2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX4RR Track Review: Is This High Revving 400 A Small Displacement Superbike?

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Alex heads to Thunderhill Raceway in Willows, CA with the all-new 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR for a first ride and full review!
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[@Tethys213]

I haven't been on a bike since 2009. This may be what gets me back into riding again. Such a cool bike.

[@volvo09]

That track footage looks fun. A little high revving bike must be pretty darn fun on a track.

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

So glad we are at the track again, Love these video's ... Thanks Alex😁.....Have a beautiful day Everyone ✌️

[@davidboydarnott417]

As you say, it is an investment coz of it's uniqueness there will always be a ton of people wanting to buy one secondhand, and if you can manage the extra for 40th Anniversary Paint ,thats a future classic right out the crate. In the UK it's available in 2 KRT colours , green or black, and the 40th Anniversary Paint green/white/blue.

[@dbruntz1]

Pretty sure it’s common knowledge by now that it’s tuned to 50ish horsepower for America and Canada. Ecu flash can fix it but as someone who owns the bike I can attest that over 11k RPM it stops pulling. I figured you would notice that on a track. It’s blatantly obvious.

[@birddogz545]

Maybe Kawasaki brought unrestricted bikes to the press track day ride

[@dbruntz1]

@@birddogz545 why would they import bikes from Asia just for a small track event in America just to send them back to Asia? Think about that.

[@devonnobles1083]

​@dbruntz1 not sure its importing if its a press bike, but if they wanted hide the power cutting off, it makes perfect sense.

[@caspforge]

​@@dbruntz1manufacturers do it all the time. Bring out the best least restricted vehicles. It's not unheard of by any means

[@anonym3017]

@@dbruntz1 because the entire event is advertising. and you want to advertise the best version of your product. furthermore press bikes that will only get used on track aren't, legally speaking, imported as the paperwork is entirely unnecessary due to them never getting registered or insured. so the expense is shipping two containers. which is darn cheap for better advertising.

[@naturalforlife6741]

I'm loving mine. This bike is a good beginner bike and a bike that I don't think you would ever grow out of.

[@Agent_954]

Great review man! Love this bike.

[@thatbelgiandude1433]

I ride a 125cc few years and now recently i went to this one the zx4rr but here its 80 hp. Coming from 125 cc this feels verry fast and fun indeed. I have 100 km on the bike now its stil brand new 😂

[@highwayman1218]

Remember those back in the days 400s.... The Bandit and FZR 400s were cool rippers, but weren't too popular. 600s were generally the smallest most guys wanted ( myself included )... Looks like a great trackday ripper.

[@andrewsmith9575]

Nice! Great job buddy! To much fun.

[@Bristecom]

Great video. I will likely buy one in a few months.

[@NGeese]

I got mine late in May. Put on 2000km and took it to the track this past weekend. Bumpy track, so the forks certainly show their "budgetness". But it's definitely still a fun bike. Mine's staying on the street, but I'll take it to the occasional track session for sure. I'd like to sort out the suspension though before pushing it.

[@Bristecom]

It's a shame Kawasaki didn't make the front forks fully adjustable.

[@19910313]

You can always get cartridges for the forks too. If thats a big deal to you

[@adamniswonger8015]

GP suspension’s inserts work really well on this bike.

[@JOEBOWERY]

GREAT Review 🎉

[@bertito43]

Thunderhill is an amazing technical track. I miss doing track days there

[@Dave-zz9fk]

Maybe this is the bike for a new series where Alex teaches Case to race (hope that's not insulting to Case, thought I heard him say he hasn't done any racing). Great video Alex - your enjoyment definitely came through.

[@pistolpete6321]

Great track review!

[@Stevemax07]

That looks like soo much fun!

[@itsshadowuser9536]

jokes on them i ordered one for my first bike should be ready in a week or 2 got it in black im so excited

[@c10seth]

That's cool you're in CO. You should come out to a Colorado Supermoto or Rocky Mountain Mini Moto race!

[@DDogOfCascadia]

This video sold me.

[@prawnstar9213]

Track with small displacement is some of the most fun ever

[@SenthilShetty27]

Hi, 1. Can we have this the only bike as a daily commuter bike in country like India with high traffic 2. How is low end torque ? Possible to ride at 50-60kmph at 6th gear ?

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

is this ok for a first time rider who will primarily: Take it to and from work, canyon carving, and a-b for whatever reason I want to get away from the asshats of the office and city?

[@daledrevdahl3455]

What tires would you upgrade to.

[@dalecolegrove6652]

@5:41 The guy got super close with that pass and no curbing there either.

[@kristofferdeus5697]

The best ever❤4rr

[@walterdemo2895]

Definitely THE bike of the year!. Really like to see the late 90's early 2000 400cc class make a huge come back. They make a lot of cost effective sense & are fun as hell!. The NC35 25-30 yrs later still looks far nicer than most bikes today!.

