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[@chaseontwowheels]

We're back at it with another First Ride and this time we're on the Kawasaki Ninja 400. Make sure to watch the Breakdown video if you are hearing me talk about comparisons and don't know what I'm talking about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpjdfX6detOal8k

[@B58GIO]

chaseontwowheels what’s up man! How are you doing?

[@tattoomotorcyclefreak]

Chase did you hear about the 249cc ZX25-R?

[@2tall2a]

You should keep this up! Work your way through the classes. 650cc, 600cc, 1000cc, etc

[@IndyMotoRider]

@@tattoomotorcyclefreak there are no plans for it coming to the U.S.

[@Roy_Godiksen]

7/10

[@EminencePhront]

When I was learning to ride, the idea of a beginner bike actually looking good was unheard of. Now they are just mini versions of the big boys. What a time to be alive.

[@ws8080]

But there were good smaller bikes available for the past few decades - just have to look for them. Like the 90s Bandit 400 (a 4 cylinder screamer with 15K rpm and I have one), GS500e and GSF500, Ninja 250s forever, standards/cruisers like the VT500, or mini sportbike like VTR250, etc.

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

@idrissmorocco23 Kawasaki ZXR 400, Kawasaki KR1S, Suzuki RGV 250, Honda CBR 400RR, Honda VFR 400, Honda RVF 400 - all 1980s-1990s, 60bhp, supersports with advanced chassis and advanced suspension. Red lines of up to 18,000 RPM. 140mph top speed compared with 115 mph of modern 400s. They were highly advance motorcycles in their day. The bikes that are out now of that size are not as high performance. I rode some of those bikes back then. And they ooked amazing. In Japan they still make high performance 400s but they're not usually exported.

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

@@ws8080 Kawasaki ZXR 400, Kawasaki KR1S, Suzuki RGV 250, Honda CBR 400RR, Honda VFR 400, Honda RVF 400 - all 1980s-1990s, 60bhp, supersports with advanced chassis and advanced suspension. Red lines of up to 18,000 RPM. 140mph top speed compared with 115 mph of modern 400s. They were highly advance motorcycles in their day. The bikes that are out now of that size are not as high performance. In the country of Japan they still make high performance 400s but they're not usually exported. I agree with you. I also rode some of those motorcycles. They were a huge upgrade over the Yamaha RD 350 YPVS :-)

[@ridge7524]

Love this !Smaller versions of the big boys but very effective in other ways that you don't see coming 😊Facts💯

[@EminencePhront]

@@ws8080 Yeah, but I'm just talking about the styling. If you look at any of the faired beginner bikes from the past, they were always homely or at best plain Jane compared to the 600s and liters. The old Ninjas 250 and 500 stick out in particular.

[@snjspring]

easy maintenance, lower insurance, with some thrill - what's not to love.

[@alechenderson2543]

@Bunnyshooter 223 now just get the other 2 things

[@salskars6637]

@Bunnyshooter 223 - I hear ya but it's still like sitting in a Lazy Boy that scrapes when you scratch your ass. It's all preference and it's all motorcycling. Enjoy

[@alechenderson2543]

@Bunnyshooter 223 and a 1000cc+ bike is good for begginers how?

[@patw9175]

@Bunnyshooter 223 you're high. your average screamin' eagle TM harley sounds like it's fucking broken.

[@seanwatts392]

I'm paying 108 a year for my ninja 400 im 26 years old With a speeding ticket on my record going 35 over the speed limit. It's my daily rider. I sold my car and all I ride is my bike

[@Persuasian338]

You really gotta thank Kawasaki for doing a 400. Driving the prices for the 300 and 250 down for beginners to really start instead of buying a brand new one.

[@evansolomon169]

Indeed. Absolutely no need to buy new if it's your first bike.

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

nowadays those bike rocks...a guy could buy a ninja 400 and ride it forever, back in the 90's or 80's a ninja 500 or 250 really sucked balls by comparison.

[@diegopontes4038]

Good point, my friend. I agree.

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

@@ragimundvonwallat8961 didnt i see you on a sr400 video? Lol

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

@@HooDRidEWhiteY yeah,,,im a low cc kind of guy...mostly

[@MattCantSpeakIt]

This bike is sooooo much fun!! I got my 2023 a few weeks ago, a return to bikes after a 8 year hiatus. I don't care if you are a new rider or an experienced squid, you will LOVE this bike. 100% guaranteed!!!

[@leeinwis]

Isn't it squished up ergos ?

[@MattCantSpeakIt]

@@leeinwis no, it isn't really any smaller than any sport bike

[@zorikos_]

I don't know why I'm watching this, I already own a Ninja 400 and I love it. Even took it on a 1600 mile round trip, both ways in one stint. Edit for the replies: The trip was 800 miles there and back. On my channel I uploaded a timelapse of the 800 mile trip back home if anyone wants to see. On the initial trip I was riding with a buddy who needed more frequent stops so it was more relaxed and took ~14 hours. The trip back I had to rush back solo. I did make a stop for breakfast but other than that I just kept riding till I needed a fill-up. I had an issue with my license plate breaking off my hinge for.. photographs.. which I also had to stop for to deal with at one point. Overall though, the ride was not bad for me; but I am pretty young and capable of riding all day. My arms didn't really feel tired or sore because I have a go-cruise (an essential for long trips). The only thing that did get sore after maybe 5-6 hours was my behind.

