Kawasaki ZX-4RR vs Yamaha R7: Which Is Better? Specs Battle!

[@tortuga34]

These two bikes were my shortlist. Ultimately I purchased the ZX4RR over the R7 because of two main reasons. The 4cyl screamer, and insurance costs. Im paying 1/3 insurance vs the R7. I would still love to have the R7, but i am very happy with my ZX4RR.

[@moisesojeda1085]

the 400rr only has 26lbs of torque lol vs 47lbs on the R7

[@tortuga34]

@@moisesojeda1085 yup.. i read the same stats bro

[@Badmon.Bryann]

@@moisesojeda1085 no shit lol. 4 cylinders always have lower torque. Take a look at the r6 with a peak torque of 45 lbs ft. Don’t forgot there’s a 300 cc difference and they still have similar hp lmao. Kawi still the more exciting bike hands down

[@moisesojeda1085]

@@Badmon.Bryann not true, the ZX6R has 53lbs of torque which is more than the R7

[@moisesojeda1085]

@@Badmon.Bryann the ZX6R only cost $900 more thant the zx4rr, the 4rr is horrible overpriced for what it is

[@bullvine2062]

If the Yamaha had the same engine displacement then it wouldn't even come close to the Kawasaki. Having an inline four takes me right back to when I was in my twenties and the Jap 400cc bikes was excellent. there's too many parallel bikes out, it's refreshing.

[@varnxxx]

If yahama had two more pistons then zx4 wouldn't come close. Whole lotta ifs and buts, the only reason we're comparing is because they make similar powers.

[@A500-g6g]

@@varnxxxliterally this bike is so crap it’s unbelievable. High revs? Are u joking? It revs lower than a v4r with pistons 150% smaller 😂😂🤣 and it weighs the same as an r6 while being the same cost and way less of a bike. It also revs lower than an r6. What a disappointment.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

even with the extra 300cc the yamaha has a hard time being with the kawa

[@classick3064]

​@@A500-g6gthat was the case, if the v4r didn't cost 40,000 dollars

[@dbruntz1]

I bought the zx4rr. I’m pretty happy with it, but definitely eager for more companies to make exhaust for it so I can tune it and get rid of the North American crippling.

[@llueras]

I saw a U.S. review of the zx4rr with a reflash. 20+ more hp! Search for it.

[@jamesschaffer5504]

@@llueras I can totally believe this, especially with re-gearing.

[@dbruntz1]

@@llueras I have seen that 2wheeldynoworks will do it but I’m waiting for a full exhaust system.

[@hetori9918]

did you ride a ninja 400 before?how is it compare to 4rr?im planning to get a 4rr also

[@vali69]

You could also just have it flashed without putting a new exhaust on.

[@jamesschaffer5504]

Based on the price of replacement parts, the cost of the ZX4RR appears to be 50% suspension.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Thanks Bob. For me if you aren’t going to any tracks I would go with the Yamaha, if spending time on tracks I would go with the Kawasaki. Nothing beats going around litre bikes on small displacement bikes on any track. 👍😎

[@hetori9918]

But we got zx6r tho

[@marcusgeorge1825]

@@hetori9918 That’s not what this comparison is about.

[@HOVREDDY]

Bruh I recently moved to an R3 after moving away from nothing but riding and restoring early 70’s UJM twins and superbikes for 6 years and 30k miles. Changed my life. If I were to ride another bike that I could completely use most of it’s potential, it would be the ZX4RR.

[@andrewmanning5763]

Got to be the Kawasaki for me - a screaming 4 cylinder engine and better looks - pricy though! Cheers for sharing

[@dmackiii5534]

Idk about better looks, Yamaha kinda nailed the looks on the R7

[@thejuiceisloose6133]

Better looks ? Lol I agree about the engine sound ! But R7 looks like years better

[@abyedrikn]

@@dmackiii5534 Yeah I hated the looks of ninja 400 and 650, I cant believe they went for the same look for this bike. The tail on the r7 is amazing, they also went for a similar look for the tail of r125 so I hope they update the look of the tail of r3 to something similar with the rest of R series.

