” about the bike while us viewers on planet earth just want to know how the fucking thing rides.
Does a motorcycle devoid of character, one built to be an everyday driver, not have a place in the market? I mean that's essentially what the Camry, Corrolla, Civic line of sedans are right? I see the Ninja 400 as the Civic Si of motorcycles. Yeah it's still the generic choice but it can still go out and have some fun. I think that we need a little mediocrity in motorcycles to make other options actually special.
I absolutely agree. At the end of the day, they're all on two wheels and you can have a blast on them anyway. I look at the CBR300R/CB300F as the everyday bikes of this class while the Ninja is the actual sporty/quick option. Both options are great for different reasons
I think that while everything you're saying makes sense, it also misses the mark entirely. Just because the Ninja is the most practical and affordable option doesn't mean that it's also the most devoid of passion. In fact, I was pretty dead set on getting a Ninja before I even knew anything about them or how they compared to competitors. As a kid I always loved seeing the neon green sport bikes on the highway, and it's honestly a really great feeling that the instinct of younger me happens to line up with what the best option has ended up being in the real world. I'm getting my Ninja tomorrow if everything goes as planned, and I can't wait to ride around on something that 10-year-old me would love.
One thing I hate but I don't blame is the american notion that anything below 600cc (and even some 600cc) are "beginner bikes". Here in the EU and specially in the UK an actual starter bike is considered to be 50cc scooters. 125cc being the more popular option for commuting.
Things are bigger in America. Where I live highway speed limits get up to 75mph (120 kph). There are very few narrow, technical roads and lots of long distance riding, hence why big bikes are so popular here. Obviously in cities small bikes and scooters are more popular, but if you don’t live downtown, you still need a bike that can do 60+ to be able to use the highway. Also no displacement rules in licensing to work around like you have.
My first sportbike was a cb300f and I dont regret it. I had plenty of close calls to make me happy with not starting on a 600. I learned Hondas are known for being boring but is extremely reliable and that means more time riding, less time wrenching. Ktm is known for the opposite but I Love the look of the rc390 and duke 390 infact it would be hard to choose...
I bought one if these and totaled it on my first day. I blew through a stop sign and hit a pole because i wanted to show off for two dudes on pit bikes
I hear you sir, however price, compromise and safety is a factor. I purchased z400 which is my first beginner bike, I chose this over a 600 because of price and my little experience as a rider. Speed is definitely a contributing factor and I think as a first timer , I don't want speed , rather skills first. Just my opinion but I do agree with you overall of this video. 👍
Owned multiple 300 class from all the major manufacturers throughout my riding career, i would say that ninja 300 and the ninja 400 has given me the best sense of contentment. Team green all the way
The only thing wrong with it is putting it in the hands of inexperienced riders who don't have a clue. I've been riding since 1985 and what you lack is experience and perspective.
So I went and got myself a ninja 400! Payment including insurance is $230 a month. The bike is great I'm enjoying it. I think if Kawasaki tried to design the perfect bike just for me, they would have ended up making the ninja 400. It's got everything I am personally looking for in a motorcycle. I wanted a commuter bike that's sporty but had enough power for the freeway/track, and good handling for curvy backroads. I also wanted a safer option; the handling is superb and the power is just enough. I'm sure there are bikes that are better for whatever reason, but I really don't want or need them at this time. I also watched a lot of videos of experienced and professional motorcyclists ride it at the track, and this bike made them laugh, put a smile on their face, and/or left them impressed.
The whole video is very well shot. Trying to figure out how Yammy was all over the country being the camera man for all these big name channels at the same time, including a magazine publication. Weird huh? 😒😂
Constantly calling the bike mediocre when I've tried other bikes and rented a Yamaha 600 and still found the comfort, responsiveness, and ease of moving the bike at low speed far outweighing the extra bump in speed heavier bikes offer.
I had my 2022 ninja 400 out yesterday. Felt great for what I was looking for. Canadian winters are never-ending. Can't wait for the roads to get better.
I just watched a video talking about a point that was already established just before the 3 min. mark...so I spent the 8 min. listening to the same thing over and over, yet I kept watching anyway because it was compelling enough to listen to a point being said over and over. What sorcery is this..
I just got a ninja 400 and I love it, it’s all personal opinion. It’s my very first bike and they have a first time buyers program so I got 5.95 apr with little credit. It’s got plenty of power for a starter, it’s light and easy to handle. Top speed of 120 and it’s quick off the line, lighter than a 300 and is fun through the curves. It’s the perfect starter bike imo.
Also don’t get tied up in your first bike, luckily I love the ninja 400 but if I ended up hating it I would of lost a lot of money. Make sure you love it before you commit unless you paying cash lol
I've had my Ninja 400 for over a month now, & honestly it's the best decision I've made in awhile! Plenty of power for a beginner(my first bike) but also plenty of fun for those that have been riding for awhile! Great in the twisties, light- weight and over all a blast to ride! Don't listen to naysayers whom haven't even ridden one! Just do your research & go test one out if you can! You won't be disappointed! ✌🏾
This was one of the most confusing videos I have ever watched, yet I somehow feel like I have had a thousand years of knowledge installed in my brain. The feeling I imagine you get once you have acquired your first turbo busa. That sound of a random talking yam on the internet giving you life advice. I don't really know were I was going with this or what the point was, but I am going to click the comment button anyway :)
So basically you're saying 600+ is death, so should go for small bike. But ninja 400 is the best of small bikes. But since you going small, no reason to get the best. Understandable logic, but subjective nontheless. I'd get the best wine at Olive garden, because I don't know better, I'm not a wine taster, anything above might be great, but I might not taste the difference, thus waste of money. Same for bikes. Not a professional rider, I'd rather the best for me, than the best bike in the world where I can not use to full potential and enjoy. You made a video without ever riding the bike, made up some random points and just babble through the video. Quite amazing in a way.
