Okay... Let's Talk about the Kawasaki ZX-4R

[@yammienoob]

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[@Ravager669]

I'm 6'1" with a 275 lb dad bod so torque numbers mean allot to me especially when it comes to being able to get myself out of trouble on the freeway (Oregon drivers are all blind tweakers).

[@superfisto]

overpriced but awesome

[@KXNGDM]

Very informative video. I can’t wait to hit the market and purchase my first bike. A Turbo Busa 🚀

[@cranky1812]

Hi, if you purchase your first motorcycle as busa turbo then can you make me your insurance beneficiary. Thank you.

[@KlorineTheAvali]

Don’t let Yammie catch you buying a 250+ hp 2 wheeled highway to hell screaming machine as your first bike

[@KXNGDM]

@@KlorineTheAvali He’ll personally collect a data base of all busas sold in 2023 and hack my IP address through my comment and take it back 😂

[@charlesmcgraw5782]

@@KXNGDM remember to ride in sandals and shorts when you get that turbo busa

[@hebribrown6700]

Fr I'm gonna buy a penigale den

[@SephiMasamune]

The ZX-4R is a blessing for us Eurosnobs. None of the big four offer a 600cc four-in-line with Euro5 approval anymore, so bringing the 400 four here gives us something to fill the void. I’m definitely gonna shop for one when they come out in fall 2023.

[@180FiftyFive]

theres a cbr650r which by many accounts is similar to the cbr600f4i. not a dedicated supersports but close enough. i dont think zx4rr will have that ass in the air riding position. i hope i'm wrong because i want one, but i expect it to be like the ninja 400

[@doctaonyx]

I live in Japan and hold a middle bike license that is capped at 400cc. For riders like me this bike is a dream. Most exciting bike in our class that can be spoken about in the same conversation as 600cc bikes. Like you said I didn't think Kawasaki were actually gunna release it and so soon. So I wonder if Kawasaki's game plan was a love letter to the riders in Japan with a Chugata (middle) license. That fact they exporting it is a brucey bonus!

[@SephiMasamune]

I feel the same, Japan (and Indonesia / Malaysia / New Zealand) have had the ZX-25R and i had been looking into importing one to the Netherlands, but with the announcement of the ZX-4R i am pleasantly surprised!

[@axeami1354]

I'm amazed it's done on size, here in the UK they don't care what size bike you have it just has to be restricted to or under 47bhp and not over 94bhp originally

[@bobwilliams3]

It's the same in Italy, where a 400cc get a way lighter insurance cost. E.g.: get a 2005 ZX6-R Ninja as a complete two-wheels novice and pay +1200 € per year - whilst as an apprentice with a 2018 Ninja 400 you can indulge on a more comfortable 750 € insurance bill (price refer to a complete novice insurance, as a rider located in a busy city like Rome - and the busiest they are, the more you will pay).

[@lovingmylifeasIage6741]

I think Kawasaki made the perfect, true 4 cylinder sport bike, that is totally streetable.

[@GixxerRider1991]

The ZX-4R is a great concept. This bike is for the 600 class what something like the GSXR 750 was for liter bikes.

[@daviddiodato5550]

Great point!!! I was kinda wondering if this was gonna be an engine to respond to the KTM 490 twin that never showed up.

[@pravesh736]

@@daviddiodato5550 490 twins are cancelled

[@kevinriley5979]

Not even close

[@bobwilliams3]

Also beat a Turbo Busa when confronted in the 0-5 Mph. 🔥

[@MieAyamGeprekk]

The ZX4R is pretty much a bike aimed for people looking for "FUN" while still abide the law of the road. Just riding around the town/backroad with the engine screaming without going 186mph.

[@durim187]

most incredible thing about zx4r is how are they passing emission standards with that redline

[@moazzamaliabro1036]

best part is it actually produces less pollutants than the Ninja 400 somehow XD

[@L3f7S1d3]

They’re making the redline 12k for US model.

[@durim187]

@@L3f7S1d3 thats weird if true, what is the power rated at then for US? 50hp?

[@two6370]

@@durim187 its for canada not the US

[@hellfire08]

@@L3f7S1d3 says who? I think that is nonsense.

