Why I choose a 2023 Ninja 400 as my Daily Rider.
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Ride and review of my 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400. Talking a little bit about pros and cons as well as why I choose this bike as my daily rider.
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Ninja 400 is my daily and I'm not a beginner. This is my 9th bike
Nice the ninja is my 3rd bike I’m glad I picked it up!
Same! I've had lots of bikes but I just picked up a Ninja 400 last weekend. I'm super excited about it.
You need a variety of bikes. Not all bikes fill the same role.
I'm looking for a ZRX1200 next!
About the same for me. Been riding for years and have had many big street bikes. About 3 years ago i sold my last big bike, got a n400 and started doing some track days to actually learn technique and improve corner speed. Perfect bike for the task, and I'm glad i did it. I'll be getting something a bit faster soon, but i do wish to keep my n400.
What's its like commuting with the bike, like gas and insurance, I'm looking into one for my first and I'm planning on using it as a daily to commute from home to college 18 miles back n forth
Ninja 400 is my daily and I race a 1000 throughout the year on track. 400 is a great bike for street riding.
100% it’s one of the best daily’s and commuters currently on the market
Definitely a good daily rider, I started with a 400cc when I first began but got bored not even a month in and upgraded to a Yamaha R6. Best decision ive ever made it's definitely more fun but of course comes with more risk. Stay safe out there
I definitely got bored after around 6 months of owning the 400, I’ve got a triumph 765 now alongside this thing and honestly having the ability to swap between the two is so much better! I would like to ride an r6 at some-point honestly haven’t had any opportunity’s to ride any Yamahas at all yet
For daily rider 400 great but I agree you want to play 600 perfect plenty of power and speed to really have fun 1000 to expensive and heavy for just a little more performance and most cannot fully push 600 99.5% never skilled enough to fully use liter bike and damn they expensive for what a tick quicker and a few mph faster? really on street I think 160 and 0-60 it has is more than enough for street
The 400 is a great starter bike..got mine straight from the dealer last summer and don’t regret my decision!
Glad to hear it!
Bought this as my first bike about 2 months ago
Absolutely love it!
Good choice!
I am far from a beginner and I have owned quite a few bikes and still own a few and I am also old, we are talking about over 20 years of riding experience.
I am used to the over 150hp type of bikes.
I got this bike because I wanted a simple light easy to flick machine and it has become my favorite to just cruise around.
Now this bike is not the fastest or the quickest, but it can hang on with a crowd cruising around, but if you want something just a bit quicker and faster than this, you have a $300 option, it's called an ECU flash, this along with a new slip own exhaust makes this quite a thrill of ride around.
I’m a new prospective motorcyclist and I’ve been eyeing the Kawa 400 for a while. I never went seen a motorcycle up close and personal before and that bike was HUGE. I’m 4’11 and I heard that’s a good bike for short ppl. That a bike for ppl at least 5’4+. That’s not short!
I have a friend who is 4’11 I’m gonna do a series of me teaching her to ride on it so you guys can see exactly what it would look like
Tbh no bikes are THAT short, but as far as the n400 goes it does have a comparatively low seat to other sport bikes. Also has bar risers and a less agro footing.
4'11 is pretty wild tho, be careful in the wind 🥜
You can click the suspension down in 5 seconds too.
Definitely helped bro! Ride safe🫡
Glad to hear it! You as well!
I got a ninja 400 over a month ago, I’m already wanting a bigger bike. It’s a great bike, 10/10.
Yeah this bike for what it is, there is no better feeling that taking corners on it but unfortunately on straight roads it does leave something to be desired in terms of low end torque
2021 400 here. Has enough speed but would like a lil more torque. Super happy with it either way.
I agree 5-10% more torque would help this bike a lot, with the new 500cc Kawasaki has lined up hopefully it has better torque numbers
great video bro!
Thanks! I really appreciate the love and support!
