How's The ZX-4RR as a Daily?
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
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In todays video I talk to you guys about the comfort of the ZX-4RR and how it would be as a daily.
Hoper you guys enjoyed the video!
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6'4" 265 lbs. 65 plus year old. This bike is pretty comfortable. I had a day riding 250 miles and it wasn't bad. Of course getting off for gas and bathroom breaks helps. I can ride this longer than my ZX14R.
Thanks for this. I'm 6'5" and considering putting my money on this one.
I rode my ZX14 cross country over 700 miles into Mexico from Nevada in the same day…
@@okinawanah3463your crazy
Thanks for the great info.
@@engqi9463 If you get one make sure to tune it. I got mine flashed early this year and its worth every penny. It goes over 100 mph pretty easy even with me on it. Of course on the streets of Mexico.
Try putting a pop filter over ur mic to see if the crackling is wind noise, it could be a gain issue so if that doesnt work try lowering the volume of the recording and raising it afterwards in post to be loud enough :) good video!
I ride my 636 everyday, hours at a time. To me, its not the uncomfortable horror story most say it is.
I guess just really comes down to the rider and what you’re used to. If im on a bike for longer than an hour it’s usually dirt bikes so I’m more used to that riding position/style.
Thanks for watching!
I don't ride my 636 every day, and I'm 36. City traffic will hurt me after 30min, open highway and twisty riding usually either a couple hours or 150mi, whichever comes first. I'm also in the worst physical shape of my life, at 6' even, 120lbs. It's NOT comfortable, not at all, but bearable to a certain point. Unbearable is after four+ hours in the saddle.
Prospective supersport riders: Use me as a "bad case ergo scenario" for your sport bike riding quest.
@@FuzedBoxI'm 33 and have the same thoughts. I'm 6ft 205 lbs and I hated the 636 in the city. It looks great but I sold it and bought a z900. No regrets. Great power and much better riding position
zx4rr hurts my wrist after an 1hr
@@hby7768Keep your elbows bent
Love the content man, I have some tips about the crackling if you haven’t checked these already, but make sure in your camera settings that you are not in standard mic+ if your mic doesn’t require it same thing with powered mics either, if you checked this try using a lavalier mic from purple panda I use it and it sounds alright, great budget mic and sounds good, but it does pick up wind. Hope something works!
Appreciate it dude! I have the setting to standard already, but I’ll look into that purple panda mic. Cause it’s driving me NUTS😂
it would be in my garage tomorrow if it weren't 10k
Yeah I think it would be smart for Kawasaki to bring a the regular R to the market without ABS and the upgraded suspension. Bring the price down by 2k or so. Then people could get the engine without all the other stuff.
I have a 100 mile (round trip) commute. I can attest that this bike is an excellent for commuting, it's just thirsty.
Analysis is pretty solid. I'm averaging 56mpg @70mph on my Zx4RR on the highway. I've taken the bike on round trips to/from my home to Amarillo Texas at 130 miles a trip a few times. The seat and ergonomics are more comfy than a base Ninja 400 (which was a surprise for me......) Less vibration from the inline 4 cylinder engine is the main reason. I don't get the "tingly fingers." on the Zx4 like I did on the parallel twin Ninja 400. Power is more than enough for even Interstate 40 and passing the occasional rogue semi or jacka$$ texting on their cell phone. The seat is definitely more comfy than the Ninja 400 for no apparent reason. I can ride for 90 minutes without feeling like a horse kicked me in the butt or the berries. I will disagree with your analysis on the suspension. I'm a fatty at 230lbs. The suspension is still at the stock settings. Works fine... neither too soft or firm for my weight.
How tall are you? I'm 6'5" and considering this for my next update. The seat height of my current bike which is a tourer is the same as Zx4r expect for the sporty stance and I don't have any issues doing hours in my current one.
Im 6' 0" @@matcharavind
@@SchantinP Ok, Thanks for the response. What's your take on a tall guy like me riding this? Would it be difficult?
