2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400: My Review After 1,000 Miles
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- After a lot of deliberation, I purchased a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 to serve as a second motorcycle. My plan was to use it for short trips on Pennsylvania Back Roads with some light commuting mixed in.
I've ridden my Kawasaki EX400 (Ninja 400) for over 1,000 Miles, and I think it makes for a fantastic motorcycle - for new and experienced riders alike.
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Seeing this from his POV and explaining why that bike is right for him really opened my eyes on the 400, made it very appealing
Thanks for watching and commenting - I'm glad you found the video useful.
Just know you'll need to swap that clutch pretty short into its life. Do NOT replace/get it replaced with an OEM setup.
I've just traded in my 2019 Z650 for a 2023 Ninja 400. Totally loved my Z but, it was starting to get a bit heavy for me when manually moving it. Took delivery of the Ninja today, and took her out on her maiden voyage, 60 miles and MPG was at 73. Extremely happy with my decision. Happy riding!
40 your a young man ! I'm 63 and have one for exactly the same reason it's just fun, when I want stupid I get on my ZX6R. when I ride with my Harley friends it's Z650RS.
It sounds like you've got a nice lineup of bikes. I really like the looks of the RS Lineup (Z900RS Cafe is one I'd love to own at some point)
I've ridden bikes since the early 80's from Japanese cruisers to Honda Interceptors, to Honda Hurricanes, and Harley's and just went back to sport bikes Oct. 14th. I'm 55 and don't need a current crotch-rocket to enjoy biking anymore. I just want to be among my biking brothers and sisters and enjoy the ride at any speed. Ride safe everyone!!!
The Ninja 400 is the best of both worlds: enough power to have fun when you really wind out the gears, but extremely fuel efficient if you're just cruising in 6th gear on the highway.
The Ninja 400's are a fun bike to ride and a very solid engine that is happy to be revved. You are 40 years old, man I'm over 60 with my primary bike been a ZX 14-R with a second bike an M 109-R and I find the big Ninja a breeze to just glide that beast around it is so effortless it makes riding very relaxing. When i feel like I getting to old for the bigger bikes my choice will be the new Z900's . Good video and thoughts on the 400 very fair all up I think and thumbs up man.
I have the black and green 2023 Ninja 400. Get an after market slip-on and that will remove that terrible heat shield. I got the Leo Vince GP Corsa. Looks and sounds great! Comes with a baffle if you want to make it quieter
i love these kind of reviews. thank you im getting one this christmas 🎄
It sure seems from what you’re saying that it’s a solid 2nd bike for you. Seems like it would also be a good starting point for some newer riders as well. Good job on the review Walt!!
Man, I dig that bike - and it's in the right color! Not for my commute, but definitely on back roads like you were riding!!!
Great smaller bikes for slinging through the curves. 😎👍
Just doing some drywalling and had this playing, really useful and for someone riding in London(UK) the high beam flash opportunity is the tiebreaker. In our narrow roads letting the other go first and vice versa the ability to easily acknowledge the courtesy without fumbling with the LH side slider switch is really useful. Just getting back into riding after a long break and I'd been considering the Ninja. You helped me decide👍, have a great weekend
I think the only thing i’d wish the ninja had would be the warning indicators (both indicators at the same time) because it really is useful and could be life saving since no one looks out for bikes
10k miles on mine and according to the dash was averaging 62.8 mpg. Great commuter bike until I went down.
Hope you got right back on the bike once your recovered if you were injured at all
@@itssolo8531 busted wrist that took 2 surgeries to correct. Riding gear saved rest of my hide. Waiting on the new fairing to be delivered then will have bike back on the road
It has more than just ABS... It also has the assist and slipper clutch. It helps with rev matching and makes the clutch feel light
Thanks for the additional info!
Great video!
Cool video liked they way you explained how the ninja 400 rides a nice sporty bike great for everyone and easy to ride I think if I were still in the market for a bike this is the one for me. Have seen lots of these models out and about and they always sound sweet and look the same as there bigger brother 600 model
PA does have some amazing riding.
