Zx25 isn’t available in most western countries so the 400 is the little brother of the zx6 in those places. Also, the ninja 1000 is a very good option for people looking to upgrade aswell. I’d prefer the zx6r personally though
After getting bike on bikes after 20 years, im never giving up my 2018 Ninja 400. However I'm looking to add something a little bigger. I love the retro looks of that Kawasaki 900rs. The new Aprilia looks awesome but the first model year on a bike like that's worries me. Check out the Gsx-S line from Suzuki insane power. Please compare the Kawasaki 1000sx with the Suzuki Gsx-sf - love to hear what you think. Don't trade your bike in. You'll never get what it's worth to you. CHEERS!
Why you can't just drive something like Yamaha R125 and not feel need to upgrade.Or why does everyone feel need to upgrade,Can't you just keep riding N400 or R3
Of course you can, nobody is telling you or making you upgrade my friend. I also say in the video that you could if you wanted use the ninja 400 as a forever bike. But just as I didn’t want to drive my first car forever and wanted to upgrade, I’ll probably want to upgrade my bike too. These are just what I see as some great options for people who are looking to upgrade.
@@Kwackajack I don't have my own bike currently,i have ridden 50cc small bikes and i would like to get Ninja 400 and maybe keep it without upgrading.Seems fast enough for me.
I have a kawasaki 125cc and after I will get a 400 ninja and after that the 1000 ninja I just like kawasaki and because the license in German is split into 3 cc classes I have to buy my way up over the next few years untill I'm 21 when I can get the license that's not restricted
Seems like a reasonable progression to me! Bit annoying you have to start on a 125 but you’ll seriously appreciate the upgrade to a 400, and then the 1000! Have been to Germany when I was younger, would LOVE the chance to come back now and rip up some km’s on the autobahn 🙌🏻🙌🏻
@@Kwackajack yea but do it fast because many people want a speed limit for the autobahn at 130 kmph :/ which is so slow even the 400 can go 200 kmph u just want to go fast and safe and not slow on the autobahn. The only good thing is you really don't need a huge machine as your first bike even a 400 is a big to fast if you didn't ride before
are you Australian? if so I didn't knew z1000 exist in Australia. Z1000 is my dream bike too, I prefer naked over sports since I like to ride on town/twisty roads and not on tracks
@@Kwackajack well i was planning to move to australia before but didn't saw much that uses a z1000 so i thought it wasn't available there. yeah i'm riding a duke 390, i plan to upgrade to a z1000 in the future if not the z900 is ok too.
I can do videos on this in the future, I just feel like it’s a bit early to start giving advice at 1k haha. But it’s been around 10 months of research and experimenting to see what works. Perhaps at 5/10k?
I feel like the Ninja 650 (NOT THE Zx6R) is the upgraded version of the Ninja 400. The power and performance levels from the zx6r vs the 400 or 650 are tremendous and are in a completely different class. The zx6r ergos are VERY different and far more aggressive in nearly every aspect (seats, pegs, handle bars etc).
Kawasaki needs to sign a contract with you. You are doing all the advertising of their products for them. And your presentations are very indept and knowledgeable.
Great video mate! I’m personally still going for my learners at the moment. My parents gave me an old Yamaha Virago 250cc. Not really my style of bike, but could probably make the most of it while learning. Definitely wanting to buy a Ninja 400 when I get my P plates. The Ninja ZX6-R looks like the best 2nd bike option!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to reply! Ninja 400 is a great choice, I think it’s got enough power to last you a while and grow with it, as I say in my review of the bike. You may enjoy that video too!
I'm picking up a 2021 ninja 400 as my first motorcycle great vid I did I'm and ahh about maybe the ninja 650 but I'd rather not be limited great vid new sub here
I wrote it in the list but didn’t mention, the Speed Triple is a really attractive motorcycle to upgrade to and I think is a terrific all rounder. I never used to like the bug eyed front end but the more I see them around they really grow on you hey. Looking forward to more of your videos mate and let me know what you end up going with 🙌🏻
It just started snowing here in the states so the riding season here is pretty much over 😫 but come next season I'll be back on my ninja 400! And who knows, maybe I'll get my z900 before the end of next season! Great video, boss!