@@no_name4080 Thanks for your reply. I'll consider other options.
@@no_name4080 Agreed. Advs don't appeal to me coz I feel too disconnected from the action and prefer nakeds.
My bike stock was 126 whp and 62-Foot pounds. After injectors, header, de-cat, velocity stacks, M4 Tech 1 carbon, and a Moore Mafia tune. I now make 143-wheel and 78-foot pounds. That is like going from 400hp in a Mustang to 550. It is quite noticeable.
Mind those giant holes. Our super and sport bike wheels are made from old Cheese. I bent the rim on my GSXR going like 20mph. Not enough to stop me from getting home, but it had to be replaced before any 150mph pulls.
How do you manage to get suck MPG?!? I'm lucky to get 35. I definitely can't commute on that thing because as soon as I sit on it I wanna ride like a hooligan. My previous bike was a ninja 400 and I am thinking about getting another one just so I can commute and get great fuel mileage. I just can't find it in me to ride ZX-4RR normally.
yikes, I get about 36mpg on 2021 bmw s1000rr. Gotten as much as 42mpg :)
I'm definitely thinking about getting a zx4rr tho
I agree the 300 is a better commuter bike. My son has a 2013 300. That 4RR is meant for hardcore racing. But can be used for the road.
Gas is the cost of the hobby. Some folks buy golf clubs, skateboards, knitting kits, and Stamp collections. I buy gallons of gas to burn.
Sold both my cars cause they drain money, I’m single, no kids. Just want to make money and stash it these days. Buying a 650 or the 4RR and hitting the road.
Would you rather spend more and have a Suzuki gsxR 750?
On insurance hell no. It cost $300/mo to insure this bike vs over $600 for a 750 atleast in Canada
$300 a month? Jesus a ZX6R is $202 a month for me.
@@matthewwalsh2943 welcome to Ontario
i think the crackling is from all the wind noise, so it could be either from the front vent being open or where your mics at and mice getting up under your helmet
Yeah but the tune is more above the 11k mark and I'm rarely above that. I know it's a little more peppy at around the 8k to 10k but not that much. I guess if it were tuned I would only have to drop one gear to over take instead of two. Maybe.
Question for you! I picked up this bike about two weeks ago and It's my first bike. Do you have any issues with your quick shifter? I use it 100% of the time. Does your engine buck sometimes? It's not smooth 100% of the time, and just had a failed shift from 2nd to 3rd which is kinda funky. From my research I might not have shifted up as hard as I could?
Just wondering if yours bucks, especially on downshifts- it doesnt buck on downshift if im using the rear brake.
Mines fine on downshifts. However the quichsifter is really meant for wide open roads/track going at least half throttle or full throttle. Around town going 1st to 2nd it’s a little rough but from what I understand that’s pretty normal for quick shifters when you’re not going All out. I actually have it turned off around town
@@MOTOSWITHDAK after getting the chain adjusted/lubricated it actually works quite well! I also don’t use it for 1st-2nd unless I’m really on it
What do you think of it as your first bike?
@@spencertasso1533 wonderful! I did get it tuned and full exhaust, much more power. The only weakness I would say is the clutch feeling, I’d like it to be heavier/solid like a 600. But maybe it’s a Kawasaki thing
@@duck8280 Nope it's this bike. I have 3 other Kawasaki's and they all have heavier clutch pulls. I've never rode a bike with a clutch this light. Even my Z125 pro is heavier.
Yo bro your channel entertaining af. Keep it uppppppp
Thanks dude!
"What F are we doing here" Lol.
Yo why is your channel not bigger lol, good work my dude, loved the video and keep at it
Haha Appreciate it big dog! I did only start this channel less than 2 months ago but we’ll get there!
Thanks for watching!