I can afford 20 bucks a bottle, but I drink 2 Buck Chuck Trader Joe's. Tastes great to me. Never bought Blu-Ray. DVD is fine. I look at the 600 class bikes, but I rip around town on a Ninja 300. At the end of the day you gotta ask yourself: how much more than enough do you need?
I didn't understand Chiplotle was a restaurant, because I care about chili peppers. He isn't talking about how to pick a motorcycle, he's talking about how to be bourgeois. I guess that's ok and it is a kind of razzle dazzle
My first bike was the Ninja 400 and I absolutely love it. Still ride it, but I also ride an FZ-09. Sure, I want to upgrade to a more powerful ninja, but I cannot stress enough how much I recommend the Ninja 400 for entry level riders
All I got from this video is why people actually hit the dislike button.
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Wayta throw a backhanded compliment. I get where somewhat friendly narcissistic yammie noob is coming from in that there are simply better bikes beginners can handle from the get go while leaving room for growth not to mention have some character in how they handle. Then again, I absolutely loved my Ninja 300 back in my beginner days, and served it's purpose very well. It was dirt cheap used, it had great gas mileage as a commuter, allowed me to take it out on weekends for flickable fun, felt powerful enough that it scared the shit out of the absolute beginner I was and provide capacity to work on my skills for my first 15000 miles (and would have for longer had I not known how to better maintain my bike at the time lol). True, there were better choices out there I would have benefited from, but it served it's purpose very well. Now, I know Yams wasn't disagreeing that my old ninja would not have served that purpose fine, but his driving the same oxymoron of a point into the ground over and over and over, somehow comes across more disingenuous and more insulting than just saying "in my opinion, it's a crappy bike". It's kind of like if I were to tell him he has a good way with words, but only good enough for a youtube channel over writing article at a reputable puclication, or is great at video editing, but in a college student started a video blogging channel from his mom's basement sort of way instead of picking up real editing skills applicable on a network TV station, or he's very knowledgible, and you see him getting better with time as he corrects his mistakes in his earlier videos. It doesn't change the fact that I enjoy the content on his channel or that he's good at what he does, but depending on how you say it and how repetitive it is, it only comes across narcissistic/condescending be there any intent or no.
I don't ride on the street anymore. I only ride track. The Ninja 400 is the perfect track training tool in my opinion. I have a RS660 (LOVE IT!) and a Pani V4S too. The more I track, the more I like smaller bikes. Period.
Don't cry too hard, you guys get little gems like the Aprillia RS125, Yamaha R125, and the Honda Varadero 125. I don't think you get the CB400 though(?). Who would have ever thought a 125 could sound like this: ruclips.net/video/i-dIZ_RYaqQ/видео.html I still have 13 more years until I can import my own Varadero.
Popular topic + slightly edgy opinion + Dictionary + rambling + other peoples video clips = crippled yam video. I'm not mad just miss the daytona days.
I got the Ninja 400 because I'm a car guy who hates traffic. I needed something that looked cool, had enough power to get out of its own way, and could split lanes. But I wasn't trynna get turned upside down by a 600.
The Ninja 400 is the perfect sport bike for people who want the style and 80% of the performance, but retaining COMFORT and ease of use. The parallel twin's torque allows you to start from a red light without much thought, no need to rev it like a lot of 600s. You don't need to crank it to the sky to get the power, and it comes on SMOOTHLY instead of all of a sudden like a 600.
This is the PERFECT sport bike for people who want a sport bike without the compromises of a sport bike. It's a sport bike for people who want to commute to work in total comfort while still looking/feeling like they are on something sporty.
Plus, 0-60 in the mid 4 second range, 1/4 mile in the mid 12 second range.... It's not exactly slow.
to say that it's 80% of the performance is a bit of a stretch. it's a slow bike, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun. ride safe!
@@nahfam360 to be fair it's slow by bike standards. Not by car standards, and not by new driver/new rider standards. My Yaris T sport that gets to 60 in about 9 seconds feels decently quick to me, so 4.5 seconds is pretty damn fast by my personal standards.
Happen read this review as I am looking to get a bike again after many years of not having one, just to get back and forward to work on nice days, 60 miles round trip
This kind of videos will put a lot of pressure on the beginners. And they will take 600cc+.
I don't like it. Ninja 400 deserves better than this Yammie. :)
100%. Hey Yammie 600cc are for shitters!!
"Motorcycles are a lot like dogs, they're all good boys in there own way" probably the most accurate thing I heard all week
No, all chihuahuas suck
What are the chihuahua motorcycles then?
Chinese pocket bikes
It's a great quote, and I agree with it; new rider or old, if you can't have a ton of fun on this bike you're doing something wrong! I'm the "Will Rogers" of bikedom; I've never met a bike I Didn't Like.. but I do have my preferences.
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Way way way over thought. Ninja 400 is a great motorcycle. All this video can do is confuse a potential buyer.
Stang Dad it did confuse me lol. I saw videos giving it a good review so I thought about getting it as my first bike ever as a beginner. But then I saw this video 😅
It did all I wanted to know if it was worth it.
It’s definitely worth it just bought one
I have no idea how u got confused but ok
Michael Greene do you think it’s a good starter bike for someone around 17 years old?
I got a Ninja 400 because it honestly blows all the other affordable entry level bikes out of the water. My bike payment and insurance payment cost less than the insurance alone on a new 600. I absolutely love the bike.
