Really good review, I have a 90 and I agree the handing is just amazing, I agree that this isn’t a crushing bike for my hot climate but the moment I’m past 8000rpm the bike just seems to run so much better
nice video, they are amazing bikes. Have a '92 myself in orginal state. one of the best bikes i have driven every. I did stated it with a 35kw restrictor kit and it still was one of the fastest A2 bikes u can have but without it it's even beter. And the sound is legendary.
Im seriously considering getting one of these as my first track bike.. what are your comments as far as reliability and everything that comes with that? Spare parts, easy to work on etc
@@erpaderpa4469 All the cliches apply. In part, I do wish that people wouldn't use them as track bikes - even though that's what they were designed for. Why? Because good ones are getting quite rare now. And various Green 600s are much more common, generally quicker, cheaper to buy, and aren't as 'precious' - without the crushing blow, if you bin it. I'd go as far as saying, it would be worth trying to get track ZXRs, and restoring them.
@@Rideitoutyoutube always the way mate! I'm the same, I have 2 of these in the garage at the moment and it's tight enough! I clicked on your vid through the ZXR group on FB - I'm R P Corse 👍
Hey, I'm picking one up on friday, is there anything in particular I should look out for? I alredy spoke to the seller and he sent me a lot of photos and the bike looks really good. Anything mechanical or similar to look out for? It's 1995 so the problem with the cams has been sorted out.
Cheers dude means a lot mate 🤘 IL definitely be having a blast with it come spring! ... IL still take it out before then but spring might be more enjoyable 🤣🤣
Nice video review, I have had one for about two years and i love it. I’ve never had so much fun with my clothes on, the size and weight just lets you throw it into corners and the engine just begs you to give it an absolute spanking. You forget they are only a 400cc engine, I’ll be keeping mine for some time yet.
Oh it's definitely staying with me for a while lol. I love the machine even if it is super uncomfortable 😂😂 still unsure what to do with it yet but got the whole winter to figure it out 🤘
I dunno..... The 2013 636 definitely takes it for me but one thing I will say about the zxr....... It's aged like a superior fine wine... Still looks 👌 even by today's standards
The 1991 on ZXR400-L was officially imported into the UK.. I believe it was just the H1/H2 models that were not.. Great little bikes. I recently purchased a ‘90 ZXR750 H2 👍🏼💚
It's still a good bike for it dude. If I'm honest yes it surprises people at how quick it really is for a 400 but the best parts of owning a zxr is the people it draws..... Any bike meet you go to you'll be approached by older bikers who haven't seen one since they owned one, classic bike enthusiasts, younger riders who had no idea that inline 4 400's existed and......... The bikes pretty and small..... You'll have a fair few lady riders or soon to be riders ask to sit on it. Honestly.... The bike in itself brings out some of the best people... But it goes like the clappers when it's unrestricted 👌
@@Rideitoutyoutube i appreciate the reply mate, my brother and dad love the older bikes, my dad has a 1996 bmw gs and my brother has a 1973 r75, I’m still on my 2017 mt125 and can’t wait to get on an in-line 4, bikers are some of the best people and I know the zxr will turn heads. Your video was really informative and I appreciate that. All the best mate
They're great but expect to pay good money for a good one or good money in getting one up to fit shape. I still love the bike but it's a labour of love and also keeping history alive as a classic. But I'd you're handy with tools or want to learn.... This is a great bike for sure. ... Side note once they're in good condition they run well dude only reliability things have been the neglect of previous owners 🤘
@@Rideitoutyoutube yeah currently looking at them, pricing seams to be better than the other 400s and there is more of them listed for sale (condition varys alot) yeah have a fzr250 myself so I know the hassle that's involved with the old bikes hahaha
@@AdamMc07 honestly I love owning a classic and it's definitely a for the love kind of thing. There's quite a few up for sale just be careful of buying a lemon dude
@@AdamMc07 parts actually not that bad which shocked me. Just got a fiberglass kit easy enough for it. Discs and lots more. These arnt that dissimilar to the zx6 of that era so some parts are interchangeable like rear shock ect
I had Suzuki SV 1000 S.. it was a but to much for me , tried a couple of 600 and settled with this little beast.. and i love it all the way.. Apart from some parts are a bit harder to find bcs its an older bike ( mine is 1998 ) it works perfect for me to ride it around the town and enjoy it up to 10.000 rpm.
