Can a Ninja 400 Keep up in a Group Ride?

[@yammienoob]

See? A little bike absolutely can hang with liter bikes. Now do y'all believe me? If you want to win this bike head over to www.yammienoob.com/ and get registered today. If Spite is to be believed it's the best one of the bunch.

[@FroggyCrimes]

Yeah boi. I group ride with my ninja 400 at least once or twice a month. And I keep up plenty fine lol.

[@carburetedseltzer120]

As someone who rides only 'small' displacement bikes... It Kind of seems strange that anyone would question weather or not you could keep up in traffic, riding a vehicle with a 0-60 time of less than 6 seconds.

[@FroggyCrimes]

@@williamk5001 skilled 400 riders often beat liter bike noobs on the track. Where it lacks in straight line power it makes up for in the corners

[@paulbritton1436]

Nope, not even close for my group

[@timothyberry9084]

I ride my 400 with a group i ride with a guy on 600 and a thousand a 3 people on non sport bikes the 600 and the liter bike can sure just take off but it's the thing where if your in a group you need to be respectful of others and enjoy the fact of being in a group. If your new to group riding don't ride with people your not comfortable with

[@longduckdong123]

I love my 23 Ninja 400...loads of inexpensive fun! 5'8" 185 pounds. It makes this 60 year old geezer feel like Valentino Rossi!!!

[@lucyferina]

"Don't bring your ego" That is the main reason why I only did one group ride and will never again. I am humble and could care less if you ride a new bike or an old one as long as you are riding. I must have been the only one that felt that way. They were snobing my brand new Yamaha cruiser because it was not a "real bike" ( A Harley) even though, all of their Real bikes were old and generally not that great. Second reason, everyone there felt like they knew better than you. Third, even though we had a great route, it felt rushed and it wasn't fun. Never again, I will remain solo, at least I can go and stop where I want and don't have to deal with insecure assholes.

[@sambeezy007]

Yep I was told it's a never ending story with not getting/having a 1000cc bike. I'm getting the ninja 400 soon and told my people the biggest I'm going is a 600cc and they were like "Why?! You gonna want the power."

[@OneRichMofo]

Dw harley people will die soon

[@joesmith201212]

That's terrible I hate the squids who is all pumped up on testosterone and always trying to prove they are alpha to get girls, that is just so toxic, we ride to just be one with nature and the road, it's not about muscle and how high you're CC is

[@simonrichards5430]

lucy ... sorry to hear you had a bad experience! Please don't hold onto that because there are a LOT of better people out there that will enjoy having you ride with them and will make the event more enjoyable for you

[@phoenixrising1426]

@@sambeezy007 agreed, next year im getting my 400, i have 750 right now and just got permit, its old and needs some work but im honestly a little nervous having that much bike under me

[@1999Robur]

Just goes to show: it's more fun to ride a little bike fast, than a big bike slow.

[@bigmommaziga4095]

Not neccesarily

[@derekm6236]

Plus 1 Robur.

[@Yuriultra-yt]

The limit is 60mph why tf buy a 1000 right I say 600 is best to go

[@dencelosorio3079]

How about ride a fast bike fast?

[@ksubsbefore-vr8qr]

Hows about both

[@lalaland7773]

I know most motorcyclists won't agree but there truly is more to motorcycling than just speed. In the group I ride with we ride at the slowest rider's pace. The skill level is posted so we all know ahead of time what to expect.

[@shinythomas1421]

Why does yam sound manly today

[@bhaddock9277]

Maybe he hasn't "scraped" his man parts today

[@baecchi4153]

its wierd ..

[@Tobeon2]

I thought (still think), it is someone else... 🙄😳

[@angeltear2145]

@@Tobeon2 nooo that can't be

[@Tobeon2]

@@angeltear2145 but.. but.. he sounds soooo not so annoying in this clip. 😜 Not to mention, he does not even babble that much. 😁... It can't be him... Lol..

[@kendrickkipikas5458]

My God... That garage looks like a Guantanamo Bay prison cell

[@ttx77]

I cant unsee it now

[@connor2610]

Hopefully they're much smaller.

