Kawasaki Ninja 400 Review (Comprehensive Breakdown)

[@yammienoob]

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[@QMG_Marq_Reloaded]

Yammie Noob i love this channel

[@absolutebullcrap7273]

Nah its 6:02 am here ife not slept yet lol

[@xXxIMCAMPINGxXx]

Can you make a detail review video of the GSX-R 750s Master Yam Yam? That would so amazing & heavily needed! Thanks!

[@Turshin]

Miata of sport bikes?

[@xXxIMCAMPINGxXx]

Or is it the Charger of sport bikes? 😉

[@mr7wi]

Consider: plumbers have saved more lives than surgeons. Perhaps the Ninja 400 has saved more souls...

[@feodiente9460]

I bet Yammie pissed he didn't think of this analogy ..😂

[@tomjjackson21]

You've been watching too much Jordan Peterson, "Roughly Speaking."

[@mr7wi]

Thomas Jackson just cleaning my room and slaying the dragon for his gold so that I can elevate my self along the lobster hierarchy, Bucko. And that’s that.

[@mr7wi]

Thomas Jackson so what you’re saying is...

[@monkeyplayer1]

Jordan Peterson here

[@girishmahajan3646]

I never found a more wholesome review of anything.

[@CoryRwtfyt]

The Ninja 250 came out in the USA for the 1986 model year. The 1987 was identical to the 86 and 1988 was the next model.

[@totg13]

I own the N400 and in the Philippines where the only bikes that can enter the express ways are 400CCs (on paper) and up, it's more than just a starter bike. It's a machine that a few owns and rare to see on the streets. It doesn't just turn heads, it breaks necks.

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

The original ninja 250 was a screaming 2 stroke. Tons of fun

[@artfrontgalleries1818]

I'm 73. If I could see well enough and if my balance was still good enough, I would buy a used Kawasaki 23 tomorrow morning

[@jsprite123]

The Ninja is less of a toilet and more of a Swiss-Army knife.

[@That1J1]

If the Ninja 400 was a Swiss Army Knife, it would be the tiny key chain one that has enough space for a single 1 inch blade, and scissors that max out on their power scale while cutting masking tape.

[@acjohn6995]

If Yam can't kill himself properly on it, it's not worth talking about.

[@pi_mai]

It's not click baity enough.

[@jmccannhtx]

The Ninja 400 makes a great LAST bike, too! I'm 80.5 years old and have had somewhere between 2 dozen and 30 bikes in my lifetime, all the way from my first bike (a '48 HD 2-stroke 125cc that used "white gas only) through numerous intermediate bikes, a half dozen Goldwings or so, Kawi 250 and 300 Ninjas, Connie 1k and 14)... but I digress. Point is, the other day as I was riding this little rascal, it suddenly came to me: I Love This Bike! And that is something I have never said about any of the others. Fun bikes all, very nice bikes, bikes I liked a lot... but this one I truly love.

[@team3gaming749]

jmccannhtx Thanks for sharing! How much did your 400 cost you?

[@usernamemykel]

I'll be a young 75 next week, and I TOTALLY agree with your assessment! Kawasaki Kid

[@MrRtHemi]

Not quite old but I’m 39 and riding on my ninja 400 Definitely put a smile on my face

[@jefforymitchell5697]

I was 25 when I bought mine new as my first bike. Awesome to see one bike that can bring so many generations together.

[@grumpysquid]

This is what I needed to hear. Thanks!

[@GameMasterAddict235]

Still having doubts on a yamaha guy reviewing a kawasaki .

[@antonisgalouzis3135]

Exactly

[@charlesappalachia8252]

He must love the 400 he's done like 10 reviews on it.

[@goldencatpat]

grow up clown

[@micheldickenson9776]

I'd like to announce you the Yammy community that... I am now officially a rider after watching Yammy for like 6 months now.

[@mardzj]

Congratulations!

[@rodrickpugh1836]

Way to go!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@TheRichard2025]

What did you buy?

[@swashbuckler139]

That’s awesome! 👏

[@dennisayers3306]

Awesome bro

[@CaptainVelveeta]

"I challenge you to ride the Ninja 400 and not have it put a big ole smile on your face"...truer words have never been spoken 😁

[@usernamemykel]

Yup, it's all about smiles per mile on a Ninja 400! Kawasaki Kid

[@azmendozafamily]

being a plumber, I really do appreciate the amount of thought that you put into the fact that Modern Sanitation is miraculous. Thank you. Now give me that ninja 400 LOL

[@izzojoseph2]

Pablo Mendoza KI7DBV ~ civil engineer here. I thought the same thing!

[@NatsumeKonno]

400cc is plenty fast. I can cruise at 80mph just fine then rip it up to the max 110-120mph. Theres also many mods can do. Once you buy the relay the light addons are endless. To me the ninja 400 is a sports touring. Sits great not to sporty can add bags and cargo. You get sports bike feel but i can use it for my commute bike.

