Kawasaki Ninja 400 Test Ride | Still the best beginner sports bike?

The Kawasaki Ninja 300 was the the most popular beginner sports bike for a couple of years. Then the Yamaha R3 and KTM RC390 came along and shook things up. Kawasaki has answered the call with a brand new Ninja 400. So what's it like? Is Kawasaki back at the top of the entry level sports bike tree? I think they are....
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[@boikxt600e9]

Thanks for the videos mate. They’re very informative. I’m a 59yr old from Newcastle, riding an old XT600E, which I’ve done over 70,000 ks on in nearly 3yrs. I enjoy checking out your test rides on different bikes. Keep up the good work bro, and stay safe on those Sydney roads.

[@celiafodor9252]

*giggles* "it's definitely a perky little engine." That was so cute! 😂😂😂 I'm planning on buying the 400 as my first bike. It fits me well and I like that it's a good beginner bike and to use for years to come :)

[@Fearless154]

Get zzr1400 would be much better for the new rider. It's a little better on the highway and more comfy.

[@jennygetitstrate]

i have the 2019 n400 in red for my first bike and im a new rider. love it

[@danmurphy1994]

It does 121 mph or 195 kph, 0-60 in 4.4 seconds quarter mile in like 12.9 at 108 mph i believe

[@TheBoyKennedy]

Really appreciate the video thanks. I'm hoping to get my first bike this year and never considered the Ninja. Lots of great information and an honest review.

[@WeNeedASaga]

that's awesome mate! That's why I started making videos in the first place, so i'm glad to hear it helped you out.

[@yenhan705eh77]

There's no such thing as a beginner bike, only a beginner.

[@MrDoggygames]

You could, "could" ride an r6 like a 300 rides if you stay under 5k rpms, It's always the rider that is the variable. Only difference between a ninja 300 and an r6 is that a 300 limits you mechanically to 115 mph, An r6 tempts you with that 15k rpm limit and that 160 mph tease and ungodly acceleration.

[@danejurus69]

Nah, there's both.

[@user-qd6jt9sd3h]

dont put a beginner on a ZX14

[@HenriqueBucher]

There is such a thing as a non-beginner bike though, so you infer the complement.

[@AlecWyld]

Lol what do you mean, an H2 is literally known as the best beginner bike. :D

[@hatamsu]

You do great reviews man. I hate it when reviewers are trying to be funny and swear a lot, like they’re trying hard to sound cool or something.

[@WeNeedASaga]

thanks man, appreciate that

[@1down5ups]

so excited for mine ! getting at the end of april !!!

[@zachariahtane7700]

arvin mendoza me too in two weeks :-) so pumped. My first bike is 5 gen ninja 250

[@KuntaKinteToby]

Same here already got my gear lol

[@zachariahtane7700]

Nice dude. I just know this baby won't let us down, gonna be an awesome bike. Getting mine Thursday 😀. Been saving up and gonna walk into dealership with 8k Cash💰💰💰💰

[@1down5ups]

Nice guys! I'm doing my MSF course today and tomorrow actually 👌👌 good luck guys!

[@Arkentias1337]

You guys are gonna love it :) Got mine a month ago and it has been a blast! So easy to ride, it's great!

[@lucianchirica7973]

It is a good bike. I had ninja 300 , gsx-r 1000, gsx 600. In present I have ninja 400. Good fuel economy, good acceleration, good handling, nice sound for 2 cylinders (after 8000 rpm). It s worth de money

[@joejoe1738]

I think Kawasaki does an excellent job in balancing there bikes. I own a ZX-14 and it feels really well balanced. It’s a big bike but it’s really easy to ride. And in this video you said “the back of your foot fits the exhaust when you ride on the balls of your feet” mine does the same thing on my bike when I’m on the balls of my feet. I am touching the exhaust pipes

[@HemiBurns]

Slip on M4 Exhaust fixes the foot touching exhaust issue quite nicely and adds great sound.

[@topgun8683]

Nice review, I have the 2017 Kawasaki ZX10R as my first bike, just kidding, it was a Honda Interceptor 500 !

