Please cover your brake. The time to place finger up would be the difference. Lane filtering at slower speed is still a probable. Very good presentation and really answered my questions. And gave me a lot more to consider. I got to view it twice, that’s where I saw your found your fingers move back and forth. Take care and thank you.
Super late comment, but I must say this has been a great review. I was really impressed with how you packed this so densely with information, but not in a dry way. Enjoyable to listen to and thankfully (someone finally!) talks about the modding, repair/maintenance, and actual commuter usage of the vehicle rather than just pure performance. Thanks for all the work!
Nice review. I have been riding since the 70s I am 61 years old. I just bought a Z 400 and And put handlebar risers from Amazon on it a tale tidy and raise the seat up a little so I’m not leaning into the tank. I got tired of 500 pound bikes and love this little guy for riding around town.
Hi Karl. I am 60 and just recently purchased a 2023 Green Z400 and did the same with the risers (20mm) but have not touched the seat yet. Great bike in the city as it is so light and agile plus the light clutch as well. Now that mine is run in and has had its first service I plan to do a lot of highway trips so I am getting a 15t front sprocket fitted to help with that. I was originally going to buy a new CB500 but there was none in Australia at the time and when I saw the Z400 I really loved the green finish.
@@paulf2534 what I did to raise the seat, there are two bolts underneath the seat on the motorcycle that hold the seat up. Put some washers underneath longer bolts and that helps. Also, Amazon has aftermarket seats that are comfortable, and seat pads. What I did was purchase both and put a sponge between the seat and the pad. I have much more legroom as well as not leaning into the tank. I live in California and avoid the freeways. Lots of Wc roads in the gold country that are 55 miles an hour. I love the gas mileage on this little guy.
02:06 Your arse gets used to it. The first time is always painfull. Your tensing your muscles, when you should relax. After becoming more familiar with it, it gets better ofcourse. ...wait. Really enjoying your content, love seeing you progress as a biker! Keep it going 👍
Good point about how the exhaust heat guard can trap the heel of a normal boot. If I wear riding specific boots, it doesn’t happen, but a hiking boot for around town is more comfortable than a motorcycle touring boot. I do the same thing mentioned - when I know I’m going to be braking, I push my heel out to the side so as to not trap it. Doesn’t help for emergency braking, though. Might be an argument for an aftermarket exhaust, but I like the stock exhaust sound.
@@ayserides You are making progress and that's the important thing and not just sitting in a queue. Sitting in queues of traffic is something that is relatively knew to me as I have always worked and studied very close to home. And I have found there is nothing worse than sitting in traffic. Have you given up on the 125cc idea then?
Yet again brilliant review. Regarding the foot pegs riser. My heal got caught and yes over I went so I took a grinder to them, now flat. Regarding wider pegs I have been looking because when took my Ninja to France that was my only problem with the bike. I love the fuel consumption as other members have to fill once or twice on our ride outs. The bad points I had to replace the clutch springs as the clutch was slipping but clutch plates were fine. I have had to replace both stock tires @ just over 5,000 miles. That aside I’m loving every moment of the Ninja 🥷 and don’t have the longing to return to a 650cc as the power to weight ratio is brilliant and is faster than my T120 Other news I took my IAM test and passed so now a GBH 😊😊🥷
Oh no, I thought maybe it was just me with the footpeg. That's really bad to hear that people are actually going over because of it :( I might try to modify or remove that little shield if I can. Let me know if you find any wider pegs that fit. I had a quick look on ebay and the like but couldn't really see anything that looked decent. Congrats on the pass! I'm hoping to take mine in the new year when the weather is a bit nicer :D
Hi 👋 Am a new subscriber. My first bike (back in the day) was a 1983 z440. Wonderful to hear a z400 doing amazing. Well done! Great review. Ride safe & enjoy, lady J Rider
Bikes of today just don't have the same charm as the classics, do they? But maybe I'll be telling my kids one day about the petrol z400 I had when they're all on electric bikes!
@AyseRides sadly I think you will. 🥺 there is a great video of a 1%er style biker in the future, on empty roads as no one travels and a narrative that they'll never take our spirit. He's riding an electric bike but his old bike is under a cover in his yard. Sad, but true.