Hey man, nice video! How are you doing? I was hoping that you could help me make a decision. I currently own the ninja 400 and for me it's very confortable, have you had the change to ride a ninja 400? Can you compare the two? I really like the body position on the ninja 400 but anything a little more extreme than that I'll pass. Is that the case with the zx4?
I own the ZX4 and have rode a 400 as well. The seating is quite similar. The comfort of the ZX4 is more comfortable than a ZX6. The ZX4 is not aggressive at all. Very similar to the 400. Hope it helps
@@rosalianuno8520 Thank you! It does help a lot since I won't be able to test ride the zx4 to help me make a decision. Thanks again and safe ride!
@@endriolima5685 👍 absolutely! No aggressive seating! Safe ride to you too
Hey man great video love the information. But maybe check the connection of your mic or readjust it. I’m going to assume it’s a intercom mic but I could be wrong but imo it sounds like it’s peaking. If it is an intercom you should be able to adjust the mic sensitivity in the settings for the intercom “ie in the app” If it’s not an intercom idk but adjusting the mic sensitivity or gain if you can
Yeah it’s been driving me nuts haha it’s just a standard mic nothing to adjust. But I’m going to get a new one here shortly cause it’s pissing me off 😂
Thanks for watching!
Great video, can't wait for the exhaust and tune 😌👌🏻 hoping they bring this thing to south Africa 😢
hell yeah man im averging the same mpg. i just picked up my ZX4RR last weekend and i commute 70 miles round trip to work and this is perfect so far and im going to get the tst throttle tube to eliminate the forward slop in the stock throttle tube cause it makes me have to regrip sometimes. and what exhaust are you going to go with i found a company in cali making one for reasonable price
Not sure. I really just want a slip on. Don’t want to do a full exhaust system just something that looks better, and has more sound. Still weighing the options. I’ve seen the graves slip on and that sounds good but first thing to get modded will be the ECU
Thanks for watching!
I bet your not sitting in the seat right for a long ride. Just saying
Great video, sir!! I'm really itching to get this bike. Had a street glide for my first bike. Sold it about 5 years ago. I'm about the same build as you just 10lbs heavier. I was curious how this bike would fit me. Thank you for the info!!!
nice videos bro. looking at this or a 650 after a move to southern utah will be my daily vs an iron 883 may end up keeping the iron not sure yet i like the idea of abs and traction control and even more lean angle for the mountains out there vs a irons lean angles
Your first bike was the 300? Then you bought the 400? Why didn’t you get a 600cc bike ?
Useless power, high insurance
You know there's a huge difference between a single/twin 300 and a inline 4 400 right? Also the ZX4RR is the only small cc inline 4 in production in us and it's in a class of it's own. Makes so much more sense than a 600 for around town
@@atem8101 you know there is a HUGE difference from a 300/400 then a 600? Can you tell the difference from a 300/400 not that much right ? Why spend that much money on the 400rr when you could get a 600cc bike with way more power and rider aides? Around town I use my 1000cc that don’t bother me at all. I’m just saying why waste the money on the 400 when you could get a 600 for the same price ?
@@808Affliction apples and oranges my friend. Not everything is horse power
@@atem8101 yes of course, I know that, I have a 125cc and a 1000cc. I’m just saying why would you spend 10k on a 400 when you could get a 600? For the same price ? Hello?
I've noticed that the low fuel indicator comes on incredibly early. Often 2 gallons early.
Try using some velcro straps or tape on the mic cable. If the wind makes it move it will crackle.
I had a guy cross the street and almost hit me yesterday, and I was in a hatchback. The guy had a stop sign, and I had wide open road with no signs or traffic lights.
I’m so undecided on this bike it’s driving me fucking crazy
Not worth buying. The torque isn't there for casual road use and if tuned, well the reliability will suffer. R7 or RS660 makes more sense, especially due to lower price.
So you’re saying all the 80HP European stock bikes are less reliable? Nonsense.@@captricharddee3634
@@captricharddee3634 Maybe head over to the RS660 forums and do a little reading before saying its more reliable..
