2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Review | Daily Rider
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Spoiler alert, the Ninja 400 is an awesome motorcycle. On this episode of Daily Rider, hit the route with Zack to talk about the history of the lightweight Ninja and how it’s developed such a stellar reputation over the years.
SPECS:
MSRP: $5,900
Engine: 399 cc parallel twin
Measured weight: 372 lb. / 168.7 kg
Fuel capacity: 3.7 gal. / 14 liters
Seat height: 30.9 in. / 785 mm
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0:00 Intro
0:54 Our Sponsor REVER!
1:15 A Quick Walkaround
3:26 On the Road Again
6:31 44 horsepowers on the Freeway!
9:52 In the Neighborhood & Stop Sign Challenge
13:32 Ahh Lover’s Lane
15:32 Back to Surface Streets
20:23 Reluctantly Off-roading the Ninja 400
22:15 Will it Wheelie? Can it back in?
24:20 Answering Instagram Questions!
31:11 On the Daily Rider Leaderboard
34:04 Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? - Авто та транспорт
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It would be a very big help when you show at the beginnen of the video how a someone of your size looks on the bike you are riding.
The Ninja 400 is the bike 9 out of 10 sportbike bros would be on if they were honest about their needs and skill level.
Most people on sportbikes have them because they need to go fast. This certainly doesn't satisfy that.
I would recommend searching about the Sr450... Offers more than Kawa at Better Price :)!
@@Rhetorical346 There is a difference between going fast and being fast. You don't "need" bigger CC than this, especially once you know how to drag knee. Guys go for more powerful bikes before they even have a lick of technique.
I used to spout this but honestly it's become one of those "grow up" sort of things. People ride what they want to and what they enjoy, and not everyone gets the excitement they want from a 400cc bike.
@@HelmutGaming BS stop lying to yourself & get over your confirmation bias. Nobody wants that Chinese crap and it doesn’t offer more anything
Respect for off-roading that bad boy.
More like river crossing. That was crazy.
I have the 2022 KRT i love it man
NUTS
I would love to see the little outtakes :)
Lol I've ridden my 650 off road a few times.
Props to Zack for bringing a Ninja 400 to a swimming pool 😅
We need the zx4rr review!
I’m going to look like a circus bear on a tricycle on the ZX4RR.. but I still want it!!
ZX25R too!
As a Daily Ride ...?
@@BoopBobBeep unfortunately, they did not release that bike in the US
Buy a street triple
My first bike was a Ninja 400 and i loved riding it. But I found myself street racing and doing wheelies. And at 53 years old and being a single dad I ended up realizing that wasn’t the best idea. So I traded in for a more sedate (but I think equally cool looking) Triumph Bonneville. Id recommend the Ninja to anyone wanting something affordable, fun and frankly fast enough for daily rides and track days.
The Bonnie sounds a lot nicer too.
Meh fake carbs and heavier/slower than the ancient OG bike it replaced. Speed is safety on a bike.
You can do a wheelie on a 400?!!
@@MoniJohnson Lmfao of course you can. It'll even lift the front in first without the clutch if you open the throttle at the right RPM. It's not a slow bike, it'll do 200kmh. A wheelie isn't that surprising.
@@MoniJohnson You can do a wheelie on a 50cc bike if you try hard enough.
A Ninja 250 was my “re-entry to riding” bike. Not having ridden since the 80’s, the Baby Ninja was eye opening! It would easily run at over 80mph (with quite a bit left), it was comfortable enough for some lightweight touring, it was incredibly nimble, and at at 12,000 rpm it had a wonderful “wail” that made one want to hit redline in every entrance ramp.
The only down side was the appearance. It looked nice enough, but the police just saw a green Ninja. I got pulled over for doing 140 mph, and it took quite a bit of discussion to convince him that he had the wrong person, that my 250 twin probably put out less power than his riding lawn mower, and could only hit 140 if I drove it off a cliff. That and everyone wanted to drag race me at every stoplight.
My wife hated the back seat, so I ended up buying a different bike, but I still have fond memories of that little green machine!
My first bike was also a green 250 (2001 model year, if I recall). I've got an old ZX600-C Ninja now, but still have fond memories of that 250.
Hahaha what a great story dude!
