I just bought the NEW Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR // Bye Yamaha?

[@KirkKreifels]

Which mods do you want to see on the baby Ninja? I have many purchased already 😂

[@Carmador]

Tune!

[@jeffreybuchanan8836]

I threw a corsa windscreen in mine. Made a good difference on wind protection. Intake exhaust and tune makes a big difference. 10k+ just keeps pulling harder.

[@joeysantos56]

Zero gravity double bubble smoke Techspec tank grips Woodcraft sliders and spools Tune, yoshimura at2 Yoshimura tail tidy Evotech bar ends and exhaust mount Solo seat cowl. Oh wait...that's what I did to my bike.. Sorry

[@operator0]

@@Carmador Yes, but after a cat delete.

[@supaxr]

integrated turn signals in the rear are awesome...bike looks awesome 👌.. I prefer the Mt09 tho 👍 Your bike your choice ...

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, Call me old fashioned if you like but if there is one motorcycle that should be made in Japan, it is the freakin' Ninja!! 😁 Happy trails!

[@darellrobinson5340]

Im about to buy this out right but my only concern is that I'm going to look like a big ass gorilla on it I'm about 250lbs but fuck it this my 2nd bike I've ever owned

[@garboi8976]

@@darellrobinson5340 honestly at 250 this bike is going to be very underpowered under you. Look at something with a bit more torque.

[@darellrobinson5340]

@@garboi8976 then the 636 it is to start on? i want both honestly

[@garboi8976]

@@darellrobinson5340 no I think you should start on something like an MT07 or trident 660 at your weight. A 636 is still a big jump. But if you’re set on getting a kawi super sport then yeah, get the ZX6R

[@andrewprice1189]

Im the same weight bike copes easily. Got more torque down low than you think. ​@@garboi8976

[@brumfiba]

Ive had mine 4 months or so now, about 2k miles so far. It is such a good street bike. Enough power to have fun, not enough to get you in too much trouble. Its fun being able to go full throttle almost every ride and click through multiple gears without going light speed. Flash is mandatory as far as I'm concerned. Night and day difference in terms of performance. A nice slip on will really let you hear it sing when you rev it out.

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

I'd love to reflash but we get 2year unlimited mileage Kawasaki warranty and I love the peace of mind knowing I can thrash and be covered. After 2 years the gloves will come off😂

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

Australia Victoria. Sorry bro this would help

[@aesoundforge]

I have the same bike. I put Yoshimura exhaust and getting the tune soon. when I ordered it and only saw a picture of the color scheme. Pictures don't do it justice, looks really good in person. Build quality is really good. I have a Guzzi and a Triumph and I think the Kawasaki is built just as good. Does not feel cheap in any respect.

[@KirkKreifels]

It feels luxury grade!

[@aesoundforge]

@@KirkKreifels It does not have power till you get to 10k rpm, which is the whole point of the bike to me.

[@mrdarryljones1]

Kawasaki inline 4’s are so visceral! Enjoy man! 👍🏾

[@crisadriancruzat5428]

sounds like Christian von Koenigsegg would say. ✌👌

[@bradybingham2317]

Taking a hit on the trade on the MT-09 sucks, but as long as you’re happy with the replacement that’s what matters! I’m so happy I traded my MT09 too! Congrats!

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks! Congratulations to you too

[@Black_Drako]

Great choice man. I am trying to decide between this Ninja, the CBR650R or even the RS660.. you are not the only one saying that the MT09 has poor built quality and unconfortable. Glad you have the courage to say it out loud.

[@Pfannkuchenkanone]

RS660 has lots of torque down low

[@thedrunkmonk8386]

My guy, i have the same issues with the MT07, glad to know I'm not the only one considering this switch.

[@Black_Drako]

@@Pfannkuchenkanone true, but I am not worried about torque down low, I don´t mind to use the gearbox

[@Black_Drako]

@@thedrunkmonk8386 By the way, I went with the Ninja ZX4-RR KRT edition, brand new. Very Happy with it!

