I was watching the video and it felt like it was made by some huge channel (that is a compliment) only then when I saw the subscriber count I realized u are a small channel, keep up the good work
Of the hundreds of videos out there, yours offers the most realistic, down to earth evaluation of the ZX4RR. I picked one up a few months ago and absolutely love it, but it's definitely not a city commuter. It's great as a second bike you use for the sheer joy of blasting down a windy road.
@@vonStalhein2 Oddly, it could make a decent freeway commuter. It's got good wind protection, is skinny for lane splitting, and is really planted against crosswinds. In the city, the riding position, though not extreme, would get tiresome after a while. You'd also be doing a lot of shifting through the gears. On the plus side for city riding, the low seat height helps when stopping on uneven pavement.
The black one looks way better in person than the pictures make you think if the green is too loud for you. I love mine. I put the green rim decals on it to match the green rear shock and I'm happy with it. Quickshifter is the same for me, it's happier with throttle than it is driving normal traffic speeds. Only other thing I'd recommend for people getting one is to leave the exhaust alone for a while. A slip-on is crazy loud on this thing because you're always revving and shifting. It can be annoying having it scream at all times.
40th anniversarys for me. Im living my dreams with a small 40th collection of ninjas. The zx6r and zx4rr in collection. I wish I had a zx25r instead of big speed bikes
I used to have a GPZ 400 before I got my ZX 14. Man. This bike reminds me of the GPZ. Great bike. Glad there is a new solid 400cc out there. The power is great for everything. More than enough without being extreme.
@@RickChardet I have a CBR650R, I don’t know if it’s worth getting this as well… I mean I am not looking for something better, more likely something different. I love the cbr too but would like to experience something else too :D What do you think?
@@johnnyhun1 I think the ZX4RR is quite different to the cbr650r, but personally I wouldn't say it's different enough to justify having them both. They're both semi sporty high revving inline fours. The ZX4RR just being on the more extreme end of that scale. Hope that helps!
Here in US we get the watered down version with around 55 hp, once flash tuned it jumps up 20 more hp and is a giant killer if you ride it like a 125 two stroke. Its much more fun than 2 cyl Ninja 400 - 500 and a lot smoother vibration wise and the sound is 100 times better. Fun bike, handles great, looks great and with just a slip on and tune its a keeper!😎
Great video Rick! Your production quality and review are on point again! I actually had mostly the same thoughts after my short 20-30 minute test ride 2 months ago. Indeed it feels very special with the high redline and the inline 4 noises and it rides really well, and all whilst somewhat adhering to speed limits. But in the end it is indeed just an expensive toy. The downsides for me were also mostly the ergonomics due to the seat. The jerky quick shifter I could live with, but the seat profile just absolutely sucks, especially for us at 6 foot tall. It is similar to why I did not like to ride my old Kawasaki 650 on the track as much, because I could not stay in a comfortable track position because of the ergonomics. Admittedly, you could probably fix that relatively easy with an aftermarket seat, but for 11k EUR I would have expected such a minor thing not to be an issue. Did I buy one after the test ride? No. But would I buy one if I had the money to spare for an additional (track) toy? 100% yes! I think a full track-prep ZX-4RR would be one of the most fun bikes to ride on track, hands down! Would it be the fastest? No, of course not! But as long as you are only driving on the track for fun, those few seconds that you lose on the straight don't matter! And what's better than being overtaken on the straight by a 600 or 1000 supersport, only to just overtake them right back in the braking zone or the first few corners? But that might just be me
Just came across you by random youtube search, i want to get this bike as my 1st bike, and i was looking for more than 3-4 oppionions on it. ( +1 sub brotherman, hope you grow )
In Australia it's like A2 but called learners (3½ months later full licence after jumping through hoops)I wish we could use zx4rr for a first bike! I have a zx4rr & zx6r sitting as not allowed to ride them (had bikes impounded before ) My 500 and 650 ninjas are allowed on Learners permit but not zx4rr or bigger.
