My First Motorcycle! 2022 Kawasaki Ninja 400 | First time in traffic as a beginner rider | POV

[@charlesbynum]

4:34 You roll off when you see the girl but when she disappears behind the van you move even further to the right, giving yourself more time/space and a better look. That's good instincts.

[@ihanak8814]

thanks buddy u r a great motivator and a good dad keep up the work and have fun once on a while while life is still here

[@santerinoir1536]

Before I reached to this moment I thought you were talking about some hot chick 😭💀

[@Keithjames153]

@@santerinoir1536😂😂😂 same lol.. I clicked the time stamp thinking shit I wanna see.

[@AscendYT]

other than going above the speed limit (which we all are guilty of) i am impressed, very good shifting, smooth on the shoulders just overall a confident rider. good job

[@TheHoonLife]

Thank you very much!

[@FedoraSnatcher]

I am riding my moped until i get an R3 so definitely not guilty of that 😢

[@v3nom11065]

I was going to say "nothing wrong with a little speeding" but then as I was typing he ran a stop sign. Oof. LOL Glad we're all still safe.

[@TheWorldsOkayestUSMarine]

Thanks for sharing, dude! These types of videos are invaluable for new riders.

[@TheHoonLife]

Anytime! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@ihanak8814]

hell yeah broski get out there n ride

[@picsellestar3009]

Ninja 400 is very friendly for beginner riders nice choice of bike ride safe!

[@TheHoonLife]

Yes ive been loving it! Thank you for the comment 😊

[@cassius4186]

@@TheHoonLife does it feel slow? been wondering if it's fast enough acceleration wise cuz i might get one myself

[@Anonymouse-d3m]

@@cassius4186yeah it’s way more than enough I am a big guy and ride a r3 which 320cc.

[@cassius4186]

@@Anonymouse-d3m thanks man, appreciate the answer, but compared to cars how fast is a 300cc or 400cc, can you get away from many cars or are they just as fast as most cars?

[@Anonymouse-d3m]

@@cassius4186 well I about shit myself the first time I got on my r3 it’s not slow it’s more than fast enough.

[@parkappanigga]

I don't really get why you would want a faster bike as your beginner's bike. I've seen so many people say that a 600cc bike is way better but what's the point of having more power when you can't use that power in most traffic? The N400 is plenty fast for 95% of traffic, the only traffic it might struggle with is left lane on the Autobahn. I really love this bike and will probably get it as my first bike in about a year from now when I have my license

[@TheHoonLife]

Im very glad I started on this. It has plenty of power for me and its been a blast. Ive been riding it almost everyday and will post more videos. Hope you get it as well you wont regret it! I

[@JL-pu6bh]

I guarantee you, most people that started riding on a 600cc 4 cyl bike could not even properly ride their bike. You can easily tell when you ride with them on twisty mountain road, guys who started light (250/400cc bike) and learning cornering with light bike can do even better later on when they graduated to 600 or even 1000cc bike.

[@parkappanigga]

@@JL-pu6bh For sure, I just keep seeing people who are like "400cc is so slow, you'll grow out of it" "get a 600cc bike" and such where I'm like, why? 400cc is more than enough for normal riding, anyone who says that 400cc is probably going 80mph on every road they can

[@mrgiggly21]

@@parkappaniggai’m from texas where the speed limit is a suggestion everybody usually goes 75-80 on the highways sometimes 100 if they really late and the backroads are basically like 50-60. i do see the practice of starting small but at the end of the day if someone wants to get a 600-1100cc let em they might wanna keep their first bike for a while. but that’s just my opinion i’m currently looking at getting a scout for my first so i won’t worry about outgrowing too fast and ik how much power it has so i won’t be doing crazy shit. but believe you me imma be practicing a shit ton when i get mine.