@@Rideitoutyoutube Sometimes when i wanna ride fast i have no controll and every next corner gotta be faster the previouse so I think i dont need that in my life :D ZXR 400 is fast and agile and im happy with what it can do but there is still a limmit that i cant cross and it keeps me safe in my skillrange , if that makes sence :))
@@davidmarkovic6369 totally makes sense. My issue is I love going fast, I'm keeping up with the big litre bikes on a 300cc in the Twisties but that's full throttle. The zxr obviously you need to hold back it is by all definition...fast... The extra power of a 600 or a 1000cc would put me in a box. You can't ride those bikes like you would a small displacement bike. The biggest thing to me however is actually that I love to use all of the bike.... Can't do that on a 1000cc unless you're at a track. I love going through the rev range and the gear box and using momentum. It's much more fun riding a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow 🤘
@@Rideitoutyoutube tottally.. SV1000S you put it in 3rd or 4th and you ride it like a scooter 😂 pritty boring and its 2 big and heavy , its like he is my master not the way around :)) but the look of that 190 tire on the back is sometimes worth it all 😁
@@davidmarkovic6369 🤣🤣 oh I agree a semi auto is bland lol. But that rear wide tyre always makes a bike look mean and less of a toy 😓 not as nimble though!
Hi there, what kind of oil you use in the zxr 400? Just bought one of these bikes 4 days ago, and want to do an oil change. Service manual says i need SG or newer API certificated oil, 10w40 or 10w50 , but ofc there are no SG manufactured yet. The “or newer” part would cover my question, in case I wouldt read a forum topic about full synthetic modern oils can make the clutch slippy and i tought would rather ask from someone who already have tested experiences with exact brands/ types of oil. Any suggestion mate?
i used semi to get best of both worlds and had no issues at all. join the zxr400 enthusiasts group on Facebook. great info and hard to find parts its helped me on many occasions :)
Comfort 2 out of 10, haha got me. I am 1.82 m or 6 foot 1 and fit alright. Wouldnt want to be much taller. How is the vision in your new mirrors and are they bolt on? I really have to lift my arm to check my rear.
lol yea i still stand with a solid 2 hahahaaa i have 98 zx6r mirrors. theyre actually good visibility if im honest. a little bit of fetling but not hard to do mate :)
@@victordekoning6813 I had cheap nasty ones when I first bought the bike but the stock ones didn't age well in time at all. The zx6 ones look in keeping but also much nicer lol
Is it a good beginner bike for city commuting? Can u achieve fun factor while abiding by city speed limits or do u have to go fast fast to make engine sing?
I will be brutally honest....... its an awful daily.... 30mph the engine is happy and fine but the fun factor is all up top, youll want the bike singing if you want fun. as for comfort its a solid 2/10 however at fast speeds its not so bad but you need to be going fast so you can stretch out and have the wind support you a little bit. its a brilliant bike if you want an ice breaker at bike meets or a weekend blast about but for daily riding commute its a bit of a torture rack. But its a pure joy to ride when out with the friends on the twisty roads.
@@Rideitoutyoutube thanks a lot for answer. Im about to get my first bike and want something that doesnt sound like a lawnmover 😂. Do u think its little brother zxr 250 is better in this way? I mean for daily commuting that isnt too uncomfortable and to have fun with bike even with lower speeds? Thanks again
@@jasicjan the zxr 250 is pretty much the same thing dude, 90's race ergonomics that are seriously race focused making all that power up top rather than down low. if youre looking at full faired race style bikes with more comfort and sound nice the ninja 400 is a parallel twin and slightly less power but more comfortable seating positions. as a first bike a zxr 400 ridden hard is a missile dude....... its a race bike with lights and its genuinely no compromise. a lot of companies will say "its a race bike with lights" but really youd have to tweak things for that to be true,...... the zxr is no compromise full on racer with lights as an afterthought. race bikes suck as commuters but things like the ninja 400 is "sporty" but toned down on the race aspect if that makes sense? the new zx4rr looks promisinig but makes 20 bhp more but again its that inline 4 power all up top that honestly is not ideal for real roads. the most rated bikes on the roads are all triples, twins or v4s ..... my zxr is fun at 10k-14.5k rpm..... of which 3rd gear wide open is already over national speed limits
@@Rideitoutyoutube thanks again for explanation. Finally i got my eyes open. What you r saying makes sense so i better look for a more comfy bikes. Those baby ninjas look good just as u said. I guess maintenance and spare parts would be a problem as well for 30yo machines 🤔
@@jasicjan spares arnt too bad but from what your asking these bikes just dont and wont tick those boxes. its more a 2nd bike not your every day bike lol these are awesome.... but in moderation lol
im calling it, all the 90s 4cyl 400cc bikes will boom in price in the next 10 years
I hope so ...... As I've spent a fortune on it so far 🤣🤣
Really good review, I have a 90 and I agree the handing is just amazing, I agree that this isn’t a crushing bike for my hot climate but the moment I’m past 8000rpm the bike just seems to run so much better
Thanks dude does mean a lot 🤘 it's definitely a bike that needs to stay high up in the revs to be going but once there it's great fun!