[@Susiebearz]

I ride a r7 I am 5’1 we lowered the bike as low as possible and I can touch just not flat foot … but the ninja 4rr I think I will flat foot it’s super important to me that I flat foot for more stability control

[@christianpaulroldan4010]

Dont worry as along you remain pretty your fine 👌

[@boris2997]

I live in NYC and the CP2 engine is perfect for my type of riding. I don't need a bike that revs up to 16000 rpm

[@101BadBreath]

So excited Kawasaki made a true screamer, so happy I have a R7 in my garage. To be fair I have a Ninja 400 in my garage as well. Yamaha, Kawasaki and Triumph are my top three brands in that order :)

[@Susiebearz]

I ride a r7 I am 5’1 we lowered the bike as low as possible and I can touch just not flat foot … but the ninja 4rr I think I will flat foot it’s super important to me that I flat foot for more stability control

[@101BadBreath]

@@Susiebearz R7 = 835mm 4RR = 800mm Ninja 400 = 785 mm - For pure street use I would recommend Ninja 400... It really punches above its weight, good enough to challenge skilled riders and so much fun...it's gr at value and It's a Twisties beast. Recommend a decent full pipe, a CPU flash and decent adjustable levers...even upgrade tyres once stock is worn. Which is easy to afford as the bike is cheaper.

[@ragerider6283]

Nice vid. I prefer the Kawasaki & if you want a proper sports bike it's the ZX4R & it's i4 as the R7 is a sheep in wolf's clothing. However the point is people don't really seem to want sports bikes anymore & the R7 is going to be a more practical & useable bike for everyday use you would think.

[@kevinarmstrong5999]

You're up Triumph. Time for a Daytona 450 triple.

[@noblaw7595]

Their current 660 triple is equivalent to the CP2 already. They could make a sports bike based on the Trident and it would be competitive with the R7. A 450 would get crushed.

[@MacAlex007]

CP2 engine is boring in higher revs (i have one). It's good to drive in a relaxed pace around town and slower roads, but if you want real fun on twisties or track, you need a screamer like the Kawasaki.

[@moisesojeda1085]

and the 400rr is dead at low RPMs with only 26lbs of tourque. R7 has 46lbs almost double

[@MacAlex007]

@@moisesojeda1085 True. The R7 might have lower top speed but will get there much faster, making it better in most situations. However, for the fun factor, I would go with the ZX-4RR.

[@tortuga34]

@@moisesojeda1085 if its dead, why does it still accelerate?

[@christianpaulroldan4010]

Thats why they created r7 it is for street more and less than the track but they some prep it for track.

[@robd1859]

The R7 might not read as high. And that's because it's a cross plane crank like a standard V8. But I like the sound of it even better than the zx4r. I love the sound of a Yamaha r1m. Because it sounds like a V8 hot rod / muscle car. And I love that sound no other bike sounds like a Yamaha. And Yamaha basically did like Harley that got their own distinct sound

[@llueras]

I don’t think the zx4rr will be sold in the US for long. Probably way higher resale. If I don’t wreck it!

[@UltimateEnd0]

Like others have said ZX4RR for low insurance costs.

[@bearwolffish]

They are in the same bracket here, exactly the same price for me.

[@Love4boost]

I’d say there’s a couple big issues for both. The RS660 exists, the ZX6R is nearly the same price, and the Ninja 400 that costs half the price is better than both of them. Also in America the GSXR750 is still sold and for not much more money. So if a track bike is what you desire. Kinda hard not to consider unless you prefer less power.

[@101BadBreath]

I own a R7 and a Ninja 400... When I am on the R7 I catch myself wishing I was on the Ninja 400...it's fun, and much more forgiving and a lot more comfortable...love the Ninja 400 so much it definitely punches way above its price. I just done a 2000 mile tour of Scotland on my 2018 Ninja 400 KRT riding up to 7 hrs a day... It was perfect! I don't regret buying the R7, the Anniversary Edition is so beautiful, the quality is outstanding and the torque is intoxicating... The Ninja 400 is just so good.