The sound thing might just be the mic bro🫡🤝🏾💪🏽
Hey man if you ever come to Tennessee let’s ride together
the audio is so bad it hurts ears
Man get a better mic set up
this looks like Texas
can it lower the stock handlebar a little bit more?
Its verry comfy but it likes to drink allot 😂
Anyway to raise the handlebars using clip ones?
Helibars
hey bro good content helps alot thinking buying one ! Question bro where did you get your jacket ?
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Lol. A Super Sport with a close-ratio gearbox, that makes less than 25 pounds of torque at 11,000 rpm? That's just a stupid choice for general transportation use. A 650-700cc naked sport twin with a wide-ratio gearbox would make MUCH more sense.
makes perfect sense if it’s for daily commuting in traffic than trying to tame a ZX14 from going 100 MPH with the slightest twist of the wrist
@okinawanah3463 Huh? Motorcycles like the Hayabusa and ZX14R are great for general transportation and sport-touring. They're VERY docile. They have wide-ratio gearboxes with very accessible first gears, and make substantial torque right off idle.
@@DortonFarb you are not going to be doing the speed limit beyond 2nd gear I had a ZX14, it lives beyond 150 MPH in 3rd gear. I also had a Concours 14 which was geared differently than a ZX14.
@okinawanah3463 Lol, no. The ZX14R doesn't "live beyond 150 mph in 3rd gear".
150 mph is significantly beyond the top speed in 3rd gear of a ZX14R.
Have you ever even actually ridden a motorcycle?
@@DortonFarb ua-cam.com/video/-4eab0rcouU/v-deo.htmlsi=ZXcBytgAcjdqPMbz
Yeah I wouldn’t know since I took my ZX14 over 700 miles from Reno Nevada down to Mexico and ran out a new rear tire down to the wires in only 2 weeks of riding 🤔
Suh dude- I’m currently watching your video and haven’t heard you mention what type 300cc bike you had. I was just curious which one it was. Also, I started learning how to ride on the 2019 Honda cb300r - awesome little bike to learn on with 28ish horsepower, then I bought a 2020 Street Triple R 765 - even better ride after a year of riding the 300, then I ended trading the 765 for a Triumph Speed Twin 1200cc. Sweet cruiser retro with very nice torque down low…and now I’m back on a 300 😂 Kawasaki KLX300sm - the most fun I’ve had out of all of the bikes. Anyway, I’m looking at the ninja 400 or zx4rr. Good content my guy. Keep ‘em coming.
Haha my man you’re all over 😂. And yeah I bet the SM is a lot of fun around town! And I had a 2017 ninja 300 back in ‘17. The ZX-4RR is going to be a really solid bike once I get the tune!
Thanks fot watching!
Love this channel bro. I want to get a bike uggghhhhhhhhhh
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what kind of jacket is that
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Hey 4rr is insane bike only the missing thing is that soothing inline 4 sound, so please install aftermarket exhaust 🎉
Just waiting for more companies to make one man. The only one that's out right now os the Graves slip on and I don't like the way it looks. But Trust me, as soon as a good looking slip on comes out im gonna be all over it!
Thanks for watching
Not everyone wants loud exhaust. Quiet is sometimes nice and stealthy
Im just torn between zx4rr and z900 since the price is the same. I need a bit comfort since currently my 04 cbr 600rr is bad for my back but not really a fan of naked bikes. Wifey is telling me to get the zx4rr due to looks. So if this is even a bit more comfortable than the cbr then im sold. I do 4 hrs commute a day including winter. I am tired of fast bikes...everywhere in italy is 50-70kmh speed limit. I drove an r1 before and did not enjoy it. I also used to own an 89 cbr400rr which was enough 😅
Z900 for sure
Dude, there is no way you're 5'9", stop with the cap.
The audio quality makes me not able to watch.
Yeah I know it’s rough. I think I’ve sorted it out though my last two videos were no where near as crackily 👍🏻