[@darnesmeister]

great video. I guess it attracts a lot of beginners. What I would like to know as a beginner intro into safety gear, how to pick what to prefer, what is important what is not.... etc. It's extremely important to stay safe but there are so many options - it's so easy to get lost. I would appreciate intro into world of equipment. And thanks for your videos.

[@WeNeedASaga]

Dmytro Shuiskyi i agree, it's hard to get good information about gear. I don't have time to make a video myself but I stongly recommend you check out the KZbin channel FortNine - Ryan has all the information you could ever need to choose gear. His videos are some of the best motorcycle videos on the internet!

[@darnesmeister]

thank you.

[@7Bytez]

Thanks!!! I didn't know they just started making a 400! I was going to get a cbr500r after watching your other vids. But wanted more "sport" look and feel. But I'm definitely going to grab one of these instead. I subscribed, I definitely love your tone and how you give information in both AUS and USA. Thanks, going to watch more of your videos. Looks like you have a lot!

[@WeNeedASaga]

NwC thanks for watching! You've made a good choice with the Ninja - it's a great bike and I'd agree, a bit sportier than the CBR500R

[@JayStimson]

It's a great first bike. Good on the highway too. A keeper for at least a couple of years of fun before maybe moving up to a bigger bike.

[@DialingSkyNet]

Fantastic video - this has made my mind up... I'm getting one of these when I pass my test. Cheers!

[@Captainhairyass]

Constable Doge kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIm3d56io8mKmsk

[@Captainhairyass]

Can get 300 for dirt cheap right now and the price savings justifies it, big time. I bought my ninja for 3600 brand new zero miles.

[@leespender4774]

Great review mate i love my Ninja 300 the 400 looks like a step in the right direction

[@WeNeedASaga]

cheers Lee. The Ninja 300 is a great bike no doubt and i'm glad Kawasaki has kept up their A game

[@The63chicky]

Perfect for short petite riders by the sounds of it!! Sold :)

[@pi_mai]

Thanks for the review! Finally an Aussie perspective :)

[@TheSSL98]

Very good review , i am thinking about getting my first bike. This is very useful info to me. Cheers.

[@WeNeedASaga]

thanks! glad you enjoyed it :)

[@calliebriggs7924]

I LOVE this bike

[@jeffries1232]

this is the first time i have seen your videos.Pity you didnt get to test it under dark conditions.Like what is the lighting like ? i suppose i am being picky...great video btw..I subscribed

[@NorfolkSouthern-xt3xx]

I have the 2017 Ninja 300,...love the bike! Kinda wished I had waited for the 400,but so what! Kawasaki Ninja rules! My bike is Candy blue! Now,..if the 400 stays in the line up long enough,it would be a worthy upgrade for me. I prefer smaller lighter bikes,anyway! I'm 5'10" tall and my 300 fits me perfectly!

[@jackwednesday]

Great review, cheers from Brighton, England

[@WeNeedASaga]

Cheers! I love seeing comments from other corners of the world :)

[@MrDbro94]

Just bought a ninja 650 yesterday as my first bike. Not too much power, just have to get the use to riding

[@WeNeedASaga]

MrDbro94 one of my mates started on a Ninja 650 so he wouldn't want to upgrade later and he loves it!

[@MrDbro94]

WeNeedASaga that's what I was hoping. So far I love it and am glad I ddnt start on a 250 like everyone says to.

[@trigmachine]

Cracking review, definitely a contender for my first bike

[@WeNeedASaga]

trigmachine thanks for watching mate! Good luck with your search

[@75XRebornX75]

i love this bike

[@rotherider5216]

Great review. Thank you. I wonder if Kawi will upgrade the Versys-X300 with this engine in the future.

[@WeNeedASaga]

Thanks for watching :) Yes I would hope they added the new engine to the Versys too...

[@ultralegend5225]

This bike has to be such a beginner bike I will buy it so please reply me no problem for me? I buy it?