nice video, they are amazing bikes. Have a '92 myself in orginal state.
one of the best bikes i have driven every. I did stated it with a 35kw restrictor kit and it still was one of the fastest A2 bikes u can have but without it it's even beter.
And the sound is legendary.
After a good day on it I can still hear it in my sleep 😂😂😂
Im seriously considering getting one of these as my first track bike.. what are your comments as far as reliability and everything that comes with that? Spare parts, easy to work on etc
@@erpaderpa4469 All the cliches apply. In part, I do wish that people wouldn't use them as track bikes -
even though that's what they were designed for. Why? Because good ones are getting quite rare now.
And various Green 600s are much more common, generally quicker, cheaper to buy, and
aren't as 'precious' - without the crushing blow, if you bin it.
I'd go as far as saying, it would be worth trying to get track ZXRs, and restoring them.
Excellent choice!
Great to hear K are going to release a new ZXR400, including a 'retro' one! Should be great fun!
Quality vid mate 👍 nice to see someone review these bikes properly and love the backdrop/garage, I have garage envy 😂
😂😂 cheers dude, it's been a bit of work in progress, tight for space with 3 bikes there though!!
@@Rideitoutyoutube always the way mate! I'm the same, I have 2 of these in the garage at the moment and it's tight enough! I clicked on your vid through the ZXR group on FB - I'm R P Corse 👍
Nice review, amazing little machine! Looking forward to seeing your next video!
Cheers dude 🤘🤘 having a slight issue with my pc but hopefully have it sorted soon 🤘🤘
Nice job bud. I’m 44 and I’ve had my zxr 400 1992 since I was 20. And I still love it. Your review was spot on.
Thanks dude means a lot 🤘
Hey, I'm picking one up on friday, is there anything in particular I should look out for? I alredy spoke to the seller and he sent me a lot of photos and the bike looks really good. Anything mechanical or similar to look out for? It's 1995 so the problem with the cams has been sorted out.
I used to have a ZXR400 L9 and i loved it, nice vid. :-)
Cheers dude means a lot mate 🤘 IL definitely be having a blast with it come spring! ... IL still take it out before then but spring might be more enjoyable 🤣🤣
Lovely I have a zxr 400 as well
I have a '95 and I love it. from Hungary.✊💚
Thanks dude 🤘 mine is a 1991
Great video mate, I have a zxr400 and a RG125FUN. I love both bikes and I agree with everything you have said😊🤙
Thanks dude 🤘 also thank you for your kind words really does mean alot!
Nice video review, I have had one for about two years and i love it. I’ve never had so much fun with my clothes on, the size and weight just lets you throw it into corners and the engine just begs you to give it an absolute spanking. You forget they are only a 400cc engine, I’ll be keeping mine for some time yet.
Oh it's definitely staying with me for a while lol. I love the machine even if it is super uncomfortable 😂😂 still unsure what to do with it yet but got the whole winter to figure it out 🤘
better looking than anything else kawasaki has come out with since, only kawi bike that looks better is the zx7r
I dunno..... The 2013 636 definitely takes it for me but one thing I will say about the zxr....... It's aged like a superior fine wine... Still looks 👌 even by today's standards
Loved it m8 propper raw machine. That sound tho 😍😍😍 don't thinck I could even fit on it.
