Honda CBR300R vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs KTM RC390 vs Suzuki GSX250R vs Yamaha YZF-R3

Honda CBR300R vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs KTM RC390 vs Suzuki GSX250R vs Yamaha YZF-R3 | On Two Wheels

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6 жыл бұрын

Remember a few years back when your only option in the small-sportbike category was a Ninja 250? These days, nearly every manufacturer has an affordable small-displacement bike in its lineup. And with the introduction of Kawasaki's new-for-2018 Ninja 400, we figured it was time we rounded up the class and gave them a proper shakedown. So whether you've got a freshly minted motorcycle license and you're researching your first bike or you're a seasoned veteran looking for something light and fun, this episode ought to give you some valuable insight.
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If you’re just getting started in motorcycling, you have a very important question to answer: What bike should you get? Ask any seasoned rider and they’re likely to suggest something small, affordable, and not too powerful. For years that meant a Ninja 250 or Rebel 250, but in 2018 new riders (and those who just prefer affordable, fun bikes) have loads of little motorcycles to pick from.
Step into a major dealership and you’ll be able to gaze upon the Honda CBR300R, Kawasaki Ninja 400, KTM RC390, Suzuki GSX250R, and Yamaha YZF-R3. They’re all sleek, sporty, and very tempting to the rider with a fresh motorcycle license. And to help you figure out which one suits you best we piled on the miles and compared notes. The result is this latest episode of On Two Wheels, which we hope helps steer you toward the perfect bike for your journey into motorcycling.
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And for quick comparison, here are the specs for the bikes:
Honda CBR300
Price: $4699, $4999 w/ ABS
Engine: 286cc single
Seat height: 30.7 in.
Measured weight: 366 lbs. w/ ABS (wet)
Measured power: 26.7 hp @ 8300 rpm
Measured torque: 18.0 lb.-ft. @ 6800 rpm
0-60 mph: 6.5 seconds
60-80 roll-on: 7.5 seconds
¼-mile: 15.35 sec. @ 84.5 mph
Warranty: 12 months, unlimited miles
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Price: $4,999, $5299 w/ ABS, ($5499 w/ ABS and KRT paint)
Engine: 399cc parallel-twin
Seat height: 30.9 in.
Measured weight: 371 lbs w/ ABS (wet)
Measured power: 43.3 hp @ 9900 rpm
Measured torque: 24.6 @ 8250 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.63 sec.
60-80 roll-on: 5.25 sec.
¼-mile: 13.50 sec. @ 97.42 mph
Warranty: 12 months, unlimited miles
KTM RC390
Price: $5499
Engine: 373 single
Seat height: 32.3 in.
Measured weight: 370 lbs. wet
Measured power: 42.5 hp @ 10250 rpm
Measured torque: 24.4 lb.-ft. @ 8300 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.65 sec.
60-80 roll-on: 5.96 sec.
¼-mile: 13.69 sec. @ 95.83 mph
Warranty: 12 months, 12,000 miles
Suzuki GSX250R
Price: $4,499
Engine: 249cc parallel-twin
Seat height: 31.1 in.
Measured weight: 396 lbs. wet
Measured power: 20.6 hp @ 7800 rpm
Measured torque: 15.0 lb.-ft. @ 6400 rpm
0-60 mph: 9.09 sec.
60-80 roll-on: 11.0 sec.
¼-mile: 17.07 sec. @ 75.69 mph
Warranty: 12 months, unlimited miles
Yamaha YZF-R3
Price: $4,999, $5,299 with ABS
Engine: 321cc parallel-twin
Measured weight: 372 lbs w/o ABS
Seat height: 30.7 in.
Measured power: 35.1 hp @ 10600 rpm
Measured torque: 19.6 lb.-ft. @ 9100 rpm
0-60 mph: 5.30 sec.
60-80 roll-on: 7.17 sec.
¼-mile: 14.33 sec. @ 91.87 mph
Warranty: 12 months, unlimited miles
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@nategladdbach 6 жыл бұрын

“It only makes 19 more horsepower than an actual horse”. Haha I’m dead

@warinergray 4 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: A horse makes 14.9 horsepower at peak. So it makes 6 more horsepower than a horse :)

@CarsMeetsBikes 4 жыл бұрын

Warren Gray at peak, but pretty sure the standard is a horse makes 4 horsepower

@Tonyx.yt. 4 жыл бұрын

@@CarsMeetsBikes 1hp is the power of one horse on sustained load, without get tired

@CarsMeetsBikes 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tonyx.yt. well ackshually Watt determined that a horse could turn a mill wheel 144 times in an hour (or 2.4 times a minute). The wheel was 12 feet (3.7 m) in radius; therefore, the horse travelled 2.4 × 2π × 12 feet in one minute. Watt judged that the horse could pull with a force of 180 pounds-force (800 N). Watt defined and calculated the horsepower as 32,572 ft⋅lbf/min, which was rounded to an even 33,000 ft⋅lbf/min.

@tantiwahopak101 4 жыл бұрын

@@CarsMeetsBikes whaaat?

@karwannouri8266 4 жыл бұрын

The other MC KZfaqrs could learn from this. 10 min, 6 bikes, good information and pacing. The 22min riding around videos are just not as interesting imo.

@bcsp4877 4 жыл бұрын

100% sure 🙂

@sirroy1319 4 жыл бұрын

Cherry on top would have been if they discussed weight!

@sirroy1319 4 жыл бұрын

@justin abraham you hearing voices again buddy! No weights were discussed in video...

@dillonh321 3 жыл бұрын

@justin abraham They did not discuss weight.

@vegaspony 3 жыл бұрын

@@dillonh321 yes they did

@throwzpu 5 жыл бұрын

Ninja: good ol boring reliability Rc390: fun till it explodes

@rasmus6721 5 жыл бұрын

*Laughed Loud

@gigi9467 5 жыл бұрын

Ninja it is

@Leo-S-Ellen 5 жыл бұрын

It's not boring it's just not a fun and cool

@therealhousewivesofarkansa3853 4 жыл бұрын

Well DAYUMN😂🤣😂🤣😂I’m glad I chose a Ninja 300

@michel1638 4 жыл бұрын

@Manny Blackstar It doesn't explode. It might happen that it's getting warm around your legs and your butt, if you know what I mean...