[@davidlowe4093]

"From Grome to Bussa" the life story of Kirk and his love of motorcycles. I scroll FB marketplace and find so many great bikes for cheap besides you can park 4-6 bikes in a garage compared to 1 car. Ride on

[@KirkKreifels]

Yep. We have a problem

[@davidlowe4093]

@@KirkKreifels nice problem

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

​@@KirkKreifelsI don't call that a problem. I call that living your dreams. ❤ from Australia. I have a 40th at each corner of my air mattress in garage. As I said it's living your dreams lol

[@joeysantos56]

When i saw the 40th anniversary announced. I had to have it too. Love the bike. Its nice to rip thorough a few gears without fear of going to jail.

[@KirkKreifels]

Exactly

[@Rancid_Ninja]

I was looking at buying a 400 and realised the normal one isnt a inline 4 and then saw the price difference and said a big NOPE, not paying that for such a small bike, ended up buying a 2008 fz6 for 3k instead. Almost 100 hp stock inline 4 14k redline screamer Absolutely wild that you can get an additional 25 hp with just a flash tho

[@rustytanks]

Im 52, and had the privilege to buy a 1993 Kawasaki ZX4R grey import brand new back in the day, it was a dead copy of the ZXR7 H1, double round headlights, ram tubes down the tank, it ran like a demon, sold it two years later, still miss that bike, i think i paid just under two grand for it 😂

[@JA-zh5xi]

Not a fan of the naked bikes. They just don’t look good. Much rather have a sport touring bike.

[@Rancid_Ninja]

I like the in-between models, I had a 2005 fz1 and now have a 2008 fz6, add a belly pan and it's a near fully faired version with a more comfortable seating position

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

Today I saw z500 red black and I must admit I liked the looks. (I have 40thb500 zx4rr zx6r etc) The rims were red also and frame. I did like it

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

Beautiful bike. This color came out after I bought my in 2023. I have the KRT edition. The positive neutral is great at stop likes. You just have to be at a complete stop though.

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

So that is what it's called. I have realised that and I do like the ease

[@cmbiker]

Congratulations! Beautiful colorway. I had a few ZX6Rs which are the big brother to this 4RR and they were a blast to ride. Nothing like the sound of an inline 4 sportbike winding out. On my ZX6Rs just a decent slip-on (Yoshimura) made it sound amazing.

[@ethancknight]

I almost bought this bike before I settled on an xsr900. If we had the zx25 in the states, I’d get one in a heartbeat

[@SWTVENOM]

Damn I torn between this and the XSR900, what to do🤔

[@shailajanandanrath7991]

Meanwhile I am confused between the zx4r nd the z900

[@SWTVENOM]

@@shailajanandanrath7991 z900 is an old gem but a great gem. Some say it’s better than the MT09 and it doesn’t even have the tech. The 4rr is for someone that must have a 4cyl but doesn’t care about power numbers. I have gone back and forth between a couple bikes but can’t get one of them in my county (2024 Honda 600rr) It’s looking like it’s still between the XSR900-ZX-4rr

[@Pfannkuchenkanone]

​@@SWTVENOMyou get a lot more for your money if you buy the XSR900.

[@topxramn]

Man I’m glad you’re doing bike reviews!

[@auntbarbara5576]

Sweet ride, great choice, thanks for video as always Kirk.

[@adriansear3518]

Congrats! Just picked up a 40th, three weeks ago. It's a keeper

[@KirkKreifels]

Good choice!

[@oprc415]

Nice choice and video. Wishing you many screams and madman laughs with the ZX-4RR. Congrats

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks mate!

[@byhsu6140]

Wow, that is very nice. I love bikes in the under 500cc category. Nimble, light and powerful enough.

[@chrisreed3929]

I too can also find a more weight forward on wrists riding position more comfortable due to relieving pressure on my ruined lumbar vertebrae. It shows it does not matter what critics say, you have to find what's comfortable for you. Lovely bike, reliably makes 78 bhp (with RAM, 75 without) here in UK even without any mods.

