Is the Kawasaki ZX4RR a Beginner Motorcycle?

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Power
3:13 Ergonomics & Seat Height
4:15 Price
5:50 Comparison to Other Kawasaki Bikes
8:52 Grow Into It
10:40 Insurance Cost
11:34 Repair & Maintainence
12:15 Unique
12:58 Rider Aids
14:05 Pride of Ownership
14:36 Final Thoughts

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@yammienoob Жыл бұрын

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@Kim125z Жыл бұрын

What is your thought, comparing zx4rr and yamaha r7

@JBGUNS1 Жыл бұрын

Did you send the ECU to 2 Wheel Dyno for a tune?

@benchaggaresmusic Жыл бұрын

Honestly a ZX6R is way more motorcycle than most riders can actually use 100% of. I think the ZX4RR is the perfect blend of useable power and exciting experience for most riders. Only issue is the price

@TheShadeManGuitar Жыл бұрын

Minds well get a zx6r and just use it in low power mode if the zx4rr costs 13k out the door. You can get a zx6r for that

@D0yjvdf Жыл бұрын

@@TheShadeManGuitar and if you need more power it is there. same argument for a 1k but scaled down

@dominiquedinkins3686 Жыл бұрын

@@TheShadeManGuitar this bike is more so a glass box item vs the zx6r which you will see everywhere

@mattsloop2736 Жыл бұрын

@TheShadeMan dealer near me had a new 636 for less then 11k. No way I'm buying a 400cc for more

@Jamie-cz2xu Жыл бұрын

Enough power? Never using 100%? on a zx6r? Man you crazy as hell.

@ultimatemassive9501 Жыл бұрын

It certainly isn't priced like a beginner bike.

@channelname7349 Жыл бұрын

That's my biggest issue with it, for the price and the power it does have, might as well get a 600. Regardless of for beginners or not this bike needs to be a lot cheaper than it is now.

@ultimatemassive9501 Жыл бұрын

@Channel Name exactly, especially considering the bikes it's competing with at it's price point.

@mrtree1368 Жыл бұрын

Beginner bike needs to be used to be cheap

@tango9917 Жыл бұрын

@@channelname7349 it’s an in-line 4 they’re expensive to make plus with the suspension brakes etc

@ultimatemassive9501 Жыл бұрын

@mr Tree that's true, but this bike is just expensive for what you get, period. Of course, that is subjective. I personally think other bikes that are priced comparably provide more value.

@Imotopilot Жыл бұрын

Kudos on mentioning the insurance cost aspect of ownership. Not many reviewers do.

@bm2128 Жыл бұрын

My 250sl ninja was a hilarious bike to own after I "lost" my gsxr 750. Riding a small and light bike to the max was a ton of fun. If the 400 is the same with more power, sounds good to me. Smiles per mile is a thing.

@TheInfantry98 Жыл бұрын

So you cant hack it anymore with real motorcycles ? Thats sad bro truly SAD

@MR.HOWGRIDER Жыл бұрын

@@TheInfantry98 you’re cool g

@Moarty95 Жыл бұрын

@@TheInfantry98 why be so mean? If you can't say anything nice, just say nothing

@justeriagoofball7587 Жыл бұрын

@@Moarty95 nothing

@nougatfpv Жыл бұрын

@@TheInfantry98any motorcyclist who gatekeeper what's a "real" motorcycle isn't a "real" motorcyclist. We're all in it for the fun and freedom you feel on two wheels. Except those like you, who are apparently only in it to look tough. Learn to love all bikes man it's way more fun.

@trevorl440 Жыл бұрын

I'm one of those guys who started out on a 600, specifically a 2006 ZX-6R. I grew up on a farm and had a lot of experience on various three and four wheeled ATV's and snowmobiling, but very little two wheeled experience. So, in a way, I already had some experience operating similar machines. I had no issues when learning to ride the ZX-6R. I found the power at low rpm to be completely manageable, and the bike was easy to handle at stops and slow speed turns. I'm also a person who is able to control my impulses and not do something stupid, partly because of my previous experience on the farm. So I find the idea of what a beginner bike should be is up to the individual. And I kept the ZX-6R, it's a machine I will never outgrow.

@bearwolffish 2 ай бұрын

That is a good benchmark, can definitely start on 600 with that experience and sensibility.

