The old adage, "It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow". I think it's a great move. You can use more of the power which can add to the experience.
@devilsreject320
Күн бұрын
Ride a fast bike fast. 🥴
@OutdoorFun01
Күн бұрын
I ride my fast bike pretty fast.
@IndyMotoRider
Күн бұрын
Even so, he REALLY needs to get it flashed. Bike is neutered from the factory for U.S. market. We're talking a possible 20 hp gain on bike that's well under 100 hp.
@archsys307
Күн бұрын
@@OutdoorFun01the quote is really more like going balls to the wall 100% full send on a 400 is shinola, occasionally daring to risk 80-90% on a liter bike is worse
@neilgaming2127
Күн бұрын
@@devilsreject320good luck with that in middle east and asian countries. Most of our road is short. Your 1000cc bike won't even use 6 gear😂 hell you only use 5 gear for 3 second and had to downshift because there's a corner and turn
@Audfile
Күн бұрын
A man of taste and class, a real rider, not a chase with half a brain meathead. You chose wisely.
@IndyMotoRider
Күн бұрын
"I'm in no hurry to get the tune on this bike" You really should be. It's criminal how much performance is locked behind the ecu on this specific bike.
@lovingmylifeasIage6741
Күн бұрын
Only keep things that give you joy. There needs to be a ZX4R meet up in Tenn. or Ky. where we have some great roads to ride. Maybe the Tail of the Dragon? Mine is still stock. I enjoy it as is along with the gas milage savings.
@andrelima5124
Күн бұрын
My 1st reason would be the 4 zylinder engine and the great power display on higher revs + the soundtrack !
@dustinleonsky4513
Күн бұрын
The Kawasaki ZX4 is around the same price of a Honda CBR 650R. I would be happy with either one. Seems like the ZX4 has more character to it.
@jamesgeorgevellavella1961
20 сағат бұрын
Not sure on Honda prices but 650L is $13k KRT and my 40th zx4rr $15k. One person I know paid $14500. (Australian dollar). If you are legal to ride then I'd say you will enjoy the zx4rr SO MUCH MORE. I have not ridden cbr650 but I believe it won't rev to the moon like this Kawasaki
@cmbiker
Күн бұрын
I've had multiple ZX6Rs, GSX-R750s, a GSX-R1000 and a ZX10R and many more kinds, but of all the bikes I've owned over the years, it was an MT-07 that put the biggest smile on my face. Outright power and speed is great and all, but there is something special and fun about winding out the engine of smaller displacement bikes. Enjoy it and ride safe!
@temur72
Күн бұрын
The sound of a high reving 4 cylinder motorcycle engine is fantastic. I had a Suzuki Bandit 400 as my first bike, topped out at 115 mph or so but was a great city bike
@victorbonilla5536
Күн бұрын
Kirk my good man, I can’t congratulate you enough on this purchase man. Such a beautiful bike 😍.
@claudebergeron1980
Күн бұрын
The ZX4RR does not make sense if I look a the spec's but like you said in your video it needs to tick the emotional boxes, it brings a smile to my face. I have the 2023 ZX4RR that I put 8000 miles it is still going strong, I expect to get another 100,000 miles on it. l love it, I did get the tune and I put a Graves pipe it sounds fantastic. I have taken it to the track, so much fun. I know you will have fun on your new ZX4RR. Enjoy your bike.
@jamesgeorgevellavella1961
20 сағат бұрын
That's is reassuring to hear. I bought a zx4rr but I didn't realise at time of purchase (+zx6r 40th) I can't legally ride for 3years 😢. So most of my 40th girls will be parked for quite some time
@aesoundforge
Күн бұрын
I have the same 40th anniversary but I chose the Yoshimura exhaust. Just got the ECU tune from Moore Mafia and it runs so much better now. The bike is a ton of fun!
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
I enjoy his videos! I'll be getting mine done with vcycle eventually!
@aesoundforge
Күн бұрын
@@KirkKreifels I chose Moore because he does remote tuning. I wasn't crazy about taking the ECU out and then having it potentially get lost in the mail. He can tune the bike in real time via a log box. Wasn't the cheapest option but im happy i did it that way. I was on the fence about flashing but it was definitely worth doing. One thing you have to get used to is dropping a gear lower than normal if you want to launch. In a turn you might take at 30mph or so, you have to be in 1st if you want to be in the power band. Loads of fun riding that way.
