Got this as a first bike. Feeling it out period was about 500 miles since my work commute is mostly highway, but once you feel it out it's a blast to fling around. Stock tuning wasn't noticeably bad at first, but now that I'm comfortable on it you feel it fall after 10.5k where they nanny it. I'm not a heavy dude but the rear shock settings were too soft from the factory so you may want to play with those a bit. The stock exhaust is a bit pathetic but luckily that's fixable. The TST full light kit/tail tidy is worth it. I got it because once I'm done modding it, I can wring it out and not get a "go directly to jail" card like I would on a zx-6r and it's more comfortable to ride. All in all, I'm extremely happy with it. For the "average rider", they're gonna be upset at the lack of torque. For an enthusiast rider and someone who like twisties, finding the right gear has never been a concern tbh. Might help I've driven manual cars on twisty roads for most of my driving career though.
Thanks for the detailed comment and welcome to motorcycling, the ZX-4RR is a great choice! Does the TST rear lamp have an auto blink brake light function?
Considering one for my first bike as well, for essentially the same reasons you stated; wring it out and not be going 600speeds. I'm completely fine with all bark and no bite on something reving like this. Same reason I bought a yxz vs all the other sxs's (which have much better power/suspension).
I own a ZX4RR KRT, this review is a solid 4/10. Its not for learners, dont be fooled by the low CC you can get yourself in trouble on this. Brakes are strong, like 1 finger is all I need for road riding. A learner panic breaking will get themselves is a big mess real quick. This is a track orientated bike, a second review would be welcomed once you've done a track day or 2 after you've got your run in and tune done. Stay safe and enjoy the summer (I'm down under and its got cold over here!) Edit for grammar
It's definitely more of a beginner sportbike than a 600 or 1,000cc sportbike. This is a great bike for someone who likes to ride in the city, go up and down through the gears without severely breaking the law, losing your license or losing your life like you would on a 600 or a 1,000.
I just rode mine in the rain and grabbed the brakes hard many times to test it and barely got the abs to activate (in Rain mode.) I've had no issues learning on this, aside from not realizing how insanely loud the yoshimura AT2 muffler is before I bought it and being hesitant to lean it for tight turns in a lot because it's $10k. Learning wise it's been great, zero anxiety on the road.
I think your torque figure is way off way low. The reason you find the torque on the bike so low is because you're not revving it out yet, you're actually lugging the engine Both the torque and power at are at much higher RPMs.
The frame is black on my KRT. Great video! Wait until you get a Yoshi or Graves on it, it'll change how you ride that bike. I find myself spending more time wringing it out to redline. Neighbors don't really care for it! LOL
Love mine as first bike. Careful with the Yoshimura AT2, it is _quite_ loud even with the sound insert that you'll want to buy with it (not included anymore.) It sounds great, but jesus I feel guilty. You gotta be 10k RPM+ to be quick and it starts getting loud back at 6k RPM. I end up riding quicker with the quiet stock muffler just because it's so stealthy.
great ride good review but your "dislikes" - a green shock, abs decal and ram air decal was not really relevant to whether or not someone would buy one lol
I always thought from the side the New Ninja design reminds me of a wolf's head... Odd I know... Just thought I should add to some of the interesting comments above 😂.
Got this as a first bike. Feeling it out period was about 500 miles since my work commute is mostly highway, but once you feel it out it's a blast to fling around. Stock tuning wasn't noticeably bad at first, but now that I'm comfortable on it you feel it fall after 10.5k where they nanny it. I'm not a heavy dude but the rear shock settings were too soft from the factory so you may want to play with those a bit. The stock exhaust is a bit pathetic but luckily that's fixable. The TST full light kit/tail tidy is worth it. I got it because once I'm done modding it, I can wring it out and not get a "go directly to jail" card like I would on a zx-6r and it's more comfortable to ride. All in all, I'm extremely happy with it.
For the "average rider", they're gonna be upset at the lack of torque. For an enthusiast rider and someone who like twisties, finding the right gear has never been a concern tbh. Might help I've driven manual cars on twisty roads for most of my driving career though.
Thanks for the detailed comment and welcome to motorcycling, the ZX-4RR is a great choice! Does the TST rear lamp have an auto blink brake light function?
Considering one for my first bike as well, for essentially the same reasons you stated; wring it out and not be going 600speeds. I'm completely fine with all bark and no bite on something reving like this. Same reason I bought a yxz vs all the other sxs's (which have much better power/suspension).
@@demwillams8898 Yea this thing is more Jack Russel when it comes to bark and bite. :)
I own a ZX4RR KRT, this review is a solid 4/10.
Its not for learners, dont be fooled by the low CC you can get yourself in trouble on this. Brakes are strong, like 1 finger is all I need for road riding. A learner panic breaking will get themselves is a big mess real quick.
This is a track orientated bike, a second review would be welcomed once you've done a track day or 2 after you've got your run in and tune done.
Stay safe and enjoy the summer (I'm down under and its got cold over here!)
Edit for grammar
Thanks for the feedback. This is a first ride / initial impression type review. A full review will come after I've had more time on the bike.
It's definitely more of a beginner sportbike than a 600 or 1,000cc sportbike.
This is a great bike for someone who likes to ride in the city, go up and down through the gears without severely breaking the law, losing your license or losing your life like you would on a 600 or a 1,000.
I just rode mine in the rain and grabbed the brakes hard many times to test it and barely got the abs to activate (in Rain mode.) I've had no issues learning on this, aside from not realizing how insanely loud the yoshimura AT2 muffler is before I bought it and being hesitant to lean it for tight turns in a lot because it's $10k. Learning wise it's been great, zero anxiety on the road.
Ive got one in Australia too. Is yours restricted like the americans? I can’t tell with mine… even in rain mode its an animal
In Europe no black only 40th year edition and green and lil bit black.This bike is so wicked.
Congrats on the new ride!
Thanks Brah !
I think your torque figure is way off way low.
The reason you find the torque on the bike so low is because you're not revving it out yet, you're actually lugging the engine
Both the torque and power at are at much higher RPMs.
The frame is black on my KRT. Great video! Wait until you get a Yoshi or Graves on it, it'll change how you ride that bike. I find myself spending more time wringing it out to redline. Neighbors don't really care for it! LOL
I think I meant 40th anniversary and I said KRT. :(
Yoshi AT2 just went on and it's hitting 110db when I rev to 8k, the 'hood will hate it.
Love mine as first bike. Careful with the Yoshimura AT2, it is _quite_ loud even with the sound insert that you'll want to buy with it (not included anymore.) It sounds great, but jesus I feel guilty. You gotta be 10k RPM+ to be quick and it starts getting loud back at 6k RPM. I end up riding quicker with the quiet stock muffler just because it's so stealthy.
SC Project or Arrow exhaust for slip-on pipe!
Don't be mad, I went with the Yoshi slip-on :)
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I’ve been looking at one to complement my Tenere after catching one on a demo truck last summer. 400/4s are my weakness. 😂
They would make a nice pair !
great ride good review
but your "dislikes" - a green shock, abs decal and ram air decal was not really relevant to whether or not someone would buy one lol
Those were things o disliked, didn’t dislike much else !
I always thought from the side the New Ninja design reminds me of a wolf's head... Odd I know... Just thought I should add to some of the interesting comments above 😂.
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