@dantimber Ай бұрын

Most people have no idea how dangerous a working farm can be. People loose limbs and lives sadly. It's nothing to take lightly.

@8mpg4memedia12 Жыл бұрын

Everyone is talking about how the ZX4RR is priced high enough you might as well get a 600. Its important to remmember that if you dont live nect to race tracks, karting tracks only allow 400CC and below. It is meant to be a perfect mix between daily and track. I think it hits that spot very well. If you live within ~30 min of a kart track and more than 2 hours from a car track, this bike makes a lot of sense in those particular situations. ALSO 400CC looks great on insurance. A lot of insurances do not take on new PREVIOUSLY UNINSURED riders with bikes above 400CC in Cali. Just making some points to show how this bike does make a lot of sense in particular situations.

@KennyWagner Жыл бұрын

Appreciate this feedback as a new rider looking for his first sportbike with track being the main reason to getting one. I want that type of skill set if I'm going to ride.

@KpopNiDontStop Жыл бұрын

saw on some forum insurance is under 60$ a month for some that is amazing!

@dantimber Ай бұрын

@@KennyWagner Exactly!

@Jenuin Жыл бұрын

15:53 it’s a beginner intermediate 😅 the true definition of a bike you can grow into as it can be upgraded to unleash its full power ❤

@mfer134 6 ай бұрын

Yammie, this is a bike you fell in love with over time. Your first impression comparing it with a Ninja 400 was telling. I LOVE this bike. I'm getting the ZX4R as my first and ONLY bike. I'm 49. Thanks for the PERFECT video. You told me exactly what I needed to hear.

@thegenius46m Жыл бұрын

Excellent review and agree with everything you said. There is finally an inline 4 that bridges the gap between the ninja 400 and ZX6r without a crazy irresponsible leap.

@p51mustang24 17 күн бұрын

I started on an R3 and went to an R6. Due to it's weakness in the low RPM range the R6 would have actually been an OK starter bike for someone who isn't going to be tempted to speed. It won't wheelie itself or run away from you very easily. Much weaker at low RPM's than other 600's like the ZX6r. I suspect the zx4r is similar to the R6 in this regard. It will get you into trouble with speeding above your skill level, but that's a choice not an accident.

@MotoEnz Жыл бұрын

Finally the review we are all waiting for ✌️ awesome content

@SupaStatic Жыл бұрын

Just bought mine today! It’s getting shipped in tomorrow. They are getting harder to find due to limited supply, but I’m glad I found one. Not gonna lie I am a little scared, but I can’t wait to grow into it. You’re not wrong about it. It’s an expensive first bike. Everyone’s telling me to just get the ZX6R, but I’m a beginner and know myself. I don’t want to get tossed on the side of the road. Plus, after getting comfortable, I can tune it and I get a Baby ZX6 😅 And because it’s a 400cc, my insurance rate was phenomenal! Only 360$ for the entire year I’m very new to the bike community, a squid very very much so, but have intensively looked at your videos, other videos, practiced on a z125 for a day just to get a feel for it, and well, excited to be a part of the community. Hello everyone! Safe riding!

@carlitoespo2222 Жыл бұрын

This will be a Great beginner bike for you. I started on a Ninja 300, and I'd say that the Ninja 400 is the Perfect beginner bike... but I am Over the Sound of a Parallel Twin engine, and Love the screaming Race Engine sound of the Inline-4 engine! That's why this ZX-4RR is the Best of Both Worlds!

@matthewi492 3 ай бұрын

How's the journey going?

@dantimber Ай бұрын

That insurance quote is very affordable. Had you taken the MSF course before buying?

@Draigon92 6 ай бұрын

This is a bike that anyone can enjoy. Getting that visceral sound while not going dangerous speeds carries such a massive spirit of motorcycling. This is a bike you can buy and never out grow or get tired of it. I’ve got 2 liter bikes in the garage and I plan to buy this one next. It’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow!

@vincentcasao3860 Жыл бұрын

I think it's between beginner and intermediate. Beginner because it is not torquey and aggressive that's why beginners can easily have a grasp and control over the bike. But as you rev it and unlock its full potential, this is where intermediate riders comes in. Intermediate to advanced riders can really appreciate the sensations that the bike can give on the streets. And it has a more useable torque and power that intermediates will appreciate if they were not able to scream their 600s on the street.