@@MotoXiety of course man! I've been really considering getting a ninja 400 as my first bike once i get my license. I originally wanted to go for a zx6r but all of my friends told me i was gonna die lol. and it's definitely a lot more affordable and within range for me to be able to purchase by the time i get my license in about a year. and they retain their value much better than bigger bikes. keep it up bro! I'll be posting some content on my bike soon, don't worry :))
I fckin love this bike, its my first bike ever and Im glad I chose this one
I’m glad you chose this one too! Thanks for checking out my video!
Same exact bike and color way lets goooo!!!!
Hell yeah!
I bought this bike 2 months ago and its my first motorcycle. Im quickly realizing how expensive every mod and accessory is 😂
Very expensive it adds up quick 😅 hope you’re having fun with it though! Ride safe!
@@MotoXiety it is ! But it's exciting to get something new so I'm slowly upgrading overtime and enjoying what I have vs what I don't.
What's your build like? I know you said 5'11" in the video. Weight? I'm looking to get my first bike and have been eyeing the ninja 400 hard. I'm 6' 215lbs. Bike seems to move well from your video. I'll be cruising back roads to and from work mostly. However if I need to hop on the highway here and there I'd like that option. Thoughts? Opinions?
I’m 5’11 about 190-200 on a good day and honestly it moves great, there’s another video on my channel of my buddy riding it and he’s about 270 and can rip it so I think you’ll be fine! It’s fine for short bursts down the highway just not the best for hour long commutes!
Interesting. I don't recall getting blown around on the highway with mine. I'm 200+ pounds though.
Added weight definitely helps! It’s not super bad but I did notice it on even light windy days
I LOVE mine. Here in Quebec, under 400cc is a different class of bikes, for which the plates are super cheap, and the insurance is super cheap. The bike itself, even brand new, was also cheap, and while this clearly doesn't have the power of a super bike... it actually doesn't change anything for 99% of your riding. The only difference it makes is how much you turn your throttle.. because for 99% of the time, you are NOT using more power from your R1s/GSXR1000/ZX10s/etc than a Ninja 400 has...
Also, the way it's geared is so much more fun... A gsxr1000 will do what... 85-100 mph in FIRST gear? If you ride in the city, you gotta love that first gear cause you're likely never getting out of it XD. It's geared for the race track where you then get 6 useable gears, as compared to a bike like a 400 that would only stay between 3rd and 6th gear on a track. On a Ninja 400, you get to use at least your first 3 gears in the city, and you can even get into 6th gear on the highway without getting a felony...
The position also matters. Being hunched over a supersport going 30mph is ridiculous. This position is designed for faster riding, where your upper body kinda floats on the upcoming stream of air, so you don't have to hold your body up so much... IF you ride like this at 30mph, you're gonna have to put a bunch of weight on your arms... the ninja 400 has a position much more suited for commute speeds.
I mean... come on. IF you are buying a track toy, a superbike is cool (although I've heard the Ninja 400 is also impossibly fun on the track). But if you're buying a bike with which you'll be commuting... The ninja 400 is a LOT better.
Definitely one of the best commuter bikes hands down!
Good reply and I agree with everything you say. Great first bike and commuter. I have 23 MT-09 and son has 23 Ninja 400. Don’t get me wrong MT stupid fun but Ninja just light nippy sporty fun too. People who say had a month and got bored are tools and got so much to learn. Watch Yammienoob video on the Ninja. 👍
@@harley5881 yeah youre not getting bored of a 400 on public roads. Ever. I've had bikes since 2008. Would you get bored on the track? Probably. In the city? Never.
I started on a grom, and it got stolen in 4 months. I bought the same 400, and I love it.
I’m sorry to hear about your grom :( but I am glad you bought a new bike and kept riding!
@MotoXiety thanks man. It all worked out. thank God for insurance lol.
i bought a 2nd hand 2021 model, is vibration on the handlebar really that bad when running around 6k RPM? my hands goes numb fast =S
So for me there is definitely vibration but nothing too crazy, for me it’s just a little noticeable so it’s possible you have a bad mount or something
Gonna grab the 450sr, so much added features over kawa, 5 years warranty, looks badass, cant wait. Kawa is like the same tech past 30 years lol.