[@bhaddock9277]

Yeah it looks a bit grim

[@ejsinner1520]

John Doe only if prison cells are large and clean

[@stayfrosty8470]

minus the feces

[@danwhite5339]

As someone who rode a Gixxer 1000, then a Gixxer 600 before I got a $750 speeding fine, 4 points on my license, and decided to slow it down rather than lose my license or get killed from ridiculous speeding, I love these smaller bikes. Sold my Gixxers and bought a little Ninja. Of course you can still get speeding tickets, but its' a different mindset and I love the bike.

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

how do u get a speeding ticket on a 600

[@HeldIntegral]

Same question.

[@mraidymaddful]

In the 90's I toured most of Scotland on a Honda CB125TB twin. Other bikers asked me how I could do such a long journey on such a small bike. I told all of them that it doesnt matter how big your ride is, it's the ride that's the joy, no matter how fast you go. I am in my late 50's now and ride a CB600FS Hornet that I've had since new in 2002 and wouldn't change it for anything......

[@jhayes2471]

I bought a 2022 Ninja 400 to ride as a commuter today because of this video. I am 5' 11" and 230lbs. It has been a very comfortable and quick ride so far. I appreciate your input and it helped me make my decision to purchase.

[@ghostmiko5762]

I'm thinking about getting one im undecided

[@wronger1000]

Get the bike it’s awesome, I got mine 2 months ago and I’m so glad I pulled the trigger

[@neowolf09]

"It'll just bend over so quickly, just the littlest inputs." Reminds me of my ex

[@jjtreads5472]

Same

[@jacobshepherd3997]

Sorry man, but I can confirm

[@BladeDoomer86]

Definitely +1

[@amihere383]

Yeah, she sure did. Lots of fun she was

[@FiresidePrinting]

She liked your littlest of inputs.

[@tomcroteau6034]

This video really helped put my ego in check. I'm really sold on this bike now. 650s look fun too but I think I might become a better rider on the smaller but more aggressive platform. I bought a dedicated road bike as my bicycle for the same reason. Over a mountain bike (for example). It was just a basic walmart racing bike, but it was an introduction to the platform and I ended up riding it everyday. I want the same thing out of my motorcycle. A dedicated race bike that won't get me in trouble. An introduction to the platform.

[@stevenstidham13]

I started on the z400 loved it and I 100% was a better rider because of it. Ive since moved up to the 2019 ninja 650 with the er650 engine. It has 67hp vs the ex650 motor which only has 52hp.

[@weipan2937]

I bought a used ninja 400 for $4000 with 300 miles and have been commuting to work on it in California. I do 80mph for 30 mins on the highway 5 days a week for the last 4 months. It can keep up.

[@mala7794]

its more fun to ride a bike at 100% than a superbiker at a fraction of its capability

[@haydenhonda9040]

That is very true

[@jaredmoulden8763]

MaLa thats why you ride a super bike at its 100%

[@imnotgoodwithnames8502]

@@jaredmoulden8763yeah, like 1-3 times a month, on a straight

[@jaredmoulden8763]

Couldn't think of a good name your just a coward then

[@thus.spoke.zarathustra]

Jared Moulden Or he is not dumb enough to get himself killed.

[@colbyclark2479]

I just rode in a group ride with 25+ 600cc+ super sport bikes and kept up pretty well! i was in the middle of them but the only time they pulled ahead was in strait away runs, Love my little 400!

[@Bman56032]

Love how responsible of a rider u are keep up that mentality! You will be able to ride bikes for a long time with that outlook

[@randolphscott6814]

I've been on group rides . it's not all that easy and relaxing the way you talk about. i'm not a speed demon, so when the leaders are are trying to go as fast as they can, i really have to focus to keep up. it' really tedious after awhile and i am usually exhausted when we finally make it to the destination. i typically ride back by myself just so that i can relax and finally enjoy the ride.

[@StanPlayed]

Maybe hanging with wrong crowd not saying their not good people but prefer a different kind of riding me personally have only ridden once on a friends bike and loved it but i cant wait to get my full license so i can ride every type of bike is i know that just like a car i will love the way each bike feels differently. I like to really enjoy and appreciate the feel of riding a bike.

[@derekm6236]

If the leaders are trying to play at racers, just leave them to it. They'll beat you to the accident room too.

[@kafael8362]

Randolph Scott agreed.. he has a way of making the over complicated sound simple. But yea peoples ego sucks on a group ride so I ride back by myself most of the time too just to enjoy just riding

[@MattCantSpeakIt]

I got my 2023 Ninja 400 three weeks ago, a return to bikes after 8 years... I'm in absolute love with the thing. It's just so much fun!!!