I couldn't stop laughing when I test rode the ZX4RR for an hour. Got off it back at the dealer's and told him, "That bike's mine." Insanely fun, a great commuter bike too. And weirdly comfortable. You're wrong though - the UK market has sold out of them.
Hey Rick, for somebody not going to do track days, coming from a Ninja 650 and looking for something more sporty but riding on the safe side of things. Would you recommend this or a CBR 600RR? I'm wondering if the lack of torque, specially coming from a 2 cyl will feel too underwhelming.
@@hyper_channel yeah the Zx4 will definitely feel gutless compared to your 650, but that's part of the charm! I think if you're just looking for an absolute blast of a street bike, the Zx4 is the way to go. If you're looking for something more all-round, the cbr definitely has more grunt and is probably easier to live with on a day to day basis because of that. Downside being you're never going to extract every bit of performance on the street. Maybe also look at the new R9 if you like the torque from your ninja but want something more sporty!
@@RickChardet I certainly have the R9 on my radar! It should have better mids and lows than the CBR with a more than respectable high rpm pull. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, looking forward to your next review
@@sjg123_13 very different bikes, go testride them if you can! I owned 3 mt-07s and enjoy them a lot, they're great all round bikes and pretty fun, the zx4rr is a different kind of fun and a lot less practical! If it's your only bike and you ride a lot I would take the mt07, if it's your weekend toy or 2nd bike in the garage I would get the zx4
@@RickChardet helped me make my final decision. it’s my first bike and i plan on going with the mt-07 haven’t heard any negative reviews from it. seems like the more comfortable option. maybe in the future i can add a zx4rr. thank you again!
After long research this is my dream bike, perfect starter bike: it has the looks, double headlights look great, 400cc performance is great, yet not too crazy, but best part is the beautiful sound it produces, I have also been looking at used bikes like Honda CBR 600F4i and other ones, and kinda bouncing between weather to get like Ninja 400 as one of best option for new starter bike or old but awesome sounding one, and ZX4RR is basically Ninja 400, but 4 cylinder, only downside is it's slightly steeper price. But if I can afford one, I dream to get it someday!
@@PersonManManManMan I think the ninja 400 will be a better starter bike because it has a more friendly engine, ergos and is cheaper, but the ZX4RR is definitely very enjoyable and a lot of fun for even experienced riders!
Your research sucks ass. Ninja 400 is nothing like a Zx4RR. The ZX has better brakes, better suspension, better chassis, better tech, and much lively engine. Ninja 400 feels like a fake sport bike, a naked with fairings. The ZX 4RR feels like a legit sport bike. Test ride them and experience it for yourself.
Getting this bike is stupid no offense. Yeah it's giving me a boner too but it's just overpriced and don't know why it even exists. Just get your hard on under control and get a 400 or 500 or ninja 650 or whatever else
I got it as a first bike and it's great to learn on. The main problem is being scared to drop $10k on the ground doing slow speed maneuvers. It's very smooth and easy to ride, but I'm still a bit scared to find it's max lean angle in a parking lot practicing because of the price. It pretty much has the power of a Ninja 400 until you hit 10k RPM and then it pullls. Shitload of fun
I don't know if it's just a region thing, but my Philippine ZX4rr can absolutely be shifted to neutral while riding, I've done it multiple times already
Positive neutral finder has been a feature on Kawasaki's for at least 20 years. The benefit is when you DO come to a stop and go for neutral it NEVER goes through neutral into second. I'm 50/50 on if it's a good feature or not. I kinda like going into neutral before stopping also.
that looks like a nice place to ride it's making me want to take my ZX-25R (very very similar to that bike) over to the Netherlands for a ride (edit: or more practically speaking, fly to the Netherlands and rent a bike lol)
@@DjChronokun wow I would love to ride a zx25r! Although the Netherlands can be quite nice for a short holiday, the riding here isn't great haha! This is one of like 4 good roads in the entire country 🙈
Imagine not knowing what the bike is capable of. “ItS a 400 bUt ToO hEaVy” Ignore the fact that with a flash and an exhaust it gets better numbers than any 650-700 parallel twin that’s so popular now. 4 cylinder dawg. 4 If nothing else it sounds like heaven.
