the guy who bought the 1 local bike paid $400 more out the door than my 23 ZX6R, we rode and played around, honestly if your mostly street driving it's more fun than my ZX6R simply because you can use more of the bike without ending up in cuffs and your bike on a tow truck.

I agree with you sir! This is an awesome bike. People say the same thing about the R7 "might as well get a 600 SS". If you buy a zx6 or other 600 instead of this, good for you. Not everyone needs or wants over 100 hp for the street

I am surprised it took this long to release a I4 400 sized bike. I am sure a lot of people don't want a paraelle twin.

I'm not into sportbikes, but I have to say this little 400 looks excellent. The whole package, especially the color really pops. One guy on yt did a tune and exhaust and put over 70 hp to the wheel. Nice.

I have the Ninja 400, modded all out with Norton Racing parts (sorry, didnt know about you guys til recently,lol) and Im a retired sponsored by Kawasaki Team Green, retired motocross racer, a few state mini championships back in the day. My point is that I grew up riding and racing Kawi's, Ive had a old Ninja zx6r, an 1972 750 H2, a Ninja 300, 3 Ninja 250's at one time, lol, and a pile of motocross racing bikes...I love my 400. I do wish I could get more torque, more aggressive passing power, but its the only complaint I have. Ive put 19,ooo miles on my bike in the last yr and a half, Im ALWAYS riding, even in winter, and we have horrible winters. I would kill for one of these. It kills my heart to know I will never own one of these, Ive waited decades for this bike to come out. I like the light, tiny, agile bikes more than the bigger ones. Theyre just more fun, and I have a family, I dont need to be going 170mph. lol This bike is EXACTLY what Ive always wanted, I just know I will never have the $$ and it just kills me..lifetime Kawi rider, loyal to no end. This bike looks like SO MUCH FUN.

Was literally checking this bike out today, seems like a pretty solid choice

Best feeling out of all the Kawis I've owned! Super balanced out of the box and I can't wait to see how it reacts with more power and less weight once aftermarket support ramps up

Not sure if I'd say "best bang for your buck"

The Honda CB1 was a bike way ahead of it’s time but in the American Market never appreciated ! These 400CC bikes cannot be driven like a bigger displacement sport bike . There is no power or torque at lower revs and the gearbox is the key to keeping the engine at its most useful power range . Even today they are misunderstood by many as we have gotten spoiled with big CC bikes .

everyone saying its expensive af, but if you tried to get a R7 at a dealership it would be 9-10k. another 2k isn't that crazy

My Ninja 400 was on sale for $3150 and I loved it. After a couple years I traded it for a Triumph America ($8500 bike) plus put some cash in my pocket.

Would love to see the other big brands make their own version as well!

I traded in my 2021 MT07 for this bike and haven't regretted it. I missed the inline 4. I didn't want to get the ZX6R. It has way to much power for everyday riding on public roads. I didn't want to always be holding it back. I just love turning this bike loose once in awhile and not be breaking the law, too much. I got mine at MSRP. I'll ever track my bike so I was wondering if I could put the clip ons above the triple tree like the Z400 is. I figure you just have to drop the front end about a half an inch and maybe drill and trap a couple of holes on the triple tree. This would make the bike a little more comfortable with an upright sitting position. Maybe dropping the whole bike about an inch. I don't think you even have to buy and adjustable side stand. I live in Kentucky with some great riding areas.

You guys should try to make an aftermarket aluminum frame that we could swap the steel one for. That would drop the weight quite a bit and probably the bike even more tossable and quicker.

Thanks for the shoutout Mark! I love this bike... so much fun to be had! Great review!! So excited to see all the stuff you guys make for this bike 👊🏼

Got mine Tuesday and love it

My bike had 4 miles on it from the dealer. It now has 29 and its a fantastic beginner bike. WOrks perfect for me and i very happy i chose it and not just the regular 400.

Love the 250cc version here in Indonesia, and I can't believe many literbike users in Indonesia selling their bike for this little Hulk 😅

I picked mine up last Saturday in WA. Rumor is the base bike is coming to the US this fall.

Really wish the upgraded version came in just straight black, the green is a bit too tacky for me

As most realize, KZfaq is the best place to advertise. You want to make that as high quality as reasonably possible. Uploading in 4k, which costs nothing is common sense. This video being in low definition 1080p begs a few questions.

My dream bike. I love it. I had Kawasaki ninja zxr 400 1992.

You made talk that this would heartbreak or upset R7 and RS660 owners.. I Own a RS660 and with out a doubt thier is no comparison to a RS660. The RS will beat it and any aspect or category. As far as the R7 I'm not entirely sure but in my opinion the R7 will walk all over it as well. Lastly my opinion of this new bike is kawi will lose thier butt in the U.S market

Dont forget according to the government and insurance companies, smaller cc's make everything cheaper and where I live (Quebec), this is in the 125-400cc class making it super cheap on the regis. +1 for the inline-4

Excellent. Your comments, comparisons and analyses are very well thought out, especially with regard to larger engines. Thank you very much!