@jefforymitchell5697 3 жыл бұрын

I agree so much that I went and bought one a few weeks after watching this. Three years later and I still use my 400 as my daily rider and it's exactly as enjoyable to ride as the day I got it.

@socalstorm2590 2 жыл бұрын

Ever wish you had more power?

@jefforymitchell5697 2 жыл бұрын

@@socalstorm2590 nope never, its just right for street riding, plenty of torque and power to be faster than most cars if you need it to be. If you wanted a track bike then some more power would help for sure.

@joebone3151 Жыл бұрын

I'm selling my car for a bike and cheaper older car.

@joebone3151 Жыл бұрын

400 is one I'm looking at

@jefforymitchell5697 Жыл бұрын

@@joebone3151 It's been five years now, still my daily, still no problems, still not bored of it.

@CaptHollister 6 жыл бұрын

A rare honest consumer advice about the KTM being likely to blow up because they all seem to. This level of honesty has become rare enough in YT road tests to be worth mentioning. Kudos, gentlemen.

@exothermal.sprocket 6 жыл бұрын

Proven. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7thkpmBsK-RnZc.html

@nicolasa.3192 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, the KTM is one fast Austrian garbage can

@ventisette. 2 жыл бұрын

@@nicolasa.3192 *Indian

@obiwankenobi2749 Жыл бұрын

Aaaaaaah. I am so torn now. I absolutly love the ktm's look to the moon and back again 1000 times. Do they actually blow up? For how long KTM has been making those things for, i cant imagine they let a critical design flaw like a trigger happy motor hold slide

@tifthetif6567 Жыл бұрын

@@obiwankenobi2749 dont worry. The same thing they say for bmw cars. I had two of them and were very reliable apart for rebuilding the engen for both of the cars

@chidorimendo 6 жыл бұрын

Smaller bike comparisons are honestly my favorite reviews!

@bendover-bz4bc 6 жыл бұрын

Zuzu because thats what you can afford ?

@afletra 6 жыл бұрын

@jack meHoff if yes, is that a wrong thing?

@chidorimendo 6 жыл бұрын

I'm only a recent college grad, so he must be richer than I :p

@Lancaster604 6 жыл бұрын

jack meHoff Because with a smaller bike you can't hamfist your way out of situations and forces you to think 10 seconds ahead of every situation. A 300-400 has basically no power so you NEED to keep it in the powerband always, so it's constant practice on every on/off ramp, every turn, every sweep, every stop, stop and go , 100% all the time. Need to merge? Pick your situation. "Oh the guy is coming up a little fast on the other lane....be patient be patient...EMPTY...NOW NOW NOW CLICK DOWN TWO GEARS weee" and you aren't even doing 70mph lol. A big bike is like having infinite money cheat on GTA....it's fun ....for a while but then everything just loses its meaning when you have infinite power.

@distortzz 6 жыл бұрын

It's tough

@barrettrupp8179 2 жыл бұрын

Finally THE BEST 300 class review on KZfaq. Two gentleman with common sense and a idea of what the viewer wants to see. No fluff, 5 minute anecdotes and opinions, just pure comparison of power, proven on Dino and 1/4 mile and a brief ride along going over pro’s and con’s. I hate to complain, but these guys are literally the only ones who I have seen do a head to head comparison video where I didn’t want to bash my head on a wall at the end. Thank you thank you thank you!

@debmalyaghosh4839 5 жыл бұрын

In India the Kawasaki Ninja 400 costs twice the price of the KTM RC 390!

@4N2IN0JA 5 жыл бұрын

Multi world /all Multi world /all Do you have 2 RC390’s then? 😂

@jijingebob 5 жыл бұрын

Ktm had their own manufacturing facility in India

@hmz01_ 5 жыл бұрын

coz ktm is half indian i think

@NarutoUzumaki-ur5nh 5 жыл бұрын

@@4N2IN0JA no maybe he can have a 390rc and the other one 390duke

@mahbedgraham9810 5 жыл бұрын

becoz ktm is 1 cylinder not 2 cylinder

@jdroofcleanpw 6 жыл бұрын

"But my bike will continue to run, while that one is almost guaranteed to blow up." End of argument.

@piyush3463 6 жыл бұрын

Yes mine too rc390

@roboticboredom 6 жыл бұрын

I have spent more time with my RC torn apart than I have riding it. I’m constantly torn between “now that’s it’s fixed I can go ride” and “now that’s it’s fixed I can trade it in”

@philipviana9814 5 жыл бұрын

it's true. my 2015 rc390 burned down at 6000 miles and my 2016 rc390's engine died on the highway at 20,000 miles.

@VinnigsSpinTheBlock 5 жыл бұрын

Philip Viana damn bad luck or a bad bike!

@thamomentum 5 жыл бұрын

This comment and comment section is so sad. I love the shape of the KTM. But it's that trash eh?

@GETUPANDGO 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so ready to fight with you guys about how much I agree with you

@erikszatmari85 6 жыл бұрын

No!!! I agree more!

@sluupiegri 6 жыл бұрын

GETUP AND GO they're comparing a 400 against 300s, but left out the only 500, which is the CBR. Another excellent starter bike. That is their first mistake.

@adityasharma3322 5 жыл бұрын

All the bikes there serve different needs....if i wanna go to trackdays and improve my track riding i wont go to the ninja 400.....the 390 makes much more sense....But since the debate is for the best beginer bike i couldnt agree more with the ninja 400... Rc390 aint no beginer bike....its a beginer race bike....and thats a completely different level.