[@apexmeditation235]

made the same choice with the zx4rr 40th.. fell in love as soon as I saw it. For me it’s perfect in every way.. Beautiful bike, great review man!

[@bobbyjones2112]

I like the bright color a lot more than the other two you were showing! I definitely would’ve got that myself too!

[@KirkKreifels]

It's so good!

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

If you want more comfort while riding on longer trips you can buy a long tang cramp buster and mount it on the throttle close to the inside. You can sit straight up and just user your thumb to control the speed. I do this all the time.

[@KeithHowells]

Congrats!! That looks amazing!! Love the throwback colorway!!

[@FastCar5]

Good choice IMO Kawasaki makes great motorcycles. A few years ago I wanted to buy a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS in white and I still think they are great bikes.

[@danieljohnson2503]

Yep, I owned a few mid 80s and 90s GPZs and Ninjas. I’d love to see Kawasaki bring back the red, silver and blue GPZs.

[@darkmxhishot7475]

Awesome dude. I’m in Clearwater Florida and it looks like we bought the exact same bike on the exact same day lol

[@KirkKreifels]

It's a Florida man thing haha

[@MrFaizProject]

Here in malaysia we got the even smaller one due to our license bracket. The zx5rr. I just bought it and today is one month with her. Man everything you say is exactly what I feel. The bike is dang smooth in every way.

[@BADonnelly65]

Welcome to the ZX4RR club. I bought mine last year and have enjoyed having a bike I can ride on the road like the way I ride on the track as opposed to my BMW S1000R and RR before that. I’ve been able to drop about 30 pounds and that makes all the difference (well with the tune). I look forward to hearing how you continue to fall for this bike. If I knew last year what I know now, I’d just have saved the effort and sent $20k to Chuck Graves and bought the finished product but it’s been a fun ride setting this up.

[@ahmets8787]

How did you drop 30 pounds?

[@BADonnelly65]

@@ahmets8787 Please don’t cringe here at what I’ve spent. Plus, 30 lbs is a guess-didn’t do a proper weigh. Lithium battery Full Graves Titanium exhaust Fender Eliminated EVAP delete ABS delete (plus braided brake lines) O2 sensor and Pair valve delete (no weight saving, I know) Graves rear set (probably minimal weight saving Rear pegs removed Some other minor cosmetic removals but I’ve kept it street legal. Probably over stated the weight savings a little but it is a huge handling improvement on the track.

[@ahmets8787]

@@BADonnelly65nothing to cringe about, sound like a good build!

[@dannyferguson9415]

Love the zx4rr! Ride it a bit before you mod.

[@101BadBreath]

I agree it is beautiful. Congratulations... I want one myself. It will go nice next to my R7 60th Anniversary edition :) I am also tempted by a Z900 RS Cafe. Kawasaki has the smoothest gear change experience IMO. So currently I have the before mentioned 2022 R7 (which I love) and a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 (which I use for Touring) and I will be adding either a zx4RR or Z900 RS Cafe as a third. Then I have three favourite brands and 2,3 and 4 cylinder to enjoy in my stable (also a CRF trail bike as the single cylinder - but hush - we don't talk about Honda if we can avoid it 😅 ).

[@rambo4768]

Kawasaki makes Excellent bikes,I loved my 1984 Kawasaki 750 Turbo , Liwewire One Harley Davidson now, no clutch ,no problems very quick

[@livelong6685]

beautiful choice bro, very RETRO looking which i love they did that, im looking to get a kawasaki as my first bike but retro anniversary style, so i appreciate this breakdown video, i was going for an mt 10 but everyone has it and i was afraid of highway driving without aerodynamic cockpit windshield

[@theantiqueactionfigure]

I go all the way back to the two stroke triples with Kawasaki. I bet this one can hustle down a twisty road.

