Kawasaki ZX4R Vs Yamaha R7 | Which one takes the Crown?
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- A Comprehensive Specs Showdown between 2023's HOTTEST mid range SuperSport Motorcycles!
The little inline screamer from Kawasaki that we’ve been waiting to see for years that is garnering a whole lot of hype, the Ninja ZX4R. Up against the sleek new mid range super sport from Yamaha that’s become a favourite in the class, the YZF-R7.
If you want a track oriented, modern and sleek little super sport that could also be a terrific all rounder, it would be impossible to ignore these two titans of the motorcycling world. So today it’s team Green Vs Blue going up against each other with their latest sporty offerings and while they both have the same overall goal, be just as good on track as they are on regular roads, they do go about it in two very different ways. So we’re going to dive into a detailed specs comparison so we can find out exactly which one comes out on top.
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Should've showed the R7 with aftermarket exhaust also, sounds killer with a good exhaust.
HES BIAS😂 lol jk
Huh it doesnt sound good. A twin cylinder never sounds good at all… with after market exhausts they sound more like tuktuks😂💀
@@repremander2755 i beg to differ
@@repremander2755 i beg to differ
@@repremander2755 you probably don't even own a bike in the first place. You're a window shopper
wow Kwaka Jack the video format is great! Your channel has come a long way and is beginning to look quite professional.
Got my learners 2 months ago along with a vstar 650 cruizer, man..ur videos are making me rethink haha! Love both these bikes!
Once you’re on your opens take a sport bike out for a test ride man, you won’t regret it!! I think they should up the cc limit on cruisers for beginners considering v twins don’t put out much power
Yes you will love both these bikes until some 57 year old man on his old ass 1200 bandit shows you what horsepower and torque really looks like as he casually remind you here only paid 5 grand
@@REN-zh2wd havnt heard about a bandit in quite a while, they sure were rapid back in the day… not quite super sport fast but still fast for back then
You're out there learning on the road, that's all that matters. As long as your bike makes you happy it doesn't matter what it is 🤘🏻
Get the 400RR
It is an interesting look at what a younger rider might like. I would love to se a match up on the Sportster S vs the FTR S. The outputs and tech is near identical but the ergonomics are totally different. It would be interesting to see Kwackajacks take on it.
Great suggestion! Will add it to the list
I think if I was a track guy 100% the RR for coolness, but I think R7 all day if I wanted to do anything else. I’ve not ridden to mt07 or r7, but everyone says that engine is amazing. Both are gorgeous and both sound pretty awesome.
Hi, why is the zx4rr worse for normal day use?
@@sixstab2967 cause you have to rev the hell out of it. The twin on the R7 has power everywhere not just up top. More friendly just to drive around.
@@dcasandman oki thnx! Does the r7 have the option of a good working quickshifter/autoblipper?
@@sixstab2967 there’s an option for quick shifter. I’ve heard some R7 with pipes and they sound pretty amazing too. It really is a tough choice. I personally lean R7, bit I would not kick either out of the bedroom. R7 for cause I’ve had 600s you constantly have to Rev and it gets old after awhile. Sometimes it’s nice to cruise around and have power at 4K rpm not just 11k+
@@dcasandman okY thnx!!! Best to start with a ninja 400 first right and then work up to r7 before i dead myself.
GAH I want one!!! Any word on the Aus release date?
In all honesty tho. If your after a inline 4 screemer for the price range the 4r goes for. Might as well get the zx6r... I personally believe the r7 is the better buy
Considering the R7 is Lam's and zx4 is not
They don't sell zx 6r right? Or I'm wrong
@fireemperor9254 wrong, I just picked up my 23 two weeks ago
@@FireEmperor_A they do. For some weird reason, not many people talk about the zx6
Guess what this week’s video is about.. 🤐🤫
Its is priced 499,000 Php here in PH. Our Ninja 650 is priced at 433,000 Php while the ZX-6R is priced at 672,000 Php. So it's alot closer to the price of the Ninja 650 than the ZX6R
Great review. So many people miss the point and just compare spec sheets.