[@zeriano8590]

Can a Ninja 400 Keep up in a Group Ride? Depends on who are u riding with :)

[@daxlaxx9440]

Unless your group ride is going well over the speed limit you will be fine.

[@jamescritchley5961]

I’m enjoying the way this channel is developing keep at it lads

[@rododendron85]

Your vidoes sound more comprehensible and you have the gift of conveying the feel of riding such bike. Very informative keep up the good work.

[@anthonymacias8185]

I had the 2019 ninja 400 dope bike cuts through corners like a scalpel fast for the size will get to 100 smoothly I live in the northern Cali foothills and have no problems on the highways flying uphills

[@BPaul-hk2jh]

I used to ride an 05 ninja ex250 everywhere. I commuted on it, toured on it, sported around on it. I put 55k miles on it. I knew that bike like the back of my hand. When I would get into a spirited ride with guys who had "real" sport bikes, I would keep up with them with relatively little effort. They would start getting sloppy and their form would suffer trying to get away from me, but eventually they would get mentally fatigued and give up. Sometimes at stop signs and whatnot, they would look over to see what I was on and be dismayed to see my beat up old purple ex250. I would just smile.

[@bheadquarter5624]

Its just unfair calling 400 cc "little" bikes in relative to the "liter" bikes. They are in different leagues. Comparison is always relative.

[@fudgepuppy9683]

Not much different than comparing a 125 to a ninja 400 either. They do their own thing.

[@maekong2010]

A better term would be, "small displacement bikes." As for actual bike size, there's nothing small about them. More often than not, they're the intelligent choice for daily riders.

[@davegutierrez3670]

People forget that 500s used to be the premium race bike

[@Vraetzught]

"1 Camaro, 2 Camaro, 3 Camaro, FORD!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@davidecklund04]

My first upgrade was a higher wider windshield from Kawasaki. It's only an inch higher and wider and I lost no top speed, and it works great.

[@impala912]

i agree with ya. i have a 2021 kawaski ninja 400 i did a full exhaust, flashed the ecu, installed a high air flow filter and spears velocity . it has no problems keeping up with other bikes. i took it up to a raceway and it hit a 100 mph no problem

[@deanhough8993]

Funny, I just did a group ride this morning with 70 some odd big Harleys. I always feel a little tiny on my Ninja 650 but one guy had a Ninja 400 and he kept up just fine on the freeway at speeds up to 90 MPH. The Ninja 400 is a legit bike and it can do a lot. Excellent starter bike that will carry you for a year or two.

[@oariv]

@ 17:12 mins in “ go little Ninja gooo” I really enjoyed that true you personality change there. Big up !

[@supermuffin2828]

ROFL not sure how I missed that first time around. Thank you

[@safem]

I got a heart attack when he pulled into the gas station. I live 50 feet away from it!

[@Jeff_Green]

I live less then a half a mile from there.

[@danwhite5339]

@@Jeff_Green OMG. I live IN the gas station.

[@badunt3022]

I live outside the gas station

[@joeybagodonuts6580]

I AM the gas station.

[@meat-hook]

@@joeybagodonuts6580 You win.

[@demon817]

Been doing group rides every weekend for 5 years now. 15 to 40 bikes average on hard twist roads with insane elevation up's and down drops and running along some mouth dropping ocean road you have ever seen, and it's a blast. Took my sons KLX300SM to one and everyone was snickering, but at the last stop while I was waiting drinking a gatorade waiting for the hole group to catch up the snickering was turned to respect for that little bike. I had more fun on that bike then any in my stable of custom bikes my MT07, MT09, XSR900, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR. You are spot on about group rides, We have about 150 members, we have a truck with a trailer on stand by and many times have a car or truck carrying drinks and sandwiches for us. It's a family event. We have Harleys, sportbikes, naked bikes, trikes you name it and he right it does make you a better rider. We all ways have a front runner and a rear runner looking out for the hole group and switch out so every one can do there thing and have added break a way fun. If you have a good group it's addictive if not keep searching you will find one that fit's you.