@@mostlyjovial6177 maybe weight does no matter to you, and that's fine. But weight matters to me and on track I don't want to be riding around with extra weight on a 400cc bike priced sky high even though Kawi cheaper out on the frame and other areas making it weigh 30+ lbs more than it should.
Did you try it out??You racing in the streets??You ride your bike for EGO or FUN?? Expert drivers tried this bike and say it is a blast soooo everybody his own buddy 😉
@@wikidd81 for sure, people that complain about gsx8r not being fast enough, or zx4r being too expensive are just riding in a straight line, they don't understand what makes a bike fun
@@BOBAABAILEY I ride the sheet out of my CF Moto 450SS, I will go the 12,000 rpm then hit the over rev at 14,000 rpm redlining it hitting twisties at 75+ mph. Not a fair weather straight line rider here all weather Wisconsin rider. I have even passed an R1 in twisties cause guy was afraid to lean it, and get on that throttle. The way he was riding he wasn't winning races either. He beat me in straight away, but I had him in every twisty. Until you throw down on these bikes your all caps opinion means squat bro. Just saying.
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The laughing every time you open the throttle says it all!!😆
@@jamesbrundret1726 crucial part when judging a motorcycle 😄
I was watching the video and it felt like it was made by some huge channel (that is a compliment) only then when I saw the subscriber count I realized u are a small channel, keep up the good work
@@jirka07 thank you so much, that means a lot to me! I'm trying my hardest to create the best videos I can :)
ZX4RR sounds like an incredible adventure! Looking forward to seeing the full day experience!
@@HavenJ-q4y thanks for watching!
@@RickChardet you're welcome
Of the hundreds of videos out there, yours offers the most realistic, down to earth evaluation of the ZX4RR. I picked one up a few months ago and absolutely love it, but it's definitely not a city commuter. It's great as a second bike you use for the sheer joy of blasting down a windy road.
@@zaphod4prez thank you so much! Enjoy the bike :)
Not a commuter? Why, because of comfort?
@@vonStalhein2 Oddly, it could make a decent freeway commuter. It's got good wind protection, is skinny for lane splitting, and is really planted against crosswinds. In the city, the riding position, though not extreme, would get tiresome after a while. You'd also be doing a lot of shifting through the gears. On the plus side for city riding, the low seat height helps when stopping on uneven pavement.
The black one looks way better in person than the pictures make you think if the green is too loud for you. I love mine. I put the green rim decals on it to match the green rear shock and I'm happy with it. Quickshifter is the same for me, it's happier with throttle than it is driving normal traffic speeds. Only other thing I'd recommend for people getting one is to leave the exhaust alone for a while. A slip-on is crazy loud on this thing because you're always revving and shifting. It can be annoying having it scream at all times.
@@amisfitpuivk yeah I'd leave the exhaust stock as well, more 16.000 goodness without getting annoying
40th anniversarys for me. Im living my dreams with a small 40th collection of ninjas. The zx6r and zx4rr in collection. I wish I had a zx25r instead of big speed bikes
@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 I would love a ZX-25R!
I've been waiting for this one, nice video mate.
Sort of legal 16k redline sounds like a dream. Hoping to get one soon.
Got a yamaha r6 here. Hapily does 16k rpm all day long since 2001.
@@wildwilco R6 owners are like vegans, they will invite themselves to every conversation and bring it up
Excellent review. I learned some new things about this bike. Thanks for posting.
@@alsacs3635 thank you for watching!
I used to have a GPZ 400 before I got my ZX 14. Man. This bike reminds me of the GPZ. Great bike. Glad there is a new solid 400cc out there. The power is great for everything. More than enough without being extreme.
It's very nice to see the smaller bikes making a comeback. Thanks for watching!
Agree! I love this bike 🖤
The solid 400 has been here.