I've got a 2022 Z400 ABS with 7200 miles. The bike feels pretty compact after 120 miles or so, can't really stretch out on such a small bike. Motorway work isn't unpleasant because of lack of power but because you're 7-8k rpms at speed and the bike is a little rev happy. The bike doesn't seem happy sitting at a constant RPM that isn't idle or deep deep in the revs. I think this is mostly because the Z400 is directly copied from the Ninja 400 and doesn't have a detune like some other naked bikes. Gearing is too short for a naked street bike, still feels short and tight to get all the power out of it instead of being worked well for the road. I was impressed with the equipped Dunlops in the rain, pretty good for a sporty tire. I think the tires will last another few thousand miles as well (9k-12k?). The seat angle is a huge problem for me, probably even worse for even taller riders (another hold over from the ninja 400 where you are tucked into a sporty position). I slide forward every single bump. The clutch could be 30% harder to pull and still be light, wasn't my favorite for parking lot drills either. Even I do best with the stock mirrors with me being wider and taller than Ayse. My key gets stuck between the bars and the dash if I have another keys on the same ring. A small bit of plastic drain tubing hanging from the engine hits my right foot while I'm braking. Haven't found the shielding near that foot peg myself but I can imagine. The styling is kind of ugly. Its really the biggest problem with the bike. I follows the z650 and z900's architecture and they are ugly too. Dying for a Z400 RS with a flat seat and taller gearing. Great bike when I'm on it and can't see how it looks.
Couldn't agree more with all of this. The bike definitely wants to be revved out and live its life above 7k rpm. I actually really like the styling of it! It's looks ugly but I like the strangeness of it. Like the ZH2. It looks hideous but im a fan for some reason 😂
I've had mine since September last year and have put 13,500 miles on it. Those Dunlops die at 10,000 miles but throw some good tires on like a set of Michelin road 6 its night and day. I've got a toce full exhaust, graves velocity stacks, sprockets, and a tune. It's a lot of fun, put some bar ends on the bike, those factory mirrors are pretty terrible, clutch bite point can vary on the dealer that set up the bike, mine would slip when wide open throttle after the break in, had to adjust the cable my self, dont give the dealer your money for an oil and filter change there's literally no need, its incredibly easy and you can use common hand tools. When i did the spark plugs at 12,000 miles it literally took 30 minutes. You can do the majority of all the maintenance on this bike yourself.
A useful honest review. I have seen the comment about the sloping seat on other reviews so it’s interesting you mention it too. I was looking at your bike as well as the ktm 390. One of your videos shows you riding through Newport Pagnell which is not too far from me.
I must have been near Newport Pagnell when I was meeting up with @thatunclered and @therhythmicbiker Edit: oh, looks like I can't @ people in comment replies!
So many people talk about "getting bored" of a bike if its under a particular bhp and CC..after a 125 anything more than that is gonna be great and i,d rather take the 60 miles per gallon than 42 miles per gallon on the 600cc and above
Great review...thank you. Caught between the BMW G310R or this Kawa Z400 ABS for my son to travel to work and University/College. Gonna have to flip a coin cos both bikes appear to be great.
i just got the z500 after watching this review a while ago :) the z400 was completely sold out in my country months in advance and the 500 was the same price new as a second hand 400… your review was awesome! super concise and all the points i wanted to hear about. i wanted to ask what windshield you have in your bike and what height it is? the only ones i’ve been able to find have been very short.
This is the most through review I’ve seen it helps out a bunch was looking into purchasing one. How tall are you? Do you think it would work well with short riders
Rode cross country on an old lots 440 it had no issues at all with that trip. People keep comparing this to the ninja400 saying the suspension is softer bla bla bla but the spec sheets only show a difference in weight. You get a different bar position and about 12 lbs more plastic on the ninja and that’s it. It’s about what riding position you prefer
Nice honest review. The bike suits you. Maybe you can have someone fabricate a different heel guard for you? Good range on that! Same as my Z 👍 though it costs me a bit more at only 48mpg!
I have mine for 18 months but not done as many miles on it as you, just over 2000. But I only use it on nice days at weekends or for breaks away. I have a monkey bike which I use for small trips and iffy weather. But I love the z400 for all the reasons you said, it will have to be a special bike for me to change it. I definitely do not need more power.