[@Tiqerboy]

Okay, without watching the video, a resounding YES. And an emphatic yes in West Virginia. The roads are so twisty, a liter bike is a complete waste around here. That doesn't stop people from owning them, though, LOL

[@admiralrng6506]

I think the only bike that could outhandle a Ninja 400 is an RC 390 but then again that thing has the tendecy to kill its own engine

[@MrNegative57]

I stopped for a slice of pie in Hundred West by God Virginia. Those roads are twisty and thick to handle coal trucks

[@Tiqerboy]

Know it well. US 250. And you weren't too far from where I live (Fairmont) :-)

[@meat-hook]

Most squids that _must_ have a liter bike have no idea how to use the top half of its performance. I don't either, but I know it and ride a 400. Also, Colorado mountain roads are more fun when I think about how much money I didn't spend on an R1.

[@jordank5975]

Over 10 years of riding, I have learned to stay away from the majority of group rides. There is _always_ that 1 wheelie show-off moron who wrecks himself or takes others out with him.

[@jasonvoorhees2701]

I've actually turned back and left groups that ride like idiots ..

[@Frankythechops]

Im 6’2, 200lbs, my 400 passes everyone on the highway that isn’t speeding. After 120km the pull is slow. Throw the bike into twistys to see it shine.

[@cyanus7347]

With a some modding we could make that pull after 120kmh faster i guess so it's fine

[@zerep11]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Brings back memories of my 2007 Baby Ninja, which was also fun deluxe and kept parked next to my 2008 ZZR600. Yes, they were both completely awesome in their own unique ways.

[@clevernamehere7559]

Is it wrong that I actually find this guy more enjoyable?

[@DJ-cp8hz]

Yeah

[@porterdallenbach1639]

Yes

[@admiralrng6506]

its swagger

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

I like Yammie memes and this guy's POV's.

[@connor2610]

So wrong

[@rayhinman2101]

It rides really well on the highway I just took about a 1000 mile trip on mine

[@mmeste5218]

holy shit thats far on a bike, how often did you stop and where did you go to?

[@iliketurtles4761]

What rev do u keep it on ?? 6th gear

[@masongomes71]

He typed that comment and went ghost mode since.... maybe he dead

[@samporter6457]

@@iliketurtles4761 my z400 I DD is at a thousand rpms per 10 mph incremen. 80 is roughly 8k rpms etc smooth though not a shaky vibrate 8k rpm rev though. Did 760 miles on mine and wasn’t too bad.

[@maxpower9175]

@@masongomes71 Nah, he's just in the middle of riding 5000 Miles this time.

[@suggashayne7505]

I dug that delivery...not as “goofy” as noob but all the information in a comprehensive video. Don’t get me wrong, love noob, but see many advantages to this style of video. I hit subscribe because of it.

[@Kazuma.-]

bought myself a ninja 400 about 8 months ago and i absolutely love it. It has good power and i have alot of fun riding it.

[@bhaddock9277]

I have a Ninja 300 and it has no chance against larger cc sports bikes but then again it was never designed to take on larger cc bikes. Where it wins is around town or on the back roads. Great fun. Any time I've had to "mix it" with larger cc bikes I had to wring it's neck. Ended up exhausted and with cramp in my legs with all the gear changes as I had to ride as hard as I could get away with.

[@williamjackson6433]

I have a 2016 ninja 300 I live in pittsburgh where traffic runs at 90 and I have no problem keeping up and I weight 180 those little engines are designed to run at 9 or 10 thousand rpm

[@disbsam333]

The 400 with an unrestricted muffler sounds really good. Makes it feel a lot faster too.

[@pacopetepnw3434]

I am enjoying variety team on the Yam-Tube! Great job Spite! ..and The Jam J.

[@sullybiker6520]

You can hang no problem on small displacement bikes. Where you _really_ have to be careful is the 50-80mph roll on isn't anything compared to middleweight upwards and in a group you *will* be overtaking cars. It'll be harder for you than any of the others, so be careful. Use your gearing and keep that RPM right up there, I've kissed the limiter passing cars a few times. You need every last drop of power.