[@creed7970]

no way how was that!? thinking about driving to another state to buy myself one and ride back

[@sephkateno1037]

I would like to know also how was that trip? How far would you go before you would start to feel tired or started to hurt?

[@demonkingat20010]

Me too

[@DR4WZ]

Same here. Had mine since August and can't get enough riding it!

[@unumu]

I have a ninja 400 almost have 500 miles and it’s my first bike. I ride it every day and can say it’s amazing to be able to ride it with no problems and even have fun on boring city roads

[@loganrupp3915]

As a current owner of a 2018 Ninja 400 KRT edition I have to say this is by far the best 400 review I've found on KZbin, great job! It is my first bike so I can't really say anything by comparing it to say the R3, but there are a few things I've noticed about my 400. To start, personally I don't like the look of the mirrors so i swapped them for my brothers old 300 mirrors which I think makes it look much better. The clutch is just how you said, it lets out early and although I stalled a few times at lights while still learning the feel for it, it was not difficult to pick up and use at low speeds. The bike does not like going into neutral while slowing down for a stop which is probably more of a personal preference. There is very few upgrades available besides exhaust and maybe windscreens, but that's most likely due to it being newer then most bikes. The instrument cluster scratches very very easily. After the first wash with clean microfiber towels i noticed it had a scratch right down the middle and more popped up after a few more washes. Lastly, the abs seems to turn on at almost every stop. This is not me grabbing a hand full of break in an emergency stop or the roads being wet, these are casual stops coming up to lights or stop signs. That being said I haven't had an issue mechanically with it or had it fail on me, I just wish I didn't feel it activate on almost every stop. Overall these aren't very major things, in my time of owning the bike I've never had a mechanical issues and I've loved every second of it. This video was by far more accurate than any 400 bike review I've seen and I think you really nailed it with this one.

[@chaseontwowheels]

Thanks for the added input Logan. I appreciate people giving us info who have had the bike longer than the 40 min I spend on them.

[@LandonClimbs]

Do you still have trouble with the abs? Looking to get a 2022 or 21 if i can find one

[@loganrupp3915]

@@LandonClimbs as of now I've got almost 12k miles on the bike. Ended up swapping some after market levers on it and it seemed to eliminate the problem, probably just needed a clutch adjustment or something. But besides that the bike is exactly the same as the time of this post and it hasn't given me any issues. I believe I mentioned they run a little hot, since the post I have moved to Arizona and have not had any issues with that either. My biggest advice is watch the Temps, set some money asides for gaskets, they'll most likely need to be replaced before the 8k mile mark. Besides that it's been a great bike and the newer models look awesome!

[@CrustyBanana]

@@loganrupp3915 what levers did you get? Do you like them?

[@darisgonzales2056]

FastLane D 🤘🙄

[@gaylordbuttdick5405]

I've ridden the r3 and ninja 400. Ninja 400 spanks the r3. The ninja 400 is considerably faster and the clutch is much easier to use for beginners. I didn't at all feel like the 400 was less planted than the r3 as chase mentioned.

[@demon817]

The issue he was having is tires, part of every new bike I get is heres a set of real rubber please install and remove that trash. I can see this bike could be more fun in the city and twistes than most of the 650's with some cheep and simple modes. Exhaust, change the clutch springs, brake pads, ecu flash and you get cheaper insurance better milage and plenty of power for the 🤑

[@Cejafer]

If a Ninja 400 is low CC what's a 200 CC Minion CC?

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

@@Cejafer dirt bike with flashers?

[@KpopNiDontStop]

I wish for newer riders there was a yamaha r4 because I love the looks but don't want a buzzy first bike.

[@c.r.edmister5223]

I completely agree about it being better to have the extra power. I think in situations where an accident is probable, most people only think to hit the brakes but, in some cases more speed is required. More power gives you the ability to accelerate better in the gear your in and, also gives you room in the rpm range to drop a gear and raise the revs, to shoot out of the scenario.

[@zgjfinance2796]

Just get a H2 then lol

[@adrianhrusca4067]

But you need to kniw what you're doing...

[@peter05136]

Yeah but the issue then is that when they are riding in a safe environment where they´re very unlikely to be in an accident, they might not be able to handle the power, they could get too confident and get in a crash and potentially die. It would be a shame to lose a fella after his 6 months of riding because he bought a 650cc as his first bike, got too confident and crashed. I haven´t gotten my first bike yet because I do not have the money for it, I agree that sometimes more power would be better to have though, I might be wrong with that whole "handle the power" thing. Correct me if I´m wrong

[@chrisp.5272]

I’ve got a fully modified 2020 R3 that’s producing similar RWHP to the Ninja 400. After riding with a 400 and 650 in the mountains I could tell it’s got more torque, and with the same modifications I’ve done to my R3 it would even rival the Ninja 650 on the street/commuting. I love my R3, it looks amazing too, but purely for the track/commuting and as a bike you would keep as a beginner and grow into, I’d recommend the Ninja 400. It even includes a slipper clutch, and it’ll do 0-60 in 4.09 seconds with a capable rider. Stock the R3 does this in 5.1 seconds. The Ninja 400 will hit 110 in 19 seconds, whereas the Yamaha R3 hits that in 28 seconds. The R3 has a more aggressive riding position, looks amazing, and is a blast through the corners. Yamaha needs to make a 400 or at least update the R3’s engine, bigger bore and a 270 crank, or make an R4 inline-4. Yamaha R3 for looks, Ninja 400 for performance & Value.