@jamesgeorgevellavella1961
20 сағат бұрын
I can't wait to do similar. Problem atm is 2 year unlimited mileage Kawasaki warranty (don't you guys get same?). 👍 From Australia
@aesoundforge
14 сағат бұрын
@@jamesgeorgevellavella1961 One year here. Im taking a chance. no problems yet...
@TRFInferno
Күн бұрын
The ZX-6R doesn't offer downshifting via quick-shifer because it's still using throttle by cable opposed to the electronic throttle by wire of the ZX-4RR; no way for the ZX-6R's ECU to blip the throttle for downshifts since it has no direct interface with it. It can still do quick-shift up since the ECU can cut the ignition during the upshift.
@ultramega72
Күн бұрын
Asian YTubers seem to compare this Kawasaki to the Kove 450rr and the Cfmoto 500SR. Its exciting to see the sub-600cc inline 4s making a comeback even if we only get the Kawasaki here.
@danielcapalbo5293
Күн бұрын
When I was a kid in the seventies, I always wanted a 74, 75, or 76 Kawasaki kh 400 triple. Now I'm thinking about buying this bike.
@jonthecowboy
Күн бұрын
No small 4 cylinders is so sad. I got my ninja 500 a few months ago and I ride more than anybody I know and love it. Kawasaki is just making the best bikes right now and I think Suzuki might catch them. I’ve been a Honda guy my whole life and they need to get their crap in order.
@Xwii610
Күн бұрын
This bike looks super cool, and fun to ride, but I just can't justify paying over 10k for a 400cc bike. I have a gen 3 mt09, and absolutely love it. In my opinion, it's the best street bike. Enough power to really have fun with, but not too much to where I can't use most of it on the street. I love the cp3 engine, it sounds amazing and has a fuck ton of torque.
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
MT09 is a great bike! Glad you're happy with it.
@joeysantos56
Күн бұрын
Same reasons I bought the same bike a few months ago. Just did the break in oil change. Don't have to remove the Plastics. Just remove a couple screws and a few plastic push pins.
@alexpl812
Күн бұрын
ZX-6R does not have down quckshifter with autoblipper because it has a cable throttle. On ZX-4RR you have electric throttle it can open by itself for blipping
@wowjason62606
19 сағат бұрын
Just recently made the same decision and picked up a 24 zx4rr krt edition. Love it! First bike in 18 years, made the move back from a 700whp 2020 mustang gt and couldn’t be happier. High revving fun and not instantly doing felony speeds 😂. Big seller was the smooth quick shifter up and down factory, powertrain, character and slapped the same Coffman classic slip on exhaust on and love it! Bought late in riding season so gonna just hit that 600mile maintenance as it gets stored for winter
@KirkKreifels
17 сағат бұрын
Congratulations 🎉 and great choice!
@marcusespinoza2961
Күн бұрын
I’ve had 3 400 CC bikes and I love them, RC 390 right now and I can ride hard without getting out of control. Nice choice
@BravoActual4756
Күн бұрын
Have the same bike, same colorway. I love wringing it out and not doing mach 3.
@jamesgeorgevellavella1961
20 сағат бұрын
I love the colours. I'm happy to hear another person loving their 40th anniversary zx4rr 💯👍 From Australia
@markaruski
Күн бұрын
Be safe out there Kirk, I know you're a Dad and a husband. I'm not a motorcyclist but enjoyed this video nonetheless!
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@kali3054
22 сағат бұрын
🙌 I need the 12 oz steak with all the fixings!!!! 😂 AWESOME I really appreciate your feedback, definitely an amazing bike. I had a 1300, 3 1000s, and a 600! I recently purchased the 40th and this bike is by far the most enjoyable! Can’t wait to see more from your journey👏
@KirkKreifels
22 сағат бұрын
Great choice! 👏 More to come.
@DMN3901
Күн бұрын
I don't ride, but if I did, this would be at the top of the list for all the exact reasons. Same reason why I want a ND3 before they stop making them lol.
@kencai6803
Күн бұрын
I wish Honda offer the CB400SF here in States, is a similar experience with this ZX4RR but with Honda's iconic VTEC sound, not super fast but super fun.
@toyotrustPR
Күн бұрын
I understand completely what you are saying. I went from a Hayabusa to a Kawasaki Z125 pro and I am having a blast on my commuter minibike lol
@sanderanocic
Күн бұрын
Watched it whole! Love it :) can’t wait for the next vid!
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
More to come!
@garboi8976
Күн бұрын
I ended up with the RS660 because I got one for $8,044. But if I didn’t find that deal the ZX4RR was very high on my list. Horsepower isn’t everything. A bike needs to make you feel a certain way otherwise you may as well take the bus.