Wife shoulda got her own bike or stayed home.
The Ninja 400 is by far our best selling motorcycle. It is amazing at everything it does. It goes fast(ish), handles well, and has a very attractive price point. Thank you for shedding light on this amazing machine for new riders!
Where do you work
@@Fee.1 at a dealership 😋
I have the 2022 KRT i love it man
@@vozanderson8665 are you the owner 😅
I’m in my 50’s and haven’t had a bike in about 10 years. My inner child wants a small fun bike like the ninja 400 but my more mature reasoning tells me to get a ninja 650 for the commute. My lower back wouldn’t appreciate a gsxr 750.
What I like about the 400 is that no matter what the future of motorcycles hold, there’s always going to be a bike like this. A sporty smallish motored bike that most people just need and not much more. It’s ole’ reliable in a sense
That bike you describe has existed since 1999. It’s called the sv650, and it comes in an actual comfortable upright seating position
The ninja 400 is for riders who either think they’re hot shit and are going to pass every 600 and 1000 they see in the corners, or for people who want to save gas
@@CrazyPanda688 I'd say different strokes for different folks. If you want naked upright sport bikes in the future maybe sv650 is the way to go but if you want to work up to a gsxr 1000 and this is your first bike maybe it's a good choice?
@@CrazyPanda688 My first bike was an '07 sv650. Loved that bike and really miss it!
The comment about the 650 comparison is spot on! I test rode them back-to-back and the 400 was far more fun. There's little noticeable difference in power and the 400's handling is noticeably lighter. I liked it so much I bought one!
The 650 is a twin aswell. A 600 (650)cc motorcycle is more fun as a 4 cilinder. That way there would be a noticable difference.
I volunteered as a corner worker for a few days after a track school and was paired with a young lady on a tricked out Ninja 400 (for comparison, I was on my very track worthy R1250 GSA). The lady is a serious amateur racer and it was a continuous blast watching her eat liter bikes in corners and S-bend sections. It was like a (tiny) whale scooping up schools of fish. I would never underestimate the fun factor of that bike, not to mention that it is presumably easier to afford track focused upgrades on that diminutive titan.
It's not that small, I think maybe it was her physical size that made it look little
Yeah, that’s true.
I gave this a like for 1250GSA track day. 👊✊🤟
That just sounds like an intermediate rider who decided to ride in the beginner class to pass everyone and make themselves feel better about riding such a slow bike
Put equal riders on a 400 and a 600/1000 and it wouldn’t even be close
@@CrazyPanda688 depends on the track I think. But I'm just guessing
As someone that started on a Ninja 250, that positive neutral finder was a godsend. I loved never having to worry about accidentally clicking to 2nd every time I was sitting at a light
The 250 is more fun honestly. I learned 20 years ago on a Honda Shadow 750
I learned on a 250. Love it.
I had no knowledge about bikes (outside of the bat bike, akira, and blade)…I started on an 09 250r and I thought it was the coolest bike ever… I had to part ways with it, but not after I learned and taught my kids to learn on it…it will always have a special place in my heart
@@FriendlieGhost learning on a Ninja 250 is a rite of passage for people who want to do things properly according to the advice of those who know.
@@aluisious some of the best advice heard and heeded too. Now riding an H2.🤘
Best off road sequence ever! Crazy how much rain LA has received lately, which as we all know is a very good thing. You're a crazy man Zack. Love it.
Manipulated weather isn't funny.
Nothing like the last 3 days huh 😂 your comment was 10 months ago and that rain was nothing compared to what we had this week
@@RicardoLopez-nj8vr I know! Once in 1000 years worth of rain. As much as the area needs it, it's no good when you've got mudslides and people dying. :(
Nice to hear the shout-out for seasoned riders to consider this bike too. The Ninja 400 pinged my radar when I started considering a bike for commuting but after riding a section of WA-BDR, I went with a KTM 390 Adv to try to cover both use cases. I've only just finished the break in but I've been really enjoying the bike!
I went to Ninja 400 after 4 years on liter bikes to hone my skills and learn to use each of the HP. Absolutely amazing machine!!
Zach your the best UA-cam personality by far and love your bike reviews thank you for all you do for us and can’t wait for the new season of highside lowside !!!
