★ 2025 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-4RR REVIEW ★

[@jimdylan4369]

I’ve got a ninja 400 at the min, bought it for an everyday commute & love it . Went into my local Kawasaki dealer on Saturday for a ride out & book a service ended up trading it in for the ZX4RR 😂 wife went nuts . Pick it up in two weeks, I can’t wait!!!! Great review 👍

[@michaelarchangel1163]

Fabulous bike Mark. It only has 5 BHP less than the 1976 Z900 I owned when I was nineteen. On recollection, that weighed over 530 lbs dry !

[@jefflambert8603]

Even Back in the 90s the ZXR4 was a Fantastic Handling Bike even Had The Exotic " Hoover Tube" Air Intakes This Looks Gorgeous 💚💚💚💚

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

I love my 2023 ZX4RR and there is a good following of owners. 👍

[@user-rf9me7xm1w]

Very tempted, is the insurance astronomic ?

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

@@user-rf9me7xm1w My insurance was less then my MT07.

[@user-rf9me7xm1w]

@@lovingmylifeasIage6741 Wow, I was expecting something really expensive. Many thanks, enjoy !

[@ninja1970fin]

I rode whole last summer with a black zx4rr, it is wonderful bike 🖤♠️

[@RetroSuperbikes]

Love that Mark. It's great manufacturers are going back to these little pocket rockets that were big in the 90's.

[@markpulling12]

@@RetroSuperbikes Cheers Al. Yes love these screamers ....work really well on our busy roads Might be a new trend lol 🤣

[@ozzyprogdomino8815]

Great looking bike, I had a ZXR400 in the late 90s, it was my first bike after I passed my test. I loved that bike.

[@chrisreed3929]

You made me yearn to feel the smoothness of a four again after riding twins for the last 13 years. They are increasingly rare.

[@patricknorris4085]

Had my 4rr for a year now,I absolutely love it handles like a dream plenty of power,what's not to like 🙂🙂

[@TheWeidemans]

Another solid review Mark. I’m not in the market right now to buy another bike, but I sure am tempted. This Kawasaki seems like such a peach.

[@SamRees-l9g]

I’m 6ft 5 and got one , it’s so comfortable and smooth . Lovely machine , no regrets

[@steveallan3306]

Best everyday review so far Mark. Good work.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Steve ....it was way better than I expected and so comfortable for daily riding Cheers mark

[@steveallan3306]

@@markpulling12 Its very tempting, particularly in anniversary colour scheme 😎

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Best part of this bike it’s got the classic Kawasaki green and lightweight and goes like stink and amazing ❤sound I’d have one,cracking review markthank you 😌🏍👌☺️🙏

[@deanodrives4966]

There have been some catastrophic engine failures on these with very low mileages, hopefully they manage to sort out the issues. Great review as always Mark

[@pggp273]

Another great review. I would absolutely love one of these in the fleet. Thanks Mark 👍

[@deviliciously419]

Can safely say that there is no doubt you enjoyed this run - enthusiasm abounds. Lovely machine and class review as always. Thank you, Mark.

[@markpulling12]

Thanks 👍 I want one so much fun on our busy UK roads Cheers mark

[@andrewprice1189]

Had my 40th anniversary model a few months here in Australia. Huge fun for sure. Unfortunately lots of confirmed cases of engine failures, number 2 or 3 con rods failing

[@nickjh1968]

Really? Surprising for Kawasaki.

[@_TrueDesire_]

First time I heard of this 😢

[@markfranks1329]

A few days late to this one, Mark but a good review nonetheless. It's so good to see Kawasaki, at least, flying the flag for small capacity inline-4s to counteract a biking community that appears to have been completely seduced and intoxicated with singles and 270° cranks. A naked version using this engine would be a nice compliment to this machine.

[@MiguelRPD]

I've been riding a Ninja 400 for 7 months and I love this thing. It's my first motorcycle but I'm looking to upgrade just for that beautiful inline 4 note.

[@radeski-m6b]

I would love to see a new 'arms race' in the small capacity 4 cyl segment, especially if they returned to the old dual round headlights 🤤

[@markpulling12]

Definitely 😁...these pocket rockets make a lot of sense on our roads today Cheers mark

[@aluisious]

Won’t happen because the ring blow by from 4 cylinders is much harder to meet emissions regs than with two larger cylinders.