How do you like it?, is it comfy to ride, handlebars arent real low?, my cbr929rr is not comfy to ride but the power is awesome, also have a cbr250r, which is comfy to ride but no power, really thinking of test driving one today
I find that hard to believe since at age 18 and not a clean driving record I only pay $480 a year to insure a liter bike
live and let live he's just a puss lol
live and let live liter bike squad I'm also 18 I have a gsx r1
@@leonardoperalta9130 and what do you pay for insurance
So, Vincero watches are premium mediocre?
They’re just mediocre IMO
Very Underrated Comment.
They are far lower than mediocre :(
better off with a seiko
No they are like buying a 50cc for the price of a busa
You're assuming everyone who buys a 400 really wants something bigger. I've ridden 39 years and raced motocross, owned exotic superbikes, and put well over 200k miles on touring bikes. I just bought a ninja 400 (my 19th motorcycle) because it's fun! I rode a Grom extensively in Thailand and had so much fun I wanted something similar, but 125cc just won't make it on the interstate. Yes I could have bought a used r6 and it would have been way faster. In reality I seldom ride beyond speeds attainable on the 400. And I love the clutch! Although intended for beginners, everyone I let ride the bike commented on how much they like the light feel of the clutch. It's a great bike.....really.
Agreed!
Agreed I have owned two 650 class bikes as my first two, and I'm getting ready to buy (probably) a Z400 for the lulz. The first one was just to get my feet wet. The 2nd was an ADV for practicality. The Z400 will be just for dicking around (not unsafely, just little/fun/twisty/exploring)
I agree. I have a 400 and I’ve rode bigger bikes n tbh I think my bike is perfect for me and for what I need it for. I’m 6’6 and this bike carries me and fits like nothing else I’ve thrown my leg over. The other bikes were cool but they were just not my ninja 400 🤷🏾♂️😭
Coming from a 900 Trident I found the ergonomics rather cramped and the seat hard. After modding it with a better seat and clip on handle bars I found it a keeper.
Hell yeah!!!!!! That's an experienced rider talking if I ever heard one!!!!!!
2 months later.... "I bought a ninja 400 and it was the best choice!"
Amazing how true this statement turned out to be eh....?! LOL
Boom!
I would like that 11 minutes of my life back.
This is exactly what I was thinking!!! Spoke rubbish for over 11 minutes and at the end I was like why did I just waste my time pretty much listening to something that just made me dumber.
You said next to nothing in regard to what is wrong with the motorcycle. I expected a real review about things I might have not known. If you were in college, you would fail the class.
@@jamesemmett864 click bait
Exactly it was just a smorgasbord of loud gibberish noise!
Yammie is right about the Ninja 400 from the perspective of a supersport owner looking back, but for the new rider the #1 goal is staying safe as you learn. The Ninja 400 will eventually feel mediocre to most people, but not at first, as I imagine you will be thrilled riding it during this learning stage. If you do move up to a supersport, you will find out for yourself why Yammie sees the 400 as mediocre.
This video has convinced me to get a ninja 400, reverse psychology works lol
Haha i already have a 400. I love it.
GrowingDownUnder gonna be my first bike ordering it at my local bike store Friday I am so committed and exited!! Getting the KRT edition
It would be my first bike but secretly I've always wanted an all black ninja.
+Daniel Amspaugh Ain't so secret anymore paaaal!
My son just bought one. He loves it. It may be a starter bike but it’s got cool lines, and it’s pretty fast considering.
You all are boomer af.. just like my dad always said "300cc is for girls"... well better start calling me suzie because i'm not dying on a 600cc just because "people told me so".
A 600cc is just too much for a beginner... period. 300/400cc is way better.. it has enough power to keep up on highway with cars easily, but not so much power that it surprises you. Remember, it's better to be fast on a slow bike, than to be slow on a fast bike.
Especially in most european countries, where you need to have an A license to drive anything above 35kw.... in my country i need to be at least 24 to get an A license... i'm not waiting for that. I'm getting an A2 license next year (20yo) and then i can get the Ninja 400, which is 33.4kw.
This is possibly the worst motorcycle-related video I've ever subjected myself to.
Prior to buying my Ninja 400, I owned a 04 Yamaha R6 (with 45k miles at time I sold it) for a good 4 years. I felt the speed would eventually get the best of me with the routes I ride. I love my Ninja 400. Faster than a 300 but has most of the pickup a 600 has. I miss my R6 less and less the more and more I ride my 400.
Where can I buy used bikes?
@@tanvirahmedsami6944 Dealerships, facebook marketplace, driving around.
I know I'm getting a Ninja 400 anyone else?
Sadman Chowdhury buying the KRT edition this Friday!!!!! 👌👌👌super exited
Got one in April and I love it. Great motorcycle.
It's barely better than the ninja 300. I would choose the 300, but I have a ninja 250 that would be as good as the 300 if it had fuel injection.
@@sed8181 I have never ridden the 300, but I have heard that its a good bike. On the other hand I did a test ride on the 650 before buying the 400 and the 400 felt better IMO. It was lighter and I could not tell a difference in performance. I went with the 400 because it was much cheaper and insurance was far less. Now I'm Not saying that the 650 is a bad bike.
Its gonna be my very first bike!!
Yammie, thanks as always for your unnecessary pretentiousness! This video actually made a me a little sad by the end, because you put into words so perfectly why I didn't feel right about pulling the trigger on another small Ninja. Because no matter what I think about small bikes, the public looks down on them as "only for beginners".