I literally sat on zx14 today. The most comfortable bike I've been on. No hope buying one as I wouldn't last long
Great channel! 79th subscriber! Keep up the great work!!
@@DogMania thank you so much!
Thanks for the honest review bro! Ride Safe!
Thanks for watching!
I haven't seen anybody who didn't praise this bike... It must be really awesome. Now I want it :((
@@johnnyhun1 it's an amazingly fun bike and a breath of fresh air between the 200+ bhp superbikes and all the 2 cylinder 400cc class!
@@RickChardet I have a CBR650R, I don’t know if it’s worth getting this as well… I mean I am not looking for something better, more likely something different. I love the cbr too but would like to experience something else too :D What do you think?
@@johnnyhun1 I think the ZX4RR is quite different to the cbr650r, but personally I wouldn't say it's different enough to justify having them both. They're both semi sporty high revving inline fours. The ZX4RR just being on the more extreme end of that scale. Hope that helps!
Here in US we get the watered down version with around 55 hp, once flash tuned it jumps up 20 more hp and is a giant killer if you ride it like a 125 two stroke. Its much more fun than 2 cyl Ninja 400 - 500 and a lot smoother vibration wise and the sound is 100 times better. Fun bike, handles great, looks great and with just a slip on and tune its a keeper!😎
Subbed , great review and quality footage and production!
@@Lew699 thank you, much appreciated!
It's a great bike super easy to ride and screams like crazy
I love it!
Good Video. Very Professional for a small channel. Subscribed. Greetings from Germany!
@@JKaymitBindestrich thank you!
Great video Rick! Your production quality and review are on point again! I actually had mostly the same thoughts after my short 20-30 minute test ride 2 months ago. Indeed it feels very special with the high redline and the inline 4 noises and it rides really well, and all whilst somewhat adhering to speed limits. But in the end it is indeed just an expensive toy. The downsides for me were also mostly the ergonomics due to the seat. The jerky quick shifter I could live with, but the seat profile just absolutely sucks, especially for us at 6 foot tall. It is similar to why I did not like to ride my old Kawasaki 650 on the track as much, because I could not stay in a comfortable track position because of the ergonomics. Admittedly, you could probably fix that relatively easy with an aftermarket seat, but for 11k EUR I would have expected such a minor thing not to be an issue. Did I buy one after the test ride? No. But would I buy one if I had the money to spare for an additional (track) toy? 100% yes! I think a full track-prep ZX-4RR would be one of the most fun bikes to ride on track, hands down! Would it be the fastest? No, of course not! But as long as you are only driving on the track for fun, those few seconds that you lose on the straight don't matter! And what's better than being overtaken on the straight by a 600 or 1000 supersport, only to just overtake them right back in the braking zone or the first few corners? But that might just be me
@@MrBrutekracht word!
Great video well done.
@@MartyrDK thank you!
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The entire point of the zx4rr is the inline 4… which you glossed over.
Just came across you by random youtube search, i want to get this bike as my 1st bike, and i was looking for more than 3-4 oppionions on it. ( +1 sub brotherman, hope you grow )
In Australia it's like A2 but called learners (3½ months later full licence after jumping through hoops)I wish we could use zx4rr for a first bike!
I have a zx4rr & zx6r sitting as not allowed to ride them (had bikes impounded before ) My 500 and 650 ninjas are allowed on Learners permit but not zx4rr or bigger.
Leuke video’s.
Je channel nog maar net gevonden. Maar echt heel leuk!🎉
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! Only started a few weeks ago but I'm trying my best to make the best video's possible :)
I couldn't stop laughing when I test rode the ZX4RR for an hour. Got off it back at the dealer's and told him, "That bike's mine." Insanely fun, a great commuter bike too. And weirdly comfortable. You're wrong though - the UK market has sold out of them.
@@williamsymington8831 interesting, all the dealers I've spoken to here in the Netherlands say they're a really tough sell
@@RickChardet Who wants a 400 ccm with gsxr 1000 weight?