[@parkappanigga]

@@mrgiggly21 I mean that's good but a lot of people get 600cc's as their first bike and the end up crashing because they can't corner at all. They only go in straight lines and then speed like idiots. Your speed limit is 100mph, a 400cc can do that fairly easy and I doubt you'll be the slowest on the road when you're going at 100mph. Only reason to get a faster bike is if you want to speed, which is stupid. "Outgrowing" is also such a stupid term. You won't ever outgrow a bike within a few years, learning to bring a 400cc bike to it's limits takes way longer. I understand 600cc bikes for germany since we got the autobahn but in any country with a speed limit on highways it's just wasted performance, unless you're gonna speed. A beginner rider shouldn't even go onto the highway in his first year, he should firstly be focusing on taking corners, braking properly, getting used to traffic in general and even changing gears is something you have to get used to. Most people you see online will tell you that a 600cc bike is totally fine for a beginner, which it might be until you actually get into sketchy situations. My dad used to ride a 700cc bike and he told me to get a 125cc bike to start with, because he has experience. He knows it's dangerous and that learning to drive properly and safely on a faster bike is way harder. On a slower bike you'll focus more on riding safe and efficient rather than just going fast. I will still get a 400cc bike because I'm planing to do a lot of highway driving. Other than that I won't ever need a faster bike.

[@Speed_198mph]

Keep up the grind bro dont stop posting one day your consistency will pay off💯

[@TheHoonLife]

Thanks man appreciate it!

[@Two_Wheel_Therapy]

Welcome to the motorcycle community, we lit over here! Ride safe brother!🏍💨✌🏾

[@islerenner]

Well done! Congrats on the first bike, getting out on the road and sharing it with us!

[@TheHoonLife]

Thank you! Much appreciated. Will be posting more videos on my journey as a new rider and other travel adventures

[@gymaprilia]

👌👌 A new era begins.. always wear gear. Enjoy the rides.

[@TheHoonLife]

Thank you! Will do :)

[@thecrimsonwhisker]

Love my 400! Welcome to the family. Such an awesome fun little bike. just started my second year on mine!

[@ihanak8814]

so u are still a beginner?

[@theslowdeath]

I also started this year and it's fun to see other people going thought similar pains... it's good to record things and laugh years later how bad and stressed we were

[@DaggRevs]

Very nice first bike! Glad to know you got the practice in before getting on the public road. Ride safe! 👍

[@TheHoonLife]

Thanks man, appreciate it!

[@IrnMaiden304]

Doing pretty good soo far 👍. If anything for a suggestion, I'd say when coming to a stop, let the engine help slow you down, don't just pull in the clutch and coast with the brakes applied. The engine / transmission will help a lot especially as you drop gears and apply the brakes, even more when you apply that with both front and rear brakes. Keep calm, and a level head, a lot of people make mistakes when they let panic and fear take hold like " Target Fixation " or " Panic Braking ", usually when they ride above their skills. Always be mindful of your surroundings and conditions, things can change in the blink of eye but if you are aware and alert, you can better avoid situations like you did with that van in the road and that child by the road.

[@johncollins3910]

You have the exact same bike my son does. Same year same colors. Great little bike.

[@VenomNinjaMoto]

Subscribed! I got the EXACT same bike as you last year! My first Motorcycle as well! I love it so much, and I'm having a blast on it. I made some mods on mine. New exhaust, Smoke windshield, tail delete, and a few more! Love it even more now!

[@TheHoonLife]

Awesome, twins! Such fun slick bike, im loving it. Be safe out there!

[@VenomNinjaMoto]

@@TheHoonLife you too! Enjoy the ride!

[@jokeropsairsoft1706]

Didn't watch the whole thing but seeing you merge a little for that potential child crossing the road around 4:34 is a good sign. Being proactive, looking ahead, and playing it cool keeps things safe. I've been to over 30 states since I was 16 and I'm a whopping 23 (obv exaggeration, not that old) but haven't crashed yet. Going fast has it's places. Unfamiliar roads with unknown variables aren't it IMO. Stay safe, ride safe, and don't die/contribute to the statistics that raise our insurance rates lol. Good stuff

[@TheHoonLife]

Thank you, appreciate your comment!

[@johnh8197]

I’ll never forget my first bike. I was 16 and I bought a 1965 triumph Bonneville

[@joeljackson8237]

i also got a '22 NInja 400, about 4 weeks ago. No previous riding experience, decided to take a class (which was fun as crap, def recommend to anyone), bought this bike. I absolutely love it! Good color way on yours, i like it. I have the matte blue and silver, i guess its called. My biggest struggle right now i think is stopping unbalanced, and killing my right wrist/hand with how i hold it currently; trying to hold the throttle like an icecream cone and keep my wrist flat, maybe its seating/bottom positioning and lightning up on my hands but the gloves also i think aren't a good fit. I ordered some Indie Ridge gloves, hopefully be here this week and i can see. Thanks for the video, happy riding :)

[@archsys307]

indie ridge gloves make it any better?