[@TheJeremy5599]

i was considering getting the 300,raising the final drive a bit and putting a turbocharger on. as a full-time mechanic, i'd raise the final to keep the rpm's on long enough in each gear for the turbo to spool in. but with the 400, i feel that all it'd really need is maybe a bit higher final drive. idk, im not liking that under-driven 6th gear for fuel economy reasons. and im only 5'11 and 180lbs so im not exactly wanting any of that to move my weight lol the 300 doesnt have much power over 85mph and thats why i wanted the turbocharger. but the 400 just has it already, but i ride 2-up about 80% of the time so i might do a turbocharger on it anyway,maybe limit it to 4psi...the 400 is running pretty high compression....lol my current bike is a 232cc hemi single cyl, 4V,11.8:1 compression, 6.8psi of boost, forged EVERYTHING, titanium springs,rod,piston,wrist pin+clip,and valves...aluminum alloy camshaft....but it makes about 37hp, tops out at 85mph and makes 35lb-ft at 7200, but let me tell you the stock 400 will out-pull my bike in any situation,until that turbo kicks in,then my bike will just barely edge it until it hits top speed. and i could realistically up my bike to a 372cc very easily and run circles around the 400, but the price to make it upto that spec i could buy 2 400's and have one for me and my fiance and never need to do 2up... i really think i'll get the 400 and experiment with extra performance mods on it. might do a video series about it someday if anyones interested. and if anyones curious as to why i built a 232cc hemi, drag bike (based off a 150cc scooter) its becuase when i built it, i made 35$ an hour and worked 95 hours a week (about 3,900 a week take-home) as a machine operator and wanted something fun to drive to and from work. (about 3miles/5km) ive driven bikes for a few years, i started on a honda nighthawk 750 and honestly thought it was kinda slow. whats sad is, the 400 would bury that 750 at any speed,even up a hill. that 750 may have made 92hp and 48lb-ft of torque but with a 580lb DRY weight for mine....yeah fuck that. my skinny ass hated it. not very agile at all. i switched from that to a 125cc yamaha enduro from 1974, it was a 2stroke and went about 75mph. i raised it up to about 176cc and put a expansion chamber on and a titanium piston and after that it would school the nighthawk up until top speed, and it was the 4spd. then i wierdly transitioned into 50cc 2stroke mopeds and building them to 90cc, and 9-11:1 compression and re-selling them with 4x the power as stock and they flew like hotcakes. wtf why am i explaining my life. man i gotta quit drinking. jesus, all im trying to say is the 400 looks to be a fucking bonkers bike. love it, gotta pick up 2. one for me, and one to pull the engine,trans,computer and gas tank off and make a feckin dune buggy bro.

[@suryav4994]

lol

[@EverythingisFire]

I wish they introduced a companion Z400 in the U.S. If I go new, it'll either be this or KTM 390 Duke. I'm a huge sucker for naked styling but not impressed with past 390 problems..

[@bradhenry6512]

Very informative for me,as I'm a beginner and want this bike! Thank you mate! Lol

[@WeNeedASaga]

great to hear! thanks mate

[@bradhenry6512]

WeNeedASaga get it Tuesday and super excited! We could ride,but I'm in the us lol

[@josephstewart6041]

Really good review

[@michael-il2by]

Great review. I just got a used Ninja 300 and I'm pretty happy with it. I'm not a beginner, but it's been 40 years since my last bike, so I didn't want to restart on a liter bike ;-). I'm curious for your thoughts on whether the 400 is enough of a leap forward to justify trading up. I'm also eyeing the 650, but that seems like a lot of power I just won't use or even worse, a lot of power I'd mistakenly misuse. TIA.

[@WeNeedASaga]

hey Michael - great to hear you're getting back into riding! I'm not sure if the Ninja 400 is a big enough leap to justify the trade. The Ninja 400 is definitely a better bike, but it's going to cost to trade in etc so if I had a Ninja 300 already i'd happily stick with that. Personally I think the 650 bikes are excellent street bikes too - great torquey engines but still manageable - not overkill like the liter bikes. Maybe give a couple a go and see what you think? No harm in trying right? ;)

[@michael-il2by]

I'd wager that there are dealer's that might take a different position, but I'll find one that agrees with yours ;-). Thanks...

[@Captainhairyass]

Man, the 300 is fun as hell. I have one as a rider of 13 years and I love it!

[@michael-il2by]

Jorge Villalobos - Totally agree. I keep trying to talk myself into something bigger, but TBH, it does everything that I want it to do and costs me next to nothing in insurance. I'll be keeping it for a while, I think :-).