[@thepodbaydoorshal]

Thanks for demonstrating the tractability of the gearing. It’s details like that which we want to know. This bike is so focused that it’s actually got me (a non-sportsbike rider) considering one.

[@Nigel-h1x]

Can't believe how good this bike sounds for a 400 I'm seriously tempted road test beckons thanks Mark for a great impartial video

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Nigel ... absolutely brilliant little bike...think I'll get one myself one day 😄 cheers mark

[@randomcol1378]

Great review as always Mark, i had a gpz400r as my first bike and that was a screamer but did lack mid range, but this seems much better, that`s 35 years of development for you. 😀

[@sgtgrash]

With a top speed of 140mph and an engine that can rev up to 16000rpm, one wonders why on earth anyone would want a Litre sports bike...

[@garyeverett8757]

Great review Mark. Looks a great bike and lots of fun.

[@arthurdunga345]

you needed to rev it more to be honest to see what its about mark

[@splodge57]

Great review of a wonderful bike. Be nice to see how the ZX6R compares. Cheers👍

[@johnkucik1833]

I ‘ve always admired Kawasaki’s big bike featured & small bore green Manalishi 4cylinder Ninja ,especially the double RR ! I will buy 1 , even though I have much larger sport bikes, it’s a great performance small bore, sport bike as well ,to me it ticks all the boxes & and is superbly manufactured ! 🤔👍👏👌🥃

[@jamesprice7470]

Great review mark stunning bike when I first saw it I was excited.

[@n22pdf]

Awesome review Mark.. looks great fun.. reminds me of my RVF400 import I had back in the day beautiful bike 😊 Pete 👍👍

[@markpulling12]

@@n22pdf hi Pete thanks yes awesome bike ...I'd love one myself Cheers mark

[@aluisious]

Rev it out Mark!

[@gorrdd]

Wow... they really upped the game on this lower mid-range sports bike. The power to weight is spot on. This bike is all about the engine. You seem to get a lot of what the litre bikes offer in terms of the engine thrills without the huge price tag and monster 'over performance'. I really like this bike and I was never interested in a real sports bike. Thanks for the review and sharing, Mark. I was out on my new ride today and put another 200 miles on it. Did my initial oil/filter change and chain maintenance last week. The pops and burbles that come out of the 450nk are great. I put on a windscreen and added a top deflector to get the wind off my helmet. It's better but the wind still comes around the sides and makes some helmet noise. But not nearly as bad as before. I'll look for some side defectors as well. Maybe I can get it to really quiet down on the helmet for longer trips. I can now at least hear the music and carry on a conversation at highway speed. But it's not quiet by any means. I love my new ride... it was great fun to be out in the north Texas farm and ranch lands around Ray Roberts Lake. I think I might make another trip out to the Red River around Lake Texoma and the Eisenhower State Park. I can ride this thing all day without getting a sure butt or back. I picked it up new for $4,165. Such an incredible value for the quality and engine performance. Gord Gord

[@markpulling12]

Thanks gord great comment Cheers mark

[@gorrdd]

@markpulling12 Thanks Mark!... When I can afford another bike, I'm looking into this Kow. I'm liking these new 400-450 engine sizes with great power and torque and lower seat height. Gord

[@markpulling12]

@gorrdd the 450 NK is an amazing bike gord ...I'd have one of those myself;)

[@gorrdd]

@markpulling12 It ticks all the boxes, doesn't it! On longer rides, I would prefer a quieter sounding bike on the exhaust note. That's one of the areas where the ZX-4RR shines. It's pretty quiet unless you pull back on the throttle and she screams. Gord

[@Jash_F]

coming from a ninja 650 2019 bought a 40th annversarry few months ago i havent been able to stop riding it madness... its amazing for street and A roads in the UK

[@markpulling12]

@@Jash_F brilliant...I'm seriously considering one for myself I think they suit our busy UK roads well Cheers mark

[@Jash_F]

@markpulling12 it is! I've ridden in Bournemouth southsmpton Poole London and gonna ride to Birmingham this NEC bike event. Its addicting this small bike. Love the guys in Bournemouth kawasaki! Best team I've met so far!

[@peter7624]

Looks and sounds beautiful, and probably handles like a dream..I'd love one, but would probably need the services of a physiotherapist after each ride...Great video Mark, thanks.