First! Watching from the Philippines

I paid 13400 for my 23’ zx6 krt with abs. The price for the zx4 is ridiculous

I think a lot like the R-7, it’ll be a huge asset to track schools nationwide.

Hello, motobuddy! Thanks for the nice review you have uploaded for us. I have not put my hands on a zx-4rr yet, but considering to purchase one. I'd like to know how you feel about the engine work in terms of smoothness between zx-4rr and 400. I wonder whether there is a substantial difference or not. Lately have been riding a z900 and was really surprised of the buttery-smooth work of 948 cc engine. Thanks

Slippery slope there friend. No one "needs" many things in life. I prefer the ability to choose based upon free markets rather than edicts by those who determine my needs. That being said, I love my ZX4 for what it is and not lament for what it isn't.

Great review. I so wanted to pull the trigger this summer but held back. I might wave some cash around the 'deal'ership if they're not sold out this winter. Imagine this beast with a flashed ECU and and an Akrapovič! I'd love to crash one at the track. 4:48 See the manhole? A few years ago, I hit one of these in the rain at night.. while riding peppy on my street Kawi400R. Just as I was giving it max twist, it spun like it was on the dyno and off I went, lol. Those manholes man, they are hard to see, and they are greased lightning when they are wet. You see in the timestamp how you are just spooling up as you get to it? You're not going crazy there but even that could get you at that spool up rate too! Remember: Cars may be safer, but they lean the wrong way. STAY SAFE OUT THERE!!

I hope Kawasaki will step it up if they bring the “base” model to the U.S. and give the ZX4RR an aluminum frame with a rear subframe assembly!!! ( which the top trim level should have had from the beginning…hello Kawasaki 😢 ) Maybe they are just being lazy because they would have had to seriously step it up and make the 636 better😎Or they didn’t want to invest until they new there was a market for it?? Either way there’s nothing better than a little sibling rivalry 🎉🎉🎉👍

Heres my big question: If youre not racing or running in a pack, is the two cylinder ninja 400 still pretty much as fun? I live in the Ozark mountains and we have lots of roads to carve. But i normally only ride by myself, not in a pack. Just me and the curves. Im talking only fun factor. Is the less expensive ninja 400 still going to deliver?

listen this bike tuned with an ecu flash full exhaust will get you at BEST 73HP. the ZX6R ECU FLASHED AND FULL EXHAUST and CHANGING THE VELOCITY STACKS WILL GET YOU AROUND 120HP. You tell me whats better! Do you need a 1000cc on roads in My opinion absolutely No they are sick fast too fast... However in my opinion the zx6R is the best bike to own for power weight ratio, and comfort... if you do not want to be comfortable to go buy an R6, not comfortable at all...

What's up gents! This question goes to you guys and everyone else that's going to give their opinion anyways lol. I'm 41 years old former infantry Marine discipline looking to become a true rider. It is on my bucket list to get on track and if I can become skilled enough one day possibly even enter an AMA circuit race. Ultimately my question is could this be a good first bike for me? Thank you for your time and all of the content. I live in Indian Shores so TST is definitely on my list of places to bring my bike once I get it no matter what I get!

I got a brand new 2023 ZX-6R krt edition for 12,100 cash after taxes. Don’t buy a 400 for 10k plus guys.

Good review. Please try your hardest to stop saying "LETS GO AHEAD AND..."

Could this kill liter bikes for street use(for a commuter bike and also fun bike)? it's way cheaper to own, insure and maintain, more usable gearing and power for smaller roads. Being able to up shit more and hearing the beautiful sound. This bike made liter bikes feel like they belong only on the track.

Thank you, the videos are very good and I really like the machine

Great video, thank you!! Would you buy this or a pre-owned R6 in the same price range ($11k out the door). I just bought a Ninja 1000 SX and love it. I’m really torn between this bike and an R6. What are your thoughts???

If I didn’t just buy a bike I would consider this. I don’t need anything fast to have fun but that’s just me.

I'd be interested to hear if people think this would be appropriate for a beginner bike... I really love the idea of this bike

Pahadi kawasaki 😍 bro pahado ka raja ❤

This would be my perfect bike if kawasaki or aftermarket did one thing take the body work from 90s zxr 400 four and make it fit this bike, then it would look as good as it runs and handles. I love that era looks but love todays tech and chassis and suspension

For the money I would rather get the ZX6R. Especially if dealers are charging over MSRP for the 400RR.

And the most impressive thing about this, is that the ZX4RR is just 7km/h slower than the Honda CBR650.

Got a Honda cb1000r inline 4, but boy i wouldn't mind this little screamer!!

I get that its a KRT edition. I just wish they offered them in another color. Tho i will still buy it anyway

Just waiting on new registration due on 2nd march full power version rr as I’m in Scotland.MrC

I live in Iran, and we have zx25rr here, it's also scarce here. here the government has this customs/tax added on the price of the vehicles people buy (they basically steal from people) and get this, the tax is as the price of the vehicle, in this case, this bike costs around 8k but if you wanna buy it in Iran you have to pay 16K, I know I can buy a gixxer with that price but bikes above 250CC are illegal here. all that being said I'm waiting for dealerships to sell us the new 2023 25r model.