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

The 40th anniversary family is getting bigger 🎉🎉🎉. I love this colour. Reminds me of being young (I think someone owned zx7r flying up and down our street and I was a teen in mid 90's. Now I'm the one flying up and down the street 😂👍 from Australia

[@tanaypande8003]

Isn't the seating position too aggressive compared to the MT09? How has your experience been on long rides, if you have done any yet.

[@kramer8865]

Congrats! Love the livery, such a throwback. Definitely needs an exhaust and tune then should be perfect.

[@sanderanocic]

Yeyaaa love the bike videos!! Well done Kirk!

[@KirkKreifels]

More to come!

[@bikenbush]

Totally 💯 👍🏽 understand ! I had the Yamaha FZRR 250, 4 cylinder and screaming to over 16-18k odd!!!

[@Viewsfromhere]

I like that choice. I was in a local atv/motorcycle store buying an atv to use on my property and right at the door they had a brand new 2023 KTM Duke 390 on sale for $3,000 plus ttl… no freight no prep and I couldn’t pass it up. I said is this real? Just swipe my card and I’m taking jt. I love it. It’s so easy to drive. I will say that it’s pretty naked but it’s interesting to look at. The MT09 didn’t look great for a naked bike. Also the quality of the duke is not nearly what I’m seeing from your ninja. At highway speeds it doesn’t feel comfortable and sitting at a light it gets a little hot behind my right calf but it likes to rev and it easy to lean and you can throw it around with you body so it feels really confident in the city.

[@KirkKreifels]

What a find!

[@Viewsfromhere]

@@KirkKreifelsit is fun to drive but it doesn’t compare to that ninja. That’s a whole other level. It doesn’t feel great at highway speeds although it has good power and it can get hot if you sit too long… its pretty naked but I does look cool. The engine sounds like a 4 wheeler and it doesn’t have a fast shift, the front end kinda feels like a dual purpose bike instead of a sport bike. But for the price I just love having it.

[@berttompkins9096]

I have this 40 ano too. Is a bike that doesn't terrify you. Yes it's fast but you must make it go. It's very much in control . No wheelies like my Z900 RS. It's a scapel not a sledge hammer.

[@DeniedClimax]

Awesome video. I have a cbr300r right now, plan to upgrade next spring. It’s a toss up between the 4rr and the 6r.

[@johnnysmile01]

Love that bike and i love the color combo yes like the 90s it's beautiful i love Kawasaki and the Ninja models

[@BaghdadSon78]

This must be a joke comparing the MT09 with this Kawa? The MT09 has a proven audience with a lot of miles of rides which confirms its quality and fun riding! Just because you dont like it it does not mean that it is a bad bike as it sounds from this video. I have tried so many bikes and the MT09 GEN3 and 4 they fall into the top all the time in many aspects.

[@jubalainerussell9182]

I knew you were going to buy it. Great bike. Welcome to the green side. You will love it.

[@KirkKreifels]

I love it!

[@prokahn]

Nice choice! Would like to see your opinion once you have exhaust and tune

[@TRFInferno]

Awesome choice! I really wanted one of these too but for some reason the insurance on one is the same rate as the liter super sports in my area. I'm hoping Honda trademarking the 'CBR400R Four' name means we'll see a revival of the small bore inline-4 sport bikes again.

[@KirkKreifels]

I'll have to make a video on the Honda

[@andrewprice1189]

Nonsense that they have daft reasons in the usa that mean they are restricted. Just picked up the exact same model in Australia. Full power of course no extra expense needed for flashing. Trying to keep mine under about 10,000rpm running in. Under 6 impossible

[@michaelb5622]

Nice choice, more than enough power for the street

[@KirkKreifels]

Amen!

[@kleinbottled79]

Can't wait to see it with a tune. Want one of these someday.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Ooh! I wanted you to review a Kawasaki Ninja.🥳🥳

[@mohammedal-salami8592]

Great content and new experience for me ❤

[@kirkrader2956]

Great color scheme! If I had the money I’d add one of these to my garage.