[@1pyroace1]

This is what I want to know not to powerful but not too slow

[@justinsmith1001]

@@nunyabusiness896 I'm a big guy riding a Honda CBR650F. No doubt this 650 is faster than 90% of the vehicles on the road. And in the powerband, it moves and requires your full attention. But there are definitely times I wish I had the power of maybe a Kawi Z900, Ninja 1000 or FZ-09 so I could just be cruising and have the torque to move in any gear. I don't think a supersport is for me for my next bike, but I would love to have that power to go at any time.

[@NatsumeKonno]

@@nunyabusiness896 the ninja 400 and the 650 have the same sitting position from what i can tell. Same 110-120 max speed. The 650 has more acceleration. If you want true up right and easier to work on the z400-z650. But i love the sports bike look and its not so bad in commuting. I can sit on it for about 1 hour nonstop till my ass hurts.

[@NatsumeKonno]

@@1pyroace1 it has 45hp can go fast fast as a 40k sports car.

[@1pyroace1]

NatsumeMizu would this b a good starter n how much r these msf course

[@disbsam333]

I've got one. It literally ticks every box for a great commuter. Super light clutch, over 120mph (200kmh) top speed, 0-60 in around ,4 seconds, and it's super comfortable and I'm 6"3'. Great bike, and it seems very well made, should last a long time. Also it's super tame at low speed up until 7k rpm which is nice in traffic. Super smooth.

[@marcusrwd5301]

Hey! I’ll be a new rider soon! I was wondering how it performs on the highways?? In comparison to a ninja 650 which would you recommend?

[@disbsam333]

@@marcusrwd5301 I've never ridden a 650 but I wouldn't consider one because the tank hits my knees unlike the 400. The 400 is so fast that I really don't think the 650 is necessary. The 650 is stuck in a weird zone, it doesn't sound that good, and it's not much faster than the 400 while costing a bit more. I sold my 400 for a Ducati monster but I still miss the 400. It's so underrated, and such a fantastic bike. Get the 400 for sure, you won't be disappointed.

[@marcusrwd5301]

@@disbsam333 awesome! Just for a bit of detail towards my thought with this decision- it’ll be what I use to go to college (about a 20 minute drive every day) on roads up to 75ish mph

[@disbsam333]

@@marcusrwd5301 I had a Givi rear box on the back of mine to carry my backpack and stuff, it's nice to have for commuting. 75 is pretty easy for the Ninja and bikes with a faring hold speed a lot better than naked bikes.

[@iazncrackitech]

@@marcusrwd5301 hi i've owned both bikes.. i JUST got back into the 400 for the same purpose.. commuting to college. the 400 is the perfect urban commuter going 75+ mph. n650 was slightly too tall and heavy for me. im 130lbs and 5'6 barely was able to tiptoe on the ninja 650, so it wasn't fun backing it up when I had to park in my tight garage. n650 is a fun bike with all that extra torque, just not my cup of tea.

[@timt9510]

I have and love my 400. You say it's a toilet but when you got bubble guts that toilet is the most important thing in the world! Lol. 400 is great in the twisty and great for a commuter. I would buy another and sit on my throne proudly.

[@PopSene]

Tim T yes! Commuter! Exactly what I was aiming for. Perfect daily bike

[@AFColors47]

Nice! I sat on one again today. I think it’ll be a perfect bike for me, plus the price is great! New toilet here I come! 😜

[@lancehughes571]

I love my Ninja 400, only been riding for about 2 months.

[@raviolitrail]

I'm getting a z400 toilet for my bike this year.

[@squeege0711]

I got a 2019 Z400 as my first bike and it’s a lot of fun! Been riding for about 3 months now. A little scary/intimidating at first especially after taking the MSF course on a 250cc Kawasaki. The clutch is very forgiving and it has enough predictable power accelerating to not scare you, but feel confident you get up to highway speeds with minimal effort. With it being a naked bike, riding around at highway speeds will beat you up after some time and sudden gusts will wake you up pretty quickly. Good luck!

[@rickflam1447]

@@squeege0711 Have you gotten the front cowl/windscreen for it yet? I'm planning on getting the 2020 MT03 when it drops soon and the highway winds are one of my biggest concerns. Wondering how much a cowl would reduce the wind.

[@DenvarShay]

@@rickflam1447 The wind from head on with no screen can be a pain, manageable though. It's the heavy wind and/or gusts from the side that are the issue. And nothing can solve that, light bikes are just susceptible to being thrown around. I ride my N400 on the Highway every day, I have a taller windscreen and obviously full fairings, wind is still a pain, but ya get used to it.