@Jim-nm1en Жыл бұрын

I first started riding motorbikes at the age of 14, I am now 69 and I would gladly have a ZX4RR but for the price. Flashed and a nice can fitted to unleash some more power would be great so I am looking forward to seeing you do these mods. I have always loved 4 cylinder engined bikes, especially when they are screamers. By the way, I still ride a Suzuki GSX650f as often as I can.

@brianhughes7042 Жыл бұрын

Hate to sound dumb but what does flashes mean. What mod is that. ?

@747simmer4 2 ай бұрын

@@brianhughes7042flash tune

@rickh8380 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Yammie for taking us along on the journey of this awesome little screamer.

@theodorecalkins4212 Жыл бұрын

I remember the same thing being said about FZR400 in 1988. I owned one for the race track and rode it on the street more than I should have, huge fun.

@mezjandallas1016 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this excellent and detailed review from a beginner's perspective ! Really found it very valuable !

@rambie2131 Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted an rvf400 but with a going rate of ~12.5k+ I've never been able to stomach the idea of buying one to start. But this could easily be a forever bike with modern parts and tech + parts availability. This is the perfect street toy

@MotoRookies Жыл бұрын

That's very tempting, I got a z900 as my first bike and keep it in rain mode.. it's such a wild beast in full power and I don't trust myself that much power and torque yet (2 months riding with no prior exp). I've ridden 1400 mi during the last 2 mo and focusing on fundamentals. I'd probably get that as my track and 2nd toy.... but I definitely would have chosen the zx4 as my first bike if it was available when I got my bike.

@grqfes 4 ай бұрын

Why is there the TikTok search term thing do you see that on the “z900” part

@ArjanStotheH Жыл бұрын

Here in the Netherlands we have to take lessons and pass 2 exams before we get our license. I passed my last exam May 12th and next day ordered a Ninja 650 2023 model as my first bike. All my lessons ( about 28 hours ) were on a Honda CB650R. Can pick up my bike on June 3rd, cant wait to ride again.

@Nick-zz6xl Жыл бұрын

My first bike was a ZX7 back in 94. It was a bit much. Glad I didn’t die.😅

@Dispariabooks Жыл бұрын

I have a picture of my dad on the 89 ZX7 (first year it released) and he was hooked on Kawi after that (I rode on the back of his ZX11 as he V-maxed the thing lol).

@nyannyan123456 Жыл бұрын

I went from riding Honda CB175, CB360 in the backyard to buying a ZX11 for my first proper sport bike in 98. Scared the piss out of myself on the very first roll out in first gear.

@jarodguess24 Жыл бұрын

It’s wild that dealers are charging $13k for this. There’s at least 5 dealers near me that have it listed at $9,699 msrp

@christonbutler435 Жыл бұрын

Show me a dealership that is selling this bike for msrp out the door and I'll fly out there. No dealership is going to sell this without adding fees, freight, dealer markup, etc.

@jarodguess24 Жыл бұрын

@@christonbutler435 I just said that was msrp, they’re always gonna have added fees but I can’t imagine it going much over the $11k mark

@classicdufferin8739 Жыл бұрын

@@christonbutler435its alw@ys msrp plus added fees. Thats normal my friend

@Toymonkeyjr Жыл бұрын

After selling my ninja 400 and getting an r6 a years ago, I was regretting getting rid of my 400 even though I love my r6. I think I'd buy this to be my daily, and r6 for weekends

@TheInfantry98 Жыл бұрын

Oh so you lost your edge ? Cant hack it anymore ?

@Oh_Yeah_Bro Жыл бұрын

@@TheInfantry98 Cringey comments.

@MR.HOWGRIDER Жыл бұрын

@@TheInfantry98 bro you’re 25 you’d get smoked u ain’t even got a bike my guy

@Dispariabooks Жыл бұрын

I dunno, with R6 prices, you could sell that and get the ZX4 AND a Panigale...

@chalips3870 Жыл бұрын

@@TheInfantry98 2 brain cell moment

@Firestorm637 Жыл бұрын

Great points!!