[@damacknificent151]

Man, you didn't like the suzuki gsx-8r? Its a parallel twin with the sound, power , torque and wind protection. Flashed hitting 90 hp nice sounding. Try demo it

[@GripEngineering]

That 776cc twin is sweet. Even though my V-Strom 800 Touring is packing more weight than the 8R, it still hustles! Really usable power, and the quickshifter is excellent. I had 7 bikes in the stable (oldest was 2022 model) and I have already sold 2 since owning the Strom for 5 weeks (1800+ miles). So important to get the right machine!

[@rayrod3555]

I have the 2023 zx4rr and love it 👏👏🏍️🏍️🏍️💯💯💯💯

[@MotoDVSH]

Lowkey some wild takes in this video. 😂

[@russellinvest]

Love the bike!!! Looking to get one... Where did you get yours? I like the discount that you got. I am in SW FL as well. Thank you

[@KirkKreifels]

Powerlodge is my closest dealer. 40th anniversary are not easy to find.

[@pichkari1632]

Man you'd be shifting way too much on this one. This is like s2k of motorcycles, but you'll love it.

[@KirkKreifels]

First ride mate! Gotta baby her for a bit

[@nofameculture]

Congratulations Kirk great choice!

[@paulcompme856]

Now that was a great bike swap. The ZX-4RR looks fantastic and it's looks blows away the looks of the MT-09. The ZX-4RR is such a great bike, you're going to have a blast on this bike without having to go crazy speeds.

[@ald1292]

I noticed the brakes are like that for sport bikes … I have a 06 gsxr 750 and tried my friend’s zx6r 2022 . And the 2022 gsx 600

[@CaptainFeathersword]

Congratulations on being truew to yourself. The new bike ius stunning!

[@KirkKreifels]

Thank you kindly!

[@jodyestevens9911]

part of me wants it to have a higher redline not more power🙄but i’m here for everything zx4rr

[@RogCC.]

should i get this for first bike? i wanted the 400 but now they dont make it or should i get the 500?

[@RogCC.]

i finshed watching this bike is fire i need it

[@FirdausAmir]

1:30 I hope so 😂, we only build ZX6R in Malaysia, I really want this ZX4RR, we only got ZX25RR

[@BEEBEE58679]

I almost purchased this green version a year ago. This year almost purchased this 40th Anniversary ---- my arms are too short gor the lower bars. I l love the colors and all features. Wishing they would come out with higher bars. .Kirk, enjoy the max out of it. Was contemplating the MT09 with Y-AMT. I think not after your reviews. 😊

[@KirkKreifels]

You might love the MT09! Looks and sound are important to me like I said and I couldn't get past that.

[@BEEBEE58679]

@@KirkKreifels I am a returning rider, senior citizen, not certain sound would get it, you mentioned better seat comfort needed. I probably do not need MT09 power. You are 6' 1", I am 5' 7"/ 8" . Sitting on MT09 is comfortable. ZX4RR is the bike I have been looking for since COVID began. Safety features, kinda mid-size to acclimate back on. Low bars throws the comfort level off for me.

[@aurorajones8481]

Great job with the bike and the bikes being reviewed. You should try a Duck boyeeeee.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

Did you look at a BMW or Husqvarna, Aprilia, Ducati? I think if I were buying a bike, that Aprilia 457 looks really nice for the price.

[@Snotroggel453]

But kawasaki makes incredibly reliable engines, this zx4 can take so much more abuse compared aprilias or ducatis.. if you really want a inline 4 then kawasaki is the way to go

[@chuckcribbs3398]

@@Snotroggel453 I don’t doubt it…but Aprilia is so much more…Italian. 😁

[@wolfe1227]

The way I've been thinking about buying your old MT-09 from the shop 😅

[@SteveByerley]

Hello Kirk, What size gentlemen are you my friend. (height and weight)

[@batgele2796]

congrats Kirk!

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks

[@krzysztofdziekiewicz4006]

I like that classic painting!

[@kingvoorhees6479]

I’m getting my first service tomorrow, and I haven’t taken it easy on it lol

[@albrustmeyer753]

Good morning KK. Look 👀 like the 1989 750 or the 900 cc beautiful colors 👊

[@KirkKreifels]

I think so too!