[@ManuelAlvarez-cw8om]

Both those bikes are well north of 12.5k and the zx6 doesn't have as much tech as the zx4rr. And the ninja 400 can't compare to the zx4rr for several reasons, maybe only riding position thats about it and the fact that their both 400cc but the power output isn't even close

[@garyrayner6330]

I’m going to sell my 2021 mt09 for a zx4rr. I went from mt10- zh2- mt09 and now I want a mini bike again. I miss being able to rev the heck out of a bike everywhere on the road and I had a absolute blast on my cbr250rr when i first started riding. This is like a 250rr on steroids.

[@QuickRipzz]

What do you like better, the mt09 or mt10???

[@garyrayner6330]

@@QuickRipzz mt10 is more fun to ride but not by much. It feels a bit better in the corners and the top end power is a fair bit more. The 09 is much better for everyday riding though, nearly twice as good fuel economy, much more flickable at low speed and you can use more of the power more often.

[@moisesojeda1085]

I would rather spend the extra $1,200 and just get the ZX-6R. ZX-6R is getting a refresh for 2024

[@garyrayner6330]

@@moisesojeda1085 yes it’s a very fair point, but the zx4 is low 800mm seat heat and perfect to start teaching my wife on as well being a really lovely seating position for the road. I do love revving out lower capacity bikes on the road though, hard to do with bigger bikes without playing Russian roulette with the police, there’s a big police presence in Australia.

[@moisesojeda1085]

@@garyrayner6330 I would consider the R7 for your wife since it has almost double the torque as the 400rr. Unless your wife is going to be hitting the rev limiter to reach power. The 400rr is dead at low RPMs and needs to get high up in the revs

[@hawaii5084]

The ZX-4RR is a great track bike and city riding at low speed but not on highway, freeway speed. Because overtime the rider will feel a negative fatigue due to the bikes high revving engine. I have an R6 even then i felt uncomfortable due to fatigue. Becauseof these experiences i bought a 2008 Yamaha Yzf- R1and a 2022 Kawasaki Z900 felt happy and comfortable riding them because of big displacement and low revving.

[@christianpaulroldan4010]

We need a race between this two

[@ramms]

Zx4rr is a special bike...one that only comes in a decade. 20 years later...people would die to find one in mint condition. So i got mine

[@satriadibasuki]

R7 has my heart buat 4 cyl engine is way too sexy too ignore

[@STEVIEBHOY]

I'm shocked that Kawasaki are using Showa suspension considering the company is owned by Honda

[@NishantSoniTV]

Most components inside an iPhone are made by Samsung including the led display. What is your point? This is just business

[@christianpaulroldan4010]

Its not a patent product. Why you shocked? Even the ceo is not shocked using other brands.

[@STEVIEBHOY]

@@christianpaulroldan4010 Ohlins are independent and better...

[@christianpaulroldan4010]

@@STEVIEBHOY it is their choices and its up to you if you buy their bikes. . Better but expensive as well.

[@StuntBike2000]

Nice video

[@k__m9923]

Lets hope that soon we can do zx6r vs 9r

[@TE_53349]

Stick the zx4r on a dyno and you can easily double the power safely. Its a massively undertuned engine

[@msromike123]

Well, 50% at least. :)

[@victorgonza4528]

Kawa one of the kind factor , inline 4 small cc .

[@mociczyczki]

thers only one question you want the same level of performance at low or at high rpm period

[@lgrw660factory]

The Kawasaki looks better and it’s a proper inline 4. I’d go for that rather than the R7.

[@ThermicLight]

At that low CC a P2 makes way more sense on the streets. Personally I'd rather the ZX6R for the best of both worlds.

[@dmackiii5534]

The Zx4rr is ugly like most Kawasaki bikes, Yamaha nailed the looks with the R7.

[@ThermicLight]

@@cowmath77 - The look of Kawasaki sportsbikes seem to always look "different". It would be better at least if they offered more than just their lime green. That said the Cyclops appearance of the R7 is left wanting too.

[@ronburgundy4375]

The price is too high for a 400

[@Dave-om4pg]

Styling point goes to the R7.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Kawa for me,.. if just for that awesome engine!!