@Cejafer 5 жыл бұрын

1000 USD more expensive the price in Mexican coin than in dollars. What a scam!

@6855mike 2 жыл бұрын

I have a CBR300R and I love riding it. It has a lot of low end torque, BUT, you're shifting into 6th gear at 36MPH--which means that with any kind of traffic, you are shifting all the time. Curious about the shift rations on the Ninja. It would be nice to get to 45MPH, for around town riding, in less than 5 shifts. UPDATE Jan 12, 2022-I couldn't take it anymore so I traded my CBR300R for the Ninja 400. SMARTEST thing I've done in a very long time! No comparison. I expected the increase in power, but the Ninja clutch is much smoother, the bike rides better, and is just more solid all around.

@F4Effort 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2017 KTM 390 Duke, and the primary thing that kept me away from the RC version was that dash. The Duke has an excellent TFT dash with all sorts of goodies for this class, and I was surprised at how much punch it had if you give the throttle a good twist. I mean it’s not like it’s gonna throw you off, but I can feel it move me back in the seat and pull in my shoulders. Plus I love the new headlight on the naked version styled like the 1290 Duke. If the RC version had those two features I think I would have chosen that, even over that Ninja 400.

@junevenesadang2386 6 жыл бұрын

Japanese bikes are a lot more reliable than any other bikes.

@lowslo9287 5 жыл бұрын

Junevene Sadang my kawi 500 has 24k on it

@bowhunter6431 5 жыл бұрын

I think Japanese bike are the best machines ever made.... sorry its a fact........dont even leave a comment its not worth it. no dont... let it be you know im right,if you dont believe have a go on a 1995 cbr 900 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

@udmbfckx2916 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed that Japanese bikes are more reliable than the over-engineered Euro bikes or the poor quality, other-countries bikes. Among the big 4 Japanese, Honda and Yamaha are the top 2, at least historically, although Kawie and Susy are not that far behind.

@vali69 5 жыл бұрын

Also japanese cars

@udmbfckx2916 5 жыл бұрын

@Steini It was a general comment....not a specific one....did you read it? Generally speaking, German Machinery is more complex to work on...whether a German Bike or Car.....than a Japanese one.

@jimmansi1187 6 жыл бұрын

Small bikes like these are awesome! I once did a session at a track day on a Ninja 300 & it was way more "fun" than my GSXR 750 race bike. I rode that thing wide open the entire session & it was a blast. The Ninja 400 is the perfect bike for street riding & occasional track days.

@mega-hb4re 4 жыл бұрын

Kawasaki is the way to go, regardless of other b.s.. Kawi has been top notch since they first came out.

@Josh-cw8by 4 жыл бұрын

Honda was top notch. Kawasaki has really outdone themselves with innovation these past 10 years though. Consistently making competitive machines in every class. Now they're releasing their 250cc 4 cylinder. Absolutely unreal.

@me10911 5 жыл бұрын

Have had a 400 for the past couple of months now. Full system Yoshimura Alpha T was needed to be able to hear the bike at all but helped with performance as a plus. Now I’m just waiting on my Dynojet PC5 to fine tune it. Quick bike, handles great, easy and comfortable to ride, and I get great gas mileage! Couldn’t be happier with the 400.

@vali69 5 жыл бұрын

Im surprised about the ninja 400... for the money you can get a little bike thats faster then a golf gti...

@Braselton21 4 жыл бұрын

YES! :D People Always underestimate just how fast bikes really are. The old Ninja 300 can take on a new Polo GTI. It will probably just lose to the new GTI but for an inch of the price that's super impressive :D

@marlonr1521 4 жыл бұрын

Ninja 400 cheapest and fastest of all this group.

@Tonyx.yt. 4 жыл бұрын

@@marlonr1521 yes but rc390 is close

@johnvick8861 4 жыл бұрын

In India everything is more pricier

@superblitz2274 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnvick8861 except the RC 390

@justgator3915 5 жыл бұрын

Can you please do another video like this with 500cc - 600cc? Same video with slightly bigger bikes. Thank you.

@thejdmguru621 4 жыл бұрын

The R3 is my personal favorite

@exiledg 2 жыл бұрын

Same that and the Honda

@dududiet 2 жыл бұрын

The blue racing color it’s amazing!

@kvdy 4 жыл бұрын

thanks guys for this review, I am relieved as I am waiting for my ninja 400 to arrive in couple of weeks time

@mickeypopa 6 жыл бұрын

And not surprisingly, Kawasaki wins. Many will say "Oh it's just a brand new bike, good displacement and styled after H2, the novelty will wear off" but Kawasaki have had their head in the right place for a long time now. They don't make motorcycles that you buy for a season and then sell, they make motorcycles you want to keep in your garage for years. Practical, good looking, won't break your bank and, apart from some painfully obvious design flaws and things that you'll probably have to upgrade with aftermarket parts, honestly won't leave you disappointed. Isn't that what we are all looking for? A long term relationship rather than a quick fling? :)

@mchildress8972 5 жыл бұрын

Brandon S so now you’re judging bikes by the way they look instead performance and reliability

@Julian-gv1fb 6 жыл бұрын

Lol I like how Zack's karate moves stopped right when the dyno was finished for the Ninja 400.

@Arthurzeiro 6 жыл бұрын

Heavymetal122 He hit the Karate limiter

@musguelha14 6 жыл бұрын

Heavymetal122 Those aren't karate moves, they're ninja moves.

@Lancaster604 6 жыл бұрын

Zack is Meek from Thor Ragnarok confirmed.

@siribiriz 6 жыл бұрын

Both hosts have such a great dynamic, Ari and Zack make this channel totally worth watching. I enjoy all information you guys dish out, thank you and much success to you guys in the future.

@RCGJR_ 5 жыл бұрын

Just got a ninja 400 for $4,500 here in canada, someone needed it gone asap, i think it was a good deal he only had 457km on it.

@Topfpflanze27 5 жыл бұрын

Anonymous Suomynona what a deal.. in germany the used ones are sodld for 5500€ at least

@K20EF8 5 жыл бұрын

That the one that was for sale in St Catharines/Niagara?

@x10tho 5 жыл бұрын

Anonymous Suomynona you wanna sell?