[@NJSurfRescue]

I have a preorder in for the zx4rr at my local dealer. I put a few thousand miles on a Ninja 400 as my first bike on a work trip outside the US last year, and now that I’m back home in the states I’m not quite ready for a bigger bike, but do want something a little more sporty than the Ninja 400 in ergonomics and engine characteristics. The price was tough to get through, but like Yam implied, it’s kinda fun to be on the edge of a new release of a cult classic.

[@daviddiodato5550]

I'm gonna hold out for an R version. Might be 1000$ less, none of the gizmos I won't use.

[@NJSurfRescue]

@@daviddiodato5550 Agreed, there’s just no word on when or if the other models will be available in the states, so I didn’t wanna get locked out. Each dealer around NJ is only getting 2-4 bikes, I covered the last preorder in my local dealer and that was 2 weeks ago.

[@AP3X__636]

You should’ve just gotten a Zx6r

[@NJSurfRescue]

@@AP3X__636 maybe, time will tell

[@tomlabarbara6277]

Spending 11-12k on something in this life that makes you happy and connects with the inner child in you is a bargain. Most of these comments are missing this narrative. My deposit is in, let the good times roll.

[@denkii]

You can 3-5k to achieve the same effect. Spending 11-12k on a new product without knowing how hard the depreciation is gonna hit is just dumb.

[@AC-lq4zw]

Mustang VS Miata. If you live in a place where you can take advantage of the good handling its a great deal. If all the roads around you are straight as an arrow, maybe power matters more than handling.

[@fmifu4100]

What?

[@bravelilspidey]

​@@fmifu4100 Ever see a miata beating muscle cars on the track at the turns? Take note the miata will beat most mustangs and camaros on a winding track as they zip by them at the turns.

[@andrewmcbain4119]

​@@bravelilspidey a track day is one thing, but have you watched them race on the same track at the same time. They are in different classes for a reason.

[@sqlb3rn]

For straight line style I think I'd like a muscle cruiser like the M109R

[@peterwilson8039]

​@@fmifu4100 There are places on the midwestern plains where the road is smooth, wide, straight, and long. That's why American-built motorcycles weigh 800 pounds, have 1700 cc engines, and can't lean more than about 15 degrees from the vertical without scraping. They aren't made for playing boy racer on a twisty mountain road. They are made for roads where you set the cruise control at 80 mph, point the motorcycle in the direction you want to go, and then sit back and wait for the low-fuel warning light to come on.

[@russbrovald5537]

I've owned over 40 motorcycles, had a Suzuki gsf400 naked, 14000 rpm in-line 4. Most fun of all my bikes. Love to Rev, hope to buy the new kaw 4rr

[@adamlanglois563]

It would be sick if they dropped a more basic naked version

[@hellfire08]

Yammie shots fired at spite this whole video 😂😂

[@Ortisan_Official]

Foreal lol I came over here expecting it after spites video.

[@LucSulla]

@@Ortisan_Official same.

[@FunniestFlicks]

good because spites take was hot garbage

[@ganuvien]

This is why Yamaha really needs to come out with the R9. It fills the gap of no more 600s and perfect torque on the street and it's an extremely fun and capable motor below 120mph or so.

[@zapisztosobie]

R4

[@markharrison2484]

I can’t believe they’ve not done an r9 yet. Seems a no brainer.

[@MC-Racing]

I have (among a few others) a 1990 suzuki GSXR 250. 17000 rpm 45 Hp. its so much fun, and you can blast it around everywhere and not go too fast. i can't wait to try a ZX4R

[@MYMOTO7]

random dude: "hey sweet ninja 400 you got there" Kyle: "ITS A ZX-4AAAARRRRRR"

[@puffybodie5282]

Well this is probably my next bike. Saying that as someone who owned ZX-9R E1, have XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture (which will go) and have Monkey 125, PCX 125 and Gladius 650 (SV 650 basically) to accomodate. Why? I tested Ninja 400 for two hours and it was crazy fun and surprisingly fitting with my ~ 6'3". This ZX-4RR should be slightly bigger, especially fairing wider and so on. Ninja 650 was great fit. I want sports-tourer with good weather protection, not so radical sport seating, light, FUN and engine which I can really use. I was able to use ZX-9R, but is not good for your license, it SUCKS under 100km/hod and heats as hell. Only other alternatives for me are Ninja 650 or with more complaints CBR 650R. Even during test days no one wanted to try Ninja 400 that's why I was able to use it easily for 2 hours straight. Everyone testing those liter machines. But as I said with the amount of traffic, radar controls and such if you want to have fun those machines are not the right option. I was sure that ZX-25R will never be in Europe, but confirmation of this ZX-4RR comming here is great news. At least for me 😀

[@matthewshultz8762]

Props to Kawisaki making motorcycles for nothing but pleasure. I wouldn't own one personally but I'd love to see it on the track being ridden by some youngsters not wise enough to ride the 600 class yet. This vs. Ninja 400 vs. SV650 for a track bike, if Daddy's got the money the ZX4R is gonna land little Jimmy a podium.