Australia they are very popular and the 40th anniversary only arrived weeks ago and super hard to find new
Hey Rick, for somebody not going to do track days, coming from a Ninja 650 and looking for something more sporty but riding on the safe side of things. Would you recommend this or a CBR 600RR? I'm wondering if the lack of torque, specially coming from a 2 cyl will feel too underwhelming.
@@hyper_channel yeah the Zx4 will definitely feel gutless compared to your 650, but that's part of the charm! I think if you're just looking for an absolute blast of a street bike, the Zx4 is the way to go. If you're looking for something more all-round, the cbr definitely has more grunt and is probably easier to live with on a day to day basis because of that. Downside being you're never going to extract every bit of performance on the street. Maybe also look at the new R9 if you like the torque from your ninja but want something more sporty!
@@RickChardet I certainly have the R9 on my radar! It should have better mids and lows than the CBR with a more than respectable high rpm pull. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, looking forward to your next review
@hyper_channel thanks for watching!
Awesome audio for the engine at the beginning! Did you use a wireless mic under the seat for that?
Thank you! I have a Zoom H1 recorder in my back pocket for that scene :)
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I know they are completely different bikes. but would recommend this or the mt-09?
@@sjg123_13 Zx4 for me as it's a lot more fun, but the mt09 is more practical
@@RickChardet appreciate the reply. my last two options are a zx4rr for $9200
or a 2024 mt-07 for $7500 US. would you still go with the zx4rr still?
@@sjg123_13 very different bikes, go testride them if you can! I owned 3 mt-07s and enjoy them a lot, they're great all round bikes and pretty fun, the zx4rr is a different kind of fun and a lot less practical! If it's your only bike and you ride a lot I would take the mt07, if it's your weekend toy or 2nd bike in the garage I would get the zx4
@@RickChardet helped me make my final decision. it’s my first bike and i plan on going with the mt-07 haven’t heard any negative reviews from it. seems like the more comfortable option. maybe in the future i can add a zx4rr. thank you again!
@sjg123_13 would be a great 2 bike garage :) glad to be of help!
After long research this is my dream bike, perfect starter bike: it has the looks, double headlights look great, 400cc performance is great, yet not too crazy, but best part is the beautiful sound it produces, I have also been looking at used bikes like Honda CBR 600F4i and other ones, and kinda bouncing between weather to get like Ninja 400 as one of best option for new starter bike or old but awesome sounding one, and ZX4RR is basically Ninja 400, but 4 cylinder, only downside is it's slightly steeper price.
But if I can afford one, I dream to get it someday!
@@PersonManManManMan I think the ninja 400 will be a better starter bike because it has a more friendly engine, ergos and is cheaper, but the ZX4RR is definitely very enjoyable and a lot of fun for even experienced riders!
Your research sucks ass. Ninja 400 is nothing like a Zx4RR. The ZX has better brakes, better suspension, better chassis, better tech, and much lively engine. Ninja 400 feels like a fake sport bike, a naked with fairings. The ZX 4RR feels like a legit sport bike. Test ride them and experience it for yourself.
Getting this bike is stupid no offense. Yeah it's giving me a boner too but it's just overpriced and don't know why it even exists. Just get your hard on under control and get a 400 or 500 or ninja 650 or whatever else
It's not a starter. You can start on whatever you like but the ZX4RR is not a starter bike lol. It's a supersport. Start on the Ninja 400.
Do you recommend this 400cc as first bike ?
I think a Ninja 400 would be friendlier and cheaper to learn on, but the zx4rr is definitely a lot of fun!
I got it as a first bike and it's great to learn on. The main problem is being scared to drop $10k on the ground doing slow speed maneuvers. It's very smooth and easy to ride, but I'm still a bit scared to find it's max lean angle in a parking lot practicing because of the price. It pretty much has the power of a Ninja 400 until you hit 10k RPM and then it pullls. Shitload of fun
Please consider fixing your mic sound. Excellent video - subscribed!