[@haveyounoticedtheshieldsar3467]

I have a 400 and having a r3 would be nice to have, heck I want a vstar 250 but that's another story, you have a flashed ecu and lighter chain and sprockets?

[@darisgonzales2056]

🥺👍💸💸💸💸💸💸💸

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

The Ninja 400 with velocity stacks, filter, full exhaust and a tune puts down some impressive numbers. I’ve seen 53-55 whp. That’s around/slightly over 60 bhp. A ninja 650 makes 67 bhp. And the Ninja 400 weighs a lot less. For the money, the Ninja 400 is such an awesome little rig. I will digress that the R3 does look a bit better, a bit more aggressive like a real super sport. The Ninja 400 still looks pretty good though.

[@carlwest2752]

I went from riding 1000cc to this bike and it's been one of the best decisions ever. I love my 2020 Ninja 400. I forgot how fun it is to ride a "slow" bike fast. I'm 5' 10" and this bike fits me perfectly. Comfortable, quick and nimble in urban settings and even highway. This is the ultimate commuter bike that can carve up the back roads like it means business!

[@thatfishbreeder]

Hey man. Im in a similar boat and have a 2015 R1 but now want to get a commuter friendly, fuel efficient bike. Deciding between this or a 600 supersport. Why did you go the 400 ninja route?

[@carlwest2752]

@@thatfishbreeder I went with the 400 because of a more comfortable riding position. I'm almost 49 and my lower back can ache after long rides. Also, much lower insurance costs. The Supersport is more of the Track bike for the street where the 400 is the more realistic urban commuter with the exception of long highway rides being exhausting.

[@Motoboo_Marine]

I know Kawasaki's traditionally green, but this is IMO my favorite color. I wish they made more bikes with this color.

[@NendoCrescendo]

1113stve This is one of the most beautiful reds I’ve ever seen.

[@Motoboo_Marine]

@@NendoCrescendo It's too bad they don't offer it on the 650 anymore

[@NendoCrescendo]

1113stve Yeah, I love my red 400 from them but the thing that would prevent me from buying Kawasaki is the color options. Green isn’t for everyone and Honda and Suzuki both have some color options that have more red than just the kill switch. What do you ride?

[@marka2510]

My passion red 2016 Ninja 300 looks even better than this red.

[@NendoCrescendo]

Mark A I’ve heard good things about the 300s!! Ride safe my guy!!

[@5mattcolour]

You mention people going from litre bikes to small capacity sports bikes and I sort of fell into that too. Went from a 2009 CBR600RR to a 2020 Ninja 400. Main reason was that I was sick of commuting into the city on the Honda, it was just so twitchy and uncomfortable at low speeds. Two months in and no regrets. Cheaper insurance, cheaper fuel, a delight to commute on, and so light and flickable that it’s a blast on the weekends or when I want to take the back roads home. Yet to be in a position where I thought “damn I wish I was on the CBR now”, and I loved that bike!

[@TianRmz097]

I wonder what people think when they see you waving your hands around 😂

[@TheRealYaro]

I think people nowadays are more aware that one can be talking via Bluetooth...

[@jaketyler7088]

I've had a 300 and 650 sport bike and a 250 dual sport throughout riding for four years. I recently purchased this due to the all-around perfection of the bike. Hardly anyone would downsize in cc's but I think I made the right choice.

[@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391]

Cool story

[@kylegifford546]

@@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391 cringy to comment something that adds no value on a year old post.

[@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391]

@@kylegifford546 cringy? you're a random guy on KZbin lol I honestly couldnt care less ;)

[@kylegifford546]

@@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391 cool story

[@Judberries]

Rode this bike for 16 hours this year. Its super comfy but needs a bigger windshield for interstate roads. BUT absolutely fun! I love how much fun I get to have anywhere I go. 3k miles and still counting

[@haney39902]

Your inseam shrank 4 inches since you rode the R3. Might wanna see a doctor about that.

[@brayvdb2191]

I didn't know his inseam, but when I heard 28 I was like WAAAAT 😂

[@salskars6637]

Tyrion Lannister, ride-review.

[@RedRoo13]

Very observant! Kudos, Sir!

[@grumpysquid]

lol!

[@jishnu5451]

What's inseam ?

[@s1nonnn589]

Ninja 400 use slipper clutch, that's why the engine brake are smoother

[@cottonswab72]

THANK YOU... every time lol, just wanted to say that

[@moosecrumbz]

first bike was a 82KZ 550 and had to sell it and i got a 2006 ninja 250 when i graduated. now come spring of 2022 ill be the proud owner of a brand new 2021 ninja 400

[@stuartdaniels1508]

Bought my first bike just last month! Went with the 2022 Kawasaki Ninja 400 and it handles like a dream. Thanks for all of your videos on first rides and learning to ride. It has helped me tremendously. Keep up the good work brother!