@netxzero3993
Күн бұрын
Ongoing issue with the zx4rr on the lack of tightening of the head gasket. Better have that retorqued to +2 on the factory spec.
@deanzaZZR
Күн бұрын
It reminds me some of my time in the Kansai area of Japan ripping around on a Kwaka ZZR400 in the 1990s. Not much happened below 10K RPM which simply encourages exercising the wrist. Of course the 4RR is generations newer in tech. This bike begs for California type twisties.
@wj9494
Күн бұрын
It's not the quickest, but it's way cool - the price is a bit steep though. Nice ride.
@madphoenix13
Күн бұрын
Love the bike, love your content! Please make 4k videos.
@KirkKreifels
22 сағат бұрын
4k is coming next video
@CorentinHarbelot
Күн бұрын
Yes, we want more Ninja's content!!
@kirkrader2956
Күн бұрын
55 horsepower is a good amount that allows you to ring out your bike without a ticket and keep up with traffic without an issue. My SCR950 has about that much power and is a really enjoyable ride. It has short gearing and is fun to work the gearbox. I also have the added joy of a bike that scrape pegs easily. Riding a slow bike fast for me means leaving trails of sparks and wide smiles.
@harshy_9975
Күн бұрын
Getting a bigger back tire will be better over bumps and turns
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
No turns in Florida. Only bumps are speed bumps
@harshy_9975
Күн бұрын
@@KirkKreifels you are probably more confident rider than I am 😭
@jedadiahtucker2132
Күн бұрын
100% the engine sells this bike, its also well equiped and rather comfy for a sport bike. i love mine. bad value, maybe but if value is the main concern you get a ninja 500.
@CaptainFeathersword
Күн бұрын
yeah revving those 600s out will get your license in a lot of trouble fast....hell I have my CB650R going 85 in 2nd gear...and that's 2000rpm below the redline.
@dannygonxalez9011
Күн бұрын
the cbr650r is slept on! nice bike
@kingdavid2018
20 сағат бұрын
Sometimes I do a pull in 6th gear to feel what riding a zx4 feels like
@kingdavid2018
13 сағат бұрын
Jk brother. You got the purest sport machine around and all the old head racers I know dream about it
@EfferusZangetsu
Күн бұрын
ZX4RR is such an awesome bike. I am a total simp for the inline 4 scream and you can rev the t*** out of it without loosing your license. I had a blast test riding it, but I am so sad that it doesn´t have cruise control... My neck is too messed up to be able to ride it longer than an hour without a lot of pain.
@mrgurulittle7000
Күн бұрын
Yep. That color is awesome. ✅💚Looooove it!
@mikelsay693
Күн бұрын
This bike is like the import 400 bikes back in the 80s horsepower isnt the key here its fun because where can u do and use the power of bigger cc bikes , in the 80s the yammaha rds which only had 40hp and a top speed of 100mph and they was fun low down around town . The modern 400 has all the tec of the bigger bike and u can do some distant on it , but it all depends on what u want to do on it. Bigger bike are better touring its all down to personal like. Im in the uk and I have a fz6 but i have found its not as fun as the smaller cc bike ive had before. Awsome video 👍
@SWTVENOM
17 сағат бұрын
For your Safety, you should be riding in position 3 which is close to the dotted lines on a 2 lane road or any road for that matter. When just commuting
@6Mar99
Күн бұрын
I wish this came in a naked version. My back just doesn't like a lean forward position
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
For me my back aches if it's more upright on a motorcycle
@WalkinOSF
22 сағат бұрын
There's rumors of Kawasaki bringing up a retro style 400 with 4 cylinders in it, so might be the same engine with a different tune.
@WalkinOSF
23 сағат бұрын
There's also Honda CBR 650R that has a 4 cylinder and comfier ergonomics than the 600 class. Revs higher than the 2 cylinders also.
@SWTVENOM
17 сағат бұрын
Heavy tho
@WalkinOSF
14 сағат бұрын
Kinda heavy yeah, only 3 kilos heavier than the comparable Suzuki GSX-8R tho.
@Stephan77645
Күн бұрын
cool ! is it falshed ? or is it still the limited power US version ? i looks like it is not limited
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
Still stock ECU
@DeniedClimax
22 сағат бұрын
I have a cbr300 and I’m trynna decide between 4rr and 6r next. Appreciate this vid!
@hollydillion1315
12 сағат бұрын
6r if you're trying to go on track. 4rr for everything street.