I am glad that you are still enjoying your Z400. Sometimes less is more. I am still enjoying my Honda CB600S Hornet. Today I test rode a Suzuki Bandit 1250s a BMW K1300S & a Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird. All above are great bikes wirh their own qualities BUT my lighter Hornet arguably has better agility & easier to manually handle & urgent enough Other bikes are tempting but I am sure I will miss my Hornet & it's mixed abilities if I part with it. Thanks for sharing & congratulations on over 1k subs Ride safe 🏍👍
Yup it's best to try to find a nice all rounder, even if it doesn't do everything perfectly. I reckon I'll hold onto this little bike even if I upgrade. I worry I'll miss it too if I get rid of it!
As I watched you filter past so many cars, it made me wonder why so many people choose to drive cars instead of using scooters or motorcycles. They could save so much time by travelling on two wheels.
Could you remove the shield yourself? does it create a new problem like a risk of burning yourself? or maybe you could cut a shape a new shield that doesn't snag
@@justmechanicthings you probably could modify or remove it, but im used to it now. Once you're aware that it's a potential problem it's easy to avoid, but just bad design overall I think
I notice that you look to have a short windscreen on the bike in some of the pictures. Does that help with wind management at higher speeds? How do you feel about the comfort level (wind, buffeting) at highway speeds?
I'm 151cm, and I got the bike lowered by 40mm. I have a video called will you fit on the z400 you can look at. Kawasaki sell a taller seat for the bike too. I'd recommend sitting on one if you can
It is a perfect beginner bike. You do not have to twist the throttle hard to engage the clutch. My 400 will go 5 miles an hour with the clutch dis engaged
I did a test on z400 I passed first time, I'm 5ft 7 and few extra pounds I found it cramped and pushed into tank it is a nice bike but not for me maybe 650 got more space
Hey man, i saw on one of your older videos that you said you should not buy a used bike if the official owner isn't there. Why is that? Im going to look at a bike in london tomorrow but the owner is away and i have planned to meet with his brother. Is this a bad idea??? Thank you!!!
You could have that part rounded off with an angle grinder so it doesn't snag on your pants.... best is to take it to a shop where metal fabrication is done ....
It's not slow. It's just not crazily fast. The only difference I found when I moved from a 250 to a 600 was I could blip past cars quickly But most of the time you would ride the same speed. But just have the throttle a bit more twisted on the smaller cc bike. The 250 was fast enough for me . Someone told me it did 105 on the motorway 😄 I think this would be a good choice for me. I want to downsize in power and weight. I'm torn between 3 bikes and this is one of them I think I'm a bit of a Kawasaki fan though after having a z750 too.
I only learned a few mins ago that such a thing was legal in certain places. Still reminds me of a bicycle that weaves in and out of the sidewalk to curb lane and back@@ayserides
Comfort: 1. girl, you are it would seem a girl. Apparently the seat is a nutcracker 😢. 2 dangle your legs. Put them back onto the pillion pegs. Get creative. Other: take to the offending piece of metal with a grinder. It’s not worth having there if you catch on it. The aftermarket is gigantic. Overall: great review as you packed it with content. Good stuff 🤨
This is the most concise and BS free review I've found on this bike. Love it, best of luck!
Thanks for watching!
Please cover your brake. The time to place finger up would be the difference. Lane filtering at slower speed is still a probable. Very good presentation and really answered my questions. And gave me a lot more to consider. I got to view it twice, that’s where I saw your found your fingers move back and forth. Take care and thank you.
Not kidding that this is one of the best motorcycle reviews I've seen on youtube. 10/10
Super late comment, but I must say this has been a great review. I was really impressed with how you packed this so densely with information, but not in a dry way. Enjoyable to listen to and thankfully (someone finally!) talks about the modding, repair/maintenance, and actual commuter usage of the vehicle rather than just pure performance. Thanks for all the work!
Awesome, thank you!
Nice review. I have been riding since the 70s I am 61 years old. I just bought a Z 400 and And put handlebar risers from Amazon on it a tale tidy and raise the seat up a little so I’m not leaning into the tank. I got tired of 500 pound bikes and love this little guy for riding around town.