@lancemorgan2187 Жыл бұрын

I feel bad for all these people getting rinsed on these bikes paying $13k+. Lucky that I got mine for $10,052 exactly.

@stethesteguy2093 Жыл бұрын

My first bike was a 400 4cylinder so for me it is the perfect bike to relive my miss spent youth, hoping to be able to get one of these because it is more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slowly😁

@WTFMIKE Жыл бұрын

The ZX4RR is 9,600 up here in ND and everyone rides Harley so they are easy to find lol

@Dispariabooks Жыл бұрын

*Insert Napoleon 'lucky' meme*

@misot90 Жыл бұрын

As I see it, it's more for the Beginner rider that wants to start riding bikes but has no plans of upgrading/switching in the near future or the routes you're taking don't make sense for bigger bikes. Has some more nice-to-haves but still reliable on the long run.

@fgm1197 4 ай бұрын

People can hate as much as they want. We waited almost 25 years for a bike like this(from Kawasaki) this is going to be a big seller in the next view years.

@igalpereg4648 Жыл бұрын

Love this bike great video

@Dunkensb Жыл бұрын

If biking’s about how it makes you feel……it’s priceless. I’d buy the zx4rr in a heartbeat. More manufacturers need to tap into the fountain of youth. 😎 ( also I’ve owned 3 CBR400RR’s and they were proper bikes in miniature , absolute gems)

@jasontodd9302 Жыл бұрын

The CBR400 isn’t an RR. Just some people started calling it that for some reason.

@Dunkensb 11 ай бұрын

@@jasontodd9302 what makes it an RR? Fully adjustable suspension? Gear driven cams? I had two 96 bikes that were RRR’s

@dantimber Ай бұрын

@@Dunkensb I think it's usually the suspension which doesn't make sense as it should be safer.

@kryptonic0494 Жыл бұрын

Started on a ninja 650 and I have had no trouble learning on it but I do actually understand the "growing into it" a little bit

@dominiquedinkins3686 Жыл бұрын

Same the difference is very noticeable especially the power delivery I can max a 650 with ease vs the 4rr even detuned

@Kell-zy2xf Жыл бұрын

I bought this bike after only having two days of motorcycle experience from the msf beginner course. Took me about 20 to 30 minutes on the road to feel comfortable. The price was more than i expected to pay when i went in, but so far i'm happy with my decision to get it.

@alexv5581 11 ай бұрын

So for an absolute noob would you recommend? Never have ridden a street bike before, but I plan on taking msf course.

@Kell-zy2xf 11 ай бұрын

@alexv5581 Only if you don't mind the price. I've enjoyed the first month of ownership for sure, but experiences surely vary per person.

@NSDG813 9 ай бұрын

@@alexv5581 no, you could buy 2 ninja 400 for the price of 1 zx4r... Spend the extra money on gear, tires, and classes. The 400 is going to have more power than you know what to do with anyway.

@dantimber Ай бұрын

@@Kell-zy2xf Insurance cost?

@guyk8538 Жыл бұрын

@Yammie Noob Bro pls make a comparison with the zx4rr and the r7. Let’s see them race from 0 to 100 etc.. I’m guessing like myself that quite some ppl are having trouble choosing.. Make my day Yammie.

@RudeXII Жыл бұрын

when I went from my Ninja 300 paying $40 a month for insurance to my ZX6 and they told me insurance would be almost $200 a month, I damn near changed my mind on buying it LOL I definitely didn't expect the supersport tax

@opetmalugaming Жыл бұрын

This is going to be a great series 😂

@mrtree1368 Жыл бұрын

I went from a ninja 250 to a 636 wasn't that bad but I had the 250 for like 4 years before I could afford a bigger bike . But the way I rode it then vs now is definitely day and night you just need to take the time to get experience riding and learning your bike. Now in the future when you can these zx4 used that could possibly be a decent upgrade from a smaller bike if not a zx6r

@blakecole3362 Жыл бұрын

in my opinion the power and speed of the zx4rr isn't too much for a beginner but the price point and running costs of the motorcycle would make it an excellent toy for the well off motorcycle enthusiast who just wants something for an around town ripper or a track weapon, but if you can afford to drop and wreck it as your first motorcycle just go for it. don't think you wont drop it because you will.

@carlitoespo2222 Жыл бұрын

Not necessarily.... I didn't Drop my beginner bike.