Took one out today for a test ride. It's an awesome bike for a beginner and handles brilliantly.
Definately on my list to buy
These are fun for everyone.
@@leftcoaster67 - The Ninja 400 is my favorite bike so far. Had a naked Honda 1000 for 5 years; Triumph Street Cup for little over a year; Still have a used Honda Interceptor 2014 (3 years) but I'm selling it and keeping the 400. I love it.
Feel like I'm using the whole bike as apposed to 3 gears on the 1000 (in town). The speed and power from the 1000 naked and all it's torque is awesome, no doubt. Fun factor on the 400 is constant fun in any setting. I also don't ride with liter bikes fwiw.
Bought the used Ninja 400 2018 last year for 4 grand with about 4400 miles on the odometer. Power to weight ratio is gold.
It's the gateway drug to motorcycling that you wish you never moved on from. I miss mine 😥
Before I dive into watching this one, thank you for re riding my current commuter bike of three years. Your last daily ride on the baby Ninja is what got me to make up my mind on it over the R3. I have done nearly everything there is to do on a motorcycle on it and love it! (Including off road twice, cant wait for that bit). Going to love to hear your current thoughts on how this little ptwin fits in todays "bigger is better" market and I need a "rreeeealllll bike"
I'm 6'2 and weigh in at a svelt 288 lbs. For me the Ninja 400 is a very comfortable bike, and it doesn't leave me wanting for power at all.
Thank you for sharing your opinion, height, and weight 😎🤙🏼
Went from a 400 to a 650 and back to 400. The 400 just gives that feeling of let's go.
Me too!! I thought I was the only one
I got mine a few weeks ago as my first bike. Absolutely loving it. The light weight of the bike lets me feel more in control and lean it easier. If you’re worried about being too big, I’m 6’ 220 and I fit perfectly on it. The only complaint I have is the stock exhaust and I, as do many owners of the bike, immediately replaced the exhaust with a slip on. My heels no longer hit the heat shield.
You just made me NEED one, Zack! I currently ride a little N-Max 160 and watching this video reminded my of one day I rode a Ninja 400 - and when I had a Ninja 300. It's incredibly zippy, it's a beautiful bike, and THAT DASHBOARD! It's an example every single motorcycle manufacturer should follow: all the information you need around a big analog rev counter on a no-frills LCD instead of a stupid videogame like TFT tablet. Thanks for another excellent video!
My brother got one of these new last year so I took it for a spin - brilliant bike. Probably the best new beginner bike money can buy. But even if you're an experienced rider, you can have so much fun on one of these. Commute: check, tour: check, fun on a twisty road: check.
Great review on a great bike! Props to zack on that off-road section. That took a ton of skill. Definitely something I would avoid on that type of bike like the plague.
I'd love to see a daily rider about one of the big scooters like a kymco AK 550 or Suzuki burgman 400. I think they'd fit daily riding excellently.
Mr. Courts, no one would blame you one bit if you chose not to take sport bikes off-road. That said, I admire your dedication to your craft.
true, but isn't the only bike that hes avoided the off road section the rc30? if he did it again, it'd be like putting (for this video) putting the rc30 and ninja 400 on the same level
@@kellerflanagan3404 Not really. The off road section was not flooded when he rode the rc30. Sloppy conditions like this increase the chance of a silly accident (puts foot down into a hole and breaks leg-type). There are times when a reasonable adult says "No, it's not worth it."
@@jfess1911 I get that, but it is just water and Zack is probably more skilled than id ever be, he obviously was fine other than that part by the wall. I think he'd let himself flop into the water before the bike, mainly to keep relations with Kawasaki good and that he has to clean the bike after.
@@kellerflanagan3404 You'd be surprised how quickly your life can change from a simple screwup. I injured my spine severely just performing simple activities and have not been able to stand or even sit upright without massive pain for over 15 years. It ended my work career.
I worry that some of the silly things Zack has been doing will leave him disabled like me. I was lifting something much lighter than the motorcycles in the "500 miles across Wyoming" video.
@@jfess1911 I mean im sorry that happened to you but just because something happened to you doesnt mean that you should try to push fear onto random people online.
I used to ride off road/street when i was a teenager.
I'm 67 now and really loved this Kawasaki 400 ninja ride demo.