I'm with you on zx6r, it looks sexy as hell and sounds amazing. And I am a fan of the motovlogs, I would love to ride through thoughs mountains one day.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave feedback! The motovlogs are probably my favourite type of video to make, just because there's so much beautiful footage the choose from. What part of the world are you from mate? Surely there are some good roads close by?
@@Kwackajack I'm a fellow Aussie, I live in Melbourne and I am about 10min from the Dandenong mountains, but it's always great to see what places I am missing out on riding through haha.
Oh sick! I’d love to do some more riding around other parts of the country. If you’re ever up this way let me know and I’ll take you to some of these spots 👌🏻
@@Kwackajack that sounds pretty awesome, if you ever come down Melbourne way I can so you some sweet rides and the great Ocean road is always pretty sick.
A review on the Harley Street 500 would be great.. I am looking at the Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 and was looking at de-restricting it when I come off my Ps but here in Vic you can't do that and expect to be able to register them aa Vic Roads has no way to track what versions of the bike are still LAMS approved and which aren't. You can find yourself uninsured.... Qld is ok.
Thanks dude! Talking to a camera is still really hard for me, you have no idea how many times I fumbled words or had to re say things. Way I see it is just have to keep practicing 🤷🏻♂️ Thanks again for the support!
Great video, I have gotten off my restricted licence here in Vic and have a Ducati v2 on the way, I do think I may have made a mistake and probably should of gotten something little slower than that considering I'm upgrading from a ninja 300. Ahh well see what happens when it arrives next month
Wow, a UA-camr the comments on all comments this is truly a beautiful place to be. I am so happy to get my first bike a Kawasaki ninja 400 in green always in green. I love it here so grateful to find this community.
I try my best to respond to everyone! Welcome to the community mate :) Congrats on the first bike, I'm sure you'll love it. Which part of the world are you from?
Great video mate. Back in Nepal I used to ride a 150cc bike and I used to think it was powerful enough 😅😅 My first bike here was Honda VTR250 as I was in the process of converting my international licence. I got my full licence a few months back and now I'm riding an 03 CBR600RR. So far, it's been really good as I don't commute long distances (max was 70km ride, and it started killing my back lol).
@@Kwackajack Given the fact of Honda's reliability, I would definitely recommend it mate. I have a colleague who's been riding for 20+ years now, has done Syd-Perth and return in his 05 CBR600RR. He said the experience was good and he was the person to recommend me CBR in the first place. I don't really dig the newer models (kind of uglier to me compared to models till 2008), but personal choice though. CBRs aren't electronically modern though (compared to other companies). But if you're in for that raw feeling, it is sweet!
Hi Kwackajack, regarding the long rides, do you think a racing attack sitting position puts more strain on your body than the upright stance? Im still on my Ls and my first bike was a Z300 but i quickly upgraded to an MT07. Whoever i spoke to about buying my first bike they all went on about how the racing bikes are not as comfy but i dont think thats entirely correct
Got a Ninja 400 myself this year. It is a great bike but I think about moving to the RS 660 next year or give it a year for possible weakness to show and a gen2 model in 2022. From the looks of it Aprilia really hit the nail on the head with that bike.
For real tho, their are hardly any videos about a good second bike on UA-cam
Right? Hopefully this helps change that
Zx6r is my next bike too. great video💚
Good choice! Thanks for the support 🙏🏻
Thanks man you make really helpful content I’m still saving up for my first ninja 400
Same here man!
Glad I can help! Hope you manage to pick one up soon, you’ll love it 🙌🏻
My second bike was a ZX-6R. Highly recommend it.