In order to love small bikes as an experienced rider, especially small japanese bikes, you have to forget what the marketing departments are telling you about the correlation between the cc's of your engine, an the size of your pants piston. They'll have you believe that in order to prove that you're a REAL motorcyclist who has been riding long enough to HANDLE IT, your bike better be able to top 170 mph.
For you it might be settling, because your idea of "better" probably lines up neatly with MSRP. But for me, a bike that goes through all 6 gears by 70 mph is perfectly optimized for fun on the public roads, not the track (a hayabusa can easily go 80+ in first gear... where's the fun in that?).
The Ninja 400 is not the best wine at Olive Garden. It's the cheap beer you drink with your dad around the campfire, because that's the beer you have, and that makes it great.
Very well said @HJ
@@sumeetkaul9427 same
beautifully written
I thought the same thing. There's nothing wrong with beginner bikes for beginners. We all started somewhere, on different sizes and learn the technical skills at different rates. Truth be told... most of my friends who started on 600's or higher ended up trashing their bikes or ended up in ICU's. I hate when people come down on people with smaller CC's for whatever reasons.
@@jbeaverhausen3809 1 word. Ego
not a fan boy of kawasaki but I guess you should have riden one first, and also using someone else's videos didn't help either
Using other videos is a part of his background research if he himself couldn’t do it, he collaborated a bunch of background info atleast it’s pretty accurate for the most part
You clearly missed the entire point 🤣😂
Kawasaki is not for you
Totally agree. Yammie is not exactly the best source for amazing content... Check out my latest vid - it's the best owner's review of the Ninja 400 out there!
@@motozest7856 scandalous self promoting on another page
I ride an R3, my buddies ninja 400 pulls on me like im standing still and i weigh 30 lbs less than him lol.
wow really so it's some noticable difference you say?
@@cyanus7347 mmmm si senor
Real easy never let go of the clutch until 60 kph.
u need to ride it, I have daytona 600 however out in city riding I prefer my ninja 400. ever hear an old saying it's more fun driving a slow car fast than a fast car slow, same applies to bikes
Christian Ramirez yea but it’s the most fun to ride a fast bike fast or a fast car fast 😂
@@tammyforbes2101 it is not fun to get a speeding ticket fast.
you dead yet?
@@tammyforbes2101 No, because you are never going to be good enuff to drive a fast bike, fast. And if you try, you die. Or get seriously hurt.
Lol, here in asia, 300CC's and up are considered "fast". Beginner sports bike are 150CC's. And yes they exist here.
I’ve had my Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS KRT Edition for over 3 months, and I am absolutely thrilled with it (@the age if 74, BTW).
HIGHLY recommended!
Thanx for that....Im 76 and considering.
@@timedriverable Go for it! Make sure to sit on one if you haven't already to see if you're comfortable on the bike. Happy riding!
Just bought a new R3, and I think describing my purchase as ‘an intersection of settling and full yolo’ is fair. I work in a trauma department at a hospital so I literally get to see the cost of going ‘full yolo’ on a weekly basis, and to be clear here, a lot of these guys lives are ruined even when they do survive. Does that mean I settled? Maybe. Do I want to work up to an R6? Absolutely. Butttttt, I know my risk seeking personality will tempt me daily with a R6, and at the end of the day, the R3 forces me to drive significantly less risky than I would if I owned an R6. Is this ultimately a self control issue on my part? Probably, but I know from seeing these young men destroy themselves on weekly basis that I’m clearly not the only person tempted by a 600 who can’t handle it.
A lot of people think they outgrow the r3 in a matter of months, the they destroy daytonas soon after ;)
My thoughts exactly
As a brand new rider, I purchased a used, but mint 2014 ninja 300. I absolutely love the bike. I live in the city, so It's perfect for banging out all the gears and flying and cruising around town. I ride plenty in the suburbs as well. It's really stable, nimble, great in the corners, light and handles like a dream. More than enough power to take on the freeway and forgiving enough to keep you out of trouble while allowing for growth as your skills increase. I'll keep it for another year then trade it for the another used 400 when the price dips. Just a toy for me, as I use my SUV for commuting. I thought about the 600, but it just wouldn't be nearly as much fun for my style of riding, so the extra 100 cc's is just perfect. Which is mostly what it comes down to. Personal preference. I thought this video would be more substantive and constructively informative in legitimately critical way. I got about 2 thirds thru it before it became a complete waste of time. Just a whitty dude that enjoys motorcycles almost as much as the sound of his own voice. All that wind and zero substance.This was really disappointing.
How is this so compelling to watch?
11.5 minutes and nothing specific about the ninja 400 has been mentioned - What sorcery is this!?
Please more lists Yams :)
It's the power of the yam
Owned my Ninja 400 for over 2 months now. My first motorcycle. I've topped it out at 121mph on the freeway with a nice tailwind, can leave any car at a stoplight in the dust. It's 5 grand brand new and 360 pounds. What is the problem? This bike is perfect and honestly with it's performance, you don't ever "need" to upgrade. It just hits the perfect balance between beginner bike (125-250) and advanced bike (600-1000) Docile and forgiving but not slow or anemic at freeway speeds. It's the best value as Kawasaki kept the price the same as the outgoing 300.
Can leave any car in the dust at a stoplight? Lol. It runs 0 to 60 in the mid 4s...same as mustang 5.0s,, camaro ss, challenger 392s, and corvette stingrays and a few other cars....let's not even mention the supercars. That little ninja is a nice bike and quick for what it is, and I'm in no way trying to down it because truth is I'm about to buy one myself, but it's not "leaving ANY car in the dust" at a light....lol. I'll line up with you in my 5.0 at a light, and be looking for you in my rearview by the 1/4 mile when you've wound it all the way out and I've still got 40 more mph to go to top out at 160 or so
@@jrvbamafan1 someone’s hurt lmao
I am going to use the expression "Ordering the fanciest wine at an olive garden" more often in the future. My friends will be annoyed. Just kidding, I got no friends.