[@robertsalyers1351]

Most speed limits here in America are 35 to 70 mph...so, Absolutely it can keep up with any bigger bike My Kawasaki z400 does 80 no problem...I don't Ride it Harder than that because she's still in the break in stage...just over 800 miles on her...once she hits 1,000 miles it's Game on !!!!!! Then I'll she what her top speed is

[@ReevyMotovlogs]

Put it this way, we're allowed to go 70mph on a dual carriageway in the UK on a 125 so the Ninja 400 would have no problem keeping up.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

but in reality no grown man can reach 65mph on a 125 surely.. 300 sure but even then that gets rattly surely? 🤔

[@leander.h566]

@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks tf you are talkin im doing 78 mph on my duke 125 on the Autobahn Lol

[@ReevyMotovlogs]

@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks 87mph on an MT-125 but that's at a push, then again I only weigh 140 pounds and I'm 6'2 lol

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

I suppose. I struggled to get round 70mph and I am 144lbs on an old Yamaha R125 and that was back in the day when I was at around 135lbs.. 🤔

[@mikaels-p6765]

@@leander.h566 bruh, I'm doing 70 without a problem. Have to tuck to get to 75tho. On a kymco quannon... (Getting a cb125r, calm down)

[@brentfawke6254]

Just Bought and Rode my first ever bike. Watching your videos gave me confidence, thankyou for all the effort you all do! :)

[@LandoDaCommando]

I felt super calm and really at peace watching this.

[@arethan191]

I wish I lived near you guys :( that was a very level headed and fun looking ride, no egos, just fun for the joy of riding.

[@Imnotsoogood]

18:19 peep the right leg out letting the group kno its something coming up lol.... LOVE IT!!!

[@garyb.3034]

Good on you for the honest feedback! More people talking about the capabilities of sub-500 CC bikes, the more people might think they can afford to get into the sport. I ride dualsport with my mentor, who is an ex-professional motocross racer. His current bike is a Kawasaki Versys-X 300. At 81 years of age now, he will consistently hit 3 figures (kms) out on the gravel roads. I'm sure with the proper gearing, he could have kept up on your group ride. The one big advantage of the smaller CC bikes is WEIGHT and flickability. When you go down past 90 degrees on a dirt trail with a 500-600 lbs bike, at a certain age, it becomes extremely challenging to get the bike back up on your own. Safe riding!

[@dillee9988]

Yes a smaller bike can keep up with bigger bikes, the biggest difference is pull away, but you really notice the biggest difference if you ride with a pillion, then you have to work the gears a bit more, where the bigger bikes just eccelarate without having to work the gears.

[@knoxvilledrummerslaidoc4508]

I feel like this was therapy ... what do I owe you

[@BurgeonedGrim]

like subscribe and share

[@danielnyman8958]

Looking at those with big bikes is why I'm so hesitant to spend the money(bike, insurance, gas, any repairs) on something 'bigger'. Those guys all look like they're desperate to use power they never can, so they do it for 1-2 seconds at a time and then slow back down to 60

[@tsbredlight9481]

18:18 so thats what you meant when they stick there foot out

[@andresterrazas855]

Did my first group ride last week with 2 weeks of riding. It was challenging but it improved my maneuvering and throttle control as well as the signals.

[@rickyaguilar38]

Andres Terrazas where you in the back?

[@andresterrazas855]

@@rickyaguilar38 the middle/ rear but not the tail.

[@goldenbass6261]

Question: How do you find a group to ride with?

[@KageStelhman]

Of course a Ninja 400 can hang with the bigger bikes on a Group Ride... Plus as you said, they're an absolute blast... On the road and on the track, as far as keeping up on the latter I've personally smoked bikes that were at least 1 or 2 classes above of my bikes range because they were too focused on keeping theirs under control and not on the fundamentals of riding Just remember it isn't how fast you can go in a straight, but how you handle the turns... and a nimble little bike like a Ninja 400 makes said turns almost god mode level easy. Anyhow y'all Greetings from Portland OR If y'all ever find yourselves in the neighborhood, I'll more than likely see y'all out at P.I.R. (Portland International Raceway)

[@Kingepticon]

I was smoking litre bikes and 600s in the twisties on a 300. Rider skill is more important than CCs. In fact, I had more fun on a 300 than I did a ZX-6R 636. I'd rather use 100% of the bike all the time than less than 50% most of the time.

[@Thepianoman77]

A very experienced rider can be riding a ninja 250 and still outpace a casual rider that rides a liter bike. lol. I've seen it happen. And it is glorious.

[@paxas03]

If you want to learn to take the most of a bike, exploring gears, get a 300 or 400cc. With higher cc most people get lazy shifting. Even if you have a bigger bike, using a lower cc bike sometimes, can help with your driving skills to take the most on a bigger bike.