@blakecole3362 Жыл бұрын

@@carlitoespo2222 congratulations your the exemption not the rule.

@BrianSmith-oy3eq Жыл бұрын

My first bike I've ever rode n started out on was and is still a 650 ninja the 400 just looks like a fun bike to mess around on

@sixpath Жыл бұрын

i love this bike and your respect for it gets you mad respect from me

@scooty67 10 ай бұрын

I'm starting to want this over the R3, how does this bike compare to the comfort of the R3, city driving?

@janivo5218 Жыл бұрын

I have a Zxr400 made in 1996 and other than the price and rider aids it´s still very comparable to this in terms of power, sound and maintainance. I had this Zxr400 as my first bike and I just gotta say that there is not many better bikes out there to start if you want to have a fun, racy but still not too quick beginner bike. Here in Europe with the A2 License rules this new Zx4rr will be even better suited. Excited to see these on the streets and to finally get more than just my few 90s 400cc 4 cylinder bikes around me. Thank you for reviewing this bike so thourogly! Much Love from Germany.

@snugs4547 Ай бұрын

just bought one in 2024, definitely works great for a beginner bike, I love it.

@dantimber Ай бұрын

How much is your insurance and had you taken the MSF course before buying? I'm looking at one but I've read possible (minor?) changes for 2025 model.

@cirilothomasjrdonato3992 Жыл бұрын

Will it be wise to increase the torque by replacing the sprocket?

@Short_Bus 10 ай бұрын

Iive done heavyweight and middle weight cruisers and dirt bikes my whole life. Never truly been the need for speed kinda rider. But I do want a super sport and this might be what im looking for. Light weight and fun. But I'll have to look seriously at the zx6r as well. But this one is tugging at my heart strings.

@GlitterPoolParty Жыл бұрын

Lol! The title of this video thumbnail image it quite catchy!😂

@BEEBEE58679 Жыл бұрын

As a returning rider I have been searching for this bike every since COVID began. All the safety and convenience high end features / components are more expensive yet one gets what they pay for. My only hope is that Kawasaki drops these same components on the Z400RS ( 4 CYLINDER ) model.

@Firestorm637 Жыл бұрын

I have heard the upper power has been muted at 11000 rpm cuz of noise restrictions. Another reason a tune and pipe will make this bike awesome

@bloodasp6278 Жыл бұрын

I mean maybe the SE or the regular R versions are better for beginners(or the Zx25R if it's sold in your country). Less stuff to adjust(which a beginner might not even bother tweaking), still screamers, fun and will be a lot cheaper. But I agree with Yammie in that if you have some sort of experience and you want something to keep for a long time then the 4RR might be it.

@aidenmornay Жыл бұрын

From what i have seen so far,it is and it isn't, flashed it could,i think beautiful and very fast bike, few beginners could resist the power, even i am falling for this bike,and I've been riding thirty years

@Enzo-el6vy 3 ай бұрын

Would you still say it’s a good beginner motorcycle for someone that lives in Europe, where the bike already comes from the factory with the “tuned” 77 HP? And also for the people that say that for this price you might as well just get a ZX6R since it costs 1000$ more: Other than all the other reasons why you might not want the ZX6R as a beginner, here where I live the ZX4RR costs around 10k whilst the ZX6R costs around 13k, so for us the difference is 3000€, which is not that small.

@naturalforlife6741 7 ай бұрын

I love my little pocket rocket. I've had it for about a 6 weeks and just love riding it. The ZX6R is such an over kill on back country roads that I ride. I don't have to ride 140 mph to have fun. I agree this could definitely be a great beginners bike. I will wait to have it flashed after we get to know each other a little bit more. I'm an experienced rider of over 50 years and this is a great bike. Actually my insurance is $20.00 cheaper then my 2021 MT07 that I traded in for it.

@dantimber Ай бұрын

Interesting. Do you still have the bike?

@naturalforlife6741 Ай бұрын

@@dantimber Yes I do and still love it. I haven't tuned it yet. I probably will this coming winter. As stock it is still a lot of fun and fun is why I bought it. Light and nimble. I'm never afraid of leaning it in to corners at speed.