[@fgm1197]

I am so happy with my Ninja 400. I have the 2018 model almost 40.000 miles on her and never had any problems.

[@JackLister]

Just got a Z400 as my first bike! But my man don't coast to a stop with your clutch pulled in. You need that maximum braking power, plus the ability to quickly get on the gas if the situation appears.

[@TheHoonLife]

Thanks for the tip Jack! Ive been practicing downshifting so trying not to do that anymore 😅

[@JackLister]

@@TheHoonLife I did the same thing when I got my bike for the first week or two, then when I finally took the classes that was the first thing they pointed out to me not to do! haha

[@insanetharapy6948]

@@TheHoonLifehe means above 20ish mph by the way just to clarify. I pull my clutch in under 15ish. It’s good to use clutch sometimes and brake when their is cars behind you so people can see your brake lights. Your driving was chill tho.

[@novacounciloutsdrs4770]

Where's your bike and video of how you ride?

[@JackLister]

@@novacounciloutsdrs4770 where's yours?

[@rocketbunny8643]

YOOO same here brotha! my first bike was a 2020 ninja 400 krt. saw it 3 weeks ago on fb marketplace and had to buy it

[@TheHoonLife]

I wanted the KRT colorway, looks awesome!

[@BigDogHDSPB]

Nice man good looking bike Kawasaki 💚 Ride safe

[@TheHoonLife]

Thank you :)

[@BigDogHDSPB]

@@TheHoonLife couple of years riding and you’ll be in a ZX10R.

[@JoseLopez-qp2zj]

wanted to be your 600th sub! Looking into getting my motorcycle license here soon and came across your video. Looked great out there to me !

[@rockhopper1981]

Great job! Both ride and video.

[@TheHoonLife]

Thank you good sir!

[@Soeks77]

Very good riding. At the end of the day, start on whatever bike is in your budget. When you go on the street, you should already know how to shift use clutch footbrake throttle and front brake and countersteer perfectly. If you don’t know the basics, it’s asking to die. Start on a pit bike or dirt bike, then buy whatever street bike you want

[@TD2253]

Thatnks for making this video, i ride a Can Am Ryker for now but will be getting my endorsement this week. Looking to get the same bike to start with. Ride safe out there!😎👍

[@TheHoonLife]

Thanks for watching. Congrats on the endorsement you will be getting! You will love this bike, im having a blast on it and its the perfect beginner bike. Ride safe!

[@JLWrangler23]

I did the same thing you are doing. I started riding on a Ryker 900. Just got my 2 wheel license and a sport bike. I did get a bigger engine but I wouldn’t recommend it for everyone. Kinda wish I started smaller but I’m also happy with my bike.

[@TD2253]

@@JLWrangler23 sweet! Yeah, I have a 900 as well. It got me over my anxiety about riding out in the open and at high speeds. It also helped me develop my situational awareness while riding.

[@TD2253]

@@TheHoonLife thanks! 😎👍

[@Definitely_not_Snax]

Nicely done. I'm usually riding my Indian out that way and up north towards the farms/fields, see you out there bud 🤘

[@TheHoonLife]

Thank you! Lots of nice roads to cruise around here. Riding season is here my friend! Enjoy and stay safe

[@MS10x]

​@@TheHoonLife Hello, that country roads look beautiful, can you please tell what place or area is that ?

[@brookecash20]

Nice! Just got a 300 as my first bike about a month ago too! Have fun and safe riding🙏🏼!

[@TheHoonLife]

Congrats on your first bike! Thanks for watching and stay safe out there

[@brookecash20]

Thanks! You too!!

[@SolarEclips86]

O yes the good old kick stand still down, Been riding for about 4 years now still do that time to time lmao.

[@Darbymitch101]

I like your bike. I don't really see a reason to quick shift in low RPMs in the city. However you are holding your RPMs pretty high.. practice makes perfect. Safe riding my friend

[@TheHoonLife]

Thanks bro

[@thecoochiecrusader2185]

Quick shift? You mean shifting without the clutch?