[@mattingray5651]

Really? You are concerned about highway speed for this bike. I have a Yamaha R3 (321cc) and I had reached 109 mph top speed, and it can do 90+ with ease. I am very sure this bike is more capable than that.

[@zx10dev87]

Top speed on my 400 is 126

[@NendoCrescendo]

I’ll say this, I’ve went 100mph for 5 minutes straight on my Ninja 400. I didn’t go 120 because I didn’t want to be that close to redline for that long.

[@disco.jellyfish]

Dont worry, as long as you have 1000km on it and an oilchange after you'll be fine running redline a little longer. The redline is where it is because its the maximum the engine is designed to do with some reserves usually. The redline is there so you dont spin it too fast meaning at redline its not spinning "too fast".

[@NendoCrescendo]

Disco Jellyfish I have 10000 miles on it and I just started riding in the summer so like 6 months ago. I do change the oil every 2000 miles, just because I can. The point is, you can go how ever fast you want on that thing. I get ya though.

[@mattingray5651]

I wouldn't worry about the redlines. I ride my R3 at 100+ (still have 10K rpm left) all the times. And I constantly shift at redlines every gear, pretty much full throttle all the times. I am sure the 400 can do better than that.

[@NendoCrescendo]

Mattingray Yeah I’ll be flashing the ECU and taking the redline a little higher. Got a full system, modded clutch, all that. Through all the shit I do on it I feel like I can be nice to it sometimes, that’s the only reason.

[@Huntress_Hannah]

Biggest reason I want a bike is for group rides like this. Just get out there, have some fun and make some friends. If all goes well, I’ll have a ninja 400 by December, hopefully January at the latest

[@thundergas007]

when u live on a fking island and have no highways so u end up watching clips of it and feeling sorry ......... -_-

[@limbybboy]

I love my Ninja 400. Thanks for the great review buddy 💪

[@benjaminturlo331]

It's great that you're smart about this, thanks for educating

[@wccrispy]

Dodge Charger R/T has 370 HP. The little Ninja 400 is still faster to 60.

[@somedudeinchirons4936]

@@altay_rr wow you so smart!

[@tammyforbes2101]

Yea but after 60 it’s by by 💪🏼 it will drive away like your tied to a stump! And for the record my dodge is faster to 60mph then a ninja 400 but it’s not as heavy as a charger!

[@sambeezy007]

@@tammyforbes2101 not as expensive either. I like the charger but in these times a bike is the better option gas wise

[@MoNFPV]

It’s a fraction of the weight

[@Lavatronn]

Great job Spite! 🔥🔥

[@motivationalstimuli]

4 Years Later. Ninja 500 becomes a Reality.

[@gustavodesouzaconsoni1190]

I am enjoying your trip here, from Brazil. I agree with you! Ninja 400 is really a good choice.

[@FlySwann]

LoL some dude it's trying to argue with me on another unrelated video that a ninja 250 can't be in third and only doing 30mph. While here you are having to convince people a 400 can handle highway speeds. 🤣

[@mortalterrorRE]

That is the least amount of traffic I’ve ever seen on 360

[@giovannijoseph9580]

When are you going to quit calling little bike "begginer" bikes? It's a lie! See my post about that, on your other video - the daddy yam one. Are you putting these yams anywhere near you sphyncters? That might be why, y'all ain't hearing us! LOL Peace

[@danc1197]

Beginners don't normally learn on a 1000cc bike. They start out with small cc and learn the basics. It does not mean these bikes are limited to beginners. Some experienced riders are satisfied with small cc bikes and some aren't.

[@Nobitzu]

There's a reason why beginners are introduced to beginner bikes

[@zac9933]