@ghostfacekillah7130 5 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.com/itm/2019-Kawasaki-Ninja-400/202731312388?hash=item2f33ba5504%3Ag%3AUAAAAOSwIJZdCRmJ&LH_BIN=1 If u guys want one here u go

@weipan2937 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2019 ninja 400 w/ abs for 4200 USD. I tried to go lower but he wouldnt budge. My first bike ^_^ Barley has 300 miles on it

@1996Takis1996 6 жыл бұрын

You're so right about the Kawasaki,that would be my go-to as well,but I'm really hung-up on the paddock pov view of the r3,such a beautiful little bike.

@ravenrodriguez7818 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are the best motorcycle reviewer. Fun and informative!!! :)

@usernamemykel 5 жыл бұрын

AGREED! I just bought my sleek new 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS KRT Edition two weeks ago, and this 73 years old is LOVING IT!

@shoujerukisame8719 5 жыл бұрын

Damn dude, good to know i can still ride when im 73 😂

@usernamemykel 5 жыл бұрын

@@shoujerukisame8719 74 next month, BTW. My auto mechanic, upon seeing me on the bike, said that I'm going through a "mid-life crisis". I've never known my mechanic to be wrong in the 30 years I've known him, so if he's right, and I'm going through a "mid-life crisis", my math tells me that I have another 74 years to live - and hopefully ride.

@theclinger 5 жыл бұрын

@@usernamemykel Heh, he may be right, but I wouldn't say you're having a crisis until you buy a few extra 250s and start flat tracking on the weekends. 2 wheels down my man, for many years to come.

@newbuddygamer2278 5 жыл бұрын

I replayed the 1/4 mile Zac finish 5 times. Thats freaking hilarious!

@Gorcha312 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review, I always liked the Kawasaki's parallel twin over any single. But In india though the prices are very different, the rc390 is roughly usd 3800 and the ninja 400 has been recently launched at USD 7200.

@motoholota 6 жыл бұрын

I feel like the RC is a better option for riding hard, but if I could have only one bike I would go with ninja, no doubt.

@chimneycheck 6 жыл бұрын

MotoHolota ...... I have the KTM. And absolutely not. If you decide to get one or the other, make sure you test ride. They are night and day.

@motoholota 6 жыл бұрын

I know. ;) I have Duke 390 and I love it. I guess it all depends on what you want to do with a bike. It looks like KTM is more fun on the twisties, but for a long trip, I would definitely pick Kawasaki. From the looks of it it has a comfier seat

@DearMajesty 6 жыл бұрын

Nope lol the Kawi is better...Ari even admitted it in his track time with the Ninja 400

@motoholota 6 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about this video? Because I didn't get that vibe. ;) While I think Ninja might be a little faster, KTM might be more fun. It is all subjective. And don't get me wrong - I'm not a die-hard KTM fan. ;P I happen to own KTM and Kawasaki bikes, and I love them both.

@DearMajesty 6 жыл бұрын

MotoHolota sorry, I meant the Ninja 400. He didn't say it in this video. It was an upload from Snapchat that somebody posted from Motorcyclist Magazine's channel. He said out of the box, it was better. I also have owned both!

@htxphoenix1994 6 жыл бұрын

All are beautiful looking bikes. I ended up getting a Ninja 400 two weeks ago as my first ever motorcycle. As my first ever bike, i have nothing to compare it to (well other than a grom i trained on in a MSF course lol), but i feel like i get all the power i need from this awesome machine.

@freedom14639 2 жыл бұрын

nice video guys. no matter what video i watch on utube for a beginner bike, everything and everyone comes back to same bike. Ninja 300/400

@rhyscooper3813 6 жыл бұрын

Loved Zach on the 1/4. But they forgot to put him on the dyno

@trashcan9615 6 жыл бұрын

Rhys Cooper i agree

@christianhodges685 6 жыл бұрын

Rhys Cooper they neglected to talk about his brakes and suspension too

@jasonjayalap 6 жыл бұрын

0.3 horsepower

@B10401 6 жыл бұрын

soo bicycle

@BmxDieseldude 6 жыл бұрын

Christian Hodges brakes were on par with similiar models in the class. His suspension is poorly dampened but offers a lot more travel.

@americanpsycho6664 6 жыл бұрын

Sat on the gsx, ninja, and r3. Rode home happy on my R3. Lovin it

@junboo8730 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I heard the R3 has forged pistons. Do you still have it?.

@Cruz474 5 жыл бұрын

So you didn't even consider the Honda huh...

@steviecrx 5 жыл бұрын

Same here man, I even took 2 on a test ride, the r3 and a Honda 300 which by the way was trash in my opinion. Took the r3 home the same day and sold my r6 because it was a deathtrap (I tend to get brave sometimes). Never looked back!!

@marlonr1521 4 жыл бұрын

Ninja 400 faster and cheaper than the R3.

@joshdaddy5338 4 жыл бұрын

Marlon R if you’re buying a 300-400cc bike I’m sure speed isn’t the reason you’re buying the bike. Bought and R3 and love it everyday

@georgesanchez1313 3 жыл бұрын

I have an RC and I love it. It’s beautiful and not just another “rice rocket” (though they are pretty too). I got the comfort seat and it made a huge difference.

@sohinmandepudi8008 6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou guys, this is so informative and useful, good job!!

@QualityMuffin 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, love the comparison while you are out riding. Would love to see a video like this with some 450cc supermotos ;)

@contemporaryhomeaudio 6 жыл бұрын

how may 450 supermotos are on the market?

@QualityMuffin 6 жыл бұрын

or other big sumos! ;)

@buddyynot1 5 жыл бұрын

Drz, husky, ktm. And in France a crf.

@YoshimuraUSA 6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Ari and Zack!

@Showmetheevidence- 6 жыл бұрын

400s used to be an awesome commuter/small-but-not-so-small class... glad to see em coming back! I do miss a lovely V4 scream though.