It's perfect if you're looking for an easy bike to ride and handle. In the city and heavy traffic I wouldn't want to deal with anything much heavier
Hi Karl. I am 60 and just recently purchased a 2023 Green Z400 and did the same with the risers (20mm) but have not touched the seat yet. Great bike in the city as it is so light and agile plus the light clutch as well. Now that mine is run in and has had its first service I plan to do a lot of highway trips so I am getting a 15t front sprocket fitted to help with that. I was originally going to buy a new CB500 but there was none in Australia at the time and when I saw the Z400 I really loved the green finish.
@@paulf2534 what I did to raise the seat, there are two bolts underneath the seat on the motorcycle that hold the seat up. Put some washers underneath longer bolts and that helps. Also, Amazon has aftermarket seats that are comfortable, and seat pads. What I did was purchase both and put a sponge between the seat and the pad. I have much more legroom as well as not leaning into the tank. I live in California and avoid the freeways. Lots of Wc roads in the gold country that are 55 miles an hour. I love the gas mileage on this little guy.
a really good review of your 1st year with the bike, impressed by the filtering skills, im no where that confident to go through some of those spaces.
The camera distorts distances too, but every now and then you have to do that side to side wiggle to avoid the wing mirrors hehe
I watch a lot of reviews and this is one of the best ever. Consise and thorough
Well done.
Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful
400cc bikes used to be very popular when i was a lad. I didn't even know these were available when I bought a KTM Duke 390 last year. Nice review.
I had one of these and sold it and regretted it. I have had quite a few bikes over the years and this is a superb bike and would buy one again.
jsut bought the 2023 z400 last month as my first bike. love it!
Ah congrats, its great isn't it?
@@ayserides i love it!
great video enjoyed your first year on this bike, really enjoy all your videos looking forward to more :)
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Doing my test on a Z400 and it's a great bike! Fun and practical while also keeping a low profile. I am considering getting one :D
It's a great bike!
Great review. Thanks for doing a review after a year. Its not always possible to get this level of detail
@@SumeetBGoode glad it helped :)
I found this super helpful as I'm looking for my first bike, at 32. Thanks for the thoughts!
Good to hear!
congrats on 1000 subs
Thank you!
finally a proper review. thanks a lot
Thank you!
02:06 Your arse gets used to it. The first time is always painfull. Your tensing your muscles, when you should relax. After becoming more familiar with it, it gets better ofcourse. ...wait.
Really enjoying your content, love seeing you progress as a biker! Keep it going 👍
I guess I just got used to it 🤷♀️😂
Thanks for watching!
Best review I seen in a long time
Thanks so much!
Good point about how the exhaust heat guard can trap the heel of a normal boot. If I wear riding specific boots, it doesn’t happen, but a hiking boot for around town is more comfortable than a motorcycle touring boot. I do the same thing mentioned - when I know I’m going to be braking, I push my heel out to the side so as to not trap it. Doesn’t help for emergency braking, though. Might be an argument for an aftermarket exhaust, but I like the stock exhaust sound.
Mine was happening with moto boots :( but im used to moving my heel away from the metal plate now
You are very confident with your filtering.
I wouldn't go any faster than I do, but I do love a bit of filtering :p
@@ayserides You are making progress and that's the important thing and not just sitting in a queue. Sitting in queues of traffic is something that is relatively knew to me as I have always worked and studied very close to home. And I have found there is nothing worse than sitting in traffic.
Have you given up on the 125cc idea then?
I'd still love a little grom! Just waiting to find a cheap one since it would just be a run around/toy bike
Yet again brilliant review. Regarding the foot pegs riser. My heal got caught and yes over I went so I took a grinder to them, now flat. Regarding wider pegs I have been looking because when took my Ninja to France that was my only problem with the bike. I love the fuel consumption as other members have to fill once or twice on our ride outs. The bad points I had to replace the clutch springs as the clutch was slipping but clutch plates were fine. I have had to replace both stock tires @ just over 5,000 miles.