[@babyfknblu]

im little jimmy and i got my own money!! lets go wheeeeeeeeeee

[@alexv5581]

Some of us young guns worked our tail off in school to land great jobs. Don't worry little Jimmy here is going to drop cash when I pick one up 👍 going to look great next to my WRX

[@halvorson566]

@@babyfknblu weird, I thought your name was babyblu

[@nolleusvi]

Finally, someone who knows the in-depth differences of sports bikes. Thank you for making this review.

[@forestedelman2020]

Suzuki made a bandit that was a inline 400cc in the early 90 making similar horsepower. Great bike for its time. My daughters ninja 400 twin is a great bike also. Combine the two ideas and you have a high reving 4 cylinder bike with a seat height perfect for shorter riders that is a step up in performance and could be less expensive on insurance with its small displacement. Keep up the good work, love your content.

[@stevec6427]

The bandit 400 had 50hp, this has 80hp. I had the old ZXR400 in the 90's which made 60hp and was wicked fun.

[@chrispekel5709]

It's a great idea but it costs too much. Doesnt really make sense unless it's sold in countries that have a tax that keeps going up with displacement

[@pravesh736]

Kawasaki already combined that idea 30 years back

[@SephiMasamune]

@@pravesh736 Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha all had a 400 in-line four in the early 90’s. I’m happy that Kawasaki has the guts to bring theirs back to the modern day.

[@Mr_Phoskitos]

ZX-6R unbeatable price / what it offers in my humble opinion right now. Kinda nimble and light, kinda fast like a rocket. Track ready, fun to ride. Love it

[@BenFilley]

I’m a bike nerd. I love smaller bikes. And as you mentioned, hearing the engine scream doesn’t instantly put you at Mach 1 and license suspension territory. 10 years ago I got my K-Tech certs. I fell in love with a ninja 250 when my best friend got me on my first bike ever, in my late 20’s. I’m a skinny guy, so 80hp is plenty. As you mentioned, less gyroscopic inertia is great for carving twisty roads, and not having a ton of torque is very confidence inspiring when accelerating out of a turn. Less concern of the rear washing out or kicking, and fewer unintentional wheelie situations. The bike will still walk a new Supra from a dig in the quarter, and demolish it in the turns with the right rider. For 1/10th the cost.

[@brennon3825]

hopefully the power isn't limited for the US like the Canada spec has been. Canada spec has power limited to 56hp with 11,500 redline apparently due to noise regulations.

[@KR-hg8be]

Kawasaki been pretty cagey about us hp figures. If it's not the full 77hp, the bike won't sell. $10k for a 55 hp 400 means you may as well cross shop with low end bikes that cost almost half as much. At 77hp I'm seriously considering looking at buying one but I wouldn't bother if it's restricted like that.

[@Firestorm637]

A screaming small inline 4. Ferrari and Lambo love their small displacement v12’s with minimal internal inertia with high revving horsepower. This bike makes tons of horsepower, lightweight for the track. Hard to make that much horsepower with a 2 cylinder.

[@NA-nc5dg]

Pre-ordered, fucking stoked. I have 2 R7's I use for track. Trading my street bike in for a new ZX4RR. I don't care about warp speeds, the 70-100 HP is a sweet spot for me on track. I love my R7, but she needs a paddock-mate fuck I hope we get a class out of this.. I can't fucking wait to start wrenching on this bike.

[@hasymoto9420]

Just to add value from the other end of the hemisphere. Licenses in Asia are usually limited by theirs CCs. Where I am from Singapore a Class 2A license similar to Japan's motorcycle class system and Europe's A2 class, are limited to 400cc.The most powerful bike of this class was the the Honda CB400SF, which is a 4 cylinder Rev happy machine with VTEC making 55hp. It has since been discontinued as of Oct 2022. I believe what Kawasaki is doing here is to fill that gap and provide a Rev happy, 4 cylinder bike in that 400cc class. Most bikes below 400cc either come in parallel twin configuration or single cylinders.