[@Captainhairyass]

michael yeah, I never even talk about insurance. I pay like 48 bucks a month and I have pretty high coverages including a complete pay out of my original purchase price if I crash it. As the owner of many bikes I venture to say that this has been the best value and most fun because you can ride them so hard and they're so forgiving!

[@aeror115]

Nice bike I’m thinking about a low cc track bike! The Ninja 400 is a good choice AeroR Entertainment 2018🎥🏍💨

[@WeNeedASaga]

yeah! there seems to be a lot of interest in small cc bikes for racing when people realise its so economical compared to a big bike...

[@cranky1812]

AeroR check out RC 390

[@robbieracer3294]

My only gripe, here in the states, kawi charges more for this green color. That's like honda charging for red..come on kawi

[@WeNeedASaga]

ROBBIE RACER hahaha. I agree that's silly!

[@midlifebiker7424]

ROBBIE RACER Green or KRT livery. The KRT livery, as in this vid, is more expensive in Oz too.

[@mohithmanoj6089]

they call it kawasaki racing team edition and i still dont know, is there any advantage of buying this krt edition over others except the looks

[@midlifebiker7424]

Mohith Manoj, nope, purely paint and graphics, but in some minds it will be faster haha

[@matthewnovak7351]

Mohith Manoj KRT is only available with ABS, so i guess you could consider that?

[@say2merohit]

Very Nice review great effort put in to best describe the bike ...love from INDIA

[@WeNeedASaga]

TheKarizmaRider thanks for the kind words sir

[@HenriqueBucher]

Aha love the Australian accent. It's a mix of Land Down Under and Crocodile Dundee if you forgive me the stereotype

[@WeNeedASaga]

haha i'm ok with it - croc dundee is pretty badass!

[@ChinLyeCheng]

I only like the sound of 4 cylinder,this bike the sound is errrrrrr.I wonder why the Benelli(tnt250/300)can made it sound more like the 3 ,4 cylinder one?I'm still lookout for a budget bike.

[@JQUICK21]

Good job! All the needed info thanks!

[@WeNeedASaga]

thanks! glad you found it useful.

[@mattaliepadventure3057]

Good bike for use to market

[@midlifebiker7424]

SCM Lane Cove is my local bike shop too. Always good with demo bikes and low pressure selling. Whats your view of the 400 as a 20km commuter. Im currently using my drz400e but may go MT09 as have owned one previously, just have to watch my license....

[@keighty7]

Great review!

[@WeNeedASaga]

thanks :)

[@painterboy454]

Excellent review! When you revved the engine at 5:25 of the video was that blue smoke that came out of the exhaust?

[@seanwatkins4200]

Yeah I saw that - since he gets the bikes literally brand new to test ride I’m guessing it was probably the first time it had been revved and there’s some lube or sealant leftover from it being built

[@painterboy454]

Let's hope so Sean!

[@WeNeedASaga]

Sean is on the money - this bike had 17km on the odometer, so i'm guessing it's just a bit of residual oil before everything is completely sealed and bedded in...

[@gionieves2646]

I tested my bike at the dealer with 0 miles and did the same thing. Assembly lube is my assessment. No longer does it and never saw any smoke after i test rode it.

[@painterboy454]

Gio, that's good to know it's nothing to be concerned about, thanks!

[@petroosabdollahian1648]

nice video, I'm a beginner motorcyclist, am small 166cm so which bike of this equation is right for me? I drive daily to work in the city and also the highway and sometimes during a weekend round of recreational so, which one? Ninja 300 of 400? there are many different? of take Yamaha R3

[@corner7575]

Good Review.

[@WeNeedASaga]

corner7575 thank you :)

[@chiranjivkumar7054]

Good for short riders too. I think seat height is similar to R3.

[@jerexbrixlaydea5260]

Im like 5'5 can I ride this bike tho?

[@edmay8617]

Great video Thanks

[@WeNeedASaga]

thanks for watching!

[@socaldotimas]

Sat on one amd from a neutral sitting position, the mirrors felt a mile away.

[@PhilJ85]

Out of the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and a Yamaha R3 which one would you say is the better beginner bike?

[@WeNeedASaga]

PhilJ85 either will be fine for a beginner. I'd probably pick the R3 because it's cheaper

[@tahaplh1]

I've watched a few videos about this bike, and everyone complains about the brakes, they all say the brakes are not responsive enough, is that true?