That aside I’m loving every moment of the Ninja 🥷 and don’t have the longing to return to a 650cc as the power to weight ratio is brilliant and is faster than my T120
Other news I took my IAM test and passed so now a GBH 😊😊🥷
Oh no, I thought maybe it was just me with the footpeg. That's really bad to hear that people are actually going over because of it :( I might try to modify or remove that little shield if I can.
Let me know if you find any wider pegs that fit. I had a quick look on ebay and the like but couldn't really see anything that looked decent.
Congrats on the pass! I'm hoping to take mine in the new year when the weather is a bit nicer :D
Motorcycle boots aren't supposed to have stepped heels. There shouldn't be anything to get caught.
It's the heel of the boot. Not that the boot has a raised heel, but the sole of the boot near the heel still gets caught
@@aluisious excuse me are you saying I can't wear high heels 👠😂😂😂
Hi 👋
Am a new subscriber.
My first bike (back in the day) was a 1983 z440. Wonderful to hear a z400 doing amazing. Well done! Great review.
Ride safe & enjoy, lady J Rider
Bikes of today just don't have the same charm as the classics, do they? But maybe I'll be telling my kids one day about the petrol z400 I had when they're all on electric bikes!
@AyseRides sadly I think you will. 🥺 there is a great video of a 1%er style biker in the future, on empty roads as no one travels and a narrative that they'll never take our spirit. He's riding an electric bike but his old bike is under a cover in his yard. Sad, but true.
I've got a 2022 Z400 ABS with 7200 miles. The bike feels pretty compact after 120 miles or so, can't really stretch out on such a small bike. Motorway work isn't unpleasant because of lack of power but because you're 7-8k rpms at speed and the bike is a little rev happy. The bike doesn't seem happy sitting at a constant RPM that isn't idle or deep deep in the revs. I think this is mostly because the Z400 is directly copied from the Ninja 400 and doesn't have a detune like some other naked bikes. Gearing is too short for a naked street bike, still feels short and tight to get all the power out of it instead of being worked well for the road. I was impressed with the equipped Dunlops in the rain, pretty good for a sporty tire. I think the tires will last another few thousand miles as well (9k-12k?). The seat angle is a huge problem for me, probably even worse for even taller riders (another hold over from the ninja 400 where you are tucked into a sporty position). I slide forward every single bump. The clutch could be 30% harder to pull and still be light, wasn't my favorite for parking lot drills either. Even I do best with the stock mirrors with me being wider and taller than Ayse. My key gets stuck between the bars and the dash if I have another keys on the same ring. A small bit of plastic drain tubing hanging from the engine hits my right foot while I'm braking. Haven't found the shielding near that foot peg myself but I can imagine.
The styling is kind of ugly. Its really the biggest problem with the bike. I follows the z650 and z900's architecture and they are ugly too. Dying for a Z400 RS with a flat seat and taller gearing.
Great bike when I'm on it and can't see how it looks.
Couldn't agree more with all of this. The bike definitely wants to be revved out and live its life above 7k rpm.
I actually really like the styling of it! It's looks ugly but I like the strangeness of it. Like the ZH2. It looks hideous but im a fan for some reason 😂
I've had mine since September last year and have put 13,500 miles on it. Those Dunlops die at 10,000 miles but throw some good tires on like a set of Michelin road 6 its night and day. I've got a toce full exhaust, graves velocity stacks, sprockets, and a tune. It's a lot of fun, put some bar ends on the bike, those factory mirrors are pretty terrible, clutch bite point can vary on the dealer that set up the bike, mine would slip when wide open throttle after the break in, had to adjust the cable my self, dont give the dealer your money for an oil and filter change there's literally no need, its incredibly easy and you can use common hand tools. When i did the spark plugs at 12,000 miles it literally took 30 minutes. You can do the majority of all the maintenance on this bike yourself.
Nice, totally agree with all of this
A useful honest review. I have seen the comment about the sloping seat on other reviews so it’s interesting you mention it too. I was looking at your bike as well as the ktm 390.
One of your videos shows you riding through Newport Pagnell which is not too far from me.
I must have been near Newport Pagnell when I was meeting up with @thatunclered and @therhythmicbiker
Edit: oh, looks like I can't @ people in comment replies!