I keep saying the smaller bikes are still so much fun. Great for just cruising around backroads and stuff. I haven' heard to man y bad things about the Ninja 400's
i purchased my v star 1300 from martin moto recently nice dealership .. im in luzerne county pa , my wife is interested in a ninja 400 after seeing your review we're going to check one out tomorrow
I'm 42 and have the 2021. I just hit 15,000 miles and it still runs like the day I bought it. The exhaust can is a problem. It throws off your body position. I installed the Arrow Pro Race slip-on and it fixed the issue. For the money, you just can't beat this bike right now.
Just the background part made me love this vid.
The back roads in PA are so beautiful! Coming from a PA gal i can’t wait till I get my motorcycle to ride it back there! where is this at!?
It is the handlebars or clip-on's. The 400 has above the triple clamp mounting. My 750 has below the triple clamp. It simply takes adjustment.
Nice video, I am also around 50 years old and currently drive a Yamaha mt09 with a set of case at the back and a long windshield at the front. have doubts to exchange it for a small motorcycle so which is the best options: ninja 400, yamaha r3, honda cb500, ktm 390 duke....honest mt 09 drives super well
Be safe
God i cannot wait to have this bike !!
Great video man! Just recently got one myself! 😁 a question not about the bike, what do you use to record your voice while riding? It’s so clear!!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
My camera setup is a GoPro Hero 9 with a Max Lense Mod and a Purple Panda Microphone.
@@WaltInPA awesome really appreciate it! 😃
Hi Walt, I'm a fan of the little Ninja since I started my motorcycle life. I just want to know if there are any issues with the suspension and do the stock tires (if you're still using them on this video) and suspension feel good on general road conditions. I hope you can notice me. More power to your channel. Ride safely! As we say in the Philippines...Mabuhay! 😊🏍
I live outside of Philly im 46 and have a 2020 Ninja 400 KRT, love it. Looking to get a 2024 Triumph street triple rs might keep the 400
I'm about 45 minutes outside of Philly - between Reading and Pottstown.
The Street Triple 765 RS is a nice looking bike. I'd love to do a demo day and take it out for a ride.
I have the same bike. Krt 2022, so much fun, better to ride a slow bike fast!!
This road reminds me of the 7 Lakes run which track around the West side of the Hudson river. I road a Ninja 250 and a Honda 500 along those roads but not very fast. My Kawai 500 was the best I ever had on this roads and on some of the stupid 6 lane 280, 287, Turnpike and Rt 21. (where I have never seen a police car..at least until you get to the Newark Boarder). I'm 75 and this is mstly beyond me but I might have to get a 125 Honda Cruiser or or a used 300 Ninja just so I can "go out standing pat."
I just bought a 23 Ninja 400 a couple weeks ago. Cool bike to learn on, but it just feels like it's lacking in true power on the higher end. Ripping around in the double digits is fun and all. But once you wanna do anything over 100mph the bike will feel like you're riding a children's toy. It's great if you don't have a speed demon on your back. But if you do, just buy the 600cc bro. They'll give you so much more satisfaction
Sixty one here , 23 Z 650 👍🏻
Not fond of the light output on the headlights on my 23 650 KRT.... I want more throw from low beams.
I didn't realize that the Ninja 400 wasn't ride by wire. That's a plus for me, like the analog tach is. I'm looking to get back into motorcycles after an almost 20 year hiatus, and some of the modern amenities (like TFT screens) that have have become largely standardized are unappealing to me.
I'm getting this one as my first bike I'm taking an MSF course this 31 they waive the written and skill test after you passed the course. I'm 16 yo and my parents are tired of dropping me off at work. I was thinking of buying a car but it's very expensive around $5k+ for a high mileage car plus insurance is expensive so I decided to buy a motorcycle for a commute then I found out about the 400 it cost around $5899 abs brand new with $50 every insurance
Hi is thsi bike bigger/wider than the ktm rc125 yzfr125 etc
These motorcycles should sale also have high handle bars for touring around the city and back roads, not every body wants to be constantly duck down.