[@leanit5756]

What appears to be different ergos make me think the R7 and ZX-4R would not be cross-shopped. ZX looks like it has much higher bars. ZX seems to me to be a bike to appeal to skilled riders who get an evil grin revving the nuts off a little bike and embarrassing those on much bigger bikes. Doesn't particularly look like a beginner or "first" bike to me.

[@AuRowe]

I've been calling it the ultimate troll bike

[@venomous2die4]

@@AuRowe I mean, with all of the videos of N400s taking 600 class to gapplebees (pro rider of course), I could also imagine the same for this bike. But faster..... muuuuuuuuch fasterrrr.

[@KR-hg8be]

I'd rather have the zx4rr over a r7. One makes power like a race bike and the other has the engine from a dump truck.

[@Surpriseify]

Maybe a little less time spent on "dissing" other youtubers would be worth considering man, its just not a great vibe. I think you highlight some really good points that as you state most others dont. Im not sure about the bike as a beginner bike, not because a new rider wont be able to handle it. But to really benefit and use this kind of bike, i think it really warrents a more experienced rider who understands how to treat a rev happy engine like this. With that said a beginner will obviously learn in time.

[@yammienoob]

Maybe they should spend time making better videos lol

[@dougefresh2208]

@@yammienoob damn

[@DJTinyTim13]

@@yammienoob [insert GIF of Kelso from That 70’s Show shouting “Burn!”]

[@robbysnipes9568]

Spot on I think this will be great for beginners just shift early and when you build up more skill stay on the throttle longer.

[@pravesh736]

Wtf 🤡

[@tiger2q]

Why would u need to shift earlier?

[@phil4986]

Not a sport bike, but I can get a brand-new, year old GSX750 Suzuki for $8600 and save a grand. And that bike can eat interstates for breakfast as well as be a fun track day bike. I like that Kawasaki is doing here and they will easily sell every one. They are a special bike for a special type of rider. The nonadjustable forks make no sense. Big miss there especially at the high price.

[@sullybiker6520]

The real achievement of this bike is this is exactly the platform that is supposed to be dead. We weren't supposed to see anything like this anymore. I absolutely applaud Kawasaki because clearly some bean-counters lost, for once. God bless Japanese engineers!

[@ChrisPBacon9]

Even if its performance numbers might not justify its price, something like this is my dream. I love high revving engines, but with bigger bikes you wouldnt be able to rev it out without hitting those illegal speeds so this would be perfect

[@PaulorhSilva]

I have one z900 , but right now I miss my past R3… it was so funny because it was so ligh and nimble… I hope this bike could be a good option to change for it and bring it back some of the fun that I had with my previous R3 😅

[@derkonigk4011]

I live in germany basically between the Nordschleife and Spa and I could really see my self going from my small 2-stroke enduro beginner (tiered license) to a zx-4r because it can be tuned to fit the next and then the last tier. Also going from a small displacement 2-stroke to a parallel twin must feel like going from monster energy to milk. Might be I'm a bit of a european Kyle, but I'll always love the thrill of high revs and exponential power curves.

[@luisdetomaso867]

Or you could move to a free country where the government doesn't dictate what motorcycles you can ride

[@David-lr2vi]

@@luisdetomaso867 I’m sure Der Konigk will be laughing at you while he goes as fast as he wants on the autobahn on the way to drop a few euros in the toll booth at the Nordshleife to go as fast as he wants around the best race track in the world!

[@derkonigk4011]

@@luisdetomaso867 David is right. and you know what? If I ever get into an accident, I will be fixed up for free by our healthcare system. also once you hit 25 there's no tier system anymore, that's just to prevent young hot shots from legally yeeting themselves off at 300KpH. And that's a compromise I'm happy with.

[@ethanlopez109]

@@derkonigk4011 here in Spain we have the A2 license (35 kw limit for 2 years) and I think it's for the best. Wouldn't want to see 18 year old kids with liter bikes going at 300 km/h and dying instantly

[@albertoboraso8000]

In fact people from free country cant ride, i would say that only indians sucks more than riders from the states. Have fun to use your 1000 on a straight line so much fun !