How was the power on regular roads? Curious to see what that’s like
How comfortable is it compared to the 400
@@Kwackajack Plenty power, around 115 hp I thiink plus good torque to go slow in city/commuting traffic
@@sambeezy007 I don't know the 400s so I can't tell, but I hear ZX6R is more comfortable than a R6
@@BikeRider01 oh definitely I'm not getting the R6. What makes me want the ZX6R is the tech the CBR600rr doesn't have
The RS660 is more like a middleweight bike it’s not really a 600 super sport.
Whats your thoughts on the yamaha r3?
Dont you have the Kawasaki Ninja 1000Sx? That would be the bigger Ninja, but a 400 isnt the little brother of the ZX6R, that would be the ZX25R
Zx25 isn’t available in most western countries so the 400 is the little brother of the zx6 in those places.
Also, the ninja 1000 is a very good option for people looking to upgrade aswell. I’d prefer the zx6r personally though
yeh
After getting bike on bikes after 20 years, im never giving up my 2018 Ninja 400. However I'm looking to add something a little bigger. I love the retro looks of that Kawasaki 900rs. The new Aprilia looks awesome but the first model year on a bike like that's worries me.
Check out the Gsx-S line from Suzuki insane power. Please compare the Kawasaki 1000sx with the Suzuki Gsx-sf - love to hear what you think. Don't trade your bike in. You'll never get what it's worth to you. CHEERS!
I got a Z800e as first bike, but it s restricted to 48 hp
Have you ever considered unrestricting it?
Also can I ask what area you’re from?
@@Kwackajack I m from germany. I can derestrict it in 2 Years
What about z900rs cafe
Great option! That’s really a different variant of the z900, I’ve seen a couple in person and they are gorgeous too
Why you can't just drive something like Yamaha R125 and not feel need to upgrade.Or why does everyone feel need to upgrade,Can't you just keep riding N400 or R3
Of course you can, nobody is telling you or making you upgrade my friend. I also say in the video that you could if you wanted use the ninja 400 as a forever bike. But just as I didn’t want to drive my first car forever and wanted to upgrade, I’ll probably want to upgrade my bike too. These are just what I see as some great options for people who are looking to upgrade.
@@Kwackajack True bro you got my like👍
🙏🏻
What bike would you like to upgrade to?
@@Kwackajack I don't have my own bike currently,i have ridden 50cc small bikes and i would like to get Ninja 400 and maybe keep it without upgrading.Seems fast enough for me.
It is for most people! Hopefully you can soon 🙏🏻
Z900 and mt09 are rockets buy z much better more livable twist
when Kwackajack reaches 1m all of us in the comments like og fans lol
If that ever happens León you’re getting a big shoutout 💙
Thanks for the love
that would be awesome
good video Kwackajack. So many video about first but not about second! I think z650 or z900 is best 😄😄
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed
I’m getting a z400, then I’m getting the Aprillia Tuono 660.
this is my second bike
I have a kawasaki 125cc and after I will get a 400 ninja and after that the 1000 ninja I just like kawasaki and because the license in German is split into 3 cc classes I have to buy my way up over the next few years untill I'm 21 when I can get the license that's not restricted
Yes kawasaki is best bike maker 😁
Seems like a reasonable progression to me! Bit annoying you have to start on a 125 but you’ll seriously appreciate the upgrade to a 400, and then the 1000!
Have been to Germany when I was younger, would LOVE the chance to come back now and rip up some km’s on the autobahn 🙌🏻🙌🏻
@@Kwackajack yea but do it fast because many people want a speed limit for the autobahn at 130 kmph :/ which is so slow even the 400 can go 200 kmph u just want to go fast and safe and not slow on the autobahn. The only good thing is you really don't need a huge machine as your first bike even a 400 is a big to fast if you didn't ride before
I wouldn’t call it slow,
It pulls pretty well up to about 140km/h and then it starts to slow. Most I’ve ever managed on it is 170
@@Josh-cw8by I have seen some guy going 200 with the 400 ninja
#400club❤️
Yes
On a ninja 400 right now, dream is to upgrade to a zx6r
I'm going from a CB300F to an SV650 I guess. I wanted a z400 but it seems boring now
are you Australian? if so I didn't knew z1000 exist in Australia.