Just regarding the first half of the video about a small bike handling the highways and stuff like that. Personally, I have an FZ/MT-07. By no means is this the fastest bike ever but I am a bit of a speedy junky and inevitably find myself upwards of 90 with relative ease and not even trying to be. But, I do agree, going 100+ on the street is wreckless and not at all necessary. That being said, I've heard many seasoned riders say the Grom is one of the most fun bikes they've ridden because you're always pushing it to its limits and using its full potential. With all these things in mind, I've really been wanting to get a "starter" sport bike, like the Ninja 400. But I've also been torn and wanted to pick up something in the 600 class like an R6. So, I've just been building the "perfect" small bike in my head lately that you could push the limits on without being too crazy but also not too lame or tame either and still be a comfortable commuter or daily rider. I was thinking something like a Ninja 400 but upgrade that to a 450 cc engine, full exhaust system of your choice, short throw throttle tube (R6), a steeper angle on the windshield to push the wind overhead more without increasing the shield size, adjustable rearsets to adjust your triangle for the ride you're on, and toggleable ABS and TCS. Then some more luxury items like a "better" seat and adjustable forks. Just building an all around fun bike. Oh the fun that could be had with a large disposable income 😄 Honestly if you read this far, I commend you. Hope you have a good day! Feel free to offer any input. New ideas or call it stupid idc, just having fun dreaming about a luxury 450 Sportbike lol.

[@scotthogan6495]

I have a Grom, and a cbr1000rr. I fully get you. I'm trying to get rid of the 1000. Sold an mt07 bcuz I didn't like how light the front end was in most phases of riding. Lots of torque and weight is further back than a fairing bike. I am between the 400 and 650 ninjas and reeeaaally trying to get on board with the 400, cuz it will help out the wallet 😂

[@zac9933]

@@scotthogan6495 I started out riding on dirt when I was younger so the MT07 was a comfortable fit for me because it has a very similar seating style. I'd love to get a grom, i just don't have the room to store it right now. Lmao I feel you though mate, saving a couple bucks is always good XD honestly i really want to pick up a 400 i dont really plan on going on the track and with a couple easy mods and a quick tune there's plenty of power behind the Ninja 400. I think replacing the air filter/ intake, exhaust, and sprockets would wake it up plenty for a street focused bike.

[@scotthogan6495]

@@zac9933 haha I got ya. Gotta say tho, "no room to store a Grom" is a terrible excuse 😂 I keep mine in my dining room, my brother keeps his in his room! No worries though. But if you're looking for stress-free hooligan riding, the Grom is king. Anyway have fun out there, stay safe 👍

[@zac9933]

@@scotthogan6495 🤣😂 thats hilarious! I dont have a place of my own at the moment. I've been eyeing one for at least a year now lmao too much fun. Thanks mate, you too.

[@karlosh9286]

Yes a 400cc can keep up with larger capacity bikes at normal road speeds. A larger capacity bike can make gear selection easier. I guess it could be argued a lower capacity bike will make you a better rider because you need to get the gear selection correct, plus they're cheaper to buy and run. Also they're lighter when you are pushing them in and out of the garage or around a car park. My 1200cc Triumph Speed Twin means I can sometimes be useless at gear selection, so I dunno if that is a good or a bad thing !

[@jkro30a]

Excellent comments about the right way to group ride.

[@wendysharpe4568]

Great video, spot on advice and perspective and what a great bike! Just happen to have started to look into these smaller cc's in my old age and i think im sold 😁

[@YoungChefsDiary]

Ok, I'll watch one more Yammie's video. 10 videos later.... Maybe just one more...

[@Theoneguythatdoes]

Every damn night….

[@christopherm8215]

You said it when we ride we typically are never going for top end 200mph runs most rides are 40-70mph and the Ninja 400 keeps up just fine shoot I'm 330lbs and had it on my local track to 109mph that's all it had for me but that speaks volumes on what this 400 can do great little bike love mine

[@tdizzle7685]

Just the comment I was looking for. I'm 6-5 310lbs and a beginner so I was looking at this and the r3 but most of the folks I talk to at the dealers point me to the mt07, mt09, or any other larger cc bike saying my size needs the power and the ninja won't do it for me... I'm not trying to be a speed demon but I like the looks of sports and naked bikes but Im also thinking about the fact that I need to respect the power of motorcycles and I know that the larger bikes aren't forgiving like the lower cc's can be if I make a mistake. Did u ever get the urge to get a larger bike or do u still have the ninja?

[@SamsonSlayer]

I agree super fun bike! You can ring it out, go through 3 or 4 gears and still be at the speed limit!

[@UnfiItered]

Group ride are good if you're with the right group. If you're with the reckless group, it sucks.

