This is the most concise and BS free review I've found on this bike. Love it, best of luck!
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@sebastiancervantesll6 ай бұрын
Please cover your brake. The time to place finger up would be the difference. Lane filtering at slower speed is still a probable. Very good presentation and really answered my questions. And gave me a lot more to consider. I got to view it twice, that’s where I saw your found your fingers move back and forth. Take care and thank you.
@dhess349 ай бұрын
Not kidding that this is one of the best motorcycle reviews I've seen on youtube. 10/10
@Dustind12118 ай бұрын
Super late comment, but I must say this has been a great review. I was really impressed with how you packed this so densely with information, but not in a dry way. Enjoyable to listen to and thankfully (someone finally!) talks about the modding, repair/maintenance, and actual commuter usage of the vehicle rather than just pure performance. Thanks for all the work!
@ayserides8 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@T_C_R_M Жыл бұрын
a really good review of your 1st year with the bike, impressed by the filtering skills, im no where that confident to go through some of those spaces.
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
The camera distorts distances too, but every now and then you have to do that side to side wiggle to avoid the wing mirrors hehe
@karlfonner7589 Жыл бұрын
Nice review. I have been riding since the 70s I am 61 years old. I just bought a Z 400 and And put handlebar risers from Amazon on it a tale tidy and raise the seat up a little so I’m not leaning into the tank. I got tired of 500 pound bikes and love this little guy for riding around town.
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
It's perfect if you're looking for an easy bike to ride and handle. In the city and heavy traffic I wouldn't want to deal with anything much heavier
@paulf2534 Жыл бұрын
Hi Karl. I am 60 and just recently purchased a 2023 Green Z400 and did the same with the risers (20mm) but have not touched the seat yet. Great bike in the city as it is so light and agile plus the light clutch as well. Now that mine is run in and has had its first service I plan to do a lot of highway trips so I am getting a 15t front sprocket fitted to help with that. I was originally going to buy a new CB500 but there was none in Australia at the time and when I saw the Z400 I really loved the green finish.
@karlfonner75899 ай бұрын
@@paulf2534 what I did to raise the seat, there are two bolts underneath the seat on the motorcycle that hold the seat up. Put some washers underneath longer bolts and that helps. Also, Amazon has aftermarket seats that are comfortable, and seat pads. What I did was purchase both and put a sponge between the seat and the pad. I have much more legroom as well as not leaning into the tank. I live in California and avoid the freeways. Lots of Wc roads in the gold country that are 55 miles an hour. I love the gas mileage on this little guy.
@MrLou8888 Жыл бұрын
I watch a lot of reviews and this is one of the best ever. Consise and thorough Well done.
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful
@redtheexovet Жыл бұрын
jsut bought the 2023 z400 last month as my first bike. love it!
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Ah congrats, its great isn't it?
@redtheexovet Жыл бұрын
@@ayserides i love it!
@Jones-xx2gc Жыл бұрын
400cc bikes used to be very popular when i was a lad. I didn't even know these were available when I bought a KTM Duke 390 last year. Nice review.
@middleagedshred Жыл бұрын
So many people talk about "getting bored" of a bike if its under a particular bhp and CC..after a 125 anything more than that is gonna be great and i,d rather take the 60 miles per gallon than 42 miles per gallon on the 600cc and above
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Yup, I think you can choose to be bored or entertained with any bike really!
@Richie65afc Жыл бұрын
I had one of these and sold it and regretted it. I have had quite a few bikes over the years and this is a superb bike and would buy one again.
@AfaqDraw Жыл бұрын
Great video! Doing my test on a Z400 and it's a great bike! Fun and practical while also keeping a low profile. I am considering getting one :D
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
It's a great bike!
@marksanderson5135Ай бұрын
Best review I seen in a long time
@ayseridesАй бұрын
Thanks so much!
@richoberdorfer516711 ай бұрын
Good point about how the exhaust heat guard can trap the heel of a normal boot. If I wear riding specific boots, it doesn’t happen, but a hiking boot for around town is more comfortable than a motorcycle touring boot. I do the same thing mentioned - when I know I’m going to be braking, I push my heel out to the side so as to not trap it. Doesn’t help for emergency braking, though. Might be an argument for an aftermarket exhaust, but I like the stock exhaust sound.