[@globaluszillas3127]

Are you going to review the Ninja 650L, is it a good beginner bike?

[@danejurus69]

Yes.

[@Stealthplate]

Great video !

[@WeNeedASaga]

Stealthplate thank you! :)

[@Stealthplate]

Your welcome.

[@LinuxGalore]

This should be your second bike, your first bike should be a POS that wont give you a heart attack when you drop it. Every new rider I have known has dropped their bike at least once in the first 3 months. All of them though after a while learnt how to not drop a bike (or not do it as often). A few did buy expensive Ninja's and had the joy of spending a fortune replacing the bar ends and plastic bits. One of my recent motorcycle converts listened to me and purchased a cheap chinese bike with drop bars, he dropped it 3 times in 6 months learnt his lesson and now has a far more powerful Japanese bike. PS My friend sold the cheap chinese bike for what he got it for.

[@WeNeedASaga]

I agree there's definitely an argument for getting a beater as your first bike. I bought a 2nd hand CBR500R for my first bike (probably a bit nicer than I should have gone) but I had it 18 months and never dropped it. You can also fit frame sliders and stuff relatively cheaply if you're worried about that sort of stuff...

[@dggoju]

sydney ♥ :') nice video

[@WeNeedASaga]

thank you :)

[@hardpipe8569]

sir i just want to ask a question i bought the kawasaki 400 here in the philippines and as part of break in period the mileage of may kawi is about 500kilometer then i start to run at 150kph is that ok to start sir as a engine BreAk in.?

[@mikefider6163]

Nice bike

[@another6223]

Why do you keep waving your left hand around?

[@WeNeedASaga]

A Nother i just think gesturing makes it a bit more interesting. I don't do it when im riding hard :)

[@another6223]

You're a good guy giving us good insights - would hate to see you crash because of not enough hands on the bars. Please ride safe, both hands on bars always. Lecture over. Peace.

[@HenriqueBucher]

Because he is a conscious Italian rider otherwise he'd be waving both hands

[@another6223]

OK same question about the engine low rev character on this one please. Your impressions? Lugability? Pick up from low rev without wringing its neck? Thanks.

[@WeNeedASaga]

similar to the Versys, not a lot of torque down low, but the extra cc' do help... they generally like revs these Kawasaki parallel twins - they are noticeably more powerful in the upper half of the rev range..

[@another6223]

Okay thanks for that. Reckon a back to back test with the CBR500R is the way to go.

[@kemparedes1110]

I want to have a bike like that

[@brianpreval5602]

learners - learners, don;t you guys ever think someone might be satisfied with it and not need a 6oo or 1000 superbike, i've been there done that and i;m looking at this or a cbr 500 - to keep!

[@derrondorway5045]

My thoughts exactly

[@zilch7116]

Wish the exhaust sounded more aggressive

[@motorhead_46]

Excellent review.. I'm your follower now. I just have very important question. If you really care for biker brothers from different nations then please find out that when is it going to be launched in India. Brother I'm really waiting for this bike to be launched. Please let me know if you get to know something. - Love and well wishes from India

[@WeNeedASaga]

motorhead \m/ thanks for the kinds words mate! I suggest checking the launch date with your local dealership!

[@motorhead_46]

WeNeedASaga I did that but it didn't helped much. I don't know much about the launch date. But hey thanks for replying mate. 👍 Keep growing

[@motorhead_46]

It is launched on 2nd April. But a bit overpriced

[@NinjaLikeTeaBagger]

Question... How is the passing power on the freeway? I live in a huge city. It's imperative to have passing power for safety reasons.

[@WeNeedASaga]

there is plenty of power available for passing

[@NinjaLikeTeaBagger]

WeNeedASaga thanks. I'm considering one. I live in Los Angeles and many riders have told me 600cc or 650cc is a minimum for for the freeway. How would you rate the passing power of the 400 vs the 300 and the 250? Is the 400 substantially better?

[@1down5ups]

Hey what's up sir! Let's say you're crushing in 6th gear and you're coming to a stop. Do you just pull the clutch lever in and shift down all the way to first or down shift one gear at a time by pulling in the clutch lever in then letting go then pulling in until you reach 1st gear?