[@Agenttaco-s17]

How’s your Ninja treating you? Have you done any longer rides on it yet?

[@timt9510]

I own a 2019 ninja 400 and love it. Gets better after engine break in. Great on mountain twisties, great engine break, great commuter. I'm 6'1" 215 and it hauls me around fine. Love that red color.

[@ryancelata7915]

Why improved after the break in ?

[@tl4life59]

ive had over a half dozen bikes over the last 12 or so years. i had a shadow 1100 bobber i built, as a commuter, so i didnt need to take my vtx 1800, out for short trips, so last year, but after moving i realized i needed something more agile, and sold the bobber, bought a 2021 ninja 400. i love that lil bike. every time i take it out i come back with a bigger grin. sure i could have gotten a bigger bike, but this lil bike is soo much fun.

[@siddhantpanchmukh6099]

Outro crew score: 8/10 Chase you didn't talk about the brakes, one of the most crucial parts about a motorcycle.

[@karwannouri8266]

Right? I was looking for a comment that said that exact thing but I almost thought I was the only one thinking about brakes.. The brakes on my Ninja 300 were so weak and the ABS so aggressive it's night and day compared to my RC 390 which let's me brake properly hard without interfearing with ABS. I just wonder how the 400 is compared to the 300..

[@josefmd]

@@karwannouri8266 The brakes on the N400 is one of the weak points... RC390 has better brakes then the R3 or this.

[@siddhantpanchmukh6099]

@@karwannouri8266 I own a RC390 too and one of the reasons why R3 and Ninja 400 seem like kind of a turn off is because of the brakes, they don't even get a radially mounted kit, with R3 getting no name branded brakes with very small calipers. I just cannot understand how they made such good bikes but decided to cheap out on the one thing that matters the most about a motorcycle.

[@markwalker6692]

Spot on review. I bought a ninja 400 bc of you. Definitely still feels peppy after 6k miles and definitely has enough power to throw you into a corner too fast if you are a new rider and not careful.

[@ifyouseethisyouregay9175]

does it struggle on the highway at all?

[@VoltsAnBolts]

@@ifyouseethisyouregay9175 nope

[@briane7736]

You always comment on how far in or out the clutch engages/disengages, that has nothing to do with the bike and everything to do with how the dealer sets up the clutch cable. The friction zone varies bike to bike but the positioning is easily adjusted

[@haveyounoticedtheshieldsar3467]

Also throttle free play

[@rickb3565]

I used to do suburban commuting (no highway) in the early 90s with a Ninja 250, and this brought me back. Fun stuff!

[@martysengstacke7140]

I've had my ninja 400 for about a month now and I LOVE it! I'm 6'3, 230 lbs so I'm almost too big for it but I can still comfortably ride it. It's my first bike and I'm having no problems learning on it. My cousin got his R3 the same time I got the 400 and they're very similar as far as power/speed, but he's a bit smaller than I am. I think either would be a great starter bike, but the 400 felt better for someone my height

[@holdenc2636]

So I’m about 30 pounds heavier and 2 inches taller, do u think I should go with the ninja 650 instead?

[@prycenewberg3976]

I will say that several years ago when my dad got his first bike, he got a Ninja 500 (I mentioned this was years ago, right?). On of his reasons for doing so is that there were three (3) different roads near him that had speed limits 60+ mph (including one interstate) and to get anywhere, he would have to use at least one of them. At the time, he was deciding between a 250 and a 500 and was worried that the 250 wouldn't be able to handle the highways in a safe manner. I'm thoroughly impressed that Kawasaki has been able to bring that capability down to a 400cc class bike and THAT IT HAS COMPETITION. Thank you for this review.

[@jessiequinton9974]

7:39 poor guy is trying to merge in but nobody is letting him in lol

[@ilovepizza8263]

thats why you have to drive aggressively

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

People are dicks

[@kharizmaaa]

Rule number one, never use your blinker. Cause apparently that signals everyone to speed up 🤷‍♂️ Just gotta gun it and go for it

[@jonboy87]

Partly his own fault. Should have already been in that lane if he was planning on turning there.

[@NatsumeKonno]

@@kharizmaaa then get yelled at for not using your blinkers lol it's a lose lose situation

[@ParadiseBiker]

Here in Jamaica these little 300cc bikes are considered GOLD! Top of the line bikes.

[@gummybear41283]

yes you Jamaicans are very skinny and light

[@underwood3556]

Your camera always messes with me I always look for a car beside you or a drone but I don't see anything lmao

[@amonGustavo07]

It’s because it’s different footage lol

[@staceym8031]

I was looking for my first bike and was going to go with a 250 or 300 online i went into a honda store and seen a 250 but next to it was this 400 it looked beefy i thought it was a 600 didnt know it was a 400 the salesman told me. It got my attention so i got it. I hadnt ridden in years like 30 years. I road it fell in love. I looked it up online to see what it was about and all bikers of different skill levels had nothing but good things to say about it. I've been stopped by people and they think its a 600 and people are challenging me to race them all of the time. Mine is a candy apple red so its not a really bright red but its a beautiful looking color. At least thats what the ladies say when they tell me they like my bike. 😊

[@chrisvondoom3679]

You totally obviously loved this bike man. You had so many good things to say about it. How did it not win your low CC challenge?