@alexturnqest6202 Жыл бұрын

It’s a “sport bike enthusiast’s bike.” Kinda the way a miata is is a great “beginner sports car” it wasn’t designed to be a beginner sports car but it’s inherent friendly sports mannerisms and low cost on consumables items and mods make it a phenomenal first auto cross/track car machine that you can grow into. I feel like it’s the same with this zx4. The only downside to this bike is the cost of entry. As a used proposition (just like the miata) this thing is gonna be insane for 8k

@GTxPlaysGames Жыл бұрын

I'd be curious for a comparison of the zx4rr with the cbr650r 🤔

@DDRDK Жыл бұрын

Heads up, ZX4RR was $300 a month full coverage for me. To also give context, I'm over 25 and clean record with over 10 years on biked. Ducati streetfoghter V4 was $226 full coverage, triumph speed triple 1200 RS only $89 full coverage, and by the way coverage cost isn't really on me as liability only for a $30,000 ducati was only $225 a year so most of the cost they said was just based on the bike and they wanted $300 a month for the ZX4RR. Absolutely outrageous for a 53hp motorcycle. Insurance is gonna kill this bikes target market. Outrageous that a 208hp full fledged super bike was $226 a month with a bike replacment cost of almost 30k but the 11k 53hp ninja is $300 a month.

@derekwright5722 Жыл бұрын

That's insane. I pay like 30/month for full coverage for my ninja 400 and this isn't that much more power. I assume eventually it'll moderate when they realize it shouldn't be priced so high but until then, yikes. Nobody will want to pay that.

@crusoeart2951 Жыл бұрын

Change your insurance brother. I am 26 and have geico. Im paying 68 a month for full coverage on my 2021 scout bobber and 2022 aprilia rs660. Both for 68$ and i have totaled my r6 last year. Paid 10.5k when i bought my 2017 r6 but geico offered me 16k flat when i totaled it.

@DDRDK Жыл бұрын

@Crusoe Art it's got nothing to do with insurnace provider, I've gotten quotes from 6 different companies, geico included. Geico wanted $8,000 a year for the ducati so I laughed and never bothered checking any other bikes with them. I have a clean record beyond well beyond even the 3-5 year record insurance looks at. Biggest issue after that is simply where you live, what the bikes worth, and what rap sheet the bikes typically have. They literally told me my rate is about as cheap as it gets for where I live and my age. Issue is the bike, location, and what the bikes typically have issues. For instance, I can get a triumph speed triple 1200RS which is literally in the same class as the ducati V4 street fighter but one is 226$ a month full coverage and the other is $89. Reason she told me was simply triumph owners in the area typically don't get into accidents or get tickets. So I said well I don't have any tickets so that doesn't make sense she said well it's about what the people who buy those particular bikes do and we calculate the risk partially off of that not just my own clean record. I can get a triumph thruxton RS which is worth about as much as thr speed triple and ducati if you look at the lower spec V4 ducati and she said simply that people who buy Cafe racer classed bikes just don't typically get into trouble. This is also proven by the fact that both the ZX4RR and the 30k$ ducati where only $300+- 50$ a YEAR for just liability, so that means in their eyes I'm not the Liability and simply they have bad experience with certain bikes in my area like them getting stolen etc. It all plays a part but they said I wasn't the issue. So triumph it is lmao.

@xchris46324x Жыл бұрын

My 400 was 34$ a month and my zx4rr cost me 77$ a month

@crusoeart2951 Жыл бұрын

@@DDRDK damn that sucks. I live in the bay area and I am kind of new to states; only been here for 3.5 years and dun really have that much driving history. I am a motorcycle safety instructor and taken multiple classes. I believe that plays a big factor too. I know i get discount because of those classes and because i am a instructor myself. Not really sure how much discount i get tho.

@mitnikgaming5100 Жыл бұрын

Good lord it would be cool to have this as a starter!

@WensWorld Жыл бұрын

Great video! I paid 11.9k OTD and for insurance, 1750 a year for 250/500k with 1000 deductible on comp and collision. 33 years old in Las Vegas.