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I think the pricing comparison is abit unfair. The thing is, where else are you going to get a 400cc 4cylinder at the pricerange where you only see 2 cylinders. Good, the cbr650 would be an option, but it's also the only option for the engine and style of bike.

[@jesus2400]

Went with the Kawasaki

[@sandeshjadhav8804]

the torque figure is just disappointing

[@psyclone63]

Question the research method - no seat time on the Kawasaki? Numbers don't tell the whole story.

[@GOINFINITI]

For me its another midranger without balls. All show and no go. Where are the days of K8/K9 GSX-R 750, when you had power and grunt of almost a liter bike in a 600cc chassis??

[@250ignacio]

I call them anti death bikes. You WILL die in a liter sportsbike

[@Exage304]

The 4RR is going to get pummelled in US Comparisons against the R7 and 650 friends. Expecting a lot of crying about "just needs a flash", but at 70whp it still doesn't solve the issues of it being overpriced for the frame and hardware. I feel sorry for the US and Can riders that put an advanced deposit and got taken. Should have just went 6R KRT ABS.

[@hby7768]

I disagree, it might have similar power figure but the r7 is just a mt07 with fairings. R7 is not really a race bike.

[@Balunliinfi]

r7 ergonomic is more race focus

[@Kim.Kaland]

Ive driven both R7 and owned a mt07, the R7 is totally different to drive. its a proper race bike.

[@jamesschaffer5504]

Despite its focused chassis, it gasps for air on the track. You can mod a lot of bikes to be really fun on the track, but there's just no getting around the engine and the low rev limit on the R7.

[@hby7768]

@@jamesschaffer5504 i think a or of people dont really understand when we say “race bike”, we mean how it actually performs on the track. Most riders are looking at these bikes from a street riding perspective even though i specifically said “race bike” meaning track prowess. R7 is going to run of out steam for trackdays if youre a competent trackday rider.

[@jamesschaffer5504]

​@@Kim.Kaland Except it's not though. It's a pretty good bike for learning track riding, but you have to cash it in at some point.

[@ricardo6861]

Any suzuki 400cc coming up?

[@kavaka0068]

Only In Japan, KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-4RR, ($9,200) In Pakistan, SHELBY YCR 400, ($1,899) Only In Japan, Yamaha R7, ($9,190) In China, MG 500 (England - China) ($2,790) We never buy Yamaha YZF-R6 Again, - YAMAHA YZF-R6 (Top Speed: 275KM/H) Stock, Fake: 299KM/H - YAMAHA R7 (Top Speed: 240KM/H) Stock, Fake: 256KM/H Yamaha is scream digital speedometer, We see in GPS GoPro Telemetry or Racelogic VBOX, 0-60mph, 0-62mph, 1/4 mile, 1/8 mile, 1/2 mile, 0-200KM/H Yamaha is fake speed

[@mattingray5651]

Disagreed. There is nothing unique about R7. Sure, in term of technical, R7 might be better, but I buy bike for its uniqueness which is the smallest inline-4.

[@lampo1025]

Kawasaki all day. I love my Zx4RR

[@moisesojeda1085]

lol it only has 26lbs of torque, half the torque of the R7

[@tortuga34]

@@moisesojeda1085 you keep telling everyone it has half the torque like no one ever reads the stats on it

[@toliq90]

Kawasaki ZX-4RR looks better than Yamaha R7

[@250ignacio]

Not even close

[@vagabondsoldier4353]

Ergos on the R7 are worse than the ZX! If I had to ride all day on the R7 I'd need a chiropractor.

[@redeyejedi69]

Yhe r7 has the wrong motor is needs the mt09 motor

[@GAMINGBRO-ge3wd]

I like yamaha R7

[@alphacapo]

The Kwak is a cool bike. But idk Why they didn't just give North America the 25r this 400 is pointless. The r7 makes more hp everywhere except the very top. And has double the torque. adjustable suspension better brakes better tires. The 500$ less can go to a exhaust and tune. The Kwak needs to be unlocked because it's factory restricted. And is half the bike any 600 ss is for not much less coin. If it's gonna be half performance of what a 600 is it should cost half. Cuz it's sure gonna be pointless on a track

[@FirdausAmir]

For me ZX4RR too heavy it should ble under 170kg

[@j--nr-b]

I tried out the R7, handling was astonishing, it was really capable but thats it, the CP2 may work for the MT but not for a sports bike, absolutely boring.