[@squeege0711]

@@rickflam1447 A new windscreen is the last mod I haven't done lol It's not bad at 55MPH, but at 65-70MPH the side gusts get your heart pumping.

[@KokoyKillazzz]

I have the infamous z400. Have no regrets.

[@RAJPATIL-fs3dp]

It's 11:40pm here in India Now Papa yamiee is also Busa boi😂🤣😂😎

[@absolutebullcrap7273]

6:02 am here haha didnt sleep yet

[@TheMayjinx]

I flushed my toilet at the exact time you did , WTF.... 🤣

[@yammienoob]

It's the subliminal messaging, do you also feel an urge to go buy a busa?

[@TheMayjinx]

@@yammienoob Absolutely itching.

[@1pyroace1]

So weird same I am proud of this special bond we shared

[@overthehilldill3626]

That's why my shower went dead cold. Bastages!

[@GeekyBrian96]

@@yammienoob so that's where all those busas came from

[@tannerhillman2869]

Id still love to have one, even though its not a BUSA

[@Marcos0ne]

I have one and in the city it's a lot more fun to ride than my zx6

[@tannerhillman2869]

@@Marcos0ne I live kinda in the country, there's not a whole lot of straight roads, so I feel like it would be more fun to have a bike where I can actually go through the gears

[@krautworks]

@@tannerhillman2869 Exactly, it is way more fun to drive something slow fast, rather than driving something fast slowly. Also, you might be suprised to find out that you'll corner faster than those big bikes.

[@maxipete100]

i’m selling mine if you want it xd

[@nickq204]

I have owned a Ninja 400 for just under three months and am having a great time with it. It’s my “beginner” bike, but I think I’ll keep it for quite a while, even after I get my second, third etc. Yes, the are more powerful bikes out there, but this is more than enough for the street. She rides nice, easy to maintain, and have no plans to mod it other than to get it ready for a track day.

[@RevBomb600]

Everyone knows your views on the Ninja 400, I want to know your views on the CBR500R

[@Marcos0ne]

It's garbage

[@glsracer]

@@Marcos0ne whatever

[@seanwatts392]

@@glsracer it really is. There's alot of bad reviews about them. Some people like them. I like the way they look. But I don't like the way they ride

[@themew1088]

I rode my friends cbr500r and ya, it's slow. My buddy said he was beat by a ninja 300

[@seanwatts392]

@@themew1088 my friend said the same thing! That the 300 beat his honda

[@SportbikerNZ]

I've been riding nearly 10 years and shamelessly enjoy small, light sportbikes. Provided the rider has the insatiable drive to develop, they put your riding development on steroids vs the unforgiving, doubt inducing bigger bikes. I've also owned a gsxr600 k7 racebike and it's just a different type of fun. For twisty public roads and carparks, nothing beats a tearing them up on a flickable little bike. Being sub 70kg/155ib means these bikes are just that much more fun for me I guess. I'm eyeing up the ninja 400, but want proper sportbike ergos. So lower clip ons and higher rearsets are a must imo.

[@SuperBoomer95]

I've owned 2 gsxr750's and started on a Katana 750. I work at a kawi, and Suzuki dealer and get to test ride all kinds of bikes. And yet I love when the little bikes come in, cause they are such a blast to hop on and go done the road. You feel like a kid with a new 50cc dirt bike

[@chrisbarbz9238]

They sell an extended reach (ie taller) seat for this purpose.

[@SportbikerNZ]

@@chrisbarbz9238 While that does have the effect of marginally lower bars in relation to your body position, it doesn't raise the foot pegs. Additionally that seat has less rigidity and support for aggressive riding, a criticism a youtube review pointed out. He didn't like the vague feeling caused by lack of seat structure. I did end up buying a ninja 400 and have kitted it out with lower woodcraft clip ons and higher Arashi rearsets. I'm really enjoying the bike. I'd still like lower handle bars, but they are as low as I can get them without clashing with the body work.

[@arellano408]

I’ve been riding for 20 years and I’ve had many bikes current number one is my 2014 cbr1000rr SP I bought a new Ninja400 last month for my 100 mile round trip commute and I can say the Ninja400 is so good and fun it’s amazing plus it’s good for the environment because I use less than 2 gallons for my commute plus I never get stuck in traffic so I get home quickly

[@matthewcordeiro2073]

Is it too much power for a beginner?

[@arellano408]

@@matthewcordeiro2073 I don’t think so it’s perfect for a beginner

[@supersloth1667]

I'm definitely considering this for my 2nd bike. Currently have the z125 as I'm a short rider (5'5) and my dealer didn't have the z400 in yet. At first I thought the ninja 400 was too large, but after going and sitting on it and the z400 (which of course they got in JUST after I got my 125) the ninja feels just as good to me as the z does. Plus, it'll get me into that fast boi life ya know?