@SiliconDrifter 5 ай бұрын

That's pretty atrocious for insurance

@SeudXe 2 ай бұрын

Eesh 1,000 deductible heck nah

@garboi8976 19 күн бұрын

Had 250/500 in reno (your northern ally) and was in a terrible accident (caused by a drunk) in 2020 on my ninja 400. Just a heads up in Nevada the 250/500 does NOT cover you. They make it sound like it does but it’s only for a passenger or others involved, not yourself. I went through an insanely massive lawsuit over that. So really no point to have that coverage if you don’t bring a passenger.

@msmurf31 Жыл бұрын

Hey Yammie, can you do a review on the Honda Inteceptor?

@user-si6bw5ms2z Жыл бұрын

It nice to see a inline 4 cylinder 400 again But honda did it first with the cb400f form 75 to 77 and that was a screamer of a machine

@tyurrew6675 Жыл бұрын

This bike looks absolutely perfect as a 2nd bike for eu bros like myself

@kapkhual-le9lf Жыл бұрын

Is it better than Yamaha r7?

@TimStJohn-xp8rv Жыл бұрын

How do you compare it to the RS 660. Both are around the same price!

@ultimatemassive9501 Жыл бұрын

Also, the Triumph Street Triple R.

@Xavixenko Жыл бұрын

Yammie, what do you think of this vs the 2023 Honda CBR650r? They’re around the same price in the uk.

@jaguar7743 Жыл бұрын

can u do a review on zx 25 r vs zx 4rr

@danieltustison822 Жыл бұрын

So do you think it's going to form race league class were poeple can fight it out get most from it?

@skremey1332 Жыл бұрын

I'm a seafarer and planning to get one in the future. My question is, is it okay for the bike to be stocked for 8 months? I can only use it if I'm home.

@ethanbesowshek2189 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a ZX4RR yesterday as my first motorcycle

@ethanbesowshek2189 Жыл бұрын

Paid just over 10k out the door

@skywalker7517 Жыл бұрын

Where do u live man??

@ethanbesowshek2189 Жыл бұрын

@@skywalker7517 Missouri a little ways from STL

@MrB590 Жыл бұрын

My first bike was a 1991 kawasaki zxr250 , more than enough super fun.

@carlitoespo2222 Жыл бұрын

The MSRP is NOT $11,000.... it's $9,699! He paid a Markup, which is what he chose to do, but Stop telling people that the bike is $13,000!

@MightyMouzMoto Жыл бұрын

I've only had Honda Rebels but would love to also have a sport bike but for cheap... one on the more comfortable side for midgets. What's a good option?

@iLLunatic Жыл бұрын

My guy is PUMPING these rr videos 😅 gonna make the money back just in the video content ads.

@OsirisPL Жыл бұрын

It's fantastic that Kawasaki made this singing little 4-cyl. The power and the sound is perfect. I don't even mind the "walkaround" of the ridiculous noise/emissions policies by limiting throttle @ higher rpm. It's just such a shame that they used the cheapest and heaviest frame and swingarm. With this price the bike should have 15kg lighter alu set. It would transform the machine. This is probably caused by total lack of competition in this niche. They can put this gem of an engine in the crappiest frame lying aroud and still charge 12k in total for it.

@MotoEnz Жыл бұрын

9:37 I think zx4rr does have selectable power modes your on Rider mode try on Sport mode or the Road and Rain if you can tell the difference ✌️

@pdutube Жыл бұрын

I love your take on this bike but I'm going to say what everybody is thinking: the acquisition cost of the first batch of X4's is nearly the same as the ZX-6R! Good grief that's insane! I wonder if there's somebody out there that is going full-on counter-intuitive thinking, talking themselves more into the 636?! I missed out on this bike in my life and I love the idea for the entry riders and enthusiasts, at least when the price comes down and the market hydrates.

@Kerupt 11 ай бұрын

you could call it counter intuitive, but its pretty much exactly intuitive. I'm starting soon, looking for my first bike. It is absolutely insane to me that I'd pay the same price for both the zx6 and zx4 but its just a "worse" bike. The only limit is really your level of self control on the throttle..... Why should I bother getting a worse bike for the same price at that point lol. I love the look of the r7 but I prefer an inline 4s powerband and sound x1000. If this is my only option for an inline 4 that isnt too fast, then i just have to get a 600 it seems.

@BEEBEE58679 Жыл бұрын

Keeping fingers crossed for: 2023 / 24 Kawasaki Z400RS ( 4 CYLINDER ) &/or Adventure model of same 4 cylinder platform.