So many people talk about "getting bored" of a bike if its under a particular bhp and CC..after a 125 anything more than that is gonna be great and i,d rather take the 60 miles per gallon than 42 miles per gallon on the 600cc and above
Yup, I think you can choose to be bored or entertained with any bike really!
Great review...thank you. Caught between the BMW G310R or this Kawa Z400 ABS for my son to travel to work and University/College. Gonna have to flip a coin cos both bikes appear to be great.
Nice, might come down to which one fits better in the end
A really comprehensive review. Thank you.
i just got the z500 after watching this review a while ago :) the z400 was completely sold out in my country months in advance and the 500 was the same price new as a second hand 400… your review was awesome! super concise and all the points i wanted to hear about. i wanted to ask what windshield you have in your bike and what height it is? the only ones i’ve been able to find have been very short.
My windshield is a Puig one. I got it from ebay I think, in the dark smoke colour
@@ayserides thank you so much! i’ll have a look :D
Great channel I live in the same area as you I love riding can't beat it keep doing what you do my bump in to you on a ride one day 😊
Nice review, really considering one of these for my first bike and commuting to a downtown area. Looks like this might be the one!
They're such good bikes
Very good, clear, honest review. Thank you
Thanks!
man great and to the point review. Subscribed
Great review, very well presented, extremely audible.
Glad you liked it!
This is the most through review I’ve seen it helps out a bunch was looking into purchasing one. How tall are you? Do you think it would work well with short riders
Lovely accent with loads of information summary
Thanks!
Two weeks in, and I love the bike.
Rode cross country on an old lots 440 it had no issues at all with that trip. People keep comparing this to the ninja400 saying the suspension is softer bla bla bla but the spec sheets only show a difference in weight. You get a different bar position and about 12 lbs more plastic on the ninja and that’s it. It’s about what riding position you prefer
Yeah as far as I'm aware it's just the bars and fairings that are different, but I haven't ridden the Ninja
Great review! I've watched so many others.....You tell us More by far....What we want to KNOW.... Thanks!
Nice honest review. The bike suits you. Maybe you can have someone fabricate a different heel guard for you?
Good range on that! Same as my Z 👍 though it costs me a bit more at only 48mpg!
I didnt think of having another part made actually. It's a fairly simple piece so that should be possible. Maybe something worth looking into
I have mine for 18 months but not done as many miles on it as you, just over 2000. But I only use it on nice days at weekends or for breaks away. I have a monkey bike which I use for small trips and iffy weather. But I love the z400 for all the reasons you said, it will have to be a special bike for me to change it. I definitely do not need more power.
Exactly. Something really amazing would have to come along I think. This bike is pretty much perfect for me
Exactly. Something really amazing would have to come along I think. This bike is pretty much perfect for me
I am glad that you are still enjoying your Z400.
Sometimes less is more.
I am still enjoying my Honda CB600S Hornet.
Today I test rode a Suzuki Bandit 1250s a BMW K1300S & a Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird.
All above are great bikes wirh their own qualities BUT my lighter Hornet arguably has better agility & easier to manually handle & urgent enough
Other bikes are tempting but I am sure I will miss my Hornet & it's mixed abilities if I part with it.
Thanks for sharing & congratulations on over 1k subs
Ride safe 🏍👍
Yup it's best to try to find a nice all rounder, even if it doesn't do everything perfectly. I reckon I'll hold onto this little bike even if I upgrade. I worry I'll miss it too if I get rid of it!
@@ayserides First proper bike perhaps causes more emotive connection with some.
just bought mine this week 2023 performance edition
As I watched you filter past so many cars, it made me wonder why so many people choose to drive cars instead of using scooters or motorcycles. They could save so much time by travelling on two wheels.
They really could! I love cycling past cars on the path too. Two wheels good :)
Just based on your review I'll purchase this bike.. I'm a beginner as well...where did you buy the little windscreen?
Nice! The short one is the stock windshield. The taller one I got from puig on ebay
Good review! How tall are you? I presume that a 6' 2" man would feel uncomfortable?
I think it might be a bit cramped. I'm 5ft. I have a video called "will you fit on the z400" with a taller rider giving his opinion too
Could you remove the shield yourself? does it create a new problem like a risk of burning yourself? or maybe you could cut a shape a new shield that doesn't snag
@@justmechanicthings you probably could modify or remove it, but im used to it now. Once you're aware that it's a potential problem it's easy to avoid, but just bad design overall I think
Well done review. Thank you. Stay safe.