@Anonymous12465 5 жыл бұрын

I rode the Honda CB300F during my motorcycle course. I enjoyed everything about the bike except the throttle and switching into neutral. It could just be that I'm a noob and never took it above 3rd at 30 mph. That is the only bike I have ever ridden. Now I want a Ninja 400.

@CycleCruza 6 жыл бұрын

Kawasaki ninja 400!!! YES SIR!

@stizz1982 5 жыл бұрын

With the MIVV even more amazing

@THECOOLGUYBOB 5 жыл бұрын

My guy

@ronaldmcdonald9322 5 жыл бұрын

But but but it's not a Honda!! 😉

@Taitea_____ 5 жыл бұрын

I thought you were Honda guy

@mayukhsharma8465 5 жыл бұрын

Why kawasaki dont you like your honda?? Is it too slow??

@OrganicGreens 6 жыл бұрын

Kawasaki for reliability and peace of mind

@chimneycheck 6 жыл бұрын

Phillip Morrison........... So..... Seriously? So what! These bikes are generally throwaway bikes. It’s a beginner bike. Why would you be thinking about long-term, when you will probably not put any more than 5000 to 10,000 miles on a beginner bike. Every bike created on this planet will go 2 to five times that many miles without any issue. So forget about so-called reliability. Get the bike that speaks to you! The ninja 400 is a great bike. There’s no arguing that. But if you want to be a serious rider and truly work on the craft, then the KTM 390 is the only choice

@EverythingisFire 6 жыл бұрын

Hm..If I get a 400, I won't be throwing it away anytime soon. And I'm sure anyone aspiring to be a 'serious rider' that wants to 'truly work on the craft' can upgrade components on any of these bikes.

@saitamathehero7028 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's like our hair. Who keeps them long term right?

@chimneycheck 6 жыл бұрын

EverythingisFire ..... True ...... but if ur on a budget, the KTM truly needs no upgrades. Ever pay for those “upgrades”?

@chimneycheck 6 жыл бұрын

Saitama the Hero ...... yeah, mine is mostly gone

@summitshredderxt 6 жыл бұрын

You guys are making the best videos in the industry I swear.

@Tiagotaf 8 ай бұрын

I ended up between a R3 and the Ninja. Road tested and the KRT '22 was a clear choice. The Ninja is just an amazing starter bike! I have made a lot of mods myself. I agree that the R3 is much easier to work with, but the Ninja is fantastic to drive and maintain.

@emudshit 6 жыл бұрын

ninja 400 unrestricted and with a full system is hitting over 50hp and is light weight Mmm im loving it :)

@ninjakat8922 6 жыл бұрын

If only it had the flare of the ZXR400. That 4 cyl sound was orgasmic!

@emudshit 6 жыл бұрын

NinjaKat all the older inline 4s have that angry grunt to them

@ninjakat8922 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely, but the ZXR400 specifically had something special to it. Because of the displacement it had a higher pitched sound compared to the ZXR900, it felt like a scream and on the top end that scream would break and become angry and vicious! Love that bike.

@rmtheg234 6 жыл бұрын

That's practically the the same power as the ninja 500 yet much lighter.

@chimneycheck 6 жыл бұрын

emudshit ....... HP is great. But torque is also a value. And the single cylinder KTM has a bit of torque. And delivers it’s power at lower RPMs........ Better for street riding. The Ninja is a great machine And the fact that we have so many great “entry level” bikes to choose from is a testament of great times.

@Cruz474 6 жыл бұрын

I have the 300R and I love it. It's the weakest 300cc but still plenty of fun, I only weigh 110lbs so it goes plenty fast for me. It can handle freeway speeds, and I don't feel unsafe going 70+ . Stock tires are fine, would run them down before replacing. Brakes are fine, I've locked up the rear wheel a couple times and its always been controllable, locked rear wheel up in a deep turn had a little wobble but no lowside or highside lmao. Dropped twice, broke the clutch lever, parts are cheap, maintenance is easy. Fairings take drops well. Single cylinder sips gas and revs high, exhaust is decent, sounds like a dirtbike though. Pretty sure it's the lightest of these bikes and has a low seat height, real easy to handle and get it down in the corners from a 5'5" manlet. The power band is high up and it has a good amount of torque. Only gripes I have about it is I wish the position was a little more sporty, it's just like a pedal bike position. I am small so I can get in a sporty position if I like, but it still doesn't feel right. Past 60mph the acceleration is poo, just stay high in the rev range where the power is, but in top gear at 70mph+ you will already be there lol. The front tire is narrow which makes it easy to turn, but also it tends to get caught in cracks running parallel to the road so you have to watch out for that. Very good beginner bike, I am going to keep it longer than most beginners would.

@emudshit 6 жыл бұрын

and thats what its all about :)

@MattLacey 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I love my 300R too, been a solid commuter and first bike for me. 16,000km (10k miles) down and hasn't skipped a beat. I did put some Pirelli rubber on at the 12k service though and I'm much more confident on those in the twisties. The OEMs were feeling a little ragged when leaning over and pushing.

@tdunster2011 6 жыл бұрын

+ Chicago Skater - the 300r is a brilliant bike and deserves a lot more love than it gets from the motovloggers on KZfaq.

@Cruz474 6 жыл бұрын

Just ran a 14.7466 quarter mile with the CBR300R, at 84.90mph

@Cruz474 5 жыл бұрын

Update: Ran a 14.6 quarter mile at 85.

@jaimusicxx 3 жыл бұрын

brilliant video thanks guys - loved it and very informative

@ninjan00ber28 2 жыл бұрын

My wife just purchased me the 2022 Ninja 400 ABS! It is absolutely amazing. Great video guys!

@shimmyeckstein6421 6 жыл бұрын

I just got my first motorcycle (ninja 400) a few days ago and I'm glad I made the right choice

@elijahsanders7397 4 жыл бұрын

Shimmy Eckstein does it get boring?? I’m stuck between getting a ninja 400 or a ninja 636 as my first bike and don’t know what to do

@BlueElitefromHaloCE 4 жыл бұрын

Elijah Sanders I would get the 636. No knock to the 400 though, I plan on getting one as a track bike.