[@BlakesPipes]

Funny, if surgery goes well tomorrow, I was looking at the 400 or the opposite the mule of a RE Himalayan. Depends on how things go. Sad to see that they discontinued the Concours. Own the 2021 Concours. But never thought they were going to discontinue the concours until they did the same with KLR! See you when I return to life.

[@TheInfantry98]

Did you die ?

[@BlakesPipes]

@@TheInfantry98 nope, just waiting for 15 weeks since my L3 herniated disc to be repaired and unable to walk well with left leg weakness and unable to keep my bikes up on the left side . I was a runner and lived at the beach. So, life has been in my house of 900 Sq feet and laying on my back due to pain. Also , I am 100 percent motorcyclist, so no car. Sorta like dead for 3 plus months.

[@drewthedogman9]

It's basically a ZX6 with 60% less murder

[@unkindguy88]

I was excited for this bike and expecting to be around 8k but now not so much, might as well go Aprilia RS 660/ZX6R

[@glsracer]

When the price was announced for the ZX-4R, it solidified my desire to go with a CBR650R when I replace my CBR500R

[@UltimateEnd0]

I'd still get a ZX-4RR over a CBR650R

[@JETZcorp]

I'm excited for this. We need bikes that you can wring out on the street without going to jail, but which don't look like xenomorphs and don't sound like sewing machines. I seriously thought about the R7, but this is more my speed. Give me the closest thing you've got to a 2-stroke, because my actual 400 2-stroke is still being a fussy princess.

[@alex968t9]

The bike actually has adjustable rebound and compression rear suspension. The rear linkage is more like the zx10r. Just so you know yammy

[@Rowdy73]

Another excellent video, I share your thoughts on almost everything you mentioned here. Great work here.

[@markhigginbottom2507]

Sub 400cc is also cheapest insurance bracket, which may be a key factor for some people.

[@dannyb8416]

As HeroRR pointed out, the ZX6R is $2K more with ABS and the KRT paint scheme. And no autoblipper...

[@moisesojeda1085]

$1,500k more

[@xorbe2]

$2300 more for the similar KRT trim level, and zx6r still missing autoblipper and tft console.

[@Dispariabooks]

Maybe the real ZX4RR niche is the friends we made (and beat to the pre-order) along the way. ...and I don't say that because my LBS sold out of their six units in less than a day.

[@chrispekel5709]

I reakon it'll fill a niche but it won't sell well overall.

[@RoadRambl3r]

Recently bought the ninja400 as a first bike, don’t think i would take this one instead, more expensive more tech I think the 400 is still the ultimate beginner bike 😅

[@luisdetomaso867]

Your redline is at 12K rpm. No comparison

[@KlorineTheAvali]

I don’t think the ZX-4RR is meant to be a beginner bike lmfao. Theoretically it should be faster than a Yamaha R7 when you compare the power to weight ratio.

[@bloodasp6278]

I agree to that. I think the ZX4RR is too expensive for a beginner to commit mistakes on.

[@alexv5581]

@@luisdetomaso867 You need to learn more about mechanics and engineering, the zx10r and Yamaha r1 engines don't spin that fast, does that make them inferior ? Of course not. A motor this small needs to rotate at this angular velocity to generate enough power to be considered a supersport. That's why you see the lightweight state of the art materials in the internals of the engine.

[@luisdetomaso867]

@@alexv5581 Ruslan said he just bought a Ninja 400 which comes with an inferior, low revving parallel twin. I said his bike's 12K redline makes it incomparable to the expensive high output motor in the ZX-4RR

[@andrewcairnsmrkiplin]

as someone riding a ninja 125. the zx-4r will be a rocket shop compared.

[@BenBrrown]

$10k is kinda outrageous buuuuuuut 🥲 I'ma still buy it

[@toumakoushik31416]

Can you let me know why are you gonna buy it?? No I'm not bashing you. I legitimately want to know

[@Mr_everything10]

@@toumakoushik31416 pretty cool to have this much power on a 400 I guess. Or maybe because it’s in-line 4 aswell

[@East_TX_LCR]

​@@toumakoushik31416 I'd buy for the il4 and fun factor alone.