Z1000 is my dream bike too, I prefer naked over sports since I like to ride on town/twisty roads and not on tracks
Sure am! Yea it exists, and it’s a pretty great looking bike too.
Are you riding anything at the moment?
@@Kwackajack well i was planning to move to australia before but didn't saw much that uses a z1000 so i thought it wasn't available there. yeah i'm riding a duke 390, i plan to upgrade to a z1000 in the future if not the z900 is ok too.
It is available, but I’ve never seen one out on the roads so quite rare. Hope to see you on one here soon!
Well done mate on the 1k subs as well. What’s the key to get this going. I feel it’s a slow process love to see a video on it.
I can do videos on this in the future, I just feel like it’s a bit early to start giving advice at 1k haha. But it’s been around 10 months of research and experimenting to see what works. Perhaps at 5/10k?
I feel like the Ninja 650 (NOT THE Zx6R) is the upgraded version of the Ninja 400. The power and performance levels from the zx6r vs the 400 or 650 are tremendous and are in a completely different class. The zx6r ergos are VERY different and far more aggressive in nearly every aspect (seats, pegs, handle bars etc).
650 is the touring version. Like the ninja 1000sx
Kawasaki needs to sign a contract with you. You are doing all the advertising of their products for them. And your presentations are very indept and knowledgeable.
Great video mate! I’m personally still going for my learners at the moment. My parents gave me an old Yamaha Virago 250cc. Not really my style of bike, but could probably make the most of it while learning. Definitely wanting to buy a Ninja 400 when I get my P plates.
The Ninja ZX6-R looks like the best 2nd bike option!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to reply!
Ninja 400 is a great choice, I think it’s got enough power to last you a while and grow with it, as I say in my review of the bike. You may enjoy that video too!
@@Kwackajack already watched it!
I'm picking up a 2021 ninja 400 as my first motorcycle great vid I did I'm and ahh about maybe the ninja 650 but I'd rather not be limited great vid new sub here
You’ll love it! Thanks for joining the channel 🙌🏻
Im in the same place mate i get my fulls in march next year. i am thinking speed triple or mt09 or 950 hypermotard
good video mate keep it up
I wrote it in the list but didn’t mention, the Speed Triple is a really attractive motorcycle to upgrade to and I think is a terrific all rounder. I never used to like the bug eyed front end but the more I see them around they really grow on you hey.
Looking forward to more of your videos mate and let me know what you end up going with 🙌🏻
@@Kwackajack yeah I’m loving the RS speed triple and there now about 19-20k here and it’s a good bike for that price.
What about a street triple?
@@Kwackajack nah I had a street triple 660 so I think a speed would be crazy fun.
It just started snowing here in the states so the riding season here is pretty much over 😫 but come next season I'll be back on my ninja 400! And who knows, maybe I'll get my z900 before the end of next season! Great video, boss!
Thanks mate!
Hope you get the chance to grab one soon
My first bike rn is a cb500x, looking to upgrade to a ninja 650 or a 650 variant
Triumph Daytona RR inline 3 675 is still up there.
My first bike is a 2017 r3. My second bike will be a cbr 500 or the ninja 400 😊
I'm with you on zx6r, it looks sexy as hell and sounds amazing. And I am a fan of the motovlogs, I would love to ride through thoughs mountains one day.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave feedback! The motovlogs are probably my favourite type of video to make, just because there's so much beautiful footage the choose from. What part of the world are you from mate? Surely there are some good roads close by?
@@Kwackajack I'm a fellow Aussie, I live in Melbourne and I am about 10min from the Dandenong mountains, but it's always great to see what places I am missing out on riding through haha.