@soulerflare7 4 жыл бұрын

@@elijahsanders7397 good lord bro lol . You're talking almost triple the power . Make sure to stay out of the high rpms till you get used to the 636 . Ninja 650 would be a good compromise. Those are good starter bikes and no boredom for at least 2 years .

@Cam-hk2bh 4 жыл бұрын

@@elijahsanders7397 I'm stuck on the same decision. Have you chosen yet?

@RigoCardenas32 4 жыл бұрын

@@Cam-hk2bh don't be scared of the 636 I got a 2020 zx6r as my first bike and I am loving every second of it, kept it in low power mode with traction control to the max to start and took it easy from there now it's just cruising and learning as I go No regrets just respect the bike, I heard that a lot and did exactly that

@bidhanchandrasahoo5830 3 жыл бұрын

I think you should also compare the Apache RR310 , you gonna love it

@pmfilms. 3 жыл бұрын

Great way to explain , nice work .. thankyou… and the best thing-- you both are happy😄

@willyd4850 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Motorcyclist for making the best reviews.....

@karagdagangimpormasyon4736 3 жыл бұрын

Ninja 400 is the MOST appealing recently in that lineup!

@desimc89 6 жыл бұрын

I own a Ninja 300 and a Fireblade. Going with the Ninja 400 (dual LED headlights and new dash ftw!). I'm tempted to switch out the 300 for the updated version - even though the 300 is an excellent city/streetbike. Most likely I'll keep the 300 for my significant other and get a modern standard like the 765 Street Triple RS.

@joebone3151 Жыл бұрын

I'm just stuck between the ninja 400, the cbr 300 or the royal Enfield 411 scram

@Peskarik 6 жыл бұрын

great review, guys! Thank you!

@coopermay6959 2 жыл бұрын

i have a 2016 rc 390 did the fan upgrade always serviced it every 5000 and its still going good today with 48000kms in it

@Surv27 4 жыл бұрын

Went with the R3 after watching this review back in March of 2019 only regret I have is not getting it in black

@jaredmoulden8763 4 жыл бұрын

Dany Deee couldn’t agree more getting my second r3 someone pulled out on me got my bike written off..

@JonsDailyHustle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video. I've been looking into getting a "starter" bike. Right now I'm leaning around the r3 since there's a few in my area for the right price 🤷‍♂️ but we'll see what happens

@fredfour0 3 ай бұрын

What did you buy?

@freshbutplain1144 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I’m in the market for a smaller bike as a beginner rider and this helped me make a decision.

@adamheeley285 5 жыл бұрын

Great review guys your videos are awesome!

@teshire9075 5 жыл бұрын

Love the ninja, hopefully picking up one in a 2-3 weeks along with my learners. Love the content guys.

@RustyGrapes 5 жыл бұрын

Teshire awesome have fun and stay safe, make sure to get proper gear!

@teshire9075 5 жыл бұрын

@@RustyGrapes deffintly, Nothing more important then safe gear 👍

@JPesco 6 жыл бұрын

Still love my R3. Because blurple. All these bikes, with maybe the exception of the Suzuki, are amazing for the price. You can't really go wrong in this segment.

@Kevin-yh8ol 6 жыл бұрын

Until Yamaha figured out they fucked up with the r3 and ordered a massive recall

@JPesco 6 жыл бұрын

2017+ models are free from recalls. Altogether, it was less than 15,000 bikes for 2015-2016 model years. I wouldn't call that massive, Takata had a massive recall (which also caused deaths). Yamaha did owners right by noticing the issues and fixing them much quicker than most manufacturers.

@tdunster2011 6 жыл бұрын

Ninja 300, and CBR300r had engine issues as well - but like the R3 these were all sorted out and are not a problem anymore because bikes were recalled and new bikes ship with the necessary modifications all taken care of.

@exothermal.sprocket 6 жыл бұрын

You don't have to stop loving it.

@numbersletters3886 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done guys, my favorite is the CBR by FAR, because of it we have the CRF300l!!!

@adamheeley285 5 жыл бұрын

Like to see this channel growing. It is a good one.

@keshavsakthi546 6 жыл бұрын

in India the RC is half the price of the ninja

@A-FrameWedge 6 жыл бұрын

keshav sakthi Maybe because it is made there.

@chanyarai8986 6 жыл бұрын

And r3 produces 42/43 bhp

@harsha741 6 жыл бұрын

Ninja 400 is about 9k in india 😱😱 price of a KTM is the same as the rest of the world but ninja is OMG

@that390guy7 6 жыл бұрын

And that is why it is selling like hot cupcakes here in India!

@MountainWheeler 6 жыл бұрын

yes, Ninja 400 is around 4 lac Indian Rupees in India while KTM is almost half price... I am confused which bike should I pick.

@TerribleTimes 6 жыл бұрын

Got a Vespa 150S for around the city, a nice ol' Monster 1100 (air cooled) for longer weekend rides and I have an 2015 RC390 for Sunday morning rips around my 1 hour long twisty coastal ride, gotta be the best little bike out there if you enjoy riding a bike with in an inch of it's life, loves the beatings and asks for more!

@chimneycheck 6 жыл бұрын

Steamin Steven ...... yeah baby....... 1200 Monster, 86 600 Ninja, 98 Fireblade & 2017 RC 390. These days, I’m usually on the KTM

@swaraj7993 6 жыл бұрын

What do you mean an Inch of its life ? They are not that poorly made.

@TerribleTimes 6 жыл бұрын

As in to ride it hard and fast, it's not a super bike, so ridding it at 9/10s is something you can do nearly the whole ride, given the right roads.... They aren't cheap, they do have some lower quality parts.. hand levers...cough cough, gauge cluster... cough cough, but the important parts are quality, engine, frame, etc.... could use adjust adjustable forks and better brake pads from the factory, that said its great.

@xxShadowWolf8019xx 6 жыл бұрын

Steamin Steven ktm hasn’t died on you yet?