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

Its way too heavy and expensive for what it is. Even slower than a Ninja 400 on track.

[@walterdemo2895]

@@IDontKnow-bb6mt Assume they call you Don't Know for a reason?!. Have raced professionally for 13-14 yrs been around bikes for 45+ yrs built them set lap records championship rider of the year but Don't Know somehow seems to know better huh?!. If you don't know anything at all which you clearly don't . Don't say anything is my advise!.

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

@@walterdemo2895 Ah so you assume everything and know nothing? This has already been proven by other KZbinrs doing a direct test by actual professional riders. But aside from that I know more than enough to make an informed comment as I've been riding track for years and building my own track prepped bikes. So before you let your butthurt take over and make comments like that do some research.

[@walterdemo2895]

@@IDontKnow-bb6mt Yah pal the 400 Nina's you build make150hp in your world huh?!. The ZX4RR with minor effort of a slip on & ecu tuning spins up 76hp at Graves Motorsports and thats not anywhere near a fully prepped race bike.. Keep dreaming & babbling your Disney World nonsense. What 400 Ninja spins up 76hp with a slip on. Only the ones in your head when hallucinating

[@x-105strikefreedom]

I love the ZX-4RR!! But as always not all bikes are perfect, the only thing I dislike about the 4RR are the frame, why not to make it a twin spar aluminum frame, the front forks have limited adjustability, the seat height is a little lower and the handlebars, its still a bit high, otherwise its a great bike!!!

[@Sal-tripin]

i want one but the 600$ ex500 i ive been riding for the last 10 years will have to do. 😊

[@davidboydarnott417]

Well Kawasaki's motto is "Let the good times roll..."😂😂 I just sold a '91 CBR400RR for £2100 last year. A Test Ride on this bike is a must for everyone who loved a 250 or 400 from the '90's.

[@WillyQ-lp8dc]

,,What a nice bike.👍💞

[@scorpion-ninja8228]

55 ish HP for our US model! flash that ECU n get 75-80 HP!!!

[@patw9175]

Where did this rumor come from? He's in the US. It clearly isn't limited to 11k like everyone is saying

[@KpopNiDontStop]

@@patw9175 it might show it movin higher than 11k but it still needs an ecu flash for the actual power.

[@Sk3tchyD]

​@@patw9175it's detuned above 11-12k, not limited to 11k. There are already quite a few dyno videos showing stock power around 55, and a slip-on and tune netting around 75 rwhp.

[@dad3562]

Think I’ll fit since I’m 6 ft 6, not a new rider just seems fun.

[@19910313]

Call up dealerships to see who has one coming in even if its already reserved you can ask to sit on it

[@yafetgirmay4518]

Is 2024 ninja 400 coming out?

[@tsharabi4]

Bro you have too hear mine its staright piped lol!!

[@davidchiarletti4648]

In the uk our tuned models can reach 155 mph and break 85 hp at thevwheel !GATE13SW6CREW cfc

[@epol1915]

what's the difference of the 2024 zx4rr and the 2023 zx4rr???

[@19910313]

Nothing. Literally nothing

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

Yammie noob took a flashed ZXRR (with 75whp) along with fitting the ZX4RR with proper tires, and track timed it against a Ninja 400. He and pro rider both clocked lower lap times with the Ninja 400!! They both said it was weight and torque holding the ZX4RR back. They also mention too much weight, too high up, in the front of the bike.

[@JCintheBCC]

Was that Ninja 400 stock?

[@19910313]

@@JCintheBCCno it wasnt

[@lamefart]

That test was full bs. The Ninja 400 was basically a race bike. He should've compared it to a stock Ninja 400.

[@scorpion-ninja8228]

This bike SHOULDVE came with Bridgestone S22's or RS10/11's!!! (Not sure if RS11's come in 160 rear. RS10's did NOT. Maybe they do now?)

[@nikkoataylar6486]

Why did Kawasaki release a 50hp zx4rr in the USA not the 77hp zx4rr?

[@ninja1970fin]

Due to noise regulations I think

[@cnnw3929]

Looks like a lot of fun for someone trading up from a Harley twin, but that gas mileage is horrendous. You best not think of this as a commuter machine, because it's definitely not!

[@thejoyofskating]

it's selling like hot cakes. any dealer that gets one doesn't have it for more than 2 weeks. I've been watching almost every single dealer that gets one in because I'm buying one the second my settlement comes in.

[@kaustabhmonipatar1850]

Need to launch in India

[@Sobakin76]

And looks like gearbox isn't vertical so engine is too long and swigarm is not, less mass centralization. Strange for modern sportbike.