[@500erider]

Glad Yammie Noob mentioned not riding like a jackass on a group ride. Group rides can be fun, but if you are a newer rider, or a rider that just doesn't have any interest in going 200 mph all the time, getting in a group ride with crazy jackasses can be dangerous, if you allow your testosterone to override your common sense. In this case, a rider can get him/herself in over their heads extremely quickly, trying to keep up with the Miguel DuHamel wannabe's out there. Folks seem to easily forget that you can be seriously maimed or even killed on these things. They are fun, and riding is one of the best therapeutics I know of, but please wear all of your safety gear and ride responsibly, people. If your group is leaving you behind, and you think you need the newest 1000 or a new Kawasaki Ninja H2 to keep up, you might save yourself some money, and possibly even your life, by just finding a new group to ride with. Just food for thought. God bless.

[@famguy2]

Hello fellow VFR riderr I would love to hear more about your VFR

[@practicallyprinz]

Very beautiful, scenic ride on a glorious little bike and you're probably saving on gas compared to the other okes on the bigger machines

[@daionsavage]

Only went on one group ride, did it on a XV535: a small (really small) cruiser, even slower than the ninja 400, and I had no problems whatsoever.

[@GregHuston]

It's like riding the DRZ400SM. That bike updated with 6spd and FI would be the better bike for a n00b because when you drop it you can just pick it back up and keep riding. The Ninjette has a lot of plastic to break.

[@garycordle5295]

That's a cool group ride, ego's at home and everyone is riding their own ride,👍 up everyone.

[@TedBiggieIII]

Nice job Jake! Thanks for representing SOT

[@tvbuu]

Amazing job on the video. I'm sold

[@sugarnads]

Shit yes if it is well ridden. I used to hang with the gsxr750s and 1100s on my gsxr400 up the old pacific highway in the late 80s. You can lean more and carry higher corner speed. Generally better on the brakes too. It had a 220kph top end and a mid 12 sec 1/4 mile so it was plenty fast enough for any riding. And the screen gave wonderful wind and weather protection. It was a great bike.

[@fernandocbr]

I have a cbr 600f and a ninja 250r, when I go out with the ninja I keep up with bigger bikes. I imagine how it could be with the 400 here, we have many curves and hills. Bigger engines don't give you skills

[@JorgeParma]

Totally agree I ride at Z250SL and then I couldn’t go as fast as I do with a bigger bike on the Italian mountains...So I will never really understand why people are so blind to buy a Valentino Rossi bike and being able using it Just at 10% !

[@user-pf2ll4ck7f]

I did a group riding with a R3 from Alice Springs to Uluru in Australia. We had HD road king in the group.

[@ar4ijs97]

LoL i was keeping up with liter bikes with my nsr 125 (2 stroke) on twisty roads. Sure on staight lines i was falling behind but on serpents i had no problems in keeping up. rider is more important than ride.

[@alexhallett5498]

Just bought my first (in about 8 years)bike. 2003 Honda Hornet 600. Got to thank Yammie for convincing me to get back out there. Have ridden a few 300s or so since then but not had my own. So excited.

[@fernandocbr]

It's a good bike

[@johnsaporta4633]

Totally agree that it is a blast riding a slow bike fast.

[@thecosmickid545]

I want a street bike so badly, love your videos yamster, I’ve learned so much from you.

[@bigbang5831]

Did u ever get your street bike

[@thecosmickid545]

@@bigbang5831 I ended up getting a sportster 883 haha. Absolutely never saw that happening but I'm happy with it.

[@bigbang5831]

@@thecosmickid545 that's badass 🤙🏽🔥. I'm so ready to start my street bike journey🏍. I've never rode a bike in my life but I'm willing to learn 💪🏾

[@bigbang5831]

@@thecosmickid545 I think I'm gonna start with a ninja 400

[@thecosmickid545]

@@bigbang5831 sick, that's a good bike to start on

[@funkytownjedi]

I needed 2 hear that highway info so bad, thanks!

[@pburn883]

If you're considering a ninja. I owned a 250, a 300 and now a 400. The 400 is the first real feeling entry bike imo. The 250 and 300 could get to highway speeds but they still felt like tiny bikes. The 400 is the first one that I've said, this is a bike. Fun fact it has about the same top speed as a 650. Imo don't go for a 300 or 250. If you don't want to feel like you should upgrade soon.. Grab the 400

[@haydenhonda9040]

I liked this video quite a bit, keep up the work beefy yam 💪

[@artwebb6939]

Don't know how it compares to the current 400, but I had an 07 Ninja 500R that would hum along happily at 100 miles per hour And it would do that from Columbus Texas to Austin and back