[@jcrm4037]

I have a 2018 Ninja 400. 20,000 miles; the only thing i have replaced is the tires,oil and air filter;really good bike!

[@joeroth3666]

I love my ninja 400. Feels so light on the mountains, easily changes direction in the transition curves. Gotta lose the 10lb exhaust though

[@joeroth3666]

Also, I've had 2 up on the bike. It feels much more grounded but certainly a bit slower

[@grumpysquid]

Does the exhaust interfere with your right boot/shoe? Have you found that it runs a little hot? Do you have trouble going to neutral approaching stops and the bike prefers to engine brake?

[@JDubbsadventure]

Just bought one, keeps up with my 900cc cruiser and is incredibly comfortable to ride

[@RockNeurotiko]

About the neutral problem, the ninja 400 (and other Kawasaki I think) have "Positive Neutral Finder", which basically when you are stopped from first you can only go into neutral, and once moving it's harder to find neutral so you it's more difficult to have false neutral shifts.

[@TheParaxore]

My Kowasaki Versys 650 has this and I love it. I was actually puzzled why it was so hard to find neutral while riding but not while stopped when I was just messing with the gears trying to see how easy a false shift would be from 1st to 2nd. I didn't realize it was designed that way intentionally. Also why I couldn't seem to get it into 2nd while stopped. Really great for new riders especially

[@theblackmages]

Went from an R1 to a fjr1300 to a ninja 400 and I do not regret it. I do mostly city driving now so it made sense

[@taken67ful]

love your reviews because you get third person rolling shots keep it up :)

[@oblockobama2682]

Out of all the research I’ve done, I think this bike is the perfect medium

[@Sidtube10]

Got my Ninja 400 in 'Passion Red'. Gorgeous looks, great exhaust noise and a pleasure to ride. I'm in the break-in period so not being too rough on it - but hope to do so soon!!!

[@sirfrancischl]

On tuesday I'll get mine, it's a blue one. Super excited as well lol

[@joshmai8462]

400 is the best, beats the r3, I bought mine used, and love it, got the orange and black one, had a coolant leak which was pretty bad cost was gonna be very expensive, the warrant ended a year ago, called Kawasaki and they are covering that huge repair bill for me, couldn’t be any happier

[@grumpysquid]

Was the leak something on other N400’s?

[@joshmai8462]

grumpysquid no, but doesn’t mean it can’t happen, ninjas are very reliable but hey shit happens, same could happen too a reliable car

[@grumpysquid]

Josh Mai can you tell me how to make the clutch lever less loose/spongy?

[@joshmai8462]

grumpysquid the cable connected too the clutch, there’s a washer connected too a pice that touching the clutch twist that and it should fix your issue

[@grumpysquid]

Josh Mai thank you sir!

[@uncrownedkingdf9869]

a lil correction at 6:35 , Ninja 400 is actually lighter than Ninja 300 and R3 that might explain why its more maneuverable.. the reason why r3 feels more planted is due to its suspension and probably the body position r3 has a stiffer suspension and a lil bit more leaned over than n400 but n400 has better brakes.. Ps. Overall i think n400 would win in terms of comparing the bikes specially with the prices so close to eachother.. Suspension is way cheaper to upgrade than engine/power output BUT if you dont mind having less power and really wants to go based on looks i think the r3 would win. those usd forks and dash makes it look like an expensive lil bike ..

[@joshsmith5232]

What about my Austrian friends who make the RC390?

[@leeallbluem1]

@@joshsmith5232 that thing is ugly! look wise..

[@Bush_Baby]

I learned and owned an 03 gz250 for a few years after my senior year in HS but sold it couple years ago. I want to get back into riding so bad and so far nothing is comparable to the 400 in the lower class bracket it seems! Cheap and fast enough for thrill and safety but not too fast. STOKED

[@BassWhoopinFishingTeam]

Beautiful red color. Love that candy apple red. I still like Kawasaki Green whenever possible but that red looks sharp!

[@icubutnotme]

Picking up my 2019 Ninja 400 tomorrow. First bike I’ll own. Just hoping that I stay smart and safe.

[@TjCox1993]

Jacob Hewitt bro, same here! best of luck, picking mine up in NY in the next 2 months

[@icubutnotme]

@@TjCox1993 It has been an absolute blast so far man. Have you got yours yet?

[@SteelHorseTexasTwangExchange]

I bought this bike for my son, but I’ve ended up loving it and riding it a lot.

[@qislegit.donttrustthemedia6232]

Damn. Wish my parents would buy me a bike. Wanna be my dad?

[@northparkanita3152]

You can adopt me I'll let u be my daddy and call u daddy for that bike lol

[@SteelHorseTexasTwangExchange]

@@northparkanita3152 🤣

[@carlpeterson8279]

I’m picking up my new Ninja 400 from the dealership in a few days. I’m so excited!

[@selectrideorrace6344]

I love this video I own a 2019 ninja h2 as well as a 2019 ninja 400 and they are both a blast. Kawisaki killed it with the 400 it is the bike for beginners that I believe they should never grow out of. Many a 600s have come down a back road with me and got nothing but tail lights on that ninja 400. Nimble great midrange high rpm power!