[@aviduke]

This is the perfect bike for me. Only wish i could afford it. Well the triumph 675 triple is an all-time great too

[@colinmcnally5931]

Wow!! Im in love with this bike already!! Got to love a Ninja and this one looks like a real corker. Thanks for the informative test ride and review Mark. Top Marks for Mark!!

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks 👍

[@goldilocks913]

Loved my 1992 ( l think) version but l needed to go to tai chi to get comfortable on it !

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

To bad kawasaki ninja zx25rr did not come to Europe 😞 this ZX-4RR just cost to much (9995€). But what a great review. Thanks 😀

[@markpulling12]

Many thanks 👍 glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@jahbrake9791]

Wicked bike. These are very restricted from the factory power wise. A quick flash unlocks 20-30hp. A gem of a bike

[@amococ2487]

Only in the US

[@AlarmedJuggernaut8]

Powerband starting around 10K, I counted maybe 1 time in this whole video where this was almost reached.

[@markpulling12]

@@AlarmedJuggernaut8 brand new bike running in but plenty of useable power in the mid range Cheers mark

[@BigDogHDSPB]

It’s a fantastic bike I love mine,I use to own a ZX6R and found this to being more smooth. It’s a bike for everyone and any experience. Definitely worth the price! Only thing is the tyres are shat!!!!!

[@richardlawrence4040]

Great review. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Richard 😁

[@deanzaZZR]

Younger generations have less experience with small(er) displacement 4 cylinder machines. In my time working in Japan in the 1990s I owned and appreciated 4 cylinder bikes of 250cc (Suzuki), 400cc (Kawasaki) and 750cc (Kawasaki). Don't be afraid to send the revs into 5 digit territory on something that size. Maybe you were told not too. It's all good!

[@markpulling12]

Yer I'm 54 ...I've written the book on these bikes ...brand new running in...plus tough UK speeding law's can't incriminate myself on camera 📸 Cheers mark

[@martinkesson4443]

Very well presented and the bike sounds good too.

[@ivanwatling194]

I have Ninja 400, and I love that I can fully open the throttle in low gears but still stay near legal speeds. I suspect the ZX-4RR would quickly put me above 100mph if I did that.

[@DavesClassicCars]

Excellent review as always Mark, how do you like it compared to my 2023 ZX6R?

[@markpulling12]

Hi Dave it's just like a pocket zx6 which revs forever... brilliant little bike I owned a 2020 zx6 r loved it;) Cheers mark

[@wrkings]

Great review as always, really enjoyed this, thx

[@markpulling12]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it 😁 Awesome little bike cheers mark

[@steveboatman]

Great review yet again Mark,I wasn't looking to buy a sports bike but WOW I might change my mind now lol 🤣😎What an awesome bike,keep the reviews coming Great job

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Steve ...I'm tempted by one now :) 😅

[@straightup1234]

Loving this! Lusting after the yamaha xsr 900 gp but out of my price range but this could be the one great review mark 👍 👌👌

[@SP-ps3yt]

Excellent review (as usual).

[@colindecosta2756]

Perfect road bike for all conditions another informative and enjoyable review Mark

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Colin 😄 absolutely brilliant bike for the UK road's Cheers mark

[@colindecosta2756]

@@markpulling12 Would be a brilliant bike here in Australia too 👌

[@MegaVinny73]

Snow?

[@psyclone63]

The ZX4-RR completely changes character above 10K and transforms into a wailing banshee. Ride it like you stole it, and you will love it.

[@yetti423]

those graphics are awful. Kawasaki used to do a classy metallic blue. They could have done the red 40th anniversary colours (41st!) maybe mimicked the zx7r?

[@David-ju5ci]

Great review Mark.

[@mpaddyuk70]

Great review mate I was close to getting this but decided on the new zx6r had it a few months now and can’t wait to get the 600 Mile service done and really enjoy her

[@markpulling12]

Great choice with the zx6 I had the same one a few years ago Cheers mark

[@Frank-xo7zj]

I'm curious why did you get rid of it?

[@markpulling12]

@Frank-xo7zj that's what I do for a living buy sell get loan bikes review bikes ...my bikes are constantly changing But I'd love another cheers mark

[@Frank-xo7zj]

@markpulling12 thanks for the reply

[@martinehulme8743]

Wow.. sounds ace. 😅 Great review Mark x❤

[@markpulling12]

Thanks Martine 😁 x

[@robscherer]

Great review, I want one haha!