[@mountain.warfare]

nice riding man, get a Leovince slip-on exhaust on there they sound great

[@TheHoonLife]

I did! Got a leovince gp corsa. I made a comparison video of it vs stock.

[@seabass_flower5467]

Wow 10 seconds after you pulled out, I recognized the road you were on since I take it to work everyday. Do you live in EW? I started riding recently too. Let me know if you want to meet up lol

[@purposecryy]

ride safe man!

[@TheHoonLife]

Thank you!

[@MS10x]

Great bike and that country roads are very beautiful. What place is that ?

[@dumbro4984]

I want to get a used ninja 400 when i turn 16 next year, would you recommend?

[@TheHoonLife]

I think any year should be fine as the changes throught the years were minor since they started making them in 2018. 2023 was the last year for the 400 I think starting 2024 they replaced it with the 500.

[@seno__]

27:50 perfect spot to light a joint up and admire the view

[@wolfboy2406]

Im getting mine in 3 weeks. Ive been waiting for almost a year to get mine and now im finally getting it late April! Which state are you from, it looks so nice where youre riding. Greetings from Australia!

[@TheHoonLife]

Good to hear! You will love it my friend such a fun motorcycle, puts a smile on my face every time im on it. Im in the New England area of the US. Mainly ride in Connecticut (what youve been seeing in my videos), and also will be riding to other states around me like VT, NH, MA, RI. Be safe out there and thanks for watching!

[@cottermcg123]

@@TheHoonLifeI knew I recognized those roads and houses, I’m looking to getting a 400 at some point to really leaning motorcycle

[@its.gigirivera]

New subscriber alert 💚

[@kaurtenkuro5557]

Once I get a bike ima do the same thing to show

[@zaneelliott7538]

I’m 6ft5 230 lbs and want one of these for a first bike. I’m comfortable with power as I own a 98 yz250 and wish I could afford a 600 but insurance is through the roof with thoes. With that said would this bike feel unreasonably slow with my weight compared to my yz250

[@OGKennyLee]

Welcome to the club!

[@TheHoonLife]

Thanks Kenny! Stay safe out there

[@sriavula]

ride safe fam!

[@TheHoonLife]

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching

[@sriavula]

@@TheHoonLife ofc

[@thejoyofrolling]

Is it me or is his left handlebar more angled back than his right one...?

[@lilpukkuh9925]

No I see it too it was bothering me fr

[@cobwal]

Can you ride on public roads without an instructor after the MSF Course in the U.S?

[@TheHoonLife]

Yup, completing the MSF course in the US gives you the motorcycle endorsement so after you are free to ride on public roads by yourself

[@cobwal]

@@TheHoonLife Thats crazy... its a whole process in Norway😅

[@Chris-so6db]

Stay safe man!

[@ihanak8814]

thanks bo

[@denzeljohnson1064]

18:24 that was a dangerous move

[@GamerQuas]

I don’t ride motorcycles but if you’re gonna fix something use your left hand instead of your right as you could’ve used the brakes at that stop sign you blew past.

[@HeldIntegral]

The brakes are on the right tho. Left is the clutch 😂

[@weprayforcars7]

i am confused, should i get the Yamaha YZF-R3 or the new Ninja 500??

[@TheHoonLife]

Both are great bikes I was deciding between the two as well and chose to go with Ninja for the extra power. R3 looks sharp, would love to test ride one someday. Check out reviews/videos on both.

[@SWAGGALaGGAZ]

where did you get your jacket?

[@ellestar2306]

How much out the door? I've only ridden an Ebike and want to switch to a real motorbike. Was thinking the n400 or the 40th anniversary one. I got the money for it, but no experience or license as of yet

[@JosephSamsor]

Personally, I’d recommend getting a good used bike for cheaper to start off with. It means you can upgrade quicker if you want. But, try doing a motorcycle course first to get some experience and your license in one go.

[@carlosalexanderlazaro7217]

If that little girl didn't trip at 4:36, this would have been an entirely different video.

[@adventurenewmexico3375]

Maybe it’s just angle of the camera, but your left handlebar looks pushed in compared to the right handlebar.