I could see myself on it!
Good job on the video.
I loved my Ninja 400. I traded a Tiger 1050 for it in 2018 and never regretted it.
Very interesting. I’m trying to save money by “downgrading” from my Ninja 1000SX (great bike and quite comparable to your Tiger 1050) to something much smaller.
Still enjoying that 400 ? Anything you really miss from your Tiger ?
I love the integrated front blinkers on these ninjas. I wish more sport bikes would do this
This bike is perfect for commute, includes DNA from Versys for off road (:D as Zack did) and DNA from Z, for wheelies and go fast. And also if you decided about exhaust sound, if you changes the bike sounds amazing. Excelente review Zack, uno de los mejores
The sheer joy in your voice has my smitten even more with this bike (hoping to get my first in the spring!) - Love from Vermont
Great review! I've been playing with the idea of a dedicated track bike and you've moved the needle toward the Ninja 400 for sure! Thanks
These little ninjas are reliable and last forever too. I bought a little 2009 ninja 250 strictly for commuting. 60 miles round trip mostly highway. Ended up selling the bike a few years later with 24k or so. Which I kinda regret. Little shit still ran like new. But I had too many bikes at the time. A buddy at work has about 78k on his. He has like 6 or 7 bikes and his little ninja is still in the commute rotation.
I didn't think you were going to traverse the shallow lake but you did it! I had a bit of anxiety at first haha great job! I'm in SoCal too, see you in the canyons!
When used bike prices were out of control last year, we picked up a leftover 2021 Z400 for our teenage daughter to start on. The dang thing is so much fun that my wife and I both ride it a lot as well. We added the tall Kawasaki comfort seat, and its fun for all-day backroad rides now.
Nice one Zachary 👍
As I have to take my KLR in for 1200klm services for warranty purposes, I have had the pleasure of having a loan bike, a Z400 which is a naked version, I have taken it for a good run and I really enjoyed the zippy feeling for lane filtering and the twisties... I always ♥️ you daily ride and high side low side and your adventures with ol mate... sorry, forgot his name, Ari! he's a legend too...😊thankyou for taking one for the team mate on the dirt road section, your a true champion, much love and respect from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️
Love the mud ride, and the fact that Zack had fun doing it! Classic daily rider!
This is the sort of dedication that keeps me coming back. Way to put your boots on the (shore)line, Zach!
One of the most popular bike here in the Philippines! (as it is the more tested and reliable brand not to mention one of the cheapest ways to have access into expressways)
You described the emotions and feeling this bike has perfectly. Like a puppy who just wants to play. It's a giggle machine. I also own an xsr900 and think the ninja will be my introduction to track days
Awesome video! Definitely one of my first choices as my first bike. Just need to start my training and classes! 🙏🏽
I'm very glad to see my engine get some love. I own the naked version, but I like the ninja as well.
Ninja 400 is ONLY SLOW down the straightaway on track! KING of the corners, of course with a good rider aboard!
There’s a video on here of a guy on an H2 getting destroyed on the track by a guy on a n400 😂
@@sycobeansillywytgirl if you put the same rider on a 400 and then on a 600/1000 the lap times wouldn’t even be close at all
People need to stop capping with this “400’s are faster than 600’s and 1000’s” bs. Because it isn’t true
You’re the faster rider, it has nothing to do with the bike
@@sycobeansillywytgirl That's just simple physics. A lighter motorcycle & rider can corner faster.
(The 250-Ninja is the King of the Corners)
@@sycobeansillywytgirl Most people would shit their pants 💩👍🏿👖 if they ever opened the throttle on an H2 !
I love reviews the honesty and pro's/con's but most of all the enthusiasm that comes through. Thank you RevZilla team
hugely enjoyable content (Oh, and BTW very informative, too) please keep it coming
Hey, a moto journalist who actually described how Positive Neutral Finder work accurately. 👏It's hard to believe how many struggle. For veteran Team Green riders it's second nature and works as advertised.
I have the z400 and people say the 180 degree crank doesnt make a good sound, but I think it sounds good. Also, the whistling sound when giving it gas is very cool. I wont change to a different pipe because I dont want to lose that whistling. Buy one, they are amazingly enjoyable rides.