[@Grahamvfr]

Confusingcomments as usual on yt. Some folk praising small bike with sensible power (or words to that effect), and others pointed out a remap available to boost power 🤷.... Nice review Mark

[@markpulling12]

Hi Graham...in the USA they get this bike restricted to 50 hp for some strange reason ?? Hence why they talk about remaps The rest of the world gets the full power ...hope this helps Cheers mark

[@Grahamvfr]

@markpulling12 Missed that point Mark, thank you.

[@thisandthat1265]

I can tell you enjoyed that. Great bike just abit expensive

[@peter58murray]

apparently there is a remap already that takes it above 100bhp

[@markpulling12]

Wow 😲

[@SM-dg8do]

Who does this remap above 100 bhp? seems optimistic

[@timothybrockbank7474]

Wicked machine 🏍️👍👍👍👍

[@davidpalin1790]

Reminds me of my ZX636 B1H not sure if it's going to be popular?

[@abyb1923]

Was that wide open throttle at 13:20 when you opened it up in top gear? 13:10

[@markpulling12]

Hi about 3/4 throttle...it pulls remarkably well for a small revvy engine cheers mark

[@paulfowler6665]

Seems over priced compare to the ZX6R?

[@davidkelly414]

Great 👍, thanks 😊

[@alivekicking6247]

Wow. That looks amazing. Same question to you again... would you choose this or a GSX8R at this price range? I love that zx4 noise.

[@markpulling12]

Hi id go for the little 400 ...I found it fitted me better and is so exciting to ride 😁 cheers mark

[@alivekicking6247]

@markpulling12 you see ... the noise and smallness reminded me a lot of an old Caterham Super 7 I had a couple of decades back. Very small, fun and addictive. The noise alone on the video is addictive. And I'm about the same height as you, give or take an inch.

[@keepitreal1547]

At that price you could buy a sorted GSXR750 srad that'll toast the 400, a Himalayan 411 to tour the world & a Triumph Tiger 955i for motorway cruising.

[@GPz84]

Thanks for sharing Squid.

[@jimpanzer07]

There is faster bikes but they are not as fun as ZX4RR!😎

[@markpulling12]

Couldn't agree more Jim 😉 Cheers mark

[@jimpanzer07]

@@markpulling12 I have a 2024 ZXRR but US model so its down 20 horses but will get the flash tune and embarrass some liter bikes in the twisties, great review Mark!😎

[@duanestiles4821]

Smooth bike mark and what cc is this bike that is the kind of bike I would want to buy

[@markpulling12]

Hi it's 399 cc

[@neilwiddison6529]

Well done Kawasaki

[@simplesexyfoods9472]

Which do you prefer the zx4rr or cf moto 450 srs?

[@markpulling12]

Hi definitely the zx4 but then it is £3,k ISH more than the cfmoto The srs is still brilliant Cheers mark

[@simplesexyfoods9472]

Thanks for the insight ​@@markpulling12

[@davmanlop333]

£8600 😮 madness

[@markpulling12]

@@davmanlop333 I thought it was quite reasonable actually considering the amount of quality spec on it 😁 and that engine!! Thanks for watching cheers mark

[@davmanlop333]

@@markpulling12 not when you can get an R7 or aprilia rs660 for the same price with much more torque

[@cannonfodder691]

@@davmanlop333show me where you can get a new rs660 for £8.6k?

[@aidenlothian9642]

​@@davmanlop333When you think what the zx4rr is really designed for, It's really for experienced riders to enjoy on the road without going silly fast everywhere. To get that usable supersport experience on the public road. The more years I put into motorcycling bikes like the zx4rr are very appealing. Powerful machines aren't what I'm interested in anymore. Only thing is you've got to be sure the zx4rr is what you really want. Like you said those mid capacity twin sportbikes are not too for off the price off the zx4rr. In the long term the need to rev the little zx4rr everywhere might become tiresome.

[@keepitreal1547]

Looks great & goes great, but at that price you can buy a sorted Suzuki gsxr750 srad that'll absolutely crucify the 400, a Himalayan 411 to travel the world & a Truimph Tiger 955i for motorway cruising.