@ayserides10 ай бұрын
Mine was happening with moto boots :( but im used to moving my heel away from the metal plate now
@WeaselKonig Жыл бұрын
I've got a 2022 Z400 ABS with 7200 miles. The bike feels pretty compact after 120 miles or so, can't really stretch out on such a small bike. Motorway work isn't unpleasant because of lack of power but because you're 7-8k rpms at speed and the bike is a little rev happy. The bike doesn't seem happy sitting at a constant RPM that isn't idle or deep deep in the revs. I think this is mostly because the Z400 is directly copied from the Ninja 400 and doesn't have a detune like some other naked bikes. Gearing is too short for a naked street bike, still feels short and tight to get all the power out of it instead of being worked well for the road. I was impressed with the equipped Dunlops in the rain, pretty good for a sporty tire. I think the tires will last another few thousand miles as well (9k-12k?). The seat angle is a huge problem for me, probably even worse for even taller riders (another hold over from the ninja 400 where you are tucked into a sporty position). I slide forward every single bump. The clutch could be 30% harder to pull and still be light, wasn't my favorite for parking lot drills either. Even I do best with the stock mirrors with me being wider and taller than Ayse. My key gets stuck between the bars and the dash if I have another keys on the same ring. A small bit of plastic drain tubing hanging from the engine hits my right foot while I'm braking. Haven't found the shielding near that foot peg myself but I can imagine. The styling is kind of ugly. Its really the biggest problem with the bike. I follows the z650 and z900's architecture and they are ugly too. Dying for a Z400 RS with a flat seat and taller gearing. Great bike when I'm on it and can't see how it looks.
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more with all of this. The bike definitely wants to be revved out and live its life above 7k rpm. I actually really like the styling of it! It's looks ugly but I like the strangeness of it. Like the ZH2. It looks hideous but im a fan for some reason 😂
@clangerbasher Жыл бұрын
You are very confident with your filtering.
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't go any faster than I do, but I do love a bit of filtering :p
@clangerbasher Жыл бұрын
@@ayserides You are making progress and that's the important thing and not just sitting in a queue. Sitting in queues of traffic is something that is relatively knew to me as I have always worked and studied very close to home. And I have found there is nothing worse than sitting in traffic. Have you given up on the 125cc idea then?
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
I'd still love a little grom! Just waiting to find a cheap one since it would just be a run around/toy bike
@kgba17580 Жыл бұрын
great video enjoyed your first year on this bike, really enjoy all your videos looking forward to more :)
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@CasualMMOing Жыл бұрын
congrats on 1000 subs
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@plaza8622 ай бұрын
I've had mine since September last year and have put 13,500 miles on it. Those Dunlops die at 10,000 miles but throw some good tires on like a set of Michelin road 6 its night and day. I've got a toce full exhaust, graves velocity stacks, sprockets, and a tune. It's a lot of fun, put some bar ends on the bike, those factory mirrors are pretty terrible, clutch bite point can vary on the dealer that set up the bike, mine would slip when wide open throttle after the break in, had to adjust the cable my self, dont give the dealer your money for an oil and filter change there's literally no need, its incredibly easy and you can use common hand tools. When i did the spark plugs at 12,000 miles it literally took 30 minutes. You can do the majority of all the maintenance on this bike yourself.
@ayserides2 ай бұрын
Nice, totally agree with all of this
@randomgamingguy3034 Жыл бұрын
I found this super helpful as I'm looking for my first bike, at 32. Thanks for the thoughts!
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Good to hear!
@Cookie69697 Жыл бұрын
Yet again brilliant review. Regarding the foot pegs riser. My heal got caught and yes over I went so I took a grinder to them, now flat. Regarding wider pegs I have been looking because when took my Ninja to France that was my only problem with the bike. I love the fuel consumption as other members have to fill once or twice on our ride outs. The bad points I had to replace the clutch springs as the clutch was slipping but clutch plates were fine. I have had to replace both stock tires @ just over 5,000 miles. That aside I’m loving every moment of the Ninja 🥷 and don’t have the longing to return to a 650cc as the power to weight ratio is brilliant and is faster than my T120 Other news I took my IAM test and passed so now a GBH 😊😊🥷
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Oh no, I thought maybe it was just me with the footpeg. That's really bad to hear that people are actually going over because of it :( I might try to modify or remove that little shield if I can. Let me know if you find any wider pegs that fit. I had a quick look on ebay and the like but couldn't really see anything that looked decent. Congrats on the pass! I'm hoping to take mine in the new year when the weather is a bit nicer :D
@aluisious9 ай бұрын
Motorcycle boots aren't supposed to have stepped heels. There shouldn't be anything to get caught.