Wow thanks for the review! One of the best I've seen
I could watch your daily rider videos all day long. So good.
I love my Ninja 400. It's everything I wanted from my first bike, and honestly I see no need to upgrade.
Thinking about getting one for my first bike. just curious how much u pay in insurance
@@ryan19754 I'm paying about $1300 Canadian per year. 50yo, Ontario M2 licence, riding since summer 2021. It went up $200 when I moved house, apparently entirely due to local drivers.
Did a 10hr ride from SF to Portland on a ninja 300 when I was just starting out, the only time it had any issue was going up Mt Shasta with my weekend luggage but other than that, these little bikes are just fine for most things.
I bought an fz10 and had a decat and light tune for it and I still hop on the 300 and have a grand time scooting around from time to time.
Dope bro. Must've been fun
Really enjoyed this review Zach! It was very fun! I’m hoping someone can coerce you into reviewing a ninja 650 since that is what my mature side is telling me to get for commuting up and down the cajon pass.
Gosh my heart lit up when you mentioned the cb500f I have a 21 and I just love it
I've got the 2019 model, it's my first bike and I've been riding it now since December 2020 and have covered ~12k miles. Absolutely love it. I never knew about the positive neutral finder feature but I have always found it tricky to enter neutral from second! It's a fantastic all round bike for commuting, blasting in the twisties, and track days - I did a day at Silverstone GP circuit last summer and it was a blast. I've seen lots of people that say it would be too slow for highways/motorways or to be fun, but they are simply wrong and clearly have never ridden one (the whole 'small bike ego complex' often times I think). It isn't at all difficult to hit three digits on the dash on any road (so I've been told..). I plan to move on to the ZX6R soon as I now have my full unrestricted licence and want to experience that kind of power and the feel & sound of an inline four, but I almost want to keep this instead. Great bike and a great review as ever!
12k miles and a track day under your belt, I guarantee you're a better rider than 90% of fat middle aged blokes on liter bikes
Thinking about getting a 2023 for my first bike. Just wondering how much do u think I’d pay in insurance it being my first bike
@@ryan19754 No way for me to know, depends what country you're in, where you live, your age etc etc. I'm in the UK and I was 21 for the first year and it cost £1200, second year was around £600. Find a used one on sale and use the registration to get some insurance quotes.
We have bizarre notions of size in the west. In the Philippines almost all bikes are 160 cc or less. I had a Ninja 300 in Canada and it went an indicated 184 kph, so probably 170. In the twisties I passed everyone, you learn to carry corner speed. It made me a better rider. It is not a 2 up touring bike, that was my R1200RT, but for tight twisty roads I put on the stickiest rubber available and had an absolute blast. Plus it was cheap to buy and run.
My first bike was a 2002 ex250. I rode that bike for six years before upgrading. Fantastic bike and I really enjoyed owning it. Was never ever compromising unless you wanted to go over 100mph. Even lived down a dirt road!
Thanks, this video helped me prepare for the FAST Riding school at Shannonville Motorsport Park Using the Ninja 400
I am 6' 1" and 275 pounds and commute 20 each way daily on one through DFW freeways. Very happy with it. Only thing I don't like is the rider seat is low in the front and pushes you towards the tank.
I cannot believe you were willing to go through that mud in a sport bike- I was impressed by the skills to say the least! Thanks Zack
This.brave & dumb
new rider here. Just bought this bike after watching this video and OMG. Im in Love. the clutch? the best.
Bought my first bike which is a Ninja 400 start of this year. I've put 2,000 miles on it and absolutely love it. Highly recommend for new and veteran riders alike.
The perfect daily rider motorcycle. I would place it above the SV650 just for the fairing/weather protection. A daily rider for me includes bad weather rides, and nakeds are just not as great as a faired bike. Fast for the street, light, comfortable, economical, great looks, reliable and with a high build quality.