[@creed7970]

you must be a very skilled rider man hats off to you! i can’t wait till i got more than one bike in my garage

[@florme6494]

That’s a good combo. I’ve got the ninja Zx14r and 400. Both in black, I tend to ride the 400 more due to it being more capable in most situations. That being said I love the Zx14r!

[@creed7970]

Flor Me i love the way the zx14 looks especially older models with 4 headlights

[@brianyoung4333]

I just how much you’re laughing and having fun on this bike! It really adds to the review!

[@leeinwis]

He does that with all bikes.

[@fastcam27]

After these first rides of the beginner bikes, you should test ride a Honda Rebel 500. They are also good for beginners and it's only a 500cc engine.

[@bfarm44]

fastcam27 yeah but they fuggly as hell

[@jsprite123]

They are much heavier

[@christopherarmstrong2687]

I've got plenty of friends who went from 600cc bike back down to the ninja 400. A lot of people really love it and it's a good bike.

[@Villani_AV]

There used to be a lot of 400 & 500cc bikes, not really sure why they never sold as well, most were offered in other countries

[@christopherarmstrong2687]

I do have to say that the ninja 400 far outperforms all the old 400/500cc bikes, and to me it never really seemed like small bikes were popular in the past (at least in the US). Overseas is a whole other ball games, especially since a lot of the countries over there have much harsher restrictions on motorcyclists.

[@OpikX]

Great review! BTW riding this bike for almost a year (beginner, first bike) I love the soft clutch and the neutral was never trouble at all

[@leo2502]

So I went from a 2006 zx10r, to a ninja 400. I loved the zx10r, but it wasn’t really about money (as I owned the 10r outright and it was in great condition), but it was more about me using the bike more fully. The zx10r didn’t feel like a street bike, it felt like it begged to be on the track. It wanted to go 120 all the time. The 400 has a lot of options the old one didn’t have, and it feels like it’s getting an actual workout on the street. I’m using it more. The financial aspect isn’t completely moot. You get better gas mileage, and the differential between when you buy it and when you sell it is way better on the 400. But honestly it’s not that big of a deal, unless you HAVE to buy new. Then you’ll see a huge difference in price.

[@itsmeamaan7859]

I have no idea how many times I've watched this and still like it 😂❤️🌚

[@mickroom7603]

I ride her grandmother 99' ZX7R. Just love the 750cc over the small displayed Supersport Bikes. But hey... the wind is the same for all riders.

[@motorcycleislife8296]

I've ridden for 3 years and have owned bigger bikes, I can honestly say when your broke and can't afford a big bike you will buy a smaller bike just to be able to get on two wheels again. I own a ktm Duke 390 and it's because I only had 3k cash to spend people also forget owning a bike and doing maintenance can be expensive and miles go up quick

[@KidNamedKuddy]

Motorcycle Mayhem About to do the same. I only ride a 125 but I’ve been riding for 30k miles and I feel like upgrading to a 300/400 will be a waste of my money. But then again insurance, gas and maintenance will be cheaper. How do you feel riding at 300 all the time when you have experience on bigger bikes?

[@motorcycleislife8296]

@@KidNamedKuddy the biggest difference is not riding highway as much and in town your less liking to be speeding. I will look down thinking I'm speeding and be doing the speed limit. On my bigger bike I would go around people ever chance I got, I'm not going to lie tho man bigger bikes are better mainly because of the usability and being able to have the power if you want it and going fast is fun. For highway use it's nice to ride in 6th gear and be able to cruise in low rpms at 80 mph without stressing the engine.

[@motorcycleislife8296]

@@KidNamedKuddy I know with that 125 your cruising speed is 40-45 mph I remember Everytime I went up a hill I could only go 35-45. My ktm Duke 390 is the exact opposite and I have way more power down low. The only time I have issues is riding on highway feels like I'm stressing the engine. I can do 110mph but at 80 mph the bike starts to vibrate alot

[@patw9175]

@@motorcycleislife8296 if you're also concerned about maintenance costs, why tf did you buy a KTM of all bikes?

[@motorcycleislife8296]

@@patw9175 because ktm Duke 390 was same price as a Grom used. Was originally going to get a Grom but 390 cc is better, and you sit upright like the Grom on the ktm. It's like a big Grom that goes 110mph

[@dethklok21]

I’m one of those unicorns chase my previous bike was a FZS 1000 and now the happy owner of a 2021 ninja 400. it is the perfect bike in my opinion 🤙

[@mraihan7400]

Please do the mid-cc supersports after this beginner series. I just wanted to see you do a first ride on the new zx636 😅

[@plageran]

I want 1 also

[@evansolomon169]

Yes please.

[@beningarfield6545]

Next do a high cc bike shootout (1300cc+)

[@BurkeStanion]

I’m very interested in 636 as well

[@benjytexas]

@@beningarfield6545 WHY?