Thanks!
Nice. Is your pgiimperialallons?how muchdoyweigh?
Thanks. I think I might buy one.
I notice that you look to have a short windscreen on the bike in some of the pictures. Does that help with wind management at higher speeds? How do you feel about the comfort level (wind, buffeting) at highway speeds?
Before I put the windshield on I was getting blasted in the chest with air. Now I get blasted in the face instead. So it's noisier, but warmer
I saw on your video even that the temperature reader was high. Is it not a big deal as long as the symbol doesn't pop up?
It's not an issue even if it reaches max temp. The fan will come on and cool it down
certainly seems well priced. its been upgraded to the z500 now
I saw that they've made it a 500cc engine now. I'm not sure if it's much different from the 400, I'd have to look into it a bit more
What about suspension?
Nice Review, thank you.
Thanks for watching!
At how many miles on the bike y'all recomment to clean and lube the chain?
Usually 300 miles or so
How tall are you? I maybe want to buy the bike, but I am not sure if the bike is too small for me
I'm 151cm, and I got the bike lowered by 40mm. I have a video called will you fit on the z400 you can look at.
Kawasaki sell a taller seat for the bike too. I'd recommend sitting on one if you can
Thanks!
J'hésite avec la Ninja 400 pour débuter ?
It is a perfect beginner bike. You do not have to twist the throttle hard to engage the clutch. My 400 will go 5 miles an hour with the clutch dis engaged
Nice review 👍
Thanks!
I did a test on z400 I passed first time, I'm 5ft 7 and few extra pounds I found it cramped and pushed into tank it is a nice bike but not for me maybe 650 got more space
This bike can do it all. Just get a high seat, slap on an aftermarket exhaust and change the tyres to 160/120.
Yup, agreed!
Hey man, i saw on one of your older videos that you said you should not buy a used bike if the official owner isn't there. Why is that? Im going to look at a bike in london tomorrow but the owner is away and i have planned to meet with his brother. Is this a bad idea??? Thank you!!!
Yeah I'd wait until they come back if you can! The risk is that the bike is stolen or they're selling it without the owners permission
You could have that part rounded off with an angle grinder so it doesn't snag on your pants.... best is to take it to a shop where metal fabrication is done ....
Yeah, good idea. I've kinda gotten used to it now
How did you break it in ?
I kept it under 6000rpm as much as I could for the first 600 miles (the first service)
@@ayserides Thanks for the reply!
It's not slow. It's just not crazily fast.
The only difference I found when I moved from a 250 to a 600 was I could blip past cars quickly
But most of the time you would ride the same speed. But just have the throttle a bit more twisted on the smaller cc bike.
The 250 was fast enough for me . Someone told me it did 105 on the motorway 😄
I think this would be a good choice for me. I want to downsize in power and weight.
I'm torn between 3 bikes and this is one of them
I think I'm a bit of a Kawasaki fan though after having a z750 too.
Yeah that first sentence is perfect really. It's worth a test ride if you can find one
I love mine but im a highway rider. I need more speed. Good bike though.
1:00 where's that guys number plate? 🤣
Oh yeah, I didn't even notice!
Has anyone ever roadraged on you for weaving through on the center lines? That would piss me right off, like f if you're a vehicle, act like it
It's called filtering, and since its completely legal in the UK then no
I only learned a few mins ago that such a thing was legal in certain places. Still reminds me of a bicycle that weaves in and out of the sidewalk to curb lane and back@@ayserides
Henlo !
A12, A13 traffic as absolutely disrespectful 🤣.
It actually is haha
Comfort: 1. girl, you are it would seem a girl. Apparently the seat is a nutcracker 😢. 2 dangle your legs. Put them back onto the pillion pegs. Get creative. Other: take to the offending piece of metal with a grinder. It’s not worth having there if you catch on it. The aftermarket is gigantic. Overall: great review as you packed it with content. Good stuff 🤨
Yeah I think the seat wouldn't be great for dudes 😬
@@ayserides I see lots of after market options 😎🤪