I had a Ninja 300 for 2 years and 15k miles, loved every minute of it. If it had a little more torque I would keep it forever - the 400 probably provides the extra grunt you need. So glad to hear Zack comparing this to the 650 - I would also recommend to go with the 400 instead. The quality of all the parts is great - blacked out engine, frame and swingarm, the feel of the plastics and quality of fasteners and parts like levers is way better than for example the MT07 I had. I'm 6 feet tall and I never found it uncomfortable even on all-day rides. With a set of Pirelli Rosso III tires I was confident accelerating hard even in very heavy rain. Super sticky on warmer days (25C/75F). Weather and wind protection is great. I rode it all year even on dirty roads and the bottom fairing keeps the engine and exhaust clean. I had a 2014 model and the downpipes barely had any wear on them, compared to a naked bike like my MT07 which had blacked out exhaust that began corroding after only one year/6k miles. Slipper clutch works really well when downshifting very hard.
I really have to disagree with comments that this bike is 'built to a budget'. The value you get for the price is phenomenal especially if you buy a fresh used example that wasn't owned by a beginner rider. Compared to 600-700cc middleweights, the cost of maintenance is low and handling is much better cause of the lighter weight, less rotating mass and slimmer tires.
The offroad section was great, that bike did very well.
I started watching this thinking I wouldn't be interested but that was the best daily rider in a while. I ride a 2023 MT10SP on the street and I would soon run out of talent on the track, this seems to be the perfect little bike to have fun on a circuit. Love it and great vid Zack 👍️
Thank you for that exciting session of off road , you are the best.
I have never ridden a motorcycle and been watching a lot of your daily rider videos, very well done reviews. Might need to get my motorcycle license and pick up a ninja.....
I started riding last April and made this my first bike. Found a 21' on marketplace and haven't looked back. Great entry bike, not going to regret this bike
@@vipernineone514 is it worth buying a new bike or just get a used one?
I have a ninja 500, and it's like the Honda 500's but without the sleepyness. It revs to the moon and has lots of torque too! Great cheapo track bike
I am COMPLETELY new with bikes, but have always wanted to ride one. This is extremely helpful, thank you!
I love Zach's reviews even on a machine that I'm not terribly interested in it's so fun and upbeat
Another day, another Zack Courts adventure into daily commuting!
Love my 400. Only thing I changed was the exhaust (so it wouldn't sound like a lil moped). Prevents the exhaust pipe or heat shield from hitting my foot too.
What did you change it to?
Would like to know too.
Always entertaining, Thanks Zack!
Thank you for your excellent review of the KLR 400
I bought this Ninja's brother, the Z400 as a re-entry motorcycle and thought I would trade up before long. 3 years later, I still have my Z400! I really appreciate its light weight especially when moving it around the garage or coming across unstable footing at a stop. It provides a lot of confidence that I won't drop the bike. The CB500F is 50 lbs heavier but that may be useful if you spend a lot of time on highways. As it is, I am glad I got the Z400 over its competitors. It is important to note that I am only 5'6" tall, so the Z400 fits me very well, and its arch competitor the 390 Duke was uncomfortably tall.
As long as it's comfortable and fast enough for you there's no reason to change. Too many people buy new bikes for no reason besides boredom and realise nothing is getting better
@@chrispekel5709 The funny thing is that I can get my cornering fix even in small neighborhoods at relatively low speed because it is so easy to swing the Z400 from side to side. Even going around a cul de sac can be fun.
I agree 100 percent on its an almost upright riding position which I found shocking. Just sit on one and you'll be pleasantly surprised. The price point for a daily rider is spot on.
Nuh, you are bent forward and your legs are up. Jump on a dual sport and you'll really see what upright is.
It's not very aggressive though
Great review, I was giggling right along with you mate.
Going on 1 year of ownership (brand new 2022) and love my bike. A few visual and performance mods and its next level fun. It performs flawlessly, you can wring out the engine and it keeps asking for more, mx is dirt-cheap and it looks good. Thanks for the review. It cleared up my frustration with not going into N from 2nd...haha
Wow.. i hope i can get ninja 400 too 🥲
The 400 is the best bike ever. As someone who's owned dozens of 600s and 1000s, v twins, inlines etc, this is really like the S2000 of motorcycles. Not overpowered but plenty powerful, and it's unbeatable fun in the corners.