The point being it was made for a forign market?
I was stuck between a R7 or zx4rr as a track/secondary bike. It was a difficult choice but I went with the zx4rr. In a perfect world I would buy both
The R7 has significantly more torque(almost double), and thus will definitely have a substantial advantage on the track. Your choice just doesn't seem to make much sense imo.
R7 is more better bike for track, it's torque will make you faster in Exit.
@@Aberamentho2010 He didn't say race bike, he said track bike. RC390s and Ninja 400s are even slower but they're pretty popular track bikes because they have low running costs and help teach high corner speed.
@@mfennell70 I didn't say anything about a race bike either, so im not sure why you even said that. Not sure why you would think the 4rr teaches corner speed better than an r7; or assume it will be less costly to run. With that amount of power going to a 160 tire, it could very well go through rear tires faster. Again, I'm just not following the logic on choosing a 4rr over a R7 for a track bike.
@@Aberamentho2010You're probably right about running costs and cornering speeds between the two. I thought the R7 had more HP.
For a track bike, where lap times don't really matter, people pick the one they think they'll have more fun on. I think a screaming 15krpm 4cyl is more fun than a 9500rpm twin for many. I expect to see a bunch of them at the track.
I track an 848 Evo though, so my opinion is suspect.
hey kjack. Great match up..... I would love to see a Vs between a Duc V2 streetfighter and a KTM 890 R. 🤤
Thanks for the suggestion! Will look into it
i'd take the zx4r all day. sad though when a 400cc bike smokes a 700cc bike , it sounds better. it has just a couple less overall hp. the r7 top speed is 139mph while that beast 400 does 151mph. it looks better, im sure it rides better and looks alot more fun to drive. kawasaki always were the faster bikes of the 4 company's. wtg kawasaki. you got me wanting this lil monster 400
I think this bike will help generate more sales for the ZX6r, when you start to compare features and parts build quality for the price. For similar price, the 6 has a alloy frame, alloy swing arm and much more power and torque.
I hope Honda just gets a full fairing sportbike frame for its new Hornet engine
Personally I am really disappointed by Honda. Especially given they only offer us neutered leaner legal versions of the 650R's. Then introduce the "new" 600RR at practically twice the cost of the previous generation. Basically they practically have nothing to offer the average consumer with a full licence in both their Sports or Streets range. The Hornet only being a very recent exception. As such I'm going team Green for the ZX6R. Waiting for the 6th of June as to whether they'll release an updated version.
This already came out in the USA. It's stunning bike
I'm loving the krt colours looking forward to getting one later in the year,will miss my ninja 400 I've had it 3 years now its a fantastic bike,handling is fantastic
i have a R7 in the gold coast area if youd be intrested in giving one a more personal review.
In race who would win in a fight Zx4rr or the R7.?
My wife has a Ninja 400 and is ready for something with a bit more power. These are the 2 bikes we’re trying to decide between. Such a difficult choice!
Im about to chopse my first bike.
Would you advice ninja400 or the zx4rr?
Ninja 400
@@Kwackajack thank you!
I would go with the R7 if you want more power. The ZX-4R is going to feel the same because it is still the same displacement. To get more power it just has a higher red redline. So unless she just likes going full throttle without speeding it would be good. Horse power isn't the number you need to look at. It basically shows it's max speed. Torque shows how much work the bike can do at any given RPM and torque is what pulls you back in the seat when you take off. The higher your torque compared to your weight the faster you are off the line and the more powerful your bike actually feels.
Putting more power in smaller engines, just like the cars
That quickshift up and down is the winner.
R7 will murder the 4rr in the USA.... they only gave the USA model 50hp..... Its basically a Ninja 400 with some bells and whistles.
The ecu mods make it the true beast that it is.
@@sixstab2967 Then you void warranty
@@LpSuffle thats true. How long do you have warranty?