Being slightly leaned forward is more comfortable and easier to control in city situations and on the back roads… also if you want a more touring friendly bike, get a Versys…
Got the same bike and bought the same time too. Got 4000 miles on mine, great bike. The engine on this is great you just have to wring it out near 9-11k rpms, looks like your riding it very tame compared to what it’s really capable of. Take mine to 60mph in second gear all the time in the city. Get about 200 miles per tank. Don’t be scared to ride a bit more aggressively, they track these bikes all the time.
2nd gear 60 on the 400 is kinda crazy tbh 💀
I don't think he's scared... he just didn't buy the bike to wrap it out to redline, he said he bought it for cruising on the back roads
I am getting one for my Son. I am on a GSXR750 I think he will love it too.
I am 49. I love my racebike
You should give the zx4rr a try if it's available in your country
I've seen photos of them pop up at dealers here in the US but I haven't seen one in person yet.
Walt nice bike
Thanks
Heyy really informative video, Thanks a lot i am considering to buy a 400. i am 6'5 but also a beginner it will be my first bike and dont want to start on anything really big, can i ask your height? so i can take that into consideration as well
He's 5'9 I hope that's the question your asking
To be fair, after 30 years of riding. You buy the bike you want. 1 week after riding it you become used to it. It took me 20 miles to adjust to any bike.
MSR is about 6k on it but i've heard some dealers wanting up to 8k for them. how much was yours if you don't mind? i'm saving up for one and trying to find how much i will need.
Don't know if you're still interested but I just bought a new 2023 krt in Ga and it came in around 6900 after all the fees,tax and added crap. They are great bikes and at age 71 I'm no longer a beginner.
All videos are talking to new riders
I wanna know is the ninja 400 fun enough for a experienced rider
When you said you have a 09 I was like oh cool let me watch this
The assist and slipper clutch is nothing to sniff at in this class. R3 still has none and its clutch is quite heavy.
The 400 is a great starter bike for everyone just under powered once you can learn to lean well then go get that 900
Oh really will you be paying😂😂😂
I have some friends that told me the brakes on this are litteral dog water and I made me hesitant about buying this as my first bike. Anyone can tell me if they had this bike early in their life if it's really the case ? They told me it has a lot of power and trashy breaks.
I have a 2023 and the brakes are very good on mine. I don't ride it 100 mph so I can't tell you how good they are braking from that speed.
7.3k€ for me for krt model.
Kawasaki is okay, however, the CB500F is an absolutely spectacular bike. Much more comfortable than the ninja. And it has 50hp. So much fun.
The Ninja is quite a bit quicker then the Honda CB triplets, posting a 0-100 mph run that’s a whopping 4 seconds faster then the CBR500R, 0-60 times are very similar, the Ninja just starts pulling away once the bikes start revving out and reaching higher speeds. Also on the dyno the Ninja put down slightly higher whp figures, 44 whp vs the CBR500R’s 43 whp. The CBR made 4 more ft lbs of torque though, 29 vs the ninja’s 25. The ninja has a much more revvy power band, it winds way out to 12,500 rpm where it continues to hold a nice flat power band, where the CBR start losing power hard and fast past 8500 rpm. That’s why the Ninja 400 is so much quicker at higher speeds, it’s in its power curve, as it’s making the same whp at 8000 rpm as the Honda is, it just holds onto its power all the way until 12,500 rpm like a real sport bike, where the Honda does not. The Honda has a more torque first power band, it’s gruntier in the lower rpm’s, but can’t hold a candle to the ninja once both bikes are revved out. The Ninja also is substantially lighter, 60 lbs less then the CBR. On these small bikes, 20 lbs makes a huge difference, let alone 3x that figure…
Hey I’m first!!! Woo hoo
We get scared if hit on such empty roads which you will never find here in India.
ive got a 22 and ive put 18k on it lol
km though not miles
Have you run into any issues? I'm hearing that the clutch begins to slip pretty early on. I haven't had trouble with mine but I'm curious how others are holding up.
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