@ayserides9 ай бұрын
It's the heel of the boot. Not that the boot has a raised heel, but the sole of the boot near the heel still gets caught
@Cookie696979 ай бұрын
@@aluisious excuse me are you saying I can't wear high heels 👠😂😂😂
@feebs52934 ай бұрын
i just got the z500 after watching this review a while ago :) the z400 was completely sold out in my country months in advance and the 500 was the same price new as a second hand 400… your review was awesome! super concise and all the points i wanted to hear about. i wanted to ask what windshield you have in your bike and what height it is? the only ones i’ve been able to find have been very short.
@ayserides4 ай бұрын
My windshield is a Puig one. I got it from ebay I think, in the dark smoke colour
@feebs52934 ай бұрын
@@ayserides thank you so much! i’ll have a look :D
@gyugyujol Жыл бұрын
finally a proper review. thanks a lot
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bfarm44 Жыл бұрын
Rode cross country on an old lots 440 it had no issues at all with that trip. People keep comparing this to the ninja400 saying the suspension is softer bla bla bla but the spec sheets only show a difference in weight. You get a different bar position and about 12 lbs more plastic on the ninja and that’s it. It’s about what riding position you prefer
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Yeah as far as I'm aware it's just the bars and fairings that are different, but I haven't ridden the Ninja
@bobu32 Жыл бұрын
02:06 Your arse gets used to it. The first time is always painfull. Your tensing your muscles, when you should relax. After becoming more familiar with it, it gets better ofcourse. ...wait. Really enjoying your content, love seeing you progress as a biker! Keep it going 👍
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
I guess I just got used to it 🤷♀️😂 Thanks for watching!
@ladyjrider666 Жыл бұрын
Hi 👋 Am a new subscriber. My first bike (back in the day) was a 1983 z440. Wonderful to hear a z400 doing amazing. Well done! Great review. Ride safe & enjoy, lady J Rider
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Bikes of today just don't have the same charm as the classics, do they? But maybe I'll be telling my kids one day about the petrol z400 I had when they're all on electric bikes!
@ladyjrider666 Жыл бұрын
@AyseRides sadly I think you will. 🥺 there is a great video of a 1%er style biker in the future, on empty roads as no one travels and a narrative that they'll never take our spirit. He's riding an electric bike but his old bike is under a cover in his yard. Sad, but true.
@wcraigburns34588 ай бұрын
Lovely accent with loads of information summary
@ayserides7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@grantadamson34784 ай бұрын
A really comprehensive review. Thank you.
@natestapp55733 ай бұрын
Great review! I've watched so many others.....You tell us More by far....What we want to KNOW.... Thanks!
@clivecartey4 ай бұрын
Very good, clear, honest review. Thank you
@ayserides4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Rezah67 ай бұрын
Great review...thank you. Caught between the BMW G310R or this Kawa Z400 ABS for my son to travel to work and University/College. Gonna have to flip a coin cos both bikes appear to be great.
@ayserides7 ай бұрын
Nice, might come down to which one fits better in the end
@AW8UK Жыл бұрын
I am glad that you are still enjoying your Z400. Sometimes less is more. I am still enjoying my Honda CB600S Hornet. Today I test rode a Suzuki Bandit 1250s a BMW K1300S & a Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird. All above are great bikes wirh their own qualities BUT my lighter Hornet arguably has better agility & easier to manually handle & urgent enough Other bikes are tempting but I am sure I will miss my Hornet & it's mixed abilities if I part with it. Thanks for sharing & congratulations on over 1k subs Ride safe 🏍👍
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Yup it's best to try to find a nice all rounder, even if it doesn't do everything perfectly. I reckon I'll hold onto this little bike even if I upgrade. I worry I'll miss it too if I get rid of it!