@swaraj7993 6 жыл бұрын

Steamin Steven You can't expect better pads, they'll have to be sintered to be better but cost 5X more here.

@MouseBiceps 4 жыл бұрын

Owned a ktm rc 125 and a 390. Most problems are solved with the seller and KTM takes care of them instantly. They even send me a KTM hat and a hoodie, because my bike had a problem with the ABS wire. All fixed now and got some sweet KTM merch.

@naushaddatey3026 6 жыл бұрын

thanks guys for the honest opinion you stir my option heavy on ninja 400 considering you expertise on this

@annekelema6710 6 жыл бұрын

I watched this after i purchased my Ninja and it just made me even prouder of my choice :D

@gnarkillwu2 5 жыл бұрын

Sameeeee lol

@SilverScarletSpider 4 жыл бұрын

Why is it that Suzuki and Honda give so little performance for the money? The Yamaha puts up a better fight, but performance per dollar the Kawasaki Ninja just shines.

@nhankhuu5643 4 жыл бұрын

Honda has more name recognition. In Asia they call motorcycles Honda. Yamaha competes with Honda in a lot of products like electric generator, boat motors, jet skis, scooters and motorcycles. If you take a large sample size of people in Asia about their user experience. they always say Yamaha makes nice bikes with lots of perks but they don't last as long as a Honda. They have Honda scooters running for 30 years no problems.

@SilverScarletSpider 4 жыл бұрын

nhan khuu True. I guess the trade off here is reliability and durability VS performance. Do you want a bike that can last you 30+ years in rough conditions or a bike that will race cars with on the street for similar amounts of money. I would choose the longevity of a Honda motorcycle if it is known for certain that the Yamaha/Kawasaki/Suzuki will most likely not stick around 15 years later, but I still want more power for the money

@touristguy87 4 жыл бұрын

Because the suzuki is just a placeholder...their first entry in the market....the honda cbr250 used to suck just as badly when it first came out.

@touristguy87 4 жыл бұрын

@Michael Miller you actually made more sense at the end

@davidwelsh829 4 жыл бұрын

@@SilverScarletSpider Honda owns the small bike market and has since the debut of the Super Cub 60 years ago but over 125cc I like Yamaha better. That said my next bike will likely be an Africa Twin AS ES DCT

@eamonnmckeown6770 3 жыл бұрын

I love the teal/turquoise color of the 2021 Ninja.

@scotteger6271 3 жыл бұрын

I've actually been considering getting a 2021 and was thinking red at first...but the more I look at the teal color the better it looks.

@AdrianSanchez-ri3dm 5 жыл бұрын

thank you guys for the review i was leaning for the ninja and you guys made it clear, keep up the good work!

@wkdravenna 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool, I still pick r3.

@AmjadAliSyd 6 жыл бұрын

i wish yamaha makes a "r3m" like r1m with ohlins suspension and very aggressive riding position and around 388cc or something more than 320cc, while also selling the current r3 as "r3s"

@trxbloke Жыл бұрын

I'd get a 30 year old Honda CBR400RR, 60 bhp, 60mpg, a genuine 130+mph top speed, easy to work on and quite simply one of the best bikes (of any size) ever made. I had 2 in my many years of motorcycling, and if I could still ride, I'd have one now. If I wanted something a little racier, then the VFR400RR of the same era is just as good a bike (maybe better) but a little uncompromising about town. I don't get how 30 years of progress has created these gutless wonders! They have about the same power as a Superdream!

@mrsbellacaramel 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative! Thank you! 😊

@MrSquareJam 4 жыл бұрын

Whoops, after seeing this video 20 times. I still bought a ktm RC390

@Cody_Ramer 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the engine rebuild man!

@MrSquareJam 4 жыл бұрын

@@Cody_Ramer I bought a 2018 model for £2500/$3000 which only did 400 miles. Can't complain

@heywoodjablowme2868 4 жыл бұрын

I got a 2017 holdover rc390 for $4500 brand new, no problems in over 2 years and she rips!!!

@tejaspadhye 4 жыл бұрын

@@Cody_Ramer not every unit is a lemon

@colbyclark2479 4 жыл бұрын

@@tejaspadhye true

@stevewallace853 6 жыл бұрын

It's quite disappointing really that back in 1990 there were 400cc bikes with four cylinders, 60ish bhp, twin front disks etc. They felt and looked like proper solid bikes, these all look a little spindly, they all have relatively low hp, single disks etc. A 1000cc bike back then had approx 130-150ish hp whereas now they have 180-200 hp, almost a 50% increase in power, it's just a shame that 400cc bikes haven't had the same sort of progress. Imagine a vfr400 with 85-90ish bhp

@chimneycheck 6 жыл бұрын

steve wallace ...... So much agree. Ride the RC 390. It does not disappoint. I have a Monster as well and I never find that I miss the HP while on the KTM.......It does it’s job so spectacularly

@stevewallace853 6 жыл бұрын

I ride an MT-10 and also an FMX650 and I don't miss the power when i'm on the 650, it's just a shame that lightweight bikes haven't kept pace with the bigger stuff.

@Pomoz7 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Wallace the reason is that traffic authorities have banned learners from having high BHP small bikes. There is no point in Europe in building a 60BHP 400cc engine, you won't be able to ride it until you have a full license. I believe Japan is the same. In Australia they restrict the CC to 650 but still limit the BHP to about 45bhp. If you have a full license why buy a 400cc bike with 60bhp? Buy A Street Triple or a Duke 790 or MT07. They are nearly as light and are much better bikes.

@dhairyasheelshinde4640 6 жыл бұрын

The thing is that only a few would buy a 400cc inline 4 bike as they would be too powerful for begginers and mortal experienced riders would eventually want a 600cc supersports.(Immortals and Highlanders would get'em liters though :D)

@stevewallace853 6 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I mean, the 1990s 400's were somehow more serious, these look like toys.