[@WeNeedASaga]

the first option is fine, you won't damage anything, but keep in mind the engine helps with braking, so you'll need to use more brake force. Letting the clutch out each time will help slow the bike down.

[@1down5ups]

WeNeedASaga okay with the first option theres no need to rev match correct?

[@WeNeedASaga]

correct - you only need to rev match if you're pulling the clutch out to engage the gear. also, the Ninja 400 has a slipper clutch so you don't *really* need to rev match ever - it helps but isn't mandatory.

[@1down5ups]

WeNeedASaga perfect sir! I put 75km on my bike and I jusy picked it up yesterday! Shifting up id say I give myself 7/10 for smoothness. I'm still kinda new so I need more practice. And downshifting is a another ball game so I need to ride and practice that also!

[@The63chicky]

Thanks for that comment. I've only done 1500km and the thought of hooning through the twisties scares the crap outa me right now lol!!

[@leftvassis]

Im thinking either the R3 or this one.Thoughts?

[@WeNeedASaga]

The Ninja will be a bit faster, but the R3 has been around for a while now and you'll get one at a better price. They're both really solid though and you can't go wrong

[@dmzsniper]

Is the dash hard to see in direct sunlight?

[@devendersehrawat2947]

And it is launched in my country now, it's pretty expensive though, double the price of duke 390! and a lot more than yamaha r3

[@tdunster2011]

In Australia the Duke 390 is $2500 more than an R3 and about $1000 more than the Ninja400. Of those three I'd say that the R3 will be the most fondly remembered - although not in the same way as an MC22 or NC35 which were effectively lower cc versions of the best supersports available at the time.

[@devendersehrawat2947]

strange , based on locations we get prices and yeah i have heard a lot of good things about yamaha as much as about kawasaki

[@A-FrameWedge]

devender sehrawat You must live in India where the KTM390 is made hence the lower price, but I would definitely get the ninja 400 as the KTM durability is questionable, that engine is just not going to last long if you ride it hard.

[@devendersehrawat2947]

the price difference is huge, obviously ninja 400 is way way better than ktm duke 390 but in the price of a ninja 400 here you can buy 2 ktm duke 390s and still some money would be left. They could have priced it the same as they have priced it in other countries. No bookings yet for the 400 even though people were waiting for it :(

[@MrCyclee]

I sat on the ninja 400 and it felt a bit awkward like where the tank meets my legs. I want to go to another dealership and try it again because I just wasn't impressed.

[@WeNeedASaga]

strange, I didn't notice that and my legs are quite long. Let us know how you get on next time?

[@MrCyclee]

ok so I sat on one a few more times and it was good I think my pants were too tight lol the first time so on my bike it was cool but on the ninja it felt wrong

[@dry509]

How were the brakes?

[@WeNeedASaga]

dry509 i was wondering if anyone would notice that I forgot to talk about them! ;) The brakes were pretty decent! Good feel, and the low weight of the bike gives them good power also.

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

Suzuki did it best in 91.. gsf400 bandit. 60hp with a inline 4

[@lonerider5207]

Does it come AS-IS or is it restricted for LAMS? thanks for review

[@WeNeedASaga]

it meets LAMS requirements as is so it's unrestricted 👍

[@lonerider5207]

@@WeNeedASaga cool!! i want this bike when i get my L, rather than a 650 that is restricted. thanks!

[@slyfox720]

Does anyone know what the mpg on highway?

[@dtbgamer0080]

In every video i watch about the ninja 400 i see that the engine heat is more than half is this natural?

[@WeNeedASaga]

I didn't notice any engine heat at all - and I rode it on a warm day here in Sydney.

[@oh_zoinkers]

Yes, I confirmed with the dealership with mine too. High normal operating temperature is 5/6 bars on the meter. If it goes any higher than your bike is overheating. Else don't worry

[@YA-of2hw]

Is it comfortable to drive between 2 or 3 cities in summer?

[@WeNeedASaga]

I don't know - I rode it for 30mins

[@TrashedRedPanda]

Its is comfortable but make sure you have the gear for it. There is wind buffeting around your upper chest head area at highway speeds. Make sure you have a good pair of boots as well to take the vibration off your feet and in turn your hands.