My boy has a stock R7 only does 130mph. Takes a while to get there too
Funny that I’m actually considering both of these as a potential first bike. Unfortunately I’m leaning more towards the ZX6R. The price difference doesn’t seem reasonable. For only 2,000 dollars I can get a whole lot more bike imo. R7 is beautiful and the zx4rr is a in line 4 with a majestic sound, but the ZX6R is only a couple bucks more and it’s beautiful and a in-line 4.
DO NOT BUY an inline 4 650cc as a first bike. Unless death is what you are looking for.
BTW the US models of the zx4r will be limited to 54-ish hp, not the full 76.
The US model is currently dynoing at 76 hp.
@@trsskater yes, after the ecu is unlocked. stock they do not.
The ZX-25R is $15,499 NZD and the ZX-6R is $24,000 NZD so I would say the ZX-4RR will be priced from $18-$20K NZD
We are expecting the arrival of the ZX-4RR in New Zealand around Nov/Dec this year.
In the US the ZX-6R is $10,199. And the ZX-4R is $9,699. So it is likely going to cost more than you think.
my Australian delivered ZX4RR cost $14902 AUD ride away with 6mths rego
The question everyone wants to know is will Kwackajack sell the Ninja 400 to upgrade to a ZX4RR??? 😎. I love the new ZX4RR!! Can’t wait to see the Z400RS 🎉🎉🎉. Also really want to see a Yammi R9 with the triple 👍 like the old R7 but mo powa 😎. Really there are no “bad” choices… there is something for everyone!! We are in the golden age of motorcycling!!!
I just got my 400, I plan on upgrading to zx6r already 😂
Imagine 188kg pumping out 70+ hp, damn that's heavy
After upgrading from a ninja 400 after 6 months because it's slow. And now feeling like i need more than my zx6r, I feel like the zx4r would feel the same but with less power. It would be a good track weapon but trash on the street. Unless you like making a lot of noise and sound like you are going fast when you really are just going the speed limit. I dont need a bike that goes to 200 mph, but i want my bike to get to the speed limit yesterday.
Sounds like you’re looking for torque.
@@skylerbentley8713 Yup. I really, really like the sport bike look, but I'm going to have to get over it and get a naked bike eventually. Since that is the kind of bike I need.
@@trsskater I would not get a naked if your thing is the highway. You probably already know, and i have the same thing, love to get fast to speed, but don't care much about how much speed i'm getting, but after half a year with my RC 390 i feel like getting to 140mph or 160 would be nice sometimes.
Having a 400 for 3 years now I feel a zx4r or R7 wouldn't be much of an upgrade. I'll be opting for a 2024 zx6r personally. How about you kwackajack?
Not sure about r7 as a second bike, I think it’s a pretty good leaner bike, rode my mates and it gets you ready for the sport bike ergonomics just without the power
if u think the r7 is a sport bike w/o power you should stop riding. you sounds like a danger to even stand around 😂
@@lackofinterest7605 ummmm, it’s a parallel twin, not an inline 4, parallel twins are known for being used in beginner bikes because of their lack of power. Maybe ride an actual super sport one day and you’ll know what I’m talking about 😂 this made me laugh
@@lackofinterest7605 you clearly know what a parallel twin is since you have ninja 400 in your profile pic, r7 isn’t much faster than that man, I’ve ridden both
@@PabloM5 dont bring that shit to the bike community if youre gonna be a toxic pos get a car. nobody should start with 700cc, if you truly believe that youre an idiot. even 350 is enough power for a beginner, you dont need to push highway speeds, and a 3 second 0-60 is more than fast enough.