[@GABEDEMAN]

Plz honda, make a competitor for this bike!

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

if it was between 400 and 500cc it would be perfect.

[@19910313]

Its a 399/400? Having a 500 inline four wont be too much difference. So whats the point of that?

[@abdillahmustafazahrayaliha1049]

zx4rr america version has amount power as zx25rr asian version.

[@beaulunawolf1198]

This is a great motorcycle, but it's too expensive. By the time you add on dealer fees you'll be nearly $13000 into it. There's just way better choices for that kind of money.

[@mustang32758]

I purchased mine for under $10,000 out the door. But other places are getting over 12k because they can.

[@19910313]

This wasnt meant to compete with a ninja 400’s price. This is a toy for people that do track or collect bikes

[@mustang32758]

I ride mine all the time and it's totally worth every dollar. I've had 250 mile rides in a day and really comfortable. I'm 6'4" 260lbs not sure the 400 twin would be as good for me.@@19910313

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

☝️👶👍

[@williamdavis4809]

Too expensive

[@garysarratt1]

It sounds like a 2-stroke.

[@Apolozx4]

wat

[@sgt_sledge]

You could buy and race prep a ninja 400 and a z400 for the price of this one. I'm sure there's a market, but as a true learning tool, there are far more practical bikes. As a true racing bike, there are four more practical bikes. There's no real competition for this bike because there's no real place for it. If someone is buying it for street riding, there's dozens of more comfortable, more fun, more efficient, and less expensive brand new bikes.

[@anonym3017]

and exactly no sportbikes with a high reving i4 that you can rev out without hitting "straight to jail" speeds. this entire thing is the experience of going fast without the tickets and legal trouble.

[@19910313]

This isnt a learning tool. The market for this wasnt geared towards new riders. This is focused towards riders who want a B bike

[@weldy1795]

So pretty much its a ninja 400 but for the track...

[@19910313]

A ninja 400 isnt a good bike to compare this too just because it has 399cc.

[@cottleful]

If you think that the two bikes are anywhere near each other I encourage you to get more experience.

[@TheRedStateBlue]

a decently set up ninja 400 will stomp the 400rr for a whole lot less money.

[@cottleful]

No way, after the cost to upgrade just the suspension on a 400 you are already damn close to the zx4 price and you still have a shitty twin. If someone has to explain to you why a small displacement inline 4 is amazing then this bike was never meant for you in the first place.

[@TheRedStateBlue]

@@cottleful sorry, but no. The data doesn't lie. This has been tested.

[@cottleful]

@@TheRedStateBlue I’m not sure what data you are referring to but the zx4 beats the 400 in every way other than low end torque. And if your trying to tell me you can upgrade the brakes, suspension and clip ons on the 400 to match the zx4 you are delusional. That still doesn’t even include any engine mods in and I don’t know how familiar you are with engines but there is no way you can get another 30hp out of a 400 to match the ZX4RR. You comment is ignorant at best but please keep watching yammie noob 😂

[@mpeugeot]

Dude, this thing is a pig. My SV1000s was 476 wet when it was stock... once it shedded the stock exhaust system and tail, it was well under 450 wet, with 3x the torque. Maybe if it was 315 wet, it would make sense to spend that kind of money on the 400RR.

[@xorbe2]

Do you realize how much ~280 dry would cost with an inline-4 engine. The price would be astronomical. Graves has his track bike down to something ridiculously light, but he's also $25,000 into changes.

[@mpeugeot]

@@xorbe2 That's fair criticism of my comment, but 415 wet is pretty heavy.

[@explotey9092]

yep thats why small displacement inline 4s dont make sense, inline 4s are already pretty gutless on 600s. so putting a inline 4 in a 400cc class bike is not a good idea. no torque and just adds a ton of weight. singles or ptwins are the way to go

[@spartanx169x]

Your SV1000 had a 90degree V TWIN engine in it. It did not have 4 cylinders. Just because yours was close to 1000 cc's does not mean the physical size of the entire motor was bigger. Surely you know that? Go watch the Fortnine video on the types of motors if you don't understand it. 4 cylinders means 4 of everything- 4 pistons 4 rods, 4 fuel injectors (possibly 8 if it has 4 valves per cylinder), 4 exhaust pipes. Added weight.

[@kenfromhawaii1138]

Wow a 1000cc vtwin has more torque than a 400cc i4? Amazing insight there

[@Ryan-719]

I like this bike, just sucks a lot of the Kawasaki‘s are pretty ugly

[@19910313]

So dont get it?🤣

[@stevenwoudstra7601]

My minbike Coleman does 75.

[@stevenwoudstra7601]

Had a 2004 ZX 10R kawasaki .DID 104 .in first gear? Give me a break! I would never buy it@

[@stevenwoudstra7601]

You know nothing about bikes