I get where you are coming from about being able to like multiple motorcycles, Alex. I love my FZ-09 and want to add a dual sport, a bobber, and a mini moto when I have the room one day. I however, do not want a Harley. My uncle has ridden one for a long time and when I got my first bike he took a look at it and the first thing he said was "why didn't you get a real bike?" It hurt me so much I said I will never be a part of a club that gatekeeps this badly. Ever since then my experience with Harley riders has never been good. They don't give you a the wave back and they talk shit about your bike and act like theirs is made by gods. I want to like them but I just can't with the people that tend to like them being so rude and shitty.
I love how you talk about and rate bikes for “on the track” as if the vast majority of us do track days all the time if ever. Hell I don’t even have a track anywhere near me and have never done a track day in my life. I’d bet that factor only applies to a very small percentage of riders, a super sub-niche.
That said, I bought a Ninja 400 new in 2021 and still have it. I’m also 6’2” and about 210lbs. I have a lot of fun on this bike despite it being seriously under sprung for my weight. I’m planning on upgrading to full Ohlins system just to keep the wheels on the road. Michigan roads are full of pressure risers which are like hitting speed bumps every 30ft but at 55-65mph. This makes for a very rough ride and the stock suspension just doesn’t handle those conditions well.
All in all, nice review and pretty much reflect my experience having owned it for two years.
Great review as always! Quesh though, where and when can I ask questions about upcoming reviews?
I'm not a fan of Kawasaki in general but I just love this bike. At under $6k, it's a bargain.
had to laugh the same once spotting the 'puddle' near the rails haha
z900 daily when tho?
I was holding my breath the entire time you were riding along the tracks. jeebus man!
A nice review of a pretty cool bike.
I'm about 6'2-6'3 and all the videos ive watch never talk about how the bike feels for tall ppl, thanks for really getting into details.
I have this same 2023 Ninja 400, but not the KRT edition, mine is "Dark Gray/Twilight Blue", with ABS. Just got it in February 2023, and I'm happy to see you were enjoying it!
I was wondering wath the KRT version is changing over the base model?
@@Athalant8320so am I. Here in Mexico it is about 500 USD difference. Both have ABS and the only thing I can see different is the color.
@@antonioendres4836 that's the conclusion i made to. Same in France 500 euros more. I find it too expensive for just a paint
I am genuinely surprised that you did the dirt road shortcut. That was legit sketchy
He even did it on a Hyabusa!
Zach, you are spot on with this review, def a great bike for anyone!! I love my ninja 400, ride safe everyone!!
Bravo! Nice set you have there Zac!
So much respect for you after that offroad section
Great video! That rated very high on the Zak "giggleometer"
The exhaust sound and issue with the heel is easy fixed with a Leo Vince Slip on, goes on in 15 min sounds great looks amazing.
I’ve got 2 Ducatis and a Ninja 400 in my garage. The baby Ninja is remarkable fun to ride.
ah yes, the best beginner bike.
I'm waiting for ZX4RR
[ context: its not available in my country , not for the next 5 years ]
The wait is over.
I'm waiting for the ZX4H2.
Literally just got this bike a few days ago. Love it!
My streetglide got rear ended and i just bought one of these to play around on til mine gets fixed. Awesome review. The off road segment was legend. 🏍💨
As a very old former rider, I started with a Suzuki GT380 triple. Even with a two-hundred-pound rider, the bike was quite quick. I enjoyed riding the bike, but as all riders, I decided I wanted something bigger, so, I traded up to the GT750 Water Buffalo. The larger bike had something that the smaller bike lacked. The dreaded "hinge in the middle" that surfaced under hard cornering. Later, I bought a GS850 with a shaft drive. The GS did not have the "hinge" and I rode that bike until eye problems pushed me off motorcycles. Of the three bikes, the GT380 was actually the most fun to ride.
Thats what I call a review!
Many thanks man.
Wow that motorcycle is a smooth. I used to have a Kymco Venox 250cc and would rev that thing to the moon when I was riding it literally everywhere lol, first bike things :). Got a Yamaha Stryker and miss having a smaller engine motorcycle, plus the little 250 got like 70mpgs which was awesome. Great ride and review Zack
Zack, man you just rode through the a wet Dakar Rally prologue in the off road part. What a soldier you are
I take my baby Ninja's offroading, but that was a whole other level!
Wet fields are certainly interesting.
I've let a few is my off-road only friends ride my 300 on grad, and they were surprised how smooth and powerful it seemed.