Oh sick! I’d love to do some more riding around other parts of the country. If you’re ever up this way let me know and I’ll take you to some of these spots 👌🏻
@@Kwackajack that sounds pretty awesome, if you ever come down Melbourne way I can so you some sweet rides and the great Ocean road is always pretty sick.
Definitely a bucket list ride along the G.O.R, will definitely let you know!
A review on the Harley Street 500 would be great..
I am looking at the Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 and was looking at de-restricting it when I come off my Ps but here in Vic you can't do that and expect to be able to register them aa Vic Roads has no way to track what versions of the bike are still LAMS approved and which aren't. You can find yourself uninsured.... Qld is ok.
I have a first ride review of the street 500 on the channel! Go check it out 🔥
Great video man! I started on the Z400 (Naked Ninja), and I'm looking at stepping up to a Triumph Street Scrambler
Is the maintenance cost very high for kawasaki
For my Ninja 400 it’s not! May be a different story with a more race bred bike such as zx6r, but Kawasaki’s engines are usually pretty bulletproof
Great editing and seems pretty well-written. Great to see your channel growing my dude!
Thanks dude!
Talking to a camera is still really hard for me, you have no idea how many times I fumbled words or had to re say things. Way I see it is just have to keep practicing 🤷🏻♂️
Thanks again for the support!
@@Kwackajack just remember man, even the most professional actors slip up. It's why blooper reels exist. Stay humble and keep it up!
Great video, I have gotten off my restricted licence here in Vic and have a Ducati v2 on the way, I do think I may have made a mistake and probably should of gotten something little slower than that considering I'm upgrading from a ninja 300. Ahh well see what happens when it arrives next month
Nice! that's a beautiful bike. I'm sure you'll be fine with it mate, just take it easy and learn with the bike
Wow, a UA-camr the comments on all comments this is truly a beautiful place to be. I am so happy to get my first bike a Kawasaki ninja 400 in green always in green. I love it here so grateful to find this community.
I try my best to respond to everyone! Welcome to the community mate :) Congrats on the first bike, I'm sure you'll love it. Which part of the world are you from?
I am found in Louisville, KY in the USA pretty far alway like lot 2 different sides of the earth.
Yea pretty much opposites hey! Pretty cool how so many people around the world share the same passion though
@@Kwackajack yes jack you are very right but hey you know what they say people come together for things they like. And share common interests
Great video mate. Back in Nepal I used to ride a 150cc bike and I used to think it was powerful enough 😅😅 My first bike here was Honda VTR250 as I was in the process of converting my international licence. I got my full licence a few months back and now I'm riding an 03 CBR600RR. So far, it's been really good as I don't commute long distances (max was 70km ride, and it started killing my back lol).
That’s a pretty logical way to upgrade! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, would you recommend the cbr?
@@Kwackajack Given the fact of Honda's reliability, I would definitely recommend it mate. I have a colleague who's been riding for 20+ years now, has done Syd-Perth and return in his 05 CBR600RR. He said the experience was good and he was the person to recommend me CBR in the first place. I don't really dig the newer models (kind of uglier to me compared to models till 2008), but personal choice though. CBRs aren't electronically modern though (compared to other companies). But if you're in for that raw feeling, it is sweet!
Definitely want to get on one for a spin. Personally I really dig the modern styling. I think Honda’s have got some great looking sport bikes
Hi Kwackajack, regarding the long rides, do you think a racing attack sitting position puts more strain on your body than the upright stance? Im still on my Ls and my first bike was a Z300 but i quickly upgraded to an MT07. Whoever i spoke to about buying my first bike they all went on about how the racing bikes are not as comfy but i dont think thats entirely correct
Got a Ninja 400 myself this year. It is a great bike but I think about moving to the RS 660 next year or give it a year for possible weakness to show and a gen2 model in 2022. From the looks of it Aprilia really hit the nail on the head with that bike.