Thoughts on suspension? Any adjustments available? I’m half way through the video so it may get answered later, but I don’t want to forget the question. Weight? For a 400 I would want a sub 400 pound bike, but specifically how that weight is balanced if it is over 400 is what I am looking for. My 750 is poorly balanced and feels like it’s 460 pounds lol. My buddy has a cbr600 which is within a few pounds and that bike is balanced so well it almost feels like I’m pushing my R3 around (at a stand still, not while moving). Thoughts on the quickshifter and blipper? I’m personally not a fan of 1 piece res/master but oh well. Edit: are the fork tubes 50mm?

Great video. Is this more or less leaned over than the Zx-6R?

does the bike feel wide? or is it noticeably more slim than a zx6r?

Beautiful looking all the same 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

man i really want/need one but not in this lifetime I guess but damn oneday, oneday I am going to

As I understand there is just a limited production line.

Would you say it’s good for someone learning to ride? A.K.A a first bike??

For that price you're in RS 660 territory and that becomes a much harder choice regardless if your intent is street or track.

Would you recommend this bike as a first sport bike? I've ridden dualsports for years, and narrowed down my first sport bike to either the ninja 400 or the ZX-4RR. Looks like the riding position is more upright, toward the Ninja 400 than Supersport bikes. Riding position looks very comfortable, not backbreaking.

I've heard talk that the power output would be neutered in North America in order to meet with sound regulations (per Revzilla's S07E03 Highside Lowside). Can you confirm this?

I want one. For $8k!

I mean cool and all, but for the price Id rather get 600. 77hp will get boring quite quick...

I wouldn't be upset if a zx4 passed me (in the corners at least lol) on the track if i'm on an r7 or rs660. We paid about the same price, after all. My guess is he's a better rider than me. I already know there are better riders than me. If we swapped bikes he'd probably still pass me.

Does this bike come with the Flash-to-pass feature?

can't wait for the European version as it has the extra hp. the 80hp put it in competition Ower to weight wise with a R7 That blows my mind

Installs a full system exhaust it would sound a lot better

big chaseontwowheels vibes

How tall are you? Your seating position looks comfortable.

Great review and video. I gave it a like... But man, everybody with the constant hand gestures when they talk. That is such a bad habit to be in, especially on a motorcycle. You have to constantly let go of the grip so you can wiggle your hand around because you're talking lol. It looks so strange to me. I hardly ever use hand gestures when I talk. I wonder how many accidents have been caused by people because of this? Safe travels man.

Great review of the new Kawasaki. The ergos look pretty good. What is the seat to peg distance? Thanks

I have one question sir what's your height ?

Can I ride this bike in the Netherlands with my a2 license

A moto chegou no mercado brasileiro com preço pouco atrativo, mais cara do que à CBR650R e próxima ao preço de uma Zx6r, uma pena porque parece ser uma moto incrível mas fui de Zx6r. Acho engraçado como vocês pilotam, parar atrás de um carro no farol e não pegar corredor no Brasil é algo impensável kkkk

If it was like $1000 less, it would be perfect. I am negotiating with a dealer for a deal on it, so lets see.

They should have honestly had stainless brake lines.

link for the motor jacket u are wearing? exact model name pls :D

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mile meter?

Anyone know if they will put this motor in a naked chassis?

$8,800Au on Road i think its ok priced

This bike will be available in europe??

Is it possible to have one on usa 🇺🇸?

What is so special about this compared to similarly priced Honda CBR650R which IMHO is a much better bike?

Doesn’t seem much faster than Ninja 400. I’m sure top end has more potential… but eh. Putting race clip ons on would require modifying the plastics. Most of these reviewers are hucking for the brand or just not that good at what they’re doing.

Good video! consultation. How much is the weekly gasoline consumption?

For me CBR650R have better value per performance

Mic audio quality is not good

what's the gp style shifting that you mentioned?

My God dude. Could have made that stoplight tour on a moped. Ridiculous.

Sir Cane i purchase from India

Best bang for your buck? That's delusional fan boy verbiage... good bike yes, but absolutely the furthest thing away from best bang for you bucks lolol

The best bike would be a ZX-650R for the roads since the 600’s market is on decline pretty much everywhere. They should make a competitor to the CBR650R, but make it more like a ZX sporty and aggressive look without a freakin’ ugly banana seat. 110hp with 50in/lb would be legit. Keep the same bike, same ergonomics, but fit a 650cc engine in there, so you get more torque to pass cars with ease. I love the ZX-4RR tho and hope to get my hands on one here in Montreal, Canada. Supersports license plates are 2000$ compared to under 400cc that are 430$ a year and we only get about 5 months of warm weather.

It’s fun till a r6 or zx6r come leave ya in the dust

25kg too heavy

Way too pricey

I am a big fan kawasaki bick 😢

So why the hell should I buy this over a r7..... An for 12k hell nah

Race Ready Bike Nice (RR)😅

The entire lineup looks the same now

Damn y'all are small people