[@evergreengunnut1621]

Sounds like a 4-wheeler; like all those small teins

[@AmirChemE]

I'm 25 and I can't stand riding a sports bike. After a few minutes, i'm starting to feel some back pain. The BMW G310R would be the better choice than the new Ninja 400.

[@WeNeedASaga]

yep, everyone has a bike that suits them - best to try as many as you can to make sure you get something that's right for you!

[@czierwo]

I'm 6ft 2in tall and the bike felt small for me, when I hopped on one at expo. Kinda cramped legs, handle bars too close to the body and absolutely terrible seat. Sort of like sitting on the cardboard. Will need to give it a ride and compare to 300 and 250 and see...

[@at0m113]

The seat isn't that great -- though I think mine has softened over time though (or my butt has hardened, either way). Kawasaki has an extended reach seat though that adds an inch of height (mostly with additional foam). Mine's on back order so can't comment.

[@czierwo]

Rata 4U Thank you very much!

[@VittorioSergi]

if you are tall and want a comfortable ride than don't look at sportsbike at all

[@czierwo]

I was really surprised about my findings. Was expecting 400 to be a successor of 300 which is a successor to 250. As one of the above comments states, it makes sense to me now. Your comment is a bit irrelevant tho. 250, 300 and 400 are all street bikes, not sport/supersport bikes and certain level of comfort is expected. You are probably getting fooled by looks.

[@cranky1812]

Isn't this bike a sports tourer rather than a proper sports bike like RC 390.

[@mattaliepadventure3057]

Yes .

[@JinKazama92]

Please take it to the Drag track :))))

[@WeNeedASaga]

haha :) I don't think the dealership would be too happy with me doing that!

[@621deezy]

is this a good commuter bike?

[@WeNeedASaga]

yeah, this will handle commuting just fine. If you only need it for commuting, there are cheaper options out there worth exploring

[@621deezy]

WeNeedASaga sporty looking? can u refer me to some so i can look into it more

[@WeNeedASaga]

If you want sporty looking, you can also check out Honda CBR300R, Yamaha R3, Suzuki GSX250R, KTM RC390...

[@621deezy]

WeNeedASaga kawis best though. I've been riding dirt bikes all my life so riding shouldn't be a problem. just saw your fz09 vid and im kinda hooked on that now lol

[@Lizaimi]

To own a Ninja 400 in my country, you need to be experienced. Lol beginner bikes in my country is like r15 in those cc range

[@vali69]

It sounds like you live in a country part of the eu just like me... (actually i dont know if other countries that arent part of the eu but are still in europe are the same but whatever)... We have to first get on a 125cc if we want to start riding at 16... But if u want to start at 18 the same age when u get a driving permit then u cant get one of these as it dosent have more then 48hp

[@dave7577]

If you're still a beginner by the time you're old enough to ride a motorbike don't ..

[@danwhite5339]

There's not a dime's worth of difference in the street performance of any of these bikes. Throw in the Honda 300 too.

[@juliansaiz5714]

Top speed?

[@Captainhairyass]

My 300 I've got to 108 and that's pretty fast. I'm 6'1 235lbs. I got my 636 up to 132 mph. Dont even need that much tbh

[@deathtroopers4345]

Beginners don’t ride motorcycles they have to be gifted to know “balance”. Anyone can ride a Ninja 1000 but have to know what it takes to ride these bad boys lol

[@johnny1928]

Can you have a passenger on it

[@WeNeedASaga]

for a short trip, yes, for a long trip it would get pretty uncomfortable I would think...

[@tele_alan]

I want a motorcycle so badly. This one in particular. But the risk of dying scares me :'(. I live in LA and people drive like assholes. Idk, should I do it?

[@WeNeedASaga]

yes! once you start to enjoy it you will never look back. just take your time and stick to the quiet streets until your confidence has built up.

[@oh_zoinkers]

Yes

[@stavencapp]

Really don't see the point of this bike. Would much rather a ninja 650 or sv650 as a bigginer bike

[@WeNeedASaga]

I think the main difference is the (lack of) weight with the Ninja 400. The Ninja 400 is a full 40kg/88lbs lighter than a Ninja 650. That's a lot! Especially if you're shorter...