Yammie is in your heart now ;)
**Crying In Kawasaki 400**
Excessive verbiage turned me OFF.
My one-week-old Ninja 400 KRT Edition turns me ON.
Nonsense!!! The Ninja 400 has noticeably more grunt in the real world compared to a Yamaha R3. One thing though... the Ninja 400 does seem to have far less engine braking compared to an R3. A stock R3 feels better going round a corner but nothing a few mods on a Ninja 400 can't do. Buying a Ninja 400 as a first bike is probably better for a sensible rider. Keep in mind though... it can get you into more trouble than the R3 coz of its speed. (I have ridden both bikes extensively.)
You forgot about insurance costs. In Manitoba (Canada), a Ninja 400 would cost me $150 a month to insure. Now something in the exact same class but over 500cc (like a Ninja 650) would cost about $250 a month to insure. With those numbers taken into consideration, a Ninja 400 makes so much more sense.
The 400 is the fastest on small tracks period. It smokes the 675r. Its LIGHTER than the 300 class with more power. Buddy has one and man is it a track weapon. Nothing better than seeing this thing lap litre bikes all day everyday without even trying.
occifer dank I’d argue that the RC390 would beat a ninja 400 on a small track
@@carlosdeleon9593 yeah idk about that. Ive always wanted to seethatbut the problem is thatthats not made by ktm at all and is extremely unreliable.
I've owned both. First the 390, but had to sell it due to reliability issues. Now I have the 400. They are VERY comparable bikes on small tracks. I think they would be a dead heat given they are ridden by two riders with equal skills. But the Kawi would win in the end since its engine wouldn't blow up.
@@osup44 that last sentence made me chuckle, but yeah, ktm are not as reliable as japanese bikes, perhaps it has something to do with their single cylinder(big piston and long con rod which makes a lot of vibration), and their above average compression ratio for a bike in its class and many other factors
@@SousukeAizen421 I think you're dead on about the 390. KTM plays pretty fast and loose with their compression ratios. And squeezing 50hp out of a 375 thumper is asking a lot. The Kawi feels MUCH more relaxed at freeway speeds having that extra cylinder.
5 months ago I bought a new 400 ninja. Put 3500 miles on it. I've been riding Bikes since 1972 and its time for something lightweight. Only things I see needing improvement : Seat is hard after about an hour. Govt. required exhaust is too quiet. bought an aftermarket so people knew i was there.. That Horrible rear " fender" had to go. I added amber marker lights inside radiator exhaust vents so it could be seen from the side at night (looks great). Any hard panic stop may get you a "Stoppie" . It doesnt float over bumps like Harley I traded (obviously). The Harley bunch has disowned me entirely, LOL. The 400 will meet your needs for quite a long time, and 70 mph highway riding is easy. Aftermarket upgrades are plenty and low cost. I have no regrets. Buy one.
The fact you managed to say "late stage capitalism" in a video about a Ninja 400 is pretty impressive.
Very impressive indeed
Based and third position pilled.
Can't say as I agree on the whole "premium mediocrity" rant you go on about. There is not much wrong with this bike, and what you'd call wrong really depends on your goals and perspective. As a beginner bike, there really are not too many faults. Non-adjustable levers would be one that come immediately to mind. The off/on throttle snatch is another. Spend a little $$$ and upgrade the suspension, and you're good to go for a trackday. After being on a VFR 800 for a while, getting on this is almost comical. It weighs so much less, and is easy to change direction on....I was having a ball. For $5k and change, it's a pretty solid value.....and good fun.
I've seen and tried the r3 and it looks and feel cheap. The Ninja 400 looks so damn sexy and well built and I'm getting me one.
Same here and r3 was felt cheap and feel tiny. Kawasaki all the way
Honestly thought this vid would be 1 minute long with him saying “nothing” lol
The moment you said you never ride one, I stopped. There is nothing credible about what you would say anyway.
news flash...there never was anything credible about yammi to begin with
I did, I own one! Check out my latest vid - it's the best owner's review of the Ninja 400 out there.
News flash
Sarcasm
You for got one type of person “ ppl that want a light weight, high fuel mph saving bike that goes an just doesn’t look like a scooter.” Lol
I would love to see you do a video talking about 1999 bikes and the difference of newer bikes
yes please
I had a 93e2 Kawasaki, and after I done a little aftermarket work on it she would stand almost straight up in all hears except 6th.
he knows nothing about newer bikes...what makes you think he knows anything about a 1999 bike?
That's a LOT of bikes - how about just a dozen?
I have a 1998 zx9r love that bike but it's around 40hp off a new 2019 r1 but still keeps up fine in group ride with some of these newer bikes.
yammie noob's next video: everything that is right with ninja 400 !!!!!!
Then, right after: Everything that is left with the Ninja 400
I understand this video I will now purchase a liter bike. Dealer said he will pay for my endorsement class. All of it!
a 1000cc is not enough to start. Get a Hayabusa 1370cc with a Turbocharger. Thats the way to go for a starter. In my opinion a LS swapped bike would be a great choise too. Because of the 700 nm it should be easy to drive at low speeds and it should accelerate fast enough for a beginner.
Get an H2 and modify it to go faster. Should be enough bike for a real man like you!
@@gepixelt7712 - I literally laughed out loud. Thanks for that :-).