[@BullProd]

Its been a year now, did you end up getting it?

[@tomjjackson21]

" I would rather ride a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow" said no man that's ever rode a *B..B..B..BUSA!*

[@Jambuc829]

Thomas Jackson Those things are death on two wheels that is of course you riding a fast bike 🏍 slow.

[@sheldondrewett9461]

Rather ride a fast bike fast

[@themew1088]

"I don't like 600's, you can't use all the power" said the bro with a 250cc... boy grow a pair

[@Jambuc829]

Brandyn Borsi Toxic masculinity is why so many purchase bikes they aren’t ready for and wrap themselves around trees and cars.

[@krautworks]

@@Jambuc829 Nah man, this is all about gatekeeping and being cool and stuff. You don't ride a bike because it fits you or you prefer it, it is all about that flex and being so mega uber cool because you have more hp than the beginner rider. MUST. ASSERT. DOMINANCE.

[@oreojsn92]

What Spite said describes exactly why I'm looking to get a 400 after previously owning a 300 and most recently a 636. My 636 would constantly remind me I couldn't handle it's power or size. It was kind of demoralizing. My 300 on the other hand didn't give a rats ass. It was just happy to be on the road and rewarded me for riding it. I want a bike that appreciates my riding skills as much as I appreciate it's fun factor. And I think that's the ninja 400

[@pmedwards42]

30+ years riding experience and I own a Ninja 300 track bike. They're amazing fun.

[@NoGlockTrucker]

Honestly if I were in the market for a sport bike, it would be the ninja 400. I sat on all the big 4 Japanese bikes in this size and the ninja just felt like the best fit for me even over the Z400. I feel confident the ninja 400 would be more than capable of delivering all the fun I would want from a sport bike.

[@asaflotxz]

loved it do cbr500r please :)

[@galgamex1703]

Dude your videos have grown on me lol. I just bought a 2020 ninja 400 after watching hours of reviews including your videos. I am so damn impressed with this bike, it's exactly what you guys were making it out to be and I'm loving it every second of it. Thank you. Cheerd

[@JkennGG]

Can I get an update? I'm looking at getting a ninja 400 for my first bike

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

I started with an 04 ninja 250. it didn't need to be faster, you don't need to be any faster than that, it's just as fast as most cars out there and if you're mature enough, you don't need a dodge challenger demon, when an R/T will work just fine.

[@vtaqz4809]

Would like to see his ego set a side on a 125cc sportbike lol. If you have to start on a 125cc, the ninja 400 sounds pretty good.

[@jeffmcallister7040]

If it was called a R4 you would say it is perfect.

[@somedude3887]

Moral of the story -Simple is not always better but it still puts a smile on your face.

[@soju_water5406]

This bike is so fun. I really don't care that I'm yamming it through all the gears. Couldn't have asked for a better first bike to own. Having that LV-10 exhaust helps too.

[@madarchermoto4955]

Get what you want after extensive research. Don’t let anyone else influence what’s best for you. The same wanna-be alpha males that will be talking noise and laughing at your 400 are the same ones that’ll be talking noise about you after your funeral because you killed yourself on a bigger bike. Get what’s best for you and if anyone judges themselves because they feel the amount of HP in a toy they bought defines them as a man, they have some serious self confidence issues. I can’t stand those immature alpha male idiots who influence new riders to get something bigger than they’re ready for. THEYRE more dangerous to a new rider than a Hyabusa is. If you want a 400, get a 400 and have a blast on it. This was a good video with good information.

[@peppertalks6948]

Unless you’re sitting on a Japanese toilet

[@drewiliousmaximus2753]

you mean squatting, cus its literally a porcelain hole in the ground

[@bicycle697]

It's easy to be seduced by big power, hell, I love it so!!! But, when you put your ego away and just wanna go for a ride, the smaller displacement good quality sport bikes are enjoyable 👍

[@johnfrederikalvendia2360]

Can't wait to see what you're gonna say about the upcoming ninja 250 with a screaming inline 4.

[@charlesheatherly2302]

The Toilet reference is Incredibly Crass, Immature, and Tacky. This is what happens when you go off your meds, Yammie!

[@Guss2052]

It'd be nice to see you do some reviews of Sports tourers now that you kinda own one. About the style of bike. Honda VFR's, Blackbird's, Kawa's SX SE etc. New and old models. BTW, Always Loved ur Channel!

[@srimansanjit6588]

Million times better than rc390

[@craigklein5563]

Most people buy smaller displacement bikes because of the price, not because of their experience.

[@gtavtheavengergunnerlegend3340]

i mean how fast is fast enough is subjective. i find 120 mph is plenty to kill u and give u a rush. i mean why do u need to go 180?