@AW8UK Жыл бұрын
@@ayserides First proper bike perhaps causes more emotive connection with some.
@jonathanmellish4439 Жыл бұрын
A useful honest review. I have seen the comment about the sloping seat on other reviews so it’s interesting you mention it too. I was looking at your bike as well as the ktm 390. One of your videos shows you riding through Newport Pagnell which is not too far from me.
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
I must have been near Newport Pagnell when I was meeting up with @thatunclered and @therhythmicbiker Edit: oh, looks like I can't @ people in comment replies!
@beingsolo806 ай бұрын
This bike can do it all. Just get a high seat, slap on an aftermarket exhaust and change the tyres to 160/120.
@ayserides6 ай бұрын
Yup, agreed!
@mz80525 ай бұрын
This is the most through review I’ve seen it helps out a bunch was looking into purchasing one. How tall are you? Do you think it would work well with short riders
@neilanderson23744 ай бұрын
certainly seems well priced. its been upgraded to the z500 now
@ayserides4 ай бұрын
I saw that they've made it a 500cc engine now. I'm not sure if it's much different from the 400, I'd have to look into it a bit more
@joelfigueroa13094 ай бұрын
man great and to the point review. Subscribed
@ultimomos5918 Жыл бұрын
Nice review, really considering one of these for my first bike and commuting to a downtown area. Looks like this might be the one!
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
They're such good bikes
@deluxedetailingandvaleting2308 Жыл бұрын
Great channel I live in the same area as you I love riding can't beat it keep doing what you do my bump in to you on a ride one day 😊
@timbim265611 ай бұрын
just bought mine this week 2023 performance edition
@MrMoneyHelper10 ай бұрын
As I watched you filter past so many cars, it made me wonder why so many people choose to drive cars instead of using scooters or motorcycles. They could save so much time by travelling on two wheels.
@ayserides10 ай бұрын
They really could! I love cycling past cars on the path too. Two wheels good :)
@mikerider58 Жыл бұрын
Great review, very well presented, extremely audible.
@ayserides10 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@NooBiker Жыл бұрын
Nice honest review. The bike suits you. Maybe you can have someone fabricate a different heel guard for you? Good range on that! Same as my Z 👍 though it costs me a bit more at only 48mpg!
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
I didnt think of having another part made actually. It's a fairly simple piece so that should be possible. Maybe something worth looking into
@ozzyprogdomino8815 Жыл бұрын
I have mine for 18 months but not done as many miles on it as you, just over 2000. But I only use it on nice days at weekends or for breaks away. I have a monkey bike which I use for small trips and iffy weather. But I love the z400 for all the reasons you said, it will have to be a special bike for me to change it. I definitely do not need more power.
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Exactly. Something really amazing would have to come along I think. This bike is pretty much perfect for me
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Exactly. Something really amazing would have to come along I think. This bike is pretty much perfect for me
@civiSapper9 ай бұрын
Two weeks in, and I love the bike.
@letni9506 Жыл бұрын
It's not slow. It's just not crazily fast. The only difference I found when I moved from a 250 to a 600 was I could blip past cars quickly But most of the time you would ride the same speed. But just have the throttle a bit more twisted on the smaller cc bike. The 250 was fast enough for me . Someone told me it did 105 on the motorway 😄 I think this would be a good choice for me. I want to downsize in power and weight. I'm torn between 3 bikes and this is one of them I think I'm a bit of a Kawasaki fan though after having a z750 too.
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Yeah that first sentence is perfect really. It's worth a test ride if you can find one
@stephensmith7262 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I think I might buy one.
@Tennessee9685 ай бұрын
Well done review. Thank you. Stay safe.
@ayserides5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@easye13112 ай бұрын
Just based on your review I'll purchase this bike.. I'm a beginner as well...where did you buy the little windscreen?
@ayserides2 ай бұрын
Nice! The short one is the stock windshield. The taller one I got from puig on ebay
@justmechanicthings4 күн бұрын
Could you remove the shield yourself? does it create a new problem like a risk of burning yourself? or maybe you could cut a shape a new shield that doesn't snag
@ayserides3 күн бұрын
@@justmechanicthings you probably could modify or remove it, but im used to it now. Once you're aware that it's a potential problem it's easy to avoid, but just bad design overall I think
@neoanderson484011 ай бұрын
You could have that part rounded off with an angle grinder so it doesn't snag on your pants.... best is to take it to a shop where metal fabrication is done ....