@@gepixelt7712 LOL, yet sadly people try and justify 1000cc bikes in a very similar way. "With a 400, you will get bored quick, it's slow on the highway, with a 1000 it is easy to drive because of the power" blah blah. To me, 1000cc are great but if I owned one, I would be constantly worrying my speed and checking my speedometer. Heck I already did that with my GSXR 600.
I owned CBR 750, SV650, YZF600, I quit riding 13 years ago after very bad accident. Just back to riding again and started with Ninja 400 to retrain my skills. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT
I just got this bike. I love it.
I’ve been riding for 40 years and I still love little bikes. They’re dominating track days and beating 600s when in the right hands.
And 1000s.
I really like this more contemplative but still funny side of your videos, the motorcycle history ones were also excellent, keep it up.
That said, I think people take the decision of a first bike far too seriously, and consider the wrong things. When I first started to look at bikes I was dead set against getting a cruiser because of the obvious slow outdatedness, but when my buddy convinced me to buy his it ended up being the perfect first bike. Not because I love cruisers, I probably wouldn't buy another. It served to show me what I need and want out of a bike through both it's strengths (being ultra cheap and super simple to maintain, and decent for touring) and it's shortcomings (being slow AF and looking somewhat obnoxious).
Point is buying the perfect first bike is entirely unimportant, and getting out and riding in the first place is everything.
You just described the last 3 years of my life. Since I was 14 I was dead set on getting a dual sport. I just had to have this wr225 that I found, and I was so ready to get it. I was nearly on my way. Then, I got a feeling in my gut. I checked craigslist, and there it was. A ratty, scraped up 2001 Ninja 250 with no baffle and a crudely cut out airbox, replaced with pod filters. Running way too lean, won't idle and pops like a motherf**ker. I bought it and I'm never looking back.
What bike did you get? And how slow is slow?
@@Xrelent A 2000 honda Shadow 1100, it's not as slow as it could be haha i don't NEED anything faster, just want it
thanks, i really needed this lol
This video should be Re titled, “i Hate the Ninja 400 and all the owners “ lol
I already watched this video and decided to come back really enjoy the word play and jargon. But on a serious note: I bought this bike for my wife and I really think it's a fantastic bike. I ride it myself from time to time. It handles well and corners well in the twisties. It's an overall go. Far better than the ninja 250 she had previously. I do think it's fine for beginners as it is forgiving when it comes to improper mechanics and poor technique. But! If you want to race a bit you can run the rpms high and have a blast!! 5 stars for this bike from me. When you're ready for a little more power, upgrade the exhaust with a full system and flash the ecu.
thanks for the honest review and video. you sold me on the Ninja 400. Im getting either the teal and black or the red and black.
you've literally just made me want one even more
ive recently downsized to a ninja 300 after owning stupidly fast road bikes in the past. the reason being is that i personally no longer see the point of having huge power and performance capabilities when confined to the road and its laws and theres too much to jeopardise and loose if you get caught doing 300kmh on a highway or dragging knee at 160kmh around corners. my opinions have changed a lot in recent years ever since i started doing trackdays. theres a time and place for everything and the track is where high performing machines belong. i take my gsxr750 to the track for speed thrills and its the most fun you can have with your pants on, but on any other weekend im blatting around on my little ninja 300 and i couldnt be happier!
You’re the only motovlogger I’ve ever sub’d to. You popped my cherry & I love you Yammie
Well thats a mistake. He really aint that good compared to the others.
Check out "The Kleb" and you may just give another sub.
Check out my latest vid - it's the best owner's review of the Ninja 400 out there!
for one, I have a new ninja 300, and I just got the new 2017/18 R1, and ill tell you, the small displacement bikes are way more fun around town, and on tight twists than my R1 is. granted, the R1 is a full frame race bike, and on the track is where you can fully use it but to say that the 400 is mediocre, is a slap in the face for those who love small displacement bikes, and sometimes a small displacement bike is prime for someone who lives in a city and commutes all day. and saying that " 3 wheels" are " settling " is another slap in the face. sometimes people get Can-ams because they have mobility issues, or some kind of disability that doesn't allow them to get on two wheels, or they want comfort and style to take their significant other with them on long touring rides or back roads on a nice sunny morning or day. the small displacement bikes may " look " similar and they kinda do but mostly don't, what sets them apart from the rest is your ability to effectively ride them the proper way.
wammie woob I really liked this video, great job and keep it up man
I’ve own many Kawasaki ninja’s (back when they were carbureted) and my 2023 ninja 400 looks and performs well the slipper clutch is excellent and right on no mystery finding neutral 400 for life……..
This is gonna be my first bike I’m ordering the KRT edition from my local store this Friday!! I’m so exited
Yammie you should remake this video. I listened to the whole thing and literally did not get a thing out of it of value...
Thats cause he is on his high horse trying to “philosophize” about the bike while us viewers on planet earth just want to know how the fucking thing rides.
In Europe this bike os amazing because you can drive it with an intermediate license, you don't to need to wait and get the full license.
I think the Ninja 400 is the greatest beginning motorcycle of all time.
*mic drop
TypicallyUnique agreed! I got one!
*excuse me, I think you dropped something
Just bought the 2020 version and im still 16 and I see no problems on it its good and its enjoyable
Does a motorcycle devoid of character, one built to be an everyday driver, not have a place in the market? I mean that's essentially what the Camry, Corrolla, Civic line of sedans are right? I see the Ninja 400 as the Civic Si of motorcycles. Yeah it's still the generic choice but it can still go out and have some fun. I think that we need a little mediocrity in motorcycles to make other options actually special.