[@blkfacejr.9097]

Yammie you been riding 3 years... 400cc is plenty fast. You are still a beginner

[@atToebiscuit]

If only Yamaha made a 400cc sportbike, an R4, making it a better competitor against the RC390 and Ninja 400

[@yammienoob]

I mean the Ninja only has a few extra cubs on the R3 since the R3 is 321 cc

[@atToebiscuit]

@@yammienoob True, but it seems the difference is enough for people to choose the Ninja over the R3. Still think the R3 is a better looking bike.

[@marka2510]

I have a 2016 passion red ninja 300. I think it looks better than either one of those.

[@firebladebuji4877]

I used to sell these bikes and as an enthusiast these bikes are amazing i think if this bike had upgraded suspension and actual clip ons it would be perfect

[@yammienoob]

TBH the clips on are neither here nor there, but some adjustability would go a long way

[@SebastianGonzalez-cf1jl]

We need Yammie’s opinion on the CBR500R and its CB counterpart

[@rajaritonga214]

Greetings from Indonesia papa yamm!

[@XEVLOGS229]

Kawasaki ninja 400 good. Beautiful.

[@Edward-ko9pn]

The maximum speed limit on highways where I live is 100 KM. City streets max 60 KM - 80 KM. I really don't need any expensive speeding tickets. Given the speed limits enforced where I live do I really need anything more powerful or faster then my Ninja 400 ?

[@PulsingBanana]

Had this as my first bike before I wrecked it. Absolutely glad I started on this bike. This 400 had plenty of power for someone who has no clue wtf what their doing. I owned it for a year and learned so much about handling a bike around a tight corner while being “safe”. I’m now on a Panigale which I have 0 fear of because I learned so much about riding while being able to explore my curiosity in wheelies and speed corners. Low displacement bikes have my heart

[@ravin007jb]

Wrecked 400, 0 fear on a Panigale, one year experience. This has more disaster plots than a Michael Bay production.

[@dynamicjaethought7788]

I am going to call, complete and utter bullshit...sorry buddy.

[@PulsingBanana]

​@@dynamicjaethought7788 lmao. Went from my 400 where I would track it, take it to lake side roads, do wheelies, anything and everything all day.. I had 7000k miles on it before I wrecked it trying to hit balance point. Went to a GSXR 600 in the mean time, then my Panigale where I respect the bike, but am not afraid of it? bull shit? Want to see picture of my 400 wrecked, or at the track? Im confused.

[@PulsingBanana]

@@ravin007jb lmao. Went from my 400 where I would track it, take it to lake side roads, do wheelies, anything and everything all day.. I had 7000k miles on it before I wrecked it trying to hit balance point. Went to a GSXR 600 in the mean time, then my Panigale where I respect the bike, but am not afraid of it? bull shit? Want to see picture of my 400 wrecked, or at the track? Im confused.

[@PulsingBanana]

@Elijah Cortes lmao. Went from my 400 where I would track it, take it to lake side roads, do wheelies, anything and everything all day.. I had 7000k miles on it before I wrecked it trying to hit balance point. Went to a GSXR 600 in the mean time, then my Panigale where I respect the bike, but am not afraid of it? bull shit? Want to see picture of my 400 wrecked, or at the track? Im confused.

[@6855mike]

I've ridden just about everything over the last 55 years. This is probably my last bike and I LOVE it. Plenty of torque, great in the corners, and LIGHT. Took a while to get used to the higher revs, but it always puts a smile on my face when I'm running through the north GA mountains.

[@movingnaturefilms]

I just bought the 2021 Ninja 400 in Pearl Nightshade Teal/Metallic Spark Black. It's beautiful and such a fun bike. I'd recommend it to anyone.

[@AHZ-Rebooted]

Just bought one for my girl and can’t stop riding it! What a great bike

[@AHZ-Rebooted]

Same color love it

[@FrancoAguileradonillan]

this video... is a perfect toilet

[@chloemalabor6055]

planning to get a ninja 400 at 15... not sure how its gonna go but would you recommend a 15 yr old get a ninja 400?

[@Rastei]

thats ilegal lol

[@chloemalabor6055]

@@Rastei not on my country and my region... almost no cops are present and if they are doing checkpoints its so easily avoidable so while it technically is illegal alot of motorcycle users here are underaged or unlicensed P.S: we got to look at a dealership with a ninja 400 in the inventory and we picked one to buy... and glad to say its on its way!

[@amaduulia8921]

You really put Trump in this lol.

[@mikeyhbr]

Sometimes I agree with your opinions, and sometimes I don't. I am someone who rode 30 years ago and reentered motorcycles recently. I was thinking of the Ninja 400 for the power to weight in beginner class, but the one thing that changes my mind (to a Ninja 650) was the sound. The Ninja 400 sounds like a lawn mower engine. The sound is what changed my mind. (That and better ability to handle highway speeds.) You video reviews are (many times) lacking many aspect of the review. Please... make more comprehensive reviews. (Lately, I feel like you are bending your reviews to $$$ pressures of the manufacturers). Sorry, but I have to add.. the Aprilias and Triumphs are over priced based upon upkeep cost. Motorcycles are.. already.. money pits of upgrades/maintenance/repairs/insurance.. don't compound the problem to new riders.