@edhirxtrastrange 6 жыл бұрын

Just a feedback from a fan. If you could put those numbers on a graph or just the number itself at the end of each segment to show the comparison it would be much easier for us viewer. Keep them good contents coming :)

@asadujjamannur101 Жыл бұрын

Those twin LED head lamps of the ninja 400 are just awesome to look at. Shame that the pricing was too high for the ninja in India and then the bs6 emission standards came in and Kawi stopped selling it at our shores.

@adamrosol9292 6 жыл бұрын

Personally, I find the KTM one of the best looking bikes on the market so I'm biased af.

@andyatlantra9774 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah u think KTM is the best bike bcoz u can't afford others Bikes 😂

@kuba7243 3 жыл бұрын

Andy Atlantra they are literally the same price what are you talking about

@shyam5631 3 жыл бұрын

@@kuba7243 in india rc 390 is 4200 dollars and Ninja 400 is 8000 dollars

@kingfl3x482 3 жыл бұрын

@@shyam5631 in the states they're basically the same price

@oso1165 6 жыл бұрын

20 hp out of the gixxer is embarrassing lol. my 250 dual sport makes more hp

@anlkaya 6 жыл бұрын

Oso 11 because it has same engine with inazuma which is soch. Btw inazuma makes 150km , this gixxer makes 140km/h max speed. And yes that is a shame.

@amalkallarackal9293 6 жыл бұрын

anlkaya man... Even My 200cc single cylinder sports tourer beats both those figures with 141kmph and 24hp... What's Suzuki thinking?

@Goosht 6 жыл бұрын

Long time Suzuki fan but that thing's a mess. They should make a 400cc like kawasaki or a nice handling 300. At $500 cheaper, i would not ever buy it. Besides, whoever is buying a smaller bike is either a new rider that doesn't want to get bored too easy, or an experienced rider that wants a track bike that is extremely light and aggressive. Like an RC390.

@ME262MKI 6 жыл бұрын

Oso 11 yup, its kinda pathetic

@CaptHollister 6 жыл бұрын

I think many of you guys are confusing the manufacturers' claims about horsepower at the crank vs real-world horsepower at the rear wheel.

@benmiller6599 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I shopped these 2 bikes & it came down to riding them back to back. Get the ninja if you want an everyday bike with the occasional track use. The RC if you're really thinking track/racing

@justiceoswald820 6 жыл бұрын

I own an RC390 and can comfortably say I think I mad the right choice it's an awesome bike with heaps of power paired with a TB exhaust system sounds really good too

@ownyourworld 6 жыл бұрын

The dyno action very funny lol

@milopriborsky5273 4 жыл бұрын

100% agree ..next time talk more about reliability, please :)

@mirrorhour365 3 жыл бұрын

so glad my mom chose to buy a ninja 400, she got her bike license and everything but wanted to buy a 600 right off the bat! luckily a dealer convinced her that its too much power for a beginner and recommended a ninja 400 that only had 600 miles

@Sandesh98147 2 жыл бұрын

Small sports bikes are very popular here in my city. A lot of my friends own either one or the other of these and I have driven every one except ninja on the list lol. The one that actually scared me with its power was ktm rc390. That thing goes loud and fast.

@Joos2000 6 жыл бұрын

What would you do to improve the Ninja's breaks on a budget? Would braided lines be enough to improve the break feel, or does it require more drastic measures?

@roquebites7654 6 жыл бұрын

saving up for a ninja 400 now, and finally switching out my yzf125

@ammarjorge9370 4 жыл бұрын

The bike wont dissapoint you.

@LEARNLOGIC007 3 жыл бұрын

you absolutely rocked at 2:16 you got a subscriber

@richards.5354 6 жыл бұрын

Another great review!!! This is a no brainer as the ninja would be my top choice although I still love the R3 as well. Nothing another grand couldn’t fix though.😉

@JFTL81 3 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison video. I was down to same with Ninja and KTM. I think I’ll go with Ninja, it just looks sexier and sounds like the RC can develop some technical issues.

@gradientO Жыл бұрын

Got the ninja?

@JFTL81 Жыл бұрын

@@gradientO Haven’t purchased any bike yet. Logistics and finances. But when I do it’s definitely going to be the Ninja 400.

@puttputt1992 6 жыл бұрын

Since you selected the new ninja 400 as the winner, please do a video comparing the current ninja 400, to the old school zxr400. How does the old 4 cylinder version compare to the new parallel twin?

@djangosoeterboek8106 6 жыл бұрын

I had a Ninja 300 2015 last year, sold it for a zxr400 1993. The zxr400 is soooo solid on the road and the brakes are perfect in comparison with the shit brakes on the Ninja 300. Zxr400 all day!

@GameMasterAddict235 6 жыл бұрын

Of course cylinders over displacement

@captainfluffybear9163 3 жыл бұрын

nice video! but would have been more interesting if we had the 390 vs ninja vs the CBR 500r, I don't know what the price difference is but it makes more sense in terms of horsepower

@x-105strikefreedom 2 жыл бұрын

not a comprehensive review, but tackles almost all the basic questions new riders are asking/looking to, loved the blooper ending too, reminds me of old Jackie Chan movies... 😅 Keep it up Motorcylist Magazine.

@justincaruana9453 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do one on the beginner naked bikes including duke 390, z300, bmw g310r and mt-03 please

@Venom3303 6 жыл бұрын

those bikes (z300/mt-03) don't exsist in the USA

@JoeGo101 6 жыл бұрын

How do they stack up on the track and street and vise versa?

@Roj8 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe. Can you shout out me on your next video.

@Mototzigane 6 жыл бұрын

JoeGo101 must be pretty close ! xD I believe the ninja 400 will Trump the rest, while RC390 will finish second. R3 comes third comfortably, while the single Honda will put that Suzuki to shame.

@JoeGo101 6 жыл бұрын

Mototzigane it would be nice to see the difference from street to track and which one stacks best on both 😎👍

@jasonjayalap 6 жыл бұрын

Ari said he'd rather have the ninja in his garage, but maybe he keeps his RC at the track kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7thkpmBsK-RnZc.html

@1millioncrypto426 6 жыл бұрын

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