@ayserides11 ай бұрын
Yeah, good idea. I've kinda gotten used to it now
@trailguy2 ай бұрын
Nice. Is your pgiimperialallons?how muchdoyweigh?
@jessgoodwin98237 ай бұрын
I notice that you look to have a short windscreen on the bike in some of the pictures. Does that help with wind management at higher speeds? How do you feel about the comfort level (wind, buffeting) at highway speeds?
@ayserides7 ай бұрын
Before I put the windshield on I was getting blasted in the chest with air. Now I get blasted in the face instead. So it's noisier, but warmer
@jomamma1750 Жыл бұрын
Nice Review, thank you.
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cynic150 Жыл бұрын
Good review! How tall are you? I presume that a 6' 2" man would feel uncomfortable?
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
I think it might be a bit cramped. I'm 5ft. I have a video called "will you fit on the z400" with a taller rider giving his opinion too
@robertmenzies6939 Жыл бұрын
Nice review 👍
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stevenyates67326 ай бұрын
I did a test on z400 I passed first time, I'm 5ft 7 and few extra pounds I found it cramped and pushed into tank it is a nice bike but not for me maybe 650 got more space
@thatgrumpyindian2 ай бұрын
What about suspension?
@kalnwi20236 ай бұрын
Henlo !
@reginabavington1141 Жыл бұрын
I saw on your video even that the temperature reader was high. Is it not a big deal as long as the symbol doesn't pop up?
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
It's not an issue even if it reaches max temp. The fan will come on and cool it down
@rohanfranklin6375 Жыл бұрын
Hey man, i saw on one of your older videos that you said you should not buy a used bike if the official owner isn't there. Why is that? Im going to look at a bike in london tomorrow but the owner is away and i have planned to meet with his brother. Is this a bad idea??? Thank you!!!
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Yeah I'd wait until they come back if you can! The risk is that the bike is stolen or they're selling it without the owners permission
@somelatindude6347 Жыл бұрын
At how many miles on the bike y'all recomment to clean and lube the chain?
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Usually 300 miles or so
@jarb-ops Жыл бұрын
1:00 where's that guys number plate? 🤣
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, I didn't even notice!
@shawnyvanzundert419610 ай бұрын
How tall are you? I maybe want to buy the bike, but I am not sure if the bike is too small for me
@ayserides10 ай бұрын
I'm 151cm, and I got the bike lowered by 40mm. I have a video called will you fit on the z400 you can look at. Kawasaki sell a taller seat for the bike too. I'd recommend sitting on one if you can
@shawnyvanzundert419610 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@mikelaurent215110 ай бұрын
J'hésite avec la Ninja 400 pour débuter ?
@karlfonner75892 ай бұрын
It is a perfect beginner bike. You do not have to twist the throttle hard to engage the clutch. My 400 will go 5 miles an hour with the clutch dis engaged
@linepulse Жыл бұрын
A12, A13 traffic as absolutely disrespectful 🤣.
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
It actually is haha
@KF1 Жыл бұрын
Has anyone ever roadraged on you for weaving through on the center lines? That would piss me right off, like f if you're a vehicle, act like it
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
It's called filtering, and since its completely legal in the UK then no
@KF1 Жыл бұрын
I only learned a few mins ago that such a thing was legal in certain places. Still reminds me of a bicycle that weaves in and out of the sidewalk to curb lane and back@@ayserides
@fishin31966 ай бұрын
How did you break it in ?
@ayserides6 ай бұрын
I kept it under 6000rpm as much as I could for the first 600 miles (the first service)
@fishin31966 ай бұрын
@@ayserides Thanks for the reply!
@hair2050 Жыл бұрын
Comfort: 1. girl, you are it would seem a girl. Apparently the seat is a nutcracker 😢. 2 dangle your legs. Put them back onto the pillion pegs. Get creative. Other: take to the offending piece of metal with a grinder. It’s not worth having there if you catch on it. The aftermarket is gigantic. Overall: great review as you packed it with content. Good stuff 🤨
@ayserides Жыл бұрын
Yeah I think the seat wouldn't be great for dudes 😬