[@BenBrrown]

@@East_TX_LCR pretty much and honestly I'd like to build content around the 400. Although you can get better bikes for $10k this one just catches my attention.

[@sqlb3rn]

Why this size engine tho, do you have a 600 or liter bike?

[@netxzero3993]

Best informative video i have seen so far from you and from all youtubers that talk about the zx4rr.

[@Elwon20]

No adjustable suspension is a real killer of this bike for me. I miss the old grey market inline4 screamers but Totally agree that I'd rather have fully adjustable front and rear than any or even all of the electronics. Honestly I'd rather they just took the 400 engine and put it in the 600 frame. Adjustable suspension, proper subframe, tons of aftermarket options etc. This, with some CF wheels for unmatchable-flickability is the dream.

[@johnlopez805]

Exactly this is a niche bike cult bike, it’s not about how fast it is, it’s about different

[@barbarousrelic4591]

Canada gets the ZX4R and ZX4RR. Both limited to an 11,500RPM redline for noise concerns, but the "R" version doesn't have the quickshifter or adjustable suspension, comes in black, and is a little cheaper. I was dead set on getting the RR until I found out our government basically ruined it.

[@dannyb8416]

You could get a tune to fix that probably.

[@L3f7S1d3]

US may be the same.

[@barbarousrelic4591]

@@dannyb8416 you could, sure. At that point though, you'd be over $14,000 Canadian into a new, untested 400cc bike that has no warranty. There are a LOT of interesting bikes out there at that price level.

[@mv4075]

11,500 What a waste. That and the exhaust can killed it for me.

[@michaelfinck6945]

I love it !! A Z 400 RS probably would make even more sense. I think we will see it as a 2024 model.

[@x-105strikefreedom]

When Honda released the VFR-400R it cost more than the VFR-750, but people still bought it, and now it cost a lot of money for a used Honda VFR-400R and the Honda RVF-400R.

[@mattjones4765]

Wait till you hear it getting up 16k revs around town, for a carton of milk. we're all gonna want one... Few will have the pleasure though 😎

[@domsnotice9048]

For a carton of milk LOL😂

[@mattjones4765]

@@domsnotice9048 that's what it's designed for no? lol

[@robertveronese4405]

Back in the early 90s when everyone made a 400-4 59hp was the most, now 80! I love small bikes that Rev high, if they make a naked Z400 I will buy one! Can't ride a sport bike now that I am 69.

[@buckrogers2546]

Spite needs to watch this video so he can understand how ram air works 😆

[@STIjojoSTI]

According to some reviewers here, the zx4rr has lower handle bars then the Zx25r . Also seat height of zx4rr is also taller. Powerwise no one has reviewed them yet back to back. Waiting for more reviews.

[@jimmythecacodemon2397]

Personally I would LOVE this as my first bike, cause I don’t want to jump straight into a 600, but I also don’t want to be stuck on a 400, it’s a decent in between issues frame issues aside, but the price is to much to justify getting one, I’d give maybe $7-8500 for it, but not nearly 10k

[@g00fysmiley]

this engine in a new Z please! a cute little super naked Z400RR, also acceptable for a Z400RRS a retro look with a pint sized 4 cyl would be fun and flickable. also seeing 4 pipes off a retro harks back to those UJM bikes and would love to see it

[@kaj9134]

I think the ZX4R is best as someones first sportbike (if you have a lot of money) You first start commuting without hitting high revs so the bike is more easy to handle As you progress you can get up higher in the rev range, take a track day etc. The bike has a lot of tech so it isn't going to be outdated any time soon If the price will be worth it depends of there is going to be a 2nd gen. If not, the used market will have skyhigh prices making the investment worth it.

[@steveoglesby4120]

Good Video. I love this bike. Own a 1988 Yamaha FZR-400. It is/was a scalpel. It is still sitting in my shop. This form-factor has been done before. Only my TZR 250R handles better. Its about 100 pounds lighter with 60hp. One correction to your presentation. (From Kawasaki's spec sheet: Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas charged shock w/ piggyback reservoir, adjustable compression, rebound and spring preload/4.9 in.) The rear shock is fully adjustable.) I too wish the forks had clickers.

[@matsete1427]

i think it's perfect for small people like me who like a 4 cylinder bike for the sound. also, if i want a full blood screaming sportbike but dont want it to be too expensive like the liter sportbikes because it will only be used for short rides, this makes sense for me. in short, if you want a cheaper zx6r, this could be it.