@ADIStaktosGR 20 күн бұрын

Hey. I'm between CF moto 450 SR S, and ZX4R. Which one i should buy for my first bike? Any advices?

@AhriCRose 2 ай бұрын

Does anyone know any similar bikes to this that make a similar sound? With a better price?

@jeremysmusicworld Ай бұрын

and when you came from a 125cc experience ? is it still a good beginner bike ?

@ashleym2878 10 ай бұрын

Would be good to see some comparisons with other larger beginner bikes like cbr650r mt07 ninja 650 ect

@DrBIeed Жыл бұрын

I think some folks are getting the Ninja 400 and the ZX-4rr confused.

@user-zm6iv5mv4b Жыл бұрын

The restricted U.S version of the ZX4R… is bbbbaaassically the same hp as a ZX25RR…which is learners approved here in NZ. 😁

@mylordass8120 Жыл бұрын

Yep, pretty much aye 😄 so how's the ZX-25R? I had a sit on one a few weeks ago when they finally had a couple in Christchurch.

@dhrpro1 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully this bike is the future all in option as far as performance goes going forward in America. The sport bike industry needs a massive detune to bring common since back to Americas streets and highways. One can only hope.

@user-eg7yp5bw9u Жыл бұрын

The best beginner bike is a ‘busa. Always has been, always will be

@itsbrendoni3444 Жыл бұрын

Well would this bike take the 400s place in small cc racing?

@aidenmornay Жыл бұрын

I can't help thinking that flashed etc, producing eighty plus horsepower,that little engine will be working very hard,will it stand the test of time ?

@conquerordie230 Жыл бұрын

I've actually taken a few insurance quotes on this model and the they quoted below other "supersport" bikes.

@JMoroccoMisterBoy Жыл бұрын

Tks.

@tashondavis8184 Жыл бұрын

Can we get a new beginner bike video after the ecu flash?

@christiandelatour2140 9 ай бұрын

Bought one in May, about 2500 miles later it has rod and crankshaft bearings failure. It is currently sitting at the dealer waiting on Kawasaki to let them know how they will go about it. 😢

@songqima3233 Ай бұрын

Does it make sense to upgrade to this from ninjia 400?

@jedadiahtucker2132 Жыл бұрын

well glad you said that cause i just bought one for my first bike lol

@copacgang2069 8 ай бұрын

i am 5'5 or 5'6 would be okay for me this bike? (without lowering the bike)

@chrisgermann6658 Жыл бұрын

I would say this is more of a "track" focused machine hence the price tag. If you want small displacement but something out of the box to rip around the circuit on this is the answer. For a "true" decent first bike just opt for the regular 400 with twin cylinders, the insurance will be cheaper and it can still be tricked out with nice parts.

@loydgerodias6568 2 ай бұрын

Sir I bought my Ninja 400 last year 2022 as my 1st bike owned and planning to upgrade, which one should I buy? Ninja zx4rr or zx6r? I'm a short rider by the way

@muhammadnabiljasmani7049 Жыл бұрын

where i live, the cb400sf is a common bike and most will start and settle down with it

@xaranlama8125 Жыл бұрын

PAPA YAMS Plz do a full video on garage tour

@khrawpariat2436 Жыл бұрын

For me this bike will be perfect... The power, the handling, the looks and the sound... But the problem is the price, I won't be able to afford it.

@carlitoespo2222 Жыл бұрын

Save up for it.

@mcraeheard8213 Жыл бұрын

Yam, Please review the new 2023 triumph street triple rs!!

@Farhanaanashari Жыл бұрын

In my country Indonesia, this motorbike has a "younger brother" which is zx25r. In my opinion, the zx25r is more manageable for beginners like me. However, I don't know whether if this bike was in America it would be able to keep up with the speed limit there or not. Because the maximum speed of the zx25r is only around 180km/h or 111mp/h. But these bikes (zx25 or zx4) are really fun to ride. Oh yeah i forgot. Zx25 can rev to 18.5k rpm

@anungging Жыл бұрын

hell yea brother! the "almost feel like" riding a big bike without the ridiculous "more than 250cc" tax and being able to use all of the gears is fun! 🔥

@miguelferreira4795 Жыл бұрын

I would love to have that bike in europe