Dude I fit it like a glove but it's also quite crampt for me too 😂😂😂 it's a great blast though!!
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The 1991 on ZXR400-L was officially imported into the UK.. I believe it was just the H1/H2 models that were not.. Great little bikes. I recently purchased a ‘90 ZXR750 H2 👍🏼💚
You sir made a damn good choice! Lol yes I believe you're right with the imports as mine is a 1992 but first registered in 2002 🤷🏻♂️🤘
@@Rideitoutyoutube Thanks bro.. love the 400 equally! I'd love one, but as I have 4 other bikes already I'd probably end up divorced 😄👍
@@waynester71 😂😂😂 I know the feeling! 3 bikes and if I had the space....... I'd most definitely have a fourth!
Just bought a 1990 zxr400 h2, shame I have to a2 restrict and can’t play with the top end. But I can’t wait to hear it all day
It's still a good bike for it dude. If I'm honest yes it surprises people at how quick it really is for a 400 but the best parts of owning a zxr is the people it draws..... Any bike meet you go to you'll be approached by older bikers who haven't seen one since they owned one, classic bike enthusiasts, younger riders who had no idea that inline 4 400's existed and......... The bikes pretty and small..... You'll have a fair few lady riders or soon to be riders ask to sit on it. Honestly.... The bike in itself brings out some of the best people... But it goes like the clappers when it's unrestricted 👌
@@Rideitoutyoutube i appreciate the reply mate, my brother and dad love the older bikes, my dad has a 1996 bmw gs and my brother has a 1973 r75, I’m still on my 2017 mt125 and can’t wait to get on an in-line 4, bikers are some of the best people and I know the zxr will turn heads. Your video was really informative and I appreciate that. All the best mate
great video! drooling over one of these as my potential next bike (1990 year though)
They're great but expect to pay good money for a good one or good money in getting one up to fit shape. I still love the bike but it's a labour of love and also keeping history alive as a classic. But I'd you're handy with tools or want to learn.... This is a great bike for sure. ... Side note once they're in good condition they run well dude only reliability things have been the neglect of previous owners 🤘
@@Rideitoutyoutube yeah currently looking at them, pricing seams to be better than the other 400s and there is more of them listed for sale (condition varys alot) yeah have a fzr250 myself so I know the hassle that's involved with the old bikes hahaha
@@AdamMc07 honestly I love owning a classic and it's definitely a for the love kind of thing. There's quite a few up for sale just be careful of buying a lemon dude
@@Rideitoutyoutube one question, how are you finding part availability/pricing?
@@AdamMc07 parts actually not that bad which shocked me. Just got a fiberglass kit easy enough for it. Discs and lots more. These arnt that dissimilar to the zx6 of that era so some parts are interchangeable like rear shock ect
Zxr-250r is more ninja than the newer ones... would have been a thing if the 400 had all those 20k rpms... My screamer seems to be ilegal in 1st gear
I had Suzuki SV 1000 S.. it was a but to much for me , tried a couple of 600 and settled with this little beast.. and i love it all the way.. Apart from some parts are a bit harder to find bcs its an older bike ( mine is 1998 ) it works perfect for me to ride it around the town and enjoy it up to 10.000 rpm.
Honestly anything more than 65 bhp is over kill for the roads dude 🤘it's good to hear other people also find excessive power a bit too much aswell
@@Rideitoutyoutube Sometimes when i wanna ride fast i have no controll and every next corner gotta be faster the previouse so I think i dont need that in my life :D ZXR 400 is fast and agile and im happy with what it can do but there is still a limmit that i cant cross and it keeps me safe in my skillrange , if that makes sence :))
@@davidmarkovic6369 totally makes sense. My issue is I love going fast, I'm keeping up with the big litre bikes on a 300cc in the Twisties but that's full throttle. The zxr obviously you need to hold back it is by all definition...fast... The extra power of a 600 or a 1000cc would put me in a box. You can't ride those bikes like you would a small displacement bike. The biggest thing to me however is actually that I love to use all of the bike.... Can't do that on a 1000cc unless you're at a track. I love going through the rev range and the gear box and using momentum. It's much more fun riding a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow 🤘
@@Rideitoutyoutube tottally.. SV1000S you put it in 3rd or 4th and you ride it like a scooter 😂 pritty boring and its 2 big and heavy , its like he is my master not the way around :)) but the look of that 190 tire on the back is sometimes worth it all 😁
@@davidmarkovic6369 🤣🤣 oh I agree a semi auto is bland lol. But that rear wide tyre always makes a bike look mean and less of a toy 😓 not as nimble though!