@@PabloM5 just because youve ridden both doesnt mean what you say is end all be all. you dont recommend a 700cc bike for a first bike. truly lacking some cells up there
If it's your only bike then R7 is better but if you have a road bike then the 400rr might be better. Based on my experience, small displacement 4 cylinders are not good street bikes. I used to have a cb400 and cbr600rr. Both are horrible for street use. Cb400 is tolerable since the engine is tuned for the street but still the lack of torque is quite annoying. Usable torque still rules the street! Hell I'll even take the 2cyl ninja 400/650 over the 400rr for street use if you ask me.
can someone tell me is this zx4rr is same as ninja 400 on insurance?
no
@@lackofinterest7605 is it much more?
@@sixstab2967will be a bit more for new rider due to zx4rr has lot more power than the ninja 400
@@rmnch3512 thnx
499k pesos in PH release last march 💪 zx4rr. R7 is 570k pesos 😢 zx4rr is much cheaper that's why R7 is collecting dust on the dealership 😢 more expensive an less features 😅
I’ll take the r7 all day!
Wish the R7 came with better suspension.
Two totally different bikes for two totally different feelings and two totally different purposes. If you want mid range grunt, the R7s probably better for most purposes. Obviously they are seven. If you want to hear that little ripper, four-cylinder scream to outrageous RPMs, just hear it scream, that’s the purpose of the 4RR
kawasaki wins
No… I like team green but that’s a ninja 400 when you actually ride it.
@@DS-nw4eqlol not even
R7’s torque smashes the kawa
"Featuring an inline 3" for the original R7 at about 2.38 oh dear oh dear. It was at this point Kwackajack lost credibility.
Did I say in-line 3? Must have been a slip up
Inline 4 always wins
For the money 💰 i would go with the R7
Kawasaki has a much higher build quantity on the zx4rr
The problem I see is that it still makes too much power. The “ wring its neck” crowd still won’t be able to on the street without either death by rider or 3rd party inattention, or license loss by police attention in any gear above 2nd. You’ll be left riding in the low rev, no torque zone for 95% of the time.
If you really want a bike you can ride at 9/10ths on the street you actually probably want the Ninja 400.
Well i dont know about that 3rd gear with its kneck wrung out is 90mph so first and second are usefull
Allot more usefull then 90mph in first
wonder how long it last tbh, sounds like a engine on steroids.
Yamaha is the only way to go. Too much hype for the ninja gixers
The Kawasaki has to screaming to make power the Yamaha has turq down low.
That's my biggest concern. I don't always ride it at the redline on the streets. Gotta be realistic 😢
The R7 is trash here in the Philippines. $2000 more than the zx4rr with less features. Yamaha is a lot expensive all categories here with less to offer. They suck
You have trash everywhere there in Philippines
The Kawasaki looks better.. I’m not a fan of that goofy single headlight on the Yamaha
I feel like the zx4r is best compared to something like a duke 390. These bikes are two entirely different machines.
Still buy the zx4rr rather than that boring inline 2 too boring.
Such a waste on the Kawasaki to have all those stupid rider aids on a bike with 70 wheel horsepower. Just gimmicky bullshit. They should’ve put that money in suspension instead.
Man I wish kawasakis weren’t so damn ugly, can’t stand that green+red. The performance is really nice on them
First of all. It’s still not an R7. Maybe 7.5 but when you say R7. I will and forcefully think of the Halo bike. Period. Maybe noobs to 2 wheels will not understand. But anyone who knows the history of the 3 tuners. Knows. That was an R7. This is shit next to an R7.
It just sucks cause now when I’m looking for the Halo bike. I have to see this nonsense. Don’t get me wrong. I love that Yammie did another type of bike. But let’s me honest. They new they would get shit for it. Which would I prefer out of the two in video. Neither. I’d rather a 600 or more. 400’s where cool when sport bikes where a thing. But as the 600 generation is coming to a close like the 400’s did. I think most are smarter to grab a 600 while you still can. Aside from new or used market. As I don’t see them coming back. At least it’ll be like the 400 class. Another decade before we see a 600 on the market.
Dude calm down it's just a name. Get over it.
Please don’t confuse what Yamaha now calls an r7 vs an actual Yamaha R7 with an inline 4 cylinder not a crappy twin cylinder engine