[@comatose3788]

This is such a beautiful bike. Nice to see someone that really knows how to ride display it. Used to own a 250, after years was even able to ride it in the winter. These smaller rock stars are way more fun than going 100 more mph. They are so easy to control they will keep you alive. Also if you love to rod around it feels like you are all the time while still staying within a comfortable speed. What else could you ever want in a bike. This 400 looks like a dream bike to me ... Not everyone is 200+ pounds.

[@PrateekJain-pi9jc]

i love your hairstyle yammie noob, you look like Mr Garrison

[@kellandmclellan2576]

😯

[@MeWhenTheVids]

Just bought mine about a month ago. It's my first bike ever and so far i feel like I've made the right choice. I would recommend it for anyone else who wants to start riding. I definitely think ill be upgrading to a 600 here soon but I'm glad I decided to start on a slower bike. I've tried my buddies 600 and was convinced I might've killed myself by now if I started there. Not saying you can't start on a 600 but i know I definitely shouldn't have. I have a bad habit of pushing a little too far so the 400 has been great at keeping me in my place lol. Moral of the story. It's a great starter bike. Get it if you looking to start riding. I should add if you feel like it won't have enough power to keep you entertained your wrong. It's got plenty of power to keep you pleased for a while. I'd say it's probably at the top end of power as far as starter bikes go.

[@ianhannay4731]

I’m in about the same boat as you, I plan on getting the 2022 400 within the next few week with people telling me “nooo get the 600 or more” “you’re gonna be bored with that” While I’m just knowing my self making the safe choice so I don’t make stupid choices in a more powerful bike

[@sup4rsqu3ze23]

i just bought this bike and i've never been excited this much before

[@markdyke8150]

Not listening to all this crap

[@swarnamverma7808]

It's not 10 A.M here papa, it's 11.04 P.M here . But that doesn't lower my spirit, imma watch your vid then go to sleep.

[@Juelz87]

Obviously sincr your most likely love on the other side of the planet

[@doublev1229]

My Hero Academia : We have ''The Big Three'' The world of motorcycles : We have ''The Big Four''

[@jimmyp4622]

The 4 cylinder 400-250cc bikes of the 90s were amazing little machines, often pricier and more track oriented then their 600cc counterparts.

[@xcrack6364]

So funny how you mention the Kawi 250r. This was my first bike back in 2005 and very shortly got a 2005 zx-10r and funnily enough, it was the 250 that I wrecked on.

[@Velosirraton]

I find it funny that guys on youtube talk so much crap, saying that bikes under 50 bhp are under powered, but when you see them ride they barely go beyond 60 mph with those bikes, when you can actually go to 100 mph easily. Then you see them talking about speed, and they can't ride fast on curvy roads with their big bikes, any guy skilled enough with a small bike would smoke these guys on their litre bikes riding on curvy roads. Most of these "expert" youtubers, only know how to go fast on a perfectly straight road, which requires no skill whatsoever, you just open the throttle. The bottom line is, they can't even use the full potential of these so called "little bikes", and they brag about having a big bike. It's like having a huge dick but not being able to get it up or last more than a minute LOL.

[@uncz2011]

Yammie gotta say I love your videos, they have been really helpful with being comfortable as new rider on 2 wheels, your wittiness is a nice touch, and your insight is always appreciated. Keep it up man! I got my endorsement back in November and my first bike is actually 2015 Ninja 300, wanted to get a 400 but I had already impulsively put money down on the 300, but I still love riding it around town. My coworker has an R6 which I rode around the block once, it's a nice difference in speed but a noticeable bit too much lean for me as a new rider.

[@andrewhoehnen1491]

I have owned my ninja 400 for over a year and I have about 11,000 miles on it. Its probably the most fun I've ever had in my life!

[@carlover2474]

11k in a year man you ride that thing everywhere! I love and respect that happy your enjoying the bike! I'm considering one is the power after 80mph.still pretty strong or does it die off at 90 like the 250s did?

[@dennism1919]

This is a nice review. Though bikes like this never made it for me, I'm sure this bike is OK for many - Especially new riders. I put this machine right up there with some of the best starter bikes ever. Not too long ago I was helping a friend pick out her first bike, and this one made the final list. Ultimately she picked the Honda CBR500 R, which I thought was a wise move because frankly the Honda was a better bike, especially for her and what she wanted to get out of it. but this is a solid machine.

