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I'm gonna get this bike as my first beginner bike. From what I've reserched it just ticks all the boxes

Your z400's color is so different. Oh by the way - I heard your version has higher horsepower than my Asian version, in Asia it's 45hp Do you have a paint defect on the engine? My z400 has a few areas where the engine paint is peeling off thank you , hope u can rep me !

2:36 nah that downshift had no business sounding that cool

stay safe bro. great ride

Just flip the 2 rubber boot on the sit

Display from 1999 Kawasaki must be ashamed of this!

But how much did you actually pay for it?

I am not a biggener rider, I have been riding for 30 yrs, do you mean I can't ride this bike because you said its for beggeners?

id be interested to see your electric motorcycle builds!

Uphill in 4th gear at 7000 rpm? Not a highway bike. You downshift in a headwind too. My SV650, in 6 gear at 5000 rpm rides like there are no hills or wind. It's probably a great street bike.

Nice job and scenic ride. There's a '19 near me with 5k miles on it that I'm considering. Do you find the high rpm nature of this bike tiring or whiny? Other option is the Honda 500F, similar power but more useable torque. Thanks for any input

Did you like the Z400?

Great video. I have the 2015 FJ version. I’ve owned a lot of bikes over 3 decades, and it is my favorite ever. Maybe someday I’ll upgrade to this one. I’m using Pirelli Angel GT’s on mine and love them. Thanks for the vid!

I bought a 6 month old 2020 900GT with only 500 miles on it, I too got a cracking deal. I needed to change a few things to get it to suit me. 1) I bought a seat levelling kit as there is a definite slope into the tank which was uncomfortable 2) I had the uncomfortable stock seat reupholstered with memory foam and a non slip cover 3) Handlebar risers bringing the bars back another 2 inches 4) Crash bars fitted and added Highway pegs 5) Scottoiler fitted to save lubing the chain 6) fitted a short sports screen to stop wind buffeting These changes have made it a far more enjoyable bike to ride, that triple engine is a peach.

Dream motorcycle😮

what windscreen do you have on that?

Just bought this bike for my wife I'm 6 feet and it feels small but good enough

Awesome review. Just picked up a new z400 earlier this month. What windscreen is that?

Great vid! 👍 Picked up a 22' z400 w a LV10 slip on..Sooo much fun & love the ergos! (Former Benelli TNT 135 😅) Be well, ride safe, ENJOY!

This will likely be my first upgrade, and likely my daily commuter from that point on. I don't see myself puttering around on my 150cc bike for too much longer.

I also own a tracer 900 GT since last saturday and I love it as well!😍 but i want to have a seat lifter as well. Do you have a link of that for me?

Suncrest is always a nice quick fun mountain to ride. I really like doing big cottonwood to guardsmen pass into Heber and then down Provo canyon and the over alpine loop and then you can take Suncrest from the Lehi side. The ride will take a few hours but it's a lot of fun.

I'm 5'11 and this bike will kinda look small on me🥺

Does your Z400 moves forward with clutch lever fully released and without throttle , in the first gear?

Using the rear brake in corners is not trail braking. It's trailing the rear brake sure, but trail braking is in essence, "trailing off" the front brake til you reach the mid point of the corner. It's that the idea that there are very few situations where just releasing the front brake cold turkey is optimal for suspension, weight transfer and chassis stability. Instead, to avoid upsetting chassis, weight distribution and suspension, as well as to avoid "coasting" in the corner where too much speed is washed off too soon (leading to uneven control inputs) you do probably eighty percent of braking before you enter the corner proper, then gradually trail the front brake off til that last twenty percent of speed is washed away so that you reach the optimal speed for the apex in a smooth, incremental way. In essence you are releasing the brake in a smooth way that ensures you reach optimal speed for negotiating the apex at the exact moment that you reach the apex. It also maintains a shorter wheel base by keeping the front suspension partially compressed which maintains a sharper steering geometry until the moment that you reach the apex, by which point the remaining suspension compression has been smoothly released which lets the bike flow back out toward the outside of the corner. Stability comes from smooth inputs whether rolling on throttle or "rolling off" brakes. It's probably a good way to think about braking in the same way that you think about smooth throttle application, Smooth braking is like smooth throttle application, it's a kind of "rolling on or rolling off". Apologies for the essay, but I'm astounded by the common lack of understanding of what trail braking is and isn't and the concept behind it.

That thing is nice. what is good price for 2020 with 700 mi?

Why don't you put it in the highest gear?

whats the top speed

Oh the two face dash…Yamaha should have left it like that on pre 21, and they did switch it back on the GT+ for 2023 model.

I just got the 22 in Liquid Metal. Quick little bike!! Definitely takes discipline not to wick it; I find I have a forward bias when I’m seated. One thing I’m looking to add is tank grips, I put them on my Monster 796 and they helped a lot. The signal switch and the kickstand are not well placed, those are my only complaints. Exhaust wise, I think I’m going to keep it stock.

I appreciate the effort you put into the camera work. Thanks

Great review! Love this bike. It will most likely end up being my first bike.

Yes! Keep on rockin' that Tracer! I got the same bike to. Stay safe out there.

Nice review man! I've been looking at these vs the MT03 for a first (street) bike.

Where can I buy it ?

The tracer does not come with braided lines

No low or mid range power is typical of smaller twins. They excel on the high end. Why I prefer a single when it comes to smaller bikes as they make power in the low and mid range. For my style of riding on mountain roads with a lot of turns that low and midrange pays off. The 400 Kaws are dogs from a dig. I've ran a few on my little 390 Duke and it wasn't close.

How is the performance of the z400? Is the z400 more vibration in high rpm???

How many you pay for the secure?

Autonomis, where did you get your rubberized foot pegs? They probably work better than oem's, less vibrations on hwy.

I have the 2020 GT also. Same color...LOVE this bike. I did add a Corbin seat for longer trips. I bought it new in July 2021 and put 28K miles on it already. Recently scuffed her and myself but luckily I got it on video --->czcams.com/video/SCb2pQ2yzyI/video.html

What seats do you have installed?

Good review from someone who ride responsible…. also…..kids that grow up with fathers have more fun ….. stay strong …

I just hate the engine sound 😆. All I can afford(buying cash) rn but if I had enough money I'd want a cb650r for the inline 4 or even a mt07. But this should be good enough to get through the year.

Feedback: suggest you include shots of the bike itself, how you sit on it, your riding position, what you do to carry light loads (e.g. school backpack), how you lock it (steering lock alone or with other locks/alarm). You know - stuff that beginners would be interested in. Seeing just the road in the entire video is not appealing.

What is wrong with people? Just turn the bars. That's why it's offset on the triples.

I'm curious why you chose the Z400 over the Ninja 400. I need to ride both to see which one I prefer. I'm a new rider to sport bikes. 🏍 I've ridden mostly dual sport bikes off road on trails. That way people distracted by their phones couldn't take me out. Street riding will be a whole new experience for me.

Cruse also cancels if you rotate the throttle forward 😊

just got the 2023 love it

Autonomis if you could do it over again, this bike or the new Tracer 9 GT? Update: Just picked up a lightly used 2020 model identical to your bike for a great price with low miles! Saved thousands over going with the new 9 GT plus all the BS dealer fees! Your right it's a great bike for longer rides & commuting! Keep these videos coming & ride safe!