[@WallyST675]

Always happy to get fresh content from my Papa Yam.

[@shreader327]

10 grand for a 400 cc 4cyl motorcycle? What about $11,099 for a new KTM 300exc? It's all about Prospective folks. I guarantee this bike is going to be so much fun to wind out and get that Hugh rpm sound and be able to actually use it to its full potential on twisties and your average roads..

[@UltimateEnd0]

Yes, this I don't live in a Texas or Houston. We have shitty rural roads where I live that have a lot of logging trucks drive over them. No reason to have a ZX6R unless I drive 50 miles to I-5

[@martindunleavy798]

I think the spike will be lucky to last three years in the US market over priced. No suspension adjustment in much too closely marketed against competitors that will produce more on the street for most riders. A true enthusiast machine and I hope I’m wrong I just don’t think there’s a big enough market here in the US.

[@jefflambert8603]

Should appeal to the European Market

[@TotoHurteau]

In Canada they asking 10k for the zx-4r, 11k for the zx-4rr and 13k for the zx-6r. I believe they would also be a 1200$ difference for the plate every year because in Quebec supersport fall under the high accident-risk motorcycle category and i think the zx-4r would fall in the 126 cc to 400 cc category.

[@Mariely1]

I sold my ninja 400 a few months ago. I can’t wait to get back on two wheels and buy the Yamaha r4 once it reaches the states!

[@DJTinyTim13]

Yam, I love Vivaldi as much as any former music major, but PLEASE turn it down as a soundbed. You seem like you’re shouting over the music, and failing.

[@yammienoob]

Yup, one of my editors had this up too high

[@DJTinyTim13]

@@yammienoob I need to break in my new MT-10, so if I have to ride from Daytona to Austin to help with the music parts of your videos, just let me know.

[@gilbertlindsay3507]

Thank you for giving the bike a chance., I was wrong about you.

[@EVAN__WILLIAMS]

Next for exciting upcoming bikes, Buell Super Cruiser 🤟🤟🤟

[@hully88]

Zx4rr has back link rear suspension which is fully adjustable. Good research. 👍

[@motojoe7493]

I believe Kawasaki put a 160 in the rear because of the torque output, giving it a 180 the low end will surely suffer, it's like you're always starting in 2nd gear

[@sterlingroberts6240]

Yeah, 160 is absolutely the correct tire choice. Might even be able to run 150.

[@blakecole3362]

the frame is not brand new, its been around for about 2 years now its literally the same frame from the zx-25r .

[@MyWatchIsEnded]

I was expecting this bike to be set up to be a track monster vs the Ninja 400 but it sounds like a slightly improved version of the 400 instead of a superbike upgrade. That is disappointing to be honest.

[@mutanic82]

there are 250cc, 300cc, 400cc, 600cc, and 1000cc, it depends on your budget before you look at your capabilities to handle those bikes. I've seen some 250cc with loads of buck spend on their bikes and some stingy riders with bigger cc bikes who slack off on their bike maintenance due to the cost of maintenance. Affordability is the key to smaller cc existences here.

[@TheMajesticBuffalo_]

It kinda make sense that they made a inline 4 starter bike so it will get beginners custom to the inline 4 so when the jump of to 600 it’s not going to be as bad

[@trentonmorgan3993]

I like how he more or less bashed the zx4r on yamcast ep.91, 8 months ago and is now praising it.

[@farishazmi3051]

we are currently make a ZX-6R here at Gurun,Kedah.

[@uno_1762]

FINALLYYY!!!! been waiting for this

[@robertdavis4761]

Great video and very informative!! Should be a hoot to ride!! Can’t wait! 💚🖤

[@MindfulMotorcyclist]

This was a really good video, you can tell you're in your element here...

[@MotoEnz]

Exactly the bikes HP increases as it moves due to the ram air intake with inducts more air into the system ✌️

[@kevinriley5979]

Duh

[@mbag012]

It sounds awesome,,,,but I think so many features about the bike miss the mark quite a lot. I dont need freaking TC on a 80hp bike. The chassis can be more lightweight, and better. The suspension is...non-adjustable. As you said, I dont know how this fits into my life. Having a bike be inside a racing class is a huge bonus because there are so much more parts floating around. I would rather get the zx6r tbh. I love how Kawasaki is experimenting, but I cant get behind this one.