[@franthevan65]

I just bought a Honda grom my 1st bike can’t wait to level up to a ninja

[@MattBruzdziak]

I know this is about the small cc sport bikes. But, a 2005 Ninja 500r has 60bhp with ~100cc more and can easily tote an extra body. Something to think about. also, 8/10

[@germanium1872]

I have been riding for 12 years, and i still have a blast when i get on a ninja250 or 400

[@startushar1]

I thought im gonna say the red and black is not for the ninja, but then as the video went along it grew on me, i dont know if im gonna buy my ninja in green now or in this ❤️

[@Ryushah]

I don’t think its offered in Canada but I want this colour soooo bad

[@china1013]

I've ridden and owned only cruisers for the past 3 decades (Hondas, HD's, Yamahas, and a Spyder) and wanna get a smaller displacement for twisties. My last was a 1700 Warrior and I am ready for a quicker, lighter, nimble liquid cooled toy. This bike seems like the way to go.

[@CulizelVibes]

whew.. I love this first ride video. Really lights up the fire in me to get this bike. Really looking forward to the beginning of the year.

[@Edgar-bj5cr]

Cousin just bought a used ninja 300, I have a fz07 and my brother will be buying a ninja 400 pretty soon . I can't wait to ride the 400

[@noone1704]

This engine need to replace the 300 in the Versys X

[@CoryRwtfyt]

No joke.

[@CrysisPointman]

I love my Ninja 400 and it's great for getting around two and it definitely has the power to get you in trouble. I already got a speeding ticket on mine in a 55mph zone on the highway. I got an aftermarket windscreen from Zero Gravity and it cut down on the wind buffering significantly.

[@darryl1351]

Which windscreen did you end up going with?

[@CrysisPointman]

@@darryl1351 I think it was the versa. It's the next one down from the touring one. I dont get hit it the chest anymore at full sitting up. The wind stream hits around the nose of the helmet and I'm 6ft

[@svenhettwer9757]

You can adjust the friction zone using the screws on the clutch lever limiting the bowden. For more details: Ask Brian how to do it. ;-) In addition, the early engaging clutch might also be the cause why the gears are not switching smoothly and that neutral is hard to find. So no new lever needed but just a little bit of adjustment. =)

[@bal4av]

Onde thing that this bike does, looks wise, is that it doesn't look like another small bike! It looks like a bike! It's one of my favorites low cc.

[@Doberbull]

"We're doing 95 and can easily keep going." Me on the MSF course with a twitchy KTM Duke 200 afraid to go 20: -_-

[@anthonymancuso7272]

best beginner bike i’ve ridden was definitely the busa. not very fast and very tame but still enough power to have a little fun and get you out of sticky situations

[@DecimoBG]

The coloring on the camera car video is straight 3D game

[@ogbean82]

Go lightly from 1st to Neutral works every time! It rips for a smaller CC bike! A few upgrades can put you at 10 more HP!

[@JunDLasco]

One of the best reviews I've seen recently... thanks and more power !

[@elijahdanner4003]

So I just started riding and my first bike was the ninja 400 and I overall just loved riding I was comfortable with ir

[@bfarm44]

Had my choice between this and the r3. This would have been perfect if I had a 26” inseam and no right heel

[@noobasdfjkl]

There's a lot of things that determine engine braking, including EFI tuning, cam profiles, valves, and plenty of other stuff.

[@jrloPanigale]

Great review Chase! As far as not feeling planted, do you know what tire pressure you were running? I think that plays a big difference. I know dealerships overload the tire pressure because the bikes could sit for long periods of time. Even after i get my bike serviced, I have to release a ton of air pressure, and when I do, it makes a big difference in overall grip. Anyway, good stuff Chase!

[@mattyi91]

I used to have a KLX400 and that bike was wild with crazy torque. I think I’d miss the torque of that bike.

[@EverythingHenry]

Finally a bike review in your actual skill range

[@gerrit_r]

Doos

[@chop2093]

Had a 2019 ninja 400 for 9 months before I sold it for a new R6. Great bike to learn to ride on and proper mechanics. The only thing I hated was the crap sound of the parallel twin engine...I just could never get over how it sounded. Not a flaw really with this bike, just the nature of this type of engine.

[@EliteBossSlayer_YT]

CHASE! did you hear about the new ZX 25R 4 cylinder!? please talk about it.

[@jeladsnikpoh1289]

Very exciting prospect- but most likely not coming to US (at least for awhile). A tiny 4cyl would have little torque, but revs like a maniac (60hp @20,000rpm rumored)! If it ever did make it here, downsides would be fuel mileage wouldn't be 250-like, and the price would be significantly higher than Ninja 400. Despite looking like the 400, it really is a different beast, and wouldn't even have the same target-customers. The bigger parallel twin 400 has far more low-end grunt for commuting (and budget priced), the 250cc 4cyl is a smooth screaming, high winding engine more for racing (most likely priced closer to the ZX6r than the Ninja 400). See KZbin videos of old 4cyl Ninja ZX250 and imagine a more modern version with all latest technology. They stopped selling here because they cost about as much to build and sell as a much more powerful Ninja 600- and you know, 'murica=powaa (and bigger is better). So let's keep our fingers crossed, but don't hold your breath.

[@patw9175]

@@jeladsnikpoh1289 Honestly, the ZX25R would be perfect for me. I don't want 100hp but I also don't want bottom of the barrel suspension and brakes. All the small CC sportbikes available have cheapo components. My dream garage would be one of those ZX25's and a Tenere 700.