[@stavencapp]

WeNeedASaga yeah I guess so. I personally ride a sfv650 gladius which is about 8kg lighter than a ninja 650, and at 5foot 8 I don't have any problems. I guess I can see the appeal of a lightweight low powered bike for commuting, it's just the fact that this bike is competing with their own ninja 250 and 300, that it doesn't make sense to me

[@JesusSaidFuckYolo]

how does it compare to the cbr500

[@WeNeedASaga]

the CBR500R feels much heavier. I think the CBR500R has a fair bit more torque as well - it feels a bit more urgent in the low revs than the ninja. I think overall they would perform similarly, but yeah the CBR definitely feels the heavier and torquier of the two....

[@zachariahtane7700]

The 500 is only a single cylinder and is definitely slower than this ninja 400. The 500 cbr is 190 somin kgs, the ninja is only 168 kg or 164kgs if you choose the non abs. I think the 500 is a nice commuter bike with really nice fuel economy. But if want handling and power I think this 400 is allot better

[@WeNeedASaga]

No, the CBR500R is also a twin cylinder.

[@teguhsetyasa4295]

Even cbr250rr is faster than cbr 500r

[@zachariahtane7700]

WeNeedASaga Oh your right. It's still significantly slower though

[@devendersehrawat2947]

Dude, if 400 cc is a beginner bike then what is a 135 cc bike XD also honda, kawasaki, yamaha are way more expensive than ktm, at least in my country, India

[@WeNeedASaga]

A 135cc is a scooter :)

[@arnel8986]

I think anything lower than 250 cc is considered scooter in the West.

[@thinkdunson]

they probably have completely different models that sell really well there, but wouldn't sell much at all in america, where we're a lot less concerned with fuel economy and practicality.

[@arnel8986]

John David Dunson Hoorah with that! That Kawasaki 400 is a good prospect for a next bike small enough but good midrange power.But I'm leaning more toward Ninja 650...thank you!

[@alexisguy6440]

Yeah kawasaki, honda, Suzuki, and yamaha bikes will still be running in five years while the ktm will be sitting in a dump somewhere.

[@alighanadian7207]

I am totally disappointed with the bigger engine. it's not produce more horsepower or speed. ninja 300's top speed is 191 km/h but ninja 400's is 195 or something. where have that 100cc gone?

[@1down5ups]

ali ghanadian torque bro .

[@alighanadian7207]

oh I've never thought about that! you're right :) thou if you have a 300 you expect bigger things for upgrade

[@VittorioSergi]

if you loook at some germans review they compared this, the cbr500, the rc390 and the r3, on the dyno the ninja 400 produced 47hps, at the rear wheel. and that's where it stops, this is an A2 bike, it cannot go over 47.5 hps

[@readywerx]

( it's there, ECU flash + exhaust + sprocket = 53+ HP? Maybe )

[@MrB590]

Vittorio Sergi kawasaki said they claim that power figure but i believe the dyno

[@chambelpatras1430]

Still a 2 cylinder

[@mattaliepadventure3057]

Yez..only 44hp..cbr400 45.6hp

[@carlosmartinez6164]

Watch my recent video, I rode a Ninja 400 in NYC, The Bronx 💚

[@adamperkins3125]

6:18 where did that car go to?lol

[@WeNeedASaga]

lol! well spotted...

[@adam_torvill]

the beginning sounds like a start of a porno!! KWL

[@RemingtinArms]

I think it's dumb, why not just get the 650 at this point...

[@WeNeedASaga]

I think lack of weight is a good reason for some people...The Ninja 400 is a full 40kg/88lbs lighter than a Ninja 650. That's a lot! Especially if you're shorter...

[@manfredsmith8770]

The 400 is more then 2.500 $ cheaper

[@MikeOxwelling2]

So then why not just get a 1000? or a 2000? Like seriously, dahhhh

[@readywerx]

$$$$$

[@grizzly5158]

All Aussies buy Kawasaki ninjas

[@mattaliepadventure3057]

Bajet bike

[@keithgannon7546]

Your on the wrong side of the road

[@vali69]

The joke would have been good if u didnt say your... Its fucking "you're" from "you are" not "your" when your are talking about possession

[@RTD553]

How can a bike that does 120 mph be a beginners' bike? Knob.