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

if I wasn't married I would have went for a 400 instead of the 650, and Corbin only makes a backrest for the 650. I mean it does get 70 mile per gallon, that's hard to beat if you're looking for an awesome, reliable and lower priced commuter.

[@pdm2201]

Thirtyfive years ago Honda came out with the VF500F. The smooth V4 had a wide power band, produced a claimed 67 horsepower, ran a 12.7 quarter mile, and was a stunning handler. I’m not sure if these lightweights are 35 years better.

[@juanpulido8543]

Ninja 400 or Honda cbr600rr for confort, commuting, and silliness?

[@tobyh4862]

Yammie I’m sick of my 3hp Lexmoto, I could seriously do with one of those give away bikes.....

[@mountainbikerdave]

I race my R3 with my buddies ninja 400 all the time and they are around dead even as far as acceleration and speed are concerned. The r3 is narrower and allows you to get between cars more easily. so if you are considering these two bikes get which ever is cheapest

[@wolfgt12]

I loved them both, theyre so good it's honestly down to preference. I chose the Ninja because I like the ergonomics more. It was a hard decision.

[@mala7794]

bout to get an A2 bike. the honda cb500f

[@rayseaman6204]

I have a Honda 919 Hornet and a 1986 Honda 750 Nighthawk. IF one of these bikes was to get destroyed, I would buy a Ninja 400 to replace it. I've been riding motorcycles for 25 years... I don't need to Impress ANYONE ! I just want Reliability, Comfort, and FUN !!! THIS Ninja 400 seems to fit that bill ... I wonder if it comes in Red...

[@Rockaik]

Will probably be my first bike... but still considering becoming a big busa boy instead. Wait... the sv650 exists

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

Sv650 is so fucking attractive

[@captainaverage721]

Great bike👍

[@str8lurkn133]

Get the SV bro its a blast

[@captainaverage721]

@@str8lurkn133 used to have an SV myself, great bike and in my opinion the most iconic engine of the 21st century. Aftermarket end can and what a sound plenty torque and pleasing top end pull. Probably the best all rounder and cheap aswell

[@michaelfreeland7865]

obviously VERY different bikes from the ones in this video but I recently got a zx636 after years of riding a drz400 supermoto, the ninja is a TON of fun and an incredible experience but I must say I do still like my drz just a little more because its playful, has great torque, and doesnt have this constant darkness of being potentially seconds away from death every time I want to rip through gears and hold er wide- both are amazing bikes but the lightheartedness of the 400 is extremely refreshing

[@millejansson4799]

Cant imagine riding a liter bike. I started of riding a 50 cc moped with 4 something horses and now im riding a 125 with 11 horses. Then liter bikes have 200 + !! horses ??

[@dylannadeau9001]

I'm thinking about getting one of these. But I'm 6ft 150lbs and I'm not sure if it will be big enough? Like will it look like a little toy. That's my only question. Otherwise I love this bike so much

[@tl4life59]

honestly as a rider of 12 years, ive had half a dozen bikes in cc from 250, to 1800, i built a custom shadow 1100 bobber, to use as a commuter, because lugging my 900 lb vtx 1800 out of the garage is a PITA, just to run to the gas station, honestly, i reminesce about "the ol ninjy", a brand new 2009 ninja 250r SE.......i had that bike 7.5 years, sure i had other bikes, while i had the 250, but eventually traded it in 5 years ago. and since then ive missed how much fun that bike was to ride, as a commuter, a city bike, and the gas mileage. so im actually selling my shadow 1100 custom bobber, i built to fill the role, which has been gutted to like under 500 lbs, in order to get back to my roots, i'm going to buy a brand new ninja 400, im keeping my 1800, for long road trips, but honestly everyone i know, will tell me about how i literally rode that old 250 everywhere, even with an 1100, and a 650 in the garage as well......i honestly cant wait.

[@udmbfckx2916]

So, when does the spiritual successor to the Ninja 500 comes out? Because even though the 250 was the beginner bike, the 500 was the do it all, the one you did not really need to upgrade from, unless you wanted way more speed. Kawie needs to go back to the successful 250 / 500 product line, they kicked everyone else's ASS. But for now, the Naked Z400 would be the one for me, I am older and my back needs help! I have a beat up 2005 SV650 that I am about to get rid off....Yes, I know, the SV is about 20 HP more powerful and 1 second ahead in the 0-60 and the 1/4 mile, but I MUST have a new bike and the budget is low.