[@markjordan899]

imagine riding the zx25rr 250cc/4 cylinder version which i believe rev,s even higher than this bike.....it just needs a good old "race can" to make it sound fantastic........

[@markpulling12]

@@markjordan899 I owned a cbr250rr and that revved to something like 18 k lol 🤣

[@marktiller1383]

I saw a video of a guy testing one in Asia. The speed that he went through heavy traffic was truly frightening, as scary as a fast pro ride, lap of the isle of man TT.

[@GeoffHalsey]

With that kind of real world performance and beyond, why buy a bigger bike?

[@markpulling12]

Definitely 😁 this bike totally impressed me with it's real world performance but searing top end Brilliant 👌

[@joek81981]

I have 28,000 miles on mine. Its almost not even fair if your favorite track further subdivides participants by displacement. Best stupid thing I ever did with $10,000.

[@julianmustofa4423]

3:34 is that radiator fan kickin on? Why?

[@markpulling12]

I'd just ridden half mile in traffic to get to that exact spot :) Cheers mark

[@OrangeBoIt]

i know it´s kind of awkward, but you shortshifted the whole time. The zx4rr awakens it´s true potential over 12k rpm. So it can be a real rocket, if you manage do hold high rpm. At the same time this is dangerous as well, because you kind of underestimate the power.

[@markpulling12]

@@OrangeBoIt hi thanks I've written the book on these I'm fully aware of the power ...I've maxed out busas before...many reasons...here are a few Brand new bike 10 miles Very strict speed limit in UK Can't incriminate myself on camera The dealers watch my videos ...I have a professional image to uphold My safety and public It's a UK Legal road test Many track tests out there I was at the speed limit the whole time Fully aware of the power above 12k If you need dudes pulling wheelies in. T shirts in tim pot helmets loads of them on KZbin Riding sensibly gets me loan bikes Most people do know how these go when opened up I'm 54 and have done 500 000 miles on bikes lol 🤣 To name a few reasons Hope you catch my drift Thanks for watching Best wishes mark

[@OrangeBoIt]

I catch your drift. Thx for the answer.

[@edgarv.611]

I love this bike, but I’m unfortunately 6’1, didn’t have have yet the chance to throw a leg over it

[@georgemcpherson3706]

too bad we have to get them flashed to get what we paid for here in the US.

[@markpulling12]

Yes that's strange why are they restricted in the us ? When you have much more powerful bikes anyway Best wishes mark

[@georgemcpherson3706]

@@markpulling12 who knows my understanding is sound, I'll just stick with my ZX6R

[@bruisingSpartan]

What is the 0-60 time?

[@markpulling12]

@@bruisingSpartan 4 seconds :)

[@bruisingSpartan]

@@markpulling12 sweet

[@joebloggs1583]

Are they having a giraffe I can get a brand new ninja 1000 for 600 quid more at my local kawasaki dealer.🙄👍

[@davidmacphee3549]

Nice ride but scary on THAT side of the road. We drive on the right in N America. Too bad about trump, right? CDN here.... Also we have to unlock the throttle

[@zrx4me1]

That's a 2025 sir.

[@peterasmussen2933]

another old woman review from Mark, why don't you take up knitting with the girls? This is capable of 16000 rpm and you use 7000 ffs!

[@markpulling12]

@@peterasmussen2933 thanks for the feedback Peter Fyi there are many reasons Here are a few I ride sensibly so I get more review bikes from dealers ...they watch my reviews!! If I fully open up a bike it incriminates me on video ... without even trying on a modern bike lol 🤣 I have my safety and the public safety in mind ...that's how I get do many review bikes .... The bikes are always brand new ... engine and tyres The list goes on.... If you want speed reviews there are loads of track reviews or foreign ones in t shirts with tin pot helmets Btw I've maxed out a 1999 busa on the auto bahn so no fear markie Thanks for watching,:) Best wishes mark

[@peterasmussen2933]

@@markpulling12 nice bike though, I had the 400 four honda back in the day and loved it. This would be a weapon.

[@ivanwatling194]

Well considered response Mark. I was also wondering why you would review this bike but ride it around so gently.

[@markpulling12]

@@ivanwatling194 off camera I did pin it lol 🤣

[@ckrazzie]

car muffler

[@marcusmaz604]

The 2025 model is horrible!