Let me know when you get it and how you like it! I’ve been trying to get my hands on one to compare and do some videos on it but unfortunately no dealers near me carry it. Just the 300ss
I've been looking at getting this bike for my first purchase. Does the lack of extra riding features make you a better rider, because you have to learn more about controlling the bike in different situations? It COULD be seen as a pro if you think hard enough, hah!
That’s true! Idk if it would make you a better rider but it definitely gives you the experience to hop on an older bike that has zero features.
Nah. It has a lot of features BUT ts really easy to ride. Example the clutch. The clutch is so easy to use that it spoils you. Whe you try other bikes you'll notice you've been babied.
YOOOOOOO Does anyone think they're gonna release a 24 400? the dealerships near me are out of 23s and said they aren't going to get anymore
I saw that the 24 is gonna be a 500, I think they wanna save the 400 name for the zx4rr
Would this be a good starter for someone who is 5 '6? I been looking at the Ninja's alot lately and I really think that's the direction I wanna take for my first bike. Thanks for the info!
Absolutely! it's got a decently low seat height so you should be completely fine getting both feet flat on the ground. If you have a dealer near you just stop in and ask if you can sit on one to test it out and geta feel for the body position and height!
@@MotoXietywhat about a person who is 5’4 would they still be able to put both feet flat on the ground?
Get a 650 lol
@@madr1d307 not sure about 5'4 to be completely honest with you, that may be a bit to short to flat foot the bike. I'd recommend talking to your local dealer and just going and sitting on some bikes seeing what you feel comfortable sitting on and holding up with on leg down.
650 is a great option too for some beginners honestly! I'm not the biggest fan of the kawi 650 but the honda cbr650 looks amazing!@@PK_Tento
Got the same one a few months ago
What color? And how do you like it so far??
@@MotoXiety Black and Definitely a good bike especially for it being my first bike
So I’m 6’6 and like idk maybe 240lbs and I’m looking for a starter bike for an A2 license but I’m honestly really unsure what to look for, anybody in the comments got some suggestions? Or maybe even the creator of the video? (Sports bike that is and used for going back/forth to work and chill rides)
Honestly the ninja 400 is a fantastic starter bike and would be perfect for commuting to work on!
@@MotoXiety sounds great man 2023 ninja 400 it is
Awesome man! Hope to see vids of you out riding soon
Ninja 400 discontinued, 2023 last year, but AWESOME BIKE I HAVE THE SAME ONE
I saw! They are making a 500 now!
There's always the zx4r 😅
DO you have a link for the exhaust?
Unfortunately the exhaust is no longer for sale on Amazon
What’s your camera setup?
For this video I was running an insta360go 3 but I also have a dJI action 3 I’ve been running that I really like! I might do a gear breakdown video at somepoint if that’s something you would have interest in?
@@MotoXiety thank you so much for this and yes I would love one. Trying to figure out the best but somewhat cheap option to start recording myself ride.
I have the same bike, same color and everything. Its very easy to ride but it doesnt get a little embarassing that 16yr old girls are riding them or bigger bikes. While i find it enjoyable i definatly should have gotten a 636
All that matters is you have fun while riding it!
Whats the price of the Ninja 400?
MSRP is around $5,600 USD
Whats a good price for a used ninja 400 off facebook marketplace
Depends but id say under or around $4,500 is a fantastic price.
@@MotoXiety && how many miles we talking for that price ?
on which road are you driving....?
Some fun back roads!
Many good reasons cheap great bike more than enough power for most riders and insurance is lower than on bigger bikes and you do not have huge ego. Most liter bike owners it is all ego most cannot fully use a 400 but they just need that big bike for ego
CFMOTO is chinese built with questionable quality n after sales unlike Ninja which has unbreakable reputation with no dramas with parts n good aftersales
I would like to get my hands on a couple of the CFMOTO bikes at some point to do reviews on them and see how the hold up though, especially comparing the 450 to the ninja 400.