Hi there, what kind of oil you use in the zxr 400?
Just bought one of these bikes 4 days ago, and want to do an oil change. Service manual says i need SG or newer API certificated oil, 10w40 or 10w50 , but ofc there are no SG manufactured yet. The “or newer” part would cover my question, in case I wouldt read a forum topic about full synthetic modern oils can make the clutch slippy and i tought would rather ask from someone who already have tested experiences with exact brands/ types of oil. Any suggestion mate?
i used semi to get best of both worlds and had no issues at all. join the zxr400 enthusiasts group on Facebook. great info and hard to find parts its helped me on many occasions :)
Comfort 2 out of 10, haha got me. I am 1.82 m or 6 foot 1 and fit alright. Wouldnt want to be much taller.
How is the vision in your new mirrors and are they bolt on? I really have to lift my arm to check my rear.
lol yea i still stand with a solid 2 hahahaaa i have 98 zx6r mirrors. theyre actually good visibility if im honest. a little bit of fetling but not hard to do mate :)
@@Rideitoutyoutube thanks mate, will try to get a set. Mirrors look outdated on a timeless bike and are worth nothing for your vision
@@victordekoning6813 I had cheap nasty ones when I first bought the bike but the stock ones didn't age well in time at all. The zx6 ones look in keeping but also much nicer lol
Hey nice video! Has the bike its stock exhaust ?
Hey friend, it is not the stock exhaust and it is a bit too loud if I'm honest. Thanks for watching 🤘
Is it a good beginner bike for city commuting? Can u achieve fun factor while abiding by city speed limits or do u have to go fast fast to make engine sing?
I will be brutally honest....... its an awful daily.... 30mph the engine is happy and fine but the fun factor is all up top, youll want the bike singing if you want fun. as for comfort its a solid 2/10 however at fast speeds its not so bad but you need to be going fast so you can stretch out and have the wind support you a little bit. its a brilliant bike if you want an ice breaker at bike meets or a weekend blast about but for daily riding commute its a bit of a torture rack. But its a pure joy to ride when out with the friends on the twisty roads.
@@Rideitoutyoutube thanks a lot for answer. Im about to get my first bike and want something that doesnt sound like a lawnmover 😂. Do u think its little brother zxr 250 is better in this way? I mean for daily commuting that isnt too uncomfortable and to have fun with bike even with lower speeds? Thanks again
@@jasicjan the zxr 250 is pretty much the same thing dude, 90's race ergonomics that are seriously race focused making all that power up top rather than down low. if youre looking at full faired race style bikes with more comfort and sound nice the ninja 400 is a parallel twin and slightly less power but more comfortable seating positions. as a first bike a zxr 400 ridden hard is a missile dude....... its a race bike with lights and its genuinely no compromise. a lot of companies will say "its a race bike with lights" but really youd have to tweak things for that to be true,...... the zxr is no compromise full on racer with lights as an afterthought. race bikes suck as commuters but things like the ninja 400 is "sporty" but toned down on the race aspect if that makes sense? the new zx4rr looks promisinig but makes 20 bhp more but again its that inline 4 power all up top that honestly is not ideal for real roads. the most rated bikes on the roads are all triples, twins or v4s ..... my zxr is fun at 10k-14.5k rpm..... of which 3rd gear wide open is already over national speed limits
@@Rideitoutyoutube thanks again for explanation. Finally i got my eyes open. What you r saying makes sense so i better look for a more comfy bikes. Those baby ninjas look good just as u said. I guess maintenance and spare parts would be a problem as well for 30yo machines 🤔
@@jasicjan spares arnt too bad but from what your asking these bikes just dont and wont tick those boxes. its more a 2nd bike not your every day bike lol these are awesome.... but in moderation lol
5th wooo
I want to zxr 400 l engine.
hahahaaa youre not having mine! hahahaa