I absolutely agree. At the end of the day, they're all on two wheels and you can have a blast on them anyway. I look at the CBR300R/CB300F as the everyday bikes of this class while the Ninja is the actual sporty/quick option. Both options are great for different reasons
I think that while everything you're saying makes sense, it also misses the mark entirely. Just because the Ninja is the most practical and affordable option doesn't mean that it's also the most devoid of passion. In fact, I was pretty dead set on getting a Ninja before I even knew anything about them or how they compared to competitors. As a kid I always loved seeing the neon green sport bikes on the highway, and it's honestly a really great feeling that the instinct of younger me happens to line up with what the best option has ended up being in the real world. I'm getting my Ninja tomorrow if everything goes as planned, and I can't wait to ride around on something that 10-year-old me would love.
One thing I hate but I don't blame is the american notion that anything below 600cc (and even some 600cc) are "beginner bikes". Here in the EU and specially in the UK an actual starter bike is considered to be 50cc scooters. 125cc being the more popular option for commuting.
Absolutely! You’ll always see americans with this type of logic 🤢 anything less than 70HP is “beginner” like WTF man
Things are bigger in America. Where I live highway speed limits get up to 75mph (120 kph). There are very few narrow, technical roads and lots of long distance riding, hence why big bikes are so popular here. Obviously in cities small bikes and scooters are more popular, but if you don’t live downtown, you still need a bike that can do 60+ to be able to use the highway. Also no displacement rules in licensing to work around like you have.
I love chipotle artisan pizza and Game of Thrones, guess I’m buying a Ninja 400
You have went a long way too get absolutely nowhere.
My first sportbike was a cb300f and I dont regret it. I had plenty of close calls to make me happy with not starting on a 600. I learned Hondas are known for being boring but is extremely reliable and that means more time riding, less time wrenching. Ktm is known for the opposite but I Love the look of the rc390 and duke 390 infact it would be hard to choose...
nothing but quality here, nice job man
I bought one if these and totaled it on my first day. I blew through a stop sign and hit a pole because i wanted to show off for two dudes on pit bikes
Lol was that you in the video of the white one?
Even a 400 is too fast for him. He needs stabilisers and a bike with no engine.
I hear you sir, however price, compromise and safety is a factor. I purchased z400 which is my first beginner bike, I chose this over a 600 because of price and my little experience as a rider. Speed is definitely a contributing factor and I think as a first timer , I don't want speed , rather skills first. Just my opinion but I do agree with you overall of this video. 👍
My commuter is a 2018 Ninja 400...My monster is a 2018 GSXR 1000R...Both are mega fun......both serve their purpose....
Why did you choose the ninja 400 over other small bikes?
Owned multiple 300 class from all the major manufacturers throughout my riding career, i would say that ninja 300 and the ninja 400 has given me the best sense of contentment. Team green all the way
The only thing wrong with it is putting it in the hands of inexperienced riders who don't have a clue. I've been riding since 1985 and what you lack is experience and perspective.
So I went and got myself a ninja 400! Payment including insurance is $230 a month. The bike is great I'm enjoying it. I think if Kawasaki tried to design the perfect bike just for me, they would have ended up making the ninja 400. It's got everything I am personally looking for in a motorcycle. I wanted a commuter bike that's sporty but had enough power for the freeway/track, and good handling for curvy backroads. I also wanted a safer option; the handling is superb and the power is just enough. I'm sure there are bikes that are better for whatever reason, but I really don't want or need them at this time. I also watched a lot of videos of experienced and professional motorcyclists ride it at the track, and this bike made them laugh, put a smile on their face, and/or left them impressed.
230 a month?! what state are you in?
0:30 - cool shots... 👀
The whole video is very well shot. Trying to figure out how Yammy was all over the country being the camera man for all these big name channels at the same time, including a magazine publication. Weird huh? 😒😂
Constantly calling the bike mediocre when I've tried other bikes and rented a Yamaha 600 and still found the comfort, responsiveness, and ease of moving the bike at low speed far outweighing the extra bump in speed heavier bikes offer.
CHIPOTLET USE TO MOVE MY SOUL. THEN THEIR QUALITY WENT DOWN ALONG WITH THE MEAT PORTIONS
I had my 2022 ninja 400 out yesterday. Felt great for what I was looking for. Canadian winters are never-ending. Can't wait for the roads to get better.
So we're just using other peoples videos without citing ANY sources now? I would have expected a little more out of an educated man like yourself.
Fair use BB
no one cares
Got my ninja 400 last week and I love it
I just watched a video talking about a point that was already established just before the 3 min. mark...so I spent the 8 min. listening to the same thing over and over, yet I kept watching anyway because it was compelling enough to listen to a point being said over and over. What sorcery is this..
JDL this
A few years later Yammie owns and races a Ninja 400
Why isn’t he talking about bikes? If I want to be nagged I have my wife.
no shit...the extremes some people go to just to try and remain relevant.
looking at getting into biking, ive just bought my gear worth $1700 and love your honest reviews keep them up your really helping me out
Can u do a vid on "Everything That's WRONG With The KTM RC390"
For the 400cc sport bike segment it’s the best in the market
Nooo Yammie! Don't make me reconsider my dream i have been saving up for for 7 months
I just got a ninja 400 and I love it, it’s all personal opinion. It’s my very first bike and they have a first time buyers program so I got 5.95 apr with little credit. It’s got plenty of power for a starter, it’s light and easy to handle. Top speed of 120 and it’s quick off the line, lighter than a 300 and is fun through the curves. It’s the perfect starter bike imo.