[@mattslobodin6654]

My 1st street bike was a 1989 Honda CB1 399cc. After that I got a 1997 Suzuki GSXR 600. The entire time I had it I missed the smaller bike. Had an accident and almost another right after getting it repaired. Got married had kids got rid of it. Last yr kids were old enough to care for themselves and i wanted a bike again. I purchased a 2019 Ninja 400 and i love it. Is it some superfast great sounding pavement shredder? NO. What is it? Fking phenomenal. So damn fun it's better than funnel cake and cotton candy at the fair. It's a home run for me. Dont listen to dudes who wanna poke fun at the small bikes. It's fun and that's what bikes are supposed to be and the Binja 400 is the best at the FUN to ride game. I use it as a commuter to work and the hardest thing about it is to actually pull in the parking lot because once I'm on it I'd rather keep going and take a sick day. On the weekends I use it to play and the bike will let that happen. The riding position is very comfortable at 5'11" 180lbs for me although I do wish my heel wouldn't land on the damn exhaust pipe with a size 11 boot. Is summation the KAWASAKI NINJA 400 is the best damn money I've ever spent in 47yrs of life.

[@jameshill2015]

Coming from an "ol Man" by your specs.. my cycle lic. was issued in "84" at which time l bought my first bike..that l still have, the 74 Kawi Mach lV 750 H2 triple..since then l have stabled many nice bikes..2nd bike a 90 Vmax from there a blur of bikes..Interceptors, CBRs, an Eliminator, ZX12r, Z1's, Harley's.. a pretty wide variety over the years of many types and styles of bikes, at present my stable has a H2, 990 adventure, Honda Shadow and a Harley Ultra 124" S&S..my track days have been few but we're a lot fun none the less. Honestly the lil Ninja has progressed nicely, l can't help but feel you are expecting too much in your review and to call it "Vanilla" is like calling a Busa a "Cow" maybe there are a couple aspects that are but every bike has them, if you have been on a Busa then you know what it's like to straddle a cow with a jet engine in its ass.. the bike caught my interest at bike week this year so I took it for a group test drive which honestly..l was quite impressed over all and love how light and nimble it is, couldn't really groove on it (it was a Kawi test ride) but the shear effortlessness was pure fun and ultra confidence inspiring. Personally for me, l think the Z400 will be the better choice being I'm not Kenny Roberts (an ol Yami guy that was a bad ass a long time ago!) on track day so it has me convinced with 30 plus years of riding that it needs to join my stable and add another groove of riding to my choices. Love and enjoy your vids and views.. Thanks!

[@hustler717]

I'm a fairly experienced rider (Rebel 250, ZR550, CBR600F4, CB750 previously) and I find the RC390 is helping me sharpen my skills. On a smaller bike you can really use all the power and there's something satisfying about that. Cheap insurance is nice, too!

[@Numberonecanbeater]

Watching this on my toilet

[@lubamasarova]

I am riding my Ninja 400 for 6 months now - more than 6000 miles on it and every single one was a blast.

[@danielson_9211]

Had the old black and red one in 2003 ugh I miss that bike. Had the 600 one, a busa, a gold wing, couple Harleys, and many others, but that ninja was the funniest bike I ever had, super light weight could flick it like it was cool, dropped it a couple times and that dam thing just kept going. Oh sucked on the freeway tho, talking 250 at the time. Great beginner bike, hell great bike even if you have a 1000cc bike, just out right fun to have.

[@johngibson1439]

It dosen't really matter for the most part, if your just out for a short curse.? Your gonna have fun on a moped.. if your an expert you might want anything but a Kawasucki....

[@iiKenTroN]

Spite or spike (sorry idk what he name is) the section when you talk about" the bump in power really isn't noticable unless your on a smaller bike like an r3." It's like such a waste of a sentence man. It's the only type of bike it (the Ninja 400) has a bump of displacement on so it's just kinda strange to even mention it (it's the point of it being the 400 vs the 300 competition). Not hate just like seems like way to much filler.

[@leandrodossantos4630]

Guys I last rode a bike 4 years ago. I had a 125cc and ride it for also around 4 years. I want to get back into riding and I'm not sure if I should jump right onto a 600cc or should I rediscover and enhance my skills again on the ninja before I make the step up? Thanks guys

[@crp9985]

A 400 isn't a only for newbies bike. Blast to ride those things. Chase me around any city with whatever you want to bring, you won't beat me anywhere on a so called beginner bike. So easy to do 360's and other squid type things. I believe in gear but I do have a squid streak running loose through me. You can buy a new tire easy enough. They don't cost that much.

[@tammyforbes2101]

Nothing should be this slow and this uncomfortable! I like small bikes but why make a sport Ike this small! That would be like making a tiny uncomfortable touring bike!

[@sgvern1]

Classic statement: IT’S MORE FUN RIDING A SLOW BIKE FAST THAN A FAST BIKE SLOW!!!

[@victorgarcia4145]

You can always trust something that is harshly criticized. Its almost like yammie is begging me to get one. Im sold... next bike ninja 400

[@pz6316]

as a very long time rd350 owner i was seriously considering buying a z400 but the clutch problem is holding me back