[@djz2308]

Turn traction control off and get her up to 11k in 2nd through 4th gear and you will feel serious acceleration

[@berttompkins9096]

The kawasakis are built with more quality. I have both . Just look under the seat. The wiring,battery harness layout alone. Yamaha looks like they just crammed it together. The kawi transmissions and neutral finder is great. Sorry the kawi is a precision aircraft maker as well.

[@dom6616]

I have a mt09 2024. my sest does not rattle.

[@albertsegura6034]

Mt09 more comfortable and looks better imo

[@kevinbarry71]

Nothing like the sound or the feel of an in-line four.

[@mjayson30]

Expensive, might as well go with the zx6r

[@kennedyracing7527]

Hey Kirk! I have been watching your channel for years! I would love to do a bike meet up! I’m in Pembroke Pines across the peninsula but only an hour and 30 mins and there is so nice road to explore in gator alley

[@KirkKreifels]

Email me!

[@KirkKreifels]

Or DM me on IG

[@samuel-cj1id]

Which height are you? Is it comfortable for guys taller than 6 foot?

[@KirkKreifels]

I'm 6'1 with 34" inseam

[@albrustmeyer753]

Be happy and be safe driving 🫵👊

[@domingojeromececilio5059]

Congratulations 🙌 car dude 👍

[@sheldonong7648]

Don’t ever test ride a 600cc supersport or a 1000cc superbike 😂 otherwise you’ll be selling this bike right away Lol

[@bobbyjones2112]

Won’t that flash void the warranty if something happens?

[@KirkKreifels]

Gray area

[@CorentinHarbelot]

Good choice!!!🎉

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks! 😁

[@shivamarya5225]

An inline 4?? They make all the power at the top end and rev to the moon, dont know if its right for street but its definitely track ready. Rev its tits off

[@watch3r9]

I love the ecu infos.

[@OutdoorFun01]

I love when you said "you won't be going fast"... But you have a 4 cylinder that revs high, in the right rpms. You'll have to make it scream most of the time to enjoy it and, mostly, it's sound. Hey! Enjoy your new ride! 💚🤍 **Topic idea: What does your girlfriend think about it? **

[@KirkKreifels]

I have a wife and many kids. All is good 👍

[@sokfat]

Cool ! I want you to review 23 Honda Hawk 11

[@KirkKreifels]

Me too!

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Awesome

[@yassim0008]

Beautiful bike

[@ZukaBro]

How much of a lost did you take? Were you paying payments or did you buy yours out right?

[@KirkKreifels]

Owned outright

[@ZukaBro]

@KirkKreifels same I don't do payments either. I'm thinking getting rid my 2024 mt09. I totally get what your saying in build quality. I'm a suzuki guy. I've owned a few yamis tho. R7 recently but this one by far has alot of defects. Paint over spray, some of the parts seem cheap like the clutch push lever compared to a suzukis, the frame has Paint defects, the swinarm. The clutch cover has a metal Guage an they just sprayed over it, the rear set right side looks like the paint was running when being sprayed N some one dabbed it with a towel, the engine mount has a crack in the metal, an both my rear fairings have these marks like a band from shipping scuffed them an the handle bar clamps aswell. I just took it to my delear today an they acted like it wasn't anything so I'm going to either take it to another one or sale/trade it an get the bike i also was looking at the same time as this one. 2024 gsxs1000. Was just trying get a ball park of what kinda lose to expect. Mines only a month old.

[@povertyspec9651]

Can tall guys be comfortable on bikes like this?

[@mrgurulittle7000]

I feel bad for saying this, but the Kawasaki already smokes the Yamaha.😅

[@1971puffy]

How tall is Kirk? I’m afraid I’d look like a bear on a tricycle on this bike..

[@KirkKreifels]

6'1. It's not a small bike, just a small engine.

[@aequitas8749]

Take it to the track

[@samuraikam]

Very nice 👍