[@calliris]

The US gets the ZX4R while over here at asia we get the ZX25R, literal banshee of an inline-4 250cc that revs up to 18k rpm

[@RudeXII]

Here it is.... get one and take it on track yam. JUST TAKE IT ON TRACK BEFORE YOU JUDGE IT MAN

[@ghettosled1976]

I’ve bought and ridden many bikes that cost less than the wireless charging phone mount setup from your sponsor. It’s sad because it’s very basic tech and production costs Pennies, but these companies are all out to steal everything they can from bikers. Charging setup base price $350+ for something that cost rock mount $1.25. Been using my $19.95 Chinese Amazon version for three years now on my grom and the only downside is having to wrap a hair tie around the phone to make sure it doesn’t fly off. But rock form insists their same thing is worth another $350 and up.

[@UltimateEnd0]

All of the cheap Chinese electronics I bought (yes I know they're all from China but quality differs) BREAK! I can't stand Chinesium....

[@kendallnjiraini]

Hi. In the market for my first bike. Initially was going for the ninja 400 but after reviewing I’m opting for the ninja 650. But I want to be sure I’m getting the right bike. Could you do a video on the 650 vs ZX4R vs ZX25R. Or suggest which of the three is best for a beginner.

[@kendallnjiraini]

Edit : I really love the inline 4 sound 😅

[@UltimateEnd0]

ZX4R or ZX4RR definitely better

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

It's a $6,000 max and even then, it's for rich people who want a starter bike. My first bike was an '83 Kawasaki GPZ 305 and I extracted every horse I could out of that thing, but I got it for $300 practically new from a friend of a friend who was upgrading after 300 miles on the odometer back in '84. Manufacturers better stop acting like COVID is still in effect and people have more time & money than common sense. Nobody's going to pay 10 grand for something that's not even a 1/2 liter. I'll take a used ZX10r all day long and twice on Sunday for that.

[@cudaveyronr3420]

Yamaha R4 or R5 would be cool to see

[@Firestorm637]

KTM buying 25% in MV AGusta could make some interesting concepts. KTM RAPIDLY expanding biting number 3 heels, KAWASAKI

[@LVGary]

For not much more and you can get a Tuono 660...but I'm biased. Honestly, I couldn't tell you why this small CC 400 appeals to me. I think it's because it's so unique and affordable 4 cylinders are kind of being killed off by 270-degree parallels that having one of these is pretty much a flex lol.

[@YouLikeToast]

Great vid! Def got my eye on this thing after seeing 400cc inline 4!! I ride an 81 kawasaki kz550 and i love the small inline 4 on that.

[@MDxSemi]

What a great breakdown on this weird motorcycle

[@julieoliver8170]

When are you going to get a zrx 1200 and test it it with a modern equivalent. Start doing a comparison on older bikes with longevity.

[@donnalee7379]

I’ll wait until 2024 in the hopes of a better color schematic. I just can’t down with the KRT color scheme. Until then I’ll stick w/my 636

[@MotoEnz]

Well our bikes here with 18hp already has traction control so it does makes since that zx4 also has it ✌️

[@joel_2k]

definitely something i'm looking forward knowing prob I'll get my license next year!

[@JoseLgamer05]

The zx4rr is going to be the miata of bikes, really similar proposition if you think about it.

[@jonpeters5194]

cept the weight

[@jacksons87]

and you cant make it fast like the miata

[@JoseLgamer05]

@@jacksons87 In fairness, you can do whatever to a miata, since it has been out for so long, in that sense it is kinda like the sv650

[@chrispekel5709]

God no, the Miata is affordable. This is expensive for what it is.

[@chrispekel5709]

The ninja 300 - 400 is the Miata of bikes

[@MikeS82082]

The 6r is better value proposition based on suspension alone. The added power is just a bonus.

[@MikeS82082]

@YammieNoob1.. scams are always special 😂

[@xorbe2]

@@MikeS82082 good job you quoted the scammers phone number

[@BlakesPipes]

Kawasaki makes bikes for fun, they don't need to make bikes. They have larger things to make then this. Just for fun.

[@justbalde]

Maybe the zx4 was made to sell more 636s, having people be like “oh well I might as well get the 636” 😂