[@christianpaulroldan4010]

Lets see.

[@250ignacio]

I disagree. The R7 is astonishing to ride.

[@edwardtodd2833]

No a fair match

[@keegankit2863]

why comparing to a 700cc bike in the first place. might as well compares it with a litre bike

[@Kim.Kaland]

Similar horse power similar price.

[@jinemperortk4567]

@@Kim.Kaland Cost much on Insurance..

[@seaman.lalakbay6500]

its not comparable,,,,, 400cc to 600cc,,,,, it should be 400 cc both,,,,,,,,,,,

[@freefleer_ola]

Only Yamaha 🤙

[@arieljrfabros4283]

Zx4r

[@UltimateEnd0]

MT-07 and zx4rr no point to R7

[@teamtempest844]

Y7 competitor would be the Ninja 650, not the 4R.

[@christianpaulroldan4010]

He is referring about the price and power. Not the cc

[@teamtempest844]

@christianpaulroldan4010 I am not referring to the cylinder capacity, comparing an inline 4 to a parallel twin is odious. The Y7 competition from kawasaki is the Ninja 650, not the ZX4R.

[@christianpaulroldan4010]

@@teamtempest844 maybe he will make another video for that

[@teamtempest844]

@@christianpaulroldan4010 Maybe, it will probably compare a Busa with a TVS.

[@putrajr5659]

Ever since Yamaha stop r6 production I’m very disappointed with Yamaha that it come out with r7 as a replacement. I would rather go with the zx4rr 100%.

[@markf5437]

Kawasaki

[@dannyferguson9415]

400RrrrrrrR

[@mihaiciumala9488]

💙💙💙

[@ypxiongxiong9185]

You are comparing apple and orange: the cc sizes are not even close. If price range is what you are catering, make that your focus…

[@abracing199]

You're the only one focused solely on the engine. They are competitive by both price and market segment of entry level sport bikes and have similar peak power numbers weight and specs. Basically everything short of engine configuration is comparable.

[@jamesschaffer5504]

More cylinders, same CCs = more power. That's why they're comparable. To me the R7 is a bit of an abomination despite how good it is, but at the eod the ZX4RR is a track bike for small bike fetishists and the R7 is a road bike for Rossi larpers.

[@DjChronokun]

I have a ZX-25R 😎

[@pogga3051]

R7=better hardware, cost less

[@shawngram1991]

I was buying the R7 more power for the same price

[@AST4EVER]

for everyday riding.... R7 it's zx4r only and only for track riders.... who eventually will turn it into a 30,000$ bike anyway....

[@mrdarryljones1]

Boo!

[@davidboydarnott417]

I would choose the ZX4RR, the R7 has all the show and no go. It's a sheep in Wolf's clothes. Why don't you do a comparison to a 2001 GSXR750 Dyno,Track and Street riding?...coz a 22 year old Gixer will whoop it's ass!

[@101BadBreath]

R7 has plenty of go, over 90% of its decent torque is available over most of it's RPM offering a unique and rewarding experience

[@Yuhisern]

Dont take R7 IT DOESNT HAVE TRACTION CONTROL

[@250ignacio]

You don’t need it

[@arnoldtm31]

R7 is a pathetic money grab..

[@moisesojeda1085]

it has double the torque of the worthless 400rr. 400rr is overpriced by $3,000

[@tortuga34]

@@moisesojeda1085 the ZX4RR is not worthless.. MSRP says its $9699, so at a bare minimum its worth $9699. If it was worthless, they would be giving them away because they have no worth.

[@moto_jin]

I don't want you guys to be jealous but in the Philippines the ZX4RR is cheaper by almost $2000 than the R7 and it's also the unrestricted version. Weeeee! 🦾👽🔥💨

[@StuntBike2000]

Good video