Also don’t get tied up in your first bike, luckily I love the ninja 400 but if I ended up hating it I would of lost a lot of money. Make sure you love it before you commit unless you paying cash lol
I've had my Ninja 400 for over a month now, & honestly it's the best decision I've made in awhile! Plenty of power for a beginner(my first bike) but also plenty of fun for those that have been riding for awhile! Great in the twisties, light- weight and over all a blast to ride! Don't listen to naysayers whom haven't even ridden one! Just do your research & go test one out if you can! You won't be disappointed! ✌🏾
Ninja 650 is better and faster...
ninja 600 isn't a super sport, it's also called the er-6n it's sports touring made more for cruising but with a sport look
This was one of the most confusing videos I have ever watched, yet I somehow feel like I have had a thousand years of knowledge installed in my brain. The feeling I imagine you get once you have acquired your first turbo busa. That sound of a random talking yam on the internet giving you life advice. I don't really know were I was going with this or what the point was, but I am going to click the comment button anyway :)
This dude is a toolbox!
@@waynes.2983 nah...he is just a fart bag.
No...a garbage bag
@@waynes.2983 lmfao
You guys just mad because he’s right?
@@reginaldmankowski4267 Right about what? Usually I like his content, but he was downright idiotic with this one.
You just sold me on this bike. I'm all about premium mediocre. If I can get Good Enough for half the cost, I usually take it.
So basically you're saying 600+ is death, so should go for small bike. But ninja 400 is the best of small bikes. But since you going small, no reason to get the best. Understandable logic, but subjective nontheless. I'd get the best wine at Olive garden, because I don't know better, I'm not a wine taster, anything above might be great, but I might not taste the difference, thus waste of money. Same for bikes. Not a professional rider, I'd rather the best for me, than the best bike in the world where I can not use to full potential and enjoy. You made a video without ever riding the bike, made up some random points and just babble through the video. Quite amazing in a way.
I can afford 20 bucks a bottle, but I drink 2 Buck Chuck Trader Joe's. Tastes great to me. Never bought Blu-Ray. DVD is fine. I look at the 600 class bikes, but I rip around town on a Ninja 300. At the end of the day you gotta ask yourself: how much more than enough do you need?
His entire video footage was ripped from other youtubers. I wonder why they are not copyright striking this moron.
I didn't understand Chiplotle was a restaurant, because I care about chili peppers. He isn't talking about how to pick a motorcycle, he's talking about how to be bourgeois. I guess that's ok and it is a kind of razzle dazzle
My first bike was the Ninja 400 and I absolutely love it. Still ride it, but I also ride an FZ-09. Sure, I want to upgrade to a more powerful ninja, but I cannot stress enough how much I recommend the Ninja 400 for entry level riders
All I got from this video is why people actually hit the dislike button.
Wayta throw a backhanded compliment. I get where somewhat friendly narcissistic yammie noob is coming from in that there are simply better bikes beginners can handle from the get go while leaving room for growth not to mention have some character in how they handle. Then again, I absolutely loved my Ninja 300 back in my beginner days, and served it's purpose very well. It was dirt cheap used, it had great gas mileage as a commuter, allowed me to take it out on weekends for flickable fun, felt powerful enough that it scared the shit out of the absolute beginner I was and provide capacity to work on my skills for my first 15000 miles (and would have for longer had I not known how to better maintain my bike at the time lol). True, there were better choices out there I would have benefited from, but it served it's purpose very well.
Now, I know Yams wasn't disagreeing that my old ninja would not have served that purpose fine, but his driving the same oxymoron of a point into the ground over and over and over, somehow comes across more disingenuous and more insulting than just saying "in my opinion, it's a crappy bike". It's kind of like if I were to tell him he has a good way with words, but only good enough for a youtube channel over writing article at a reputable puclication, or is great at video editing, but in a college student started a video blogging channel from his mom's basement sort of way instead of picking up real editing skills applicable on a network TV station, or he's very knowledgible, and you see him getting better with time as he corrects his mistakes in his earlier videos.
It doesn't change the fact that I enjoy the content on his channel or that he's good at what he does, but depending on how you say it and how repetitive it is, it only comes across narcissistic/condescending be there any intent or no.
This is actually educational. I like it. My parents can't give me shit for watching this.
I don't ride on the street anymore. I only ride track. The Ninja 400 is the perfect track training tool in my opinion. I have a RS660 (LOVE IT!) and a Pani V4S too. The more I track, the more I like smaller bikes. Period.
400 is a very good bike ...best starter bike ...most power and handling is perfect along with good tires .....
Our yammie here is talking some heavenly stuff, something from other world that I being a 110cc rider can't tend to perceive !!
*cries in European A2 license*
Don't cry too hard, you guys get little gems like the Aprillia RS125, Yamaha R125, and the Honda Varadero 125. I don't think you get the CB400 though(?). Who would have ever thought a 125 could sound like this: ruclips.net/video/i-dIZ_RYaqQ/видео.html
I still have 13 more years until I can import my own Varadero.
The emotion and passion comes in with the mods lol
Thanks 4 the video :)
Popular topic + slightly edgy opinion + Dictionary + rambling + other peoples video clips = crippled yam video. I'm not mad just miss the daytona days.
It’s weird when I sit on a 600 I feel like death can happen the 400 was a legit choice. I have Ninja 400 vids on my channel also, more to come
I'm sorry bro.. i heard you but feels like i didn't hear anything.. what are you saying ?
Yammie was just blowing out excessive carbon dioxide - don't mind him, he loves to hear himself talk.
Yeah, it was basically 11 minutes of nothing, like a radio conversation discussing a topic that doesn't interest you, while you're working