[@TheHoonLife]

I thinks its the camera angle. I had to go double check after this comment to make sure, but it was fine haha 😅

[@adventurenewmexico3375]

Well that’s good, my roommate wrecked my motorcycle and my handlebar was off a bit and made a huge riding difference.

[@xcrack6364]

Seems like a decent bike. Wonder why they stopped making them in 2024 already? Was it because of the z7?

[@HeldIntegral]

No it because emissions regulations in Europe.

[@Valki33117]

Hes gonna hate the cold weather 😅😅

[@sznBumpy]

6:37 you practically blew through every stop sign in this video. You're supposed to come to a full stop at a stop sign, most riders I see treat stop signs like yield signs.

[@SCIL-o2y]

That was obviously not intentional.

[@sneakyado]

Does anyone stop at stop signs in america?

[@HeldIntegral]

Bro they don't even stop at red lights. They invented the " x car pile-up" and are going for the world record

[@firzen486]

Is it just me or camera persperctive or the handlebars really look that much tilted? / \

[@Edub1281]

Blinkers are a thing u should use them

[@kyyCS2]

He did?

[@Edub1281]

@@kyyCS2 left thumb never move to operator the switch the entire video Which is why I said what I said …

[@kyyCS2]

@@Edub1281 from skimming, 1:20, 5:08, 8:10, 15:29. There’s definitely more timestamps than that because he used his blinker, but I assume you don’t need me to get those

[@Edub1281]

@@kyyCS2 must be ur boyfriend … n no he didn’t not once thumb never moved from his death grip on the bars never once did the blinker indicator light come on in the dash I’ve been riding for almost 30 years street ,dirt & track

[@kyyCS2]

@@Edub1281 nah not my bf sadly, just couldn’t stand your incorrect statement. Look at the time stamps fool, you can see it lol.

[@vspookzyv696]

How long did u wait until going into traffic for the first time?

[@TheHoonLife]

I think practiced in am empty parking lot for about a month before heading out

[@HeldIntegral]

How did u get to the parking lot?

[@Xaelolz]

how do ppl always find like 2015-2022 with low milage?

[@TheHoonLife]

Keep looking you will find them out there. I bought mine used with only like 2000 miles on it

[@nestalifa3085]

did u really start with ninja 400? dude im starting with cbr 125 damn

[@TheHoonLife]

Yeah its been great to learn on! Those CBRs look real fun as well, stay safe out there and enjoy the ride

[@Chris-so6db]

I started with a 650 for my first bike just be careful and take it easy

[@nestalifa3085]

@@Chris-so6db so im 16 years old and i learned to ride a motorcycle with 250 cc chopper, it was so heavy and so rough on a straight road it was so comfortable but when making U turns, man that shit was 190 kilos, when i ride on cbr it was very light, we did not buy the bike yet first im gonna get the bike then get my license.

[@JJ-vb9gv]

Hello I’m looking into buying this bike as a beginner rider and was wondering financially how you purchased the bike.

[@kyyCS2]

What does that even mean, lol?

[@5555S5]

8.50 who whispers, is that you or have you jsut caught a ghost on the ole camera?

[@Trying858]

Need to pratice stopping for sure.

[@EvansMustang]

Where can I get a ninja 400 as well?

[@TheHoonLife]

Look on Cycle trader, facebook marketplace, craigslist. If you want brand new (which i dont recommend if you are new) look for powersports or motorcycle dealers near your area

[@EvansMustang]

Bro I’m looking to get one myself (ninja 400) but my parents don’t even approve😂

[@TheHoonLife]

Hope you get one man, they are the perfect first motorcycle

[@Ep0xy]

I definitely would invest in a louder muffler. Bike seems quiet. Great video though!

[@AaronDB04]

Bros riding in my neighborhood!?!?!?!??!!?

[@TheHoonLife]

860

[@9kBeaTer]

Green Needle

[@bedrucducc]

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[@hailhi-]

I know how to ride a bike😌 I have a license 🗿 I DONT have a bike 😃👍🏻

[@TheHoonLife]

I hope you get one soon my friend!

[@hailhi-]

@@TheHoonLife imma ask my dad hopefully he agrees

[@RagnorLothbrook-f7e]

Def not your first bike Anything for content