[@waynes.2983]

@@jeladsnikpoh1289 they stopped selling low cc 4 cylinder bikes in the US because of excessive injuries to new riders. Those 4 cylinder 250's were underestimated far to often.

[@diamondheat9]

@@patw9175 you wont get a zx25 so suck it up. The price hike the zx25 commands(close to zx6r) you would have a better power to weight and have plenty to update the suspension on a ninja 650.

[@patw9175]

@@diamondheat9 yeah but the ninja 650 is heavier and sounds like absolute shit.

[@BRAG3A]

These bikes are mean't and built for the European market. In Europe we have different motorcycle classes, A1, A2 and A. A1=15hp max, 125ccm max. License at 16 years old. A2= 47,5hp max, unlimited ccm. License at 18 years old. A= unlimited hp, unlimited ccm. License at 20 if you took A2 when you were 18. Otherwise its 24 year old. That is why we have bikes that are low ccm and low hp. I see all the comments being like, "its too underpowered and it hasen't got enough hp. These bikes are aimed specifically for the European market and new motorcyclist in countries like America. Complaining about power on these bikes is stupid. The manufactures are trying to make these bikes as fast and good as possible under 47hp. If you want faster bikes and live in America, go for the R6 or other bikes with 100hp.

[@BlackArroToons]

9:44 Full throttle from a red traffic light to green is always fun. Cool design, as was the 2008's.

[@giat8074]

When going pretty fast, why do people let off the throttle then get back on it really quickly. They aren’t shifting or anything. Do they just do that so it doesn’t redline?

[@BlackArroToons]

@@giat8074 While I don't do that, I'm guessing they like the effect of the engine responding to their input with the sound and the acceleration depending on the bike. I don't think it's to avoid redline as the engine would handle that if in the right gears at not at the very top speed.

[@giat8074]

BlackArro Cartoons thank you, so theres no need to let off the throttle and you can just stay on for however long you need

[@giat8074]

Like shifting or breaking

[@BlackArroToons]

@@giat8074 Yes, absolutely. On the freeways, I hold the throttle steady as much as needed. My current bike has 35,000 miles on it, no issues holding the throttle in one spot.

[@MyShit893]

I started on a 2017 R3 and it was great. Ended up trading it last year for a 2018 R6. Don’t regret it as the R6 is one of my favorite bikes; having said that I just bought a 2019 R3 for the track. That are cheap and super fun at the track. I was actually looking at a ninja 400 or the RC390 but I got a sweat deal on the R3.

[@northofknowhere130]

As someone who started on a Ninja 300, I felt that all it needed was a little more power, even with me being 6'2" and a bit north of 200. Might just drop back down and pick up a 400, especially since most of my riding consists of back roads.

[@nikoo5364]

1 thing is missing, the inverted fork. All competitor already have inverted fork that makes them look cool and so sporty.

[@salskars6637]

That was a well spent, 29 mins/54 secs. Great vid - cinematography/editing/commentary etc. Especially the highway chill speeds/passing ability/wheelie pops... Bike porn... Small displacement fans/converts? Imo it's chill-factor with fun, if you can avoid being utterly handicapped. Then: low cost, low insurance and economical all around.

[@ForTheDailyRide]

The Indian Spec Ninja 400 is really powerful it makes 49 HP and 38 Nm Torque

[@joshmxvi]

Ninja gang

[@chriscrosby3641]

Going to pick up my 2023 400 Saturday 🤘.. can’t wait

[@williamwintemberg]

Fair Review Chase! You weighed it all out well. Good Job!

[@Stoney-Lawson]

I have both the Kawi Ninja 1000 and a suzuki gsxr 1000, and I love the lower hp and power curve of the ninja 1000..

[@dkelli6020]

Dang this vid had me trippin’. For a moment I was seriously considering getting a ninja 400 as a 2nd bike for commuting 😂

[@Dygear]

Can't wait for the RC390 first ride, I had that bike and upgraded to a Daytona 675R after watching your videos on that bike. I think you'll love the RC390. I also rode the Ninja 400, doing about 600 miles on one with my friend. She was the pillion for the first 300 of those miles and it will take a passenger no problem. I had a 2015 RC390 and her bike was a 2018 Ninja 400. The RC390 topped out at 111mph with just me on it and then it would bounce off the rev limiter. The Ninja 400 with her as a passenger we did 121 mph and it still had more to go. So it's got a better top speed if that matters to someone. You could fix the RC by changing out the gearing for sure. Last note, she still owns the Ninja 400 and she damn near killed me when I sold the RC390. She loved that bike over and above her 400. She described it as a much better handling bike and she felt more confident on it. She was a brand new rider, so that might be worth the point for the RC390.

[@tea6628]

Love the red.

[@Tashin32]

8/10 for me easy. I actually moved away from a 650 Naked bike to the Ninja 400 after a lot of test rides. Tons of fun to be had over this than a supersport if you're doing some commuting or city riding. Instead of spending your attention trying to keep the bike from going crazy, you can actually enjoy the ride and even wring it out a little bit.

[@theintunity]

I love the Ninja 400 with the red accents. I hate the standard green color it comes with. How do I get a black/red Ninja 400? Do I have to pay a 3rd party to spray it?

[@leeinwis]

The green is beautiful , grow up.

[@eduma096]

This collor is amazing!