@@RevHardt I have! In all my newer videos I am using a better quality rode mic :) thanks for watching!
rs 457 would be a better choice or cbr 650r
Sure, if you’re listening to music while you ride 😉
Dikke motor. Ik ga hem zelf ook halen binnenkort.
@@LoneMotorWolf veel plezier ermee!
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@@PersonManManManMan thank you, really appreciate it!
Leuk Rick!!
@@margotcwh1116 thanks!
I don't know if it's just a region thing, but my Philippine ZX4rr can absolutely be shifted to neutral while riding, I've done it multiple times already
Interesting, on the ZX4RR here it's definitely impossible, sadly 😬
cfmoto 450sr next one. u will forgot everything about zx4rr especially in the price tag
@@mrShazam would love to ride one!
@@RickChardet we will wait for it. Trust me u will love it
@@mrShazamI have the cfmoto 450ss. & honestly I love the bike! But it doesn’t compare to the zx4rr. The zx4rr is definitely the better bike
Positive neutral finder has been a feature on Kawasaki's for at least 20 years. The benefit is when you DO come to a stop and go for neutral it NEVER goes through neutral into second. I'm 50/50 on if it's a good feature or not. I kinda like going into neutral before stopping also.
@@kleinbottled79 it sounds like a good feature in theory but in practice it just annoys me haha
72 here....
that looks like a nice place to ride
it's making me want to take my ZX-25R (very very similar to that bike) over to the Netherlands for a ride
(edit: or more practically speaking, fly to the Netherlands and rent a bike lol)
@@DjChronokun wow I would love to ride a zx25r! Although the Netherlands can be quite nice for a short holiday, the riding here isn't great haha! This is one of like 4 good roads in the entire country 🙈
Fly to France instead if you are looking for nice curvy road ;)
@@kweeliso3601 Would love to!
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The red line painted on the light is not needed. It looks stupid.
※from japan
Sc project 😅
No bike is a toy, you're late to this conversation when we were talking about the 400.
Lmaooo this bike is a complete toy lmao
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400cc 50hp for 200kg and peak power at 11k ain't that great anyway
A 400cc sport bike well over 400lbs. No thanks.
Do some actual research before sounding like an ignorant lizard.
Imagine not knowing what the bike is capable of.
“ItS a 400 bUt ToO hEaVy”
Ignore the fact that with a flash and an exhaust it gets better numbers than any 650-700 parallel twin that’s so popular now.
4 cylinder dawg. 4
If nothing else it sounds like heaven.
@@mostlyjovial6177 maybe weight does no matter to you, and that's fine.
But weight matters to me and on track I don't want to be riding around with extra weight on a 400cc bike priced sky high even though Kawi cheaper out on the frame and other areas making it weigh 30+ lbs more than it should.
@@IDontKnow-bb6mt Stop talking shit until you have ridden one. Go catch a felony with your 150hp superbike.
IT IS A TOY YOU WILL NEVER WIN ANY RACES ON THAT THING UNLESS YOU RACE A 4TH GRADER ON HIS MODIFIED POCKETT BIKE.....
You my friend are a inline rider all talk.
of course it's a toy :-) no one is buying it to win races, it's just a fun gimmick.
Did you try it out??You racing in the streets??You ride your bike for EGO or FUN?? Expert drivers tried this bike and say it is a blast soooo everybody his own buddy 😉
@@wikidd81 for sure, people that complain about gsx8r not being fast enough, or zx4r being too expensive are just riding in a straight line, they don't understand what makes a bike fun
@@BOBAABAILEY I ride the sheet out of my CF Moto 450SS, I will go the 12,000 rpm then hit the over rev at 14,000 rpm redlining it hitting twisties at 75+ mph. Not a fair weather straight line rider here all weather Wisconsin rider. I have even passed an R1 in twisties cause guy was afraid to lean it, and get on that throttle. The way he was riding he wasn't winning races either. He beat me in straight away, but I had him in every twisty. Until you throw down on these bikes your all caps opinion means squat bro. Just saying.