@davidlowe4093
Күн бұрын
Nice sounding pipe! How many lbs. did you lose? Cool livery. There's sooo many low milage bikes for CHEEP that you could have a bike for every day of the week. ENJOY
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
I didn't weigh the stock can. But I'd say the bike lost about 7lbs just from the Coffman exhaust tip. Another 2-3 lbs from removing the passenger pegs.
@antd2733
Күн бұрын
Why are there so many bot comments
@jamesgeorgevellavella1961
20 сағат бұрын
I bought same one not realising I can't ride legally for 3 years (full licence after 3nths but restricted still for 3 years). Luckily I have 40th anniversary 500's (stickers and plate swaps 🤔🤫😂🤣😘). Stay safe boys and girls and live your dreams the second you get the chance
@mahdavimail
Күн бұрын
MT09 ❤❤
@Rafrob77
8 сағат бұрын
I'm in my 40s this is my 1st bike the main reason why I got this it's for my son he's 14 in two years he can get his permit and I can get a bigger bike last on but I do love how it sits so my next bike might be a h2
@FATmenDRIVEtrucks
Күн бұрын
You're a brave man riding in Flordia 😂
@jamesgeorgevellavella1961
20 сағат бұрын
Well done bro ❤ from Australia. The looks of your bike are spectacular. I really hope you are living your dreams and stay safe whilst enjoying that beautiful girl
@flatcapcaferacer
5 сағат бұрын
Beautiful bike and lovely sound however there is no way that a stock or semi stock like yours will do an actual 150 mph. I wish that a bike like yours with an ECU flashed with no restrictions would go 150 mph and I would take it to Bonneville and set the record for a production 500cc bike.
@veitjacob9764
Күн бұрын
The seat height on the zx4rr is okay for you? I'm 1,82m and have extra long legs and I don't know how my knee angle will effect the comfort on longer rides. Maybe an aftermarket seat with 2-3cm of added seathight is an option.
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
I prefer my knees bent. It stretches my quads. But everyone has different mobility. I have 34" inseam
@obaidalali5587
Күн бұрын
Toyota Gr Supra will get 2ur Gse engine ❤❤
@supaxr
Күн бұрын
over 10k for a 400cc seems quiet expensive.. 😮...
@LeoTheShortGuy
Күн бұрын
Awesome
@moflyboyblanquito541
22 сағат бұрын
They need to put that motor in a city bike
@KirkKreifels
22 сағат бұрын
They're rumors
@SkyWKing
11 сағат бұрын
4 cylinders to bikes are what V8s are to cars. Parallel twins are like the Inline-4s that exist in every car but boring. Sure some I4s are good but who can say not to a V8?
@grimloxx
Күн бұрын
Heyyy i have one tooo !!! Love this thing, and im in south Florida so i get to ride in good weather alott
@jodyestevens9911
21 сағат бұрын
i guess my real judge if this bike will be how long you keep it now
@KirkKreifels
13 сағат бұрын
Forever
@windstheory
Күн бұрын
Have the exact same bike. Subscribed!
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
Right on!
@fj5434
Күн бұрын
The 500sr is coming out, there's also the kove 450 but ofc japanese bikes will last decades, not so sure about italians and chinese, though cf moto has turned out pretty reliable. Way cheaper than the zx tho, more value.
@hungry_biker
19 сағат бұрын
How do you get the audio so crisp without wind noise?
@KirkKreifels
17 сағат бұрын
It should get better with a new windscreen on the ninja. I use the tascam dr10L with a cheap deadcat
@dorstefan
Күн бұрын
This will be a future classic. If your are going to keep it, it's better to keep it as stock as possible.
@pawneetsingh6448
Күн бұрын
I have ZX4RR too, does your bike lean/drifts towards right when you leave your hands? My bikes does, so was wondering is it my bike only.
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
I haven't noticed. Maybe the wheel is out of balance
@pawneetsingh6448
Күн бұрын
@@KirkKreifels thanks, let me get it checked.
@dannyferguson9415
Күн бұрын
Roads can be crowned and off camber. If you ride on the right side like in the USA your bike will likely drift to the right unless you counter it.
@pawneetsingh6448
Күн бұрын
@@dannyferguson9415 i am from US. Dont think it is crown issue you mentioned.
@jeffreybuchanan8836
Күн бұрын
Maybe check your rea axel is straight? Definitely should not pull to one side.
@darellrobinson5340
Күн бұрын
Do you feel too big for the bike? Let's talk comfortability
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
Not at all. I feel big on the Grom. This is way more comfy to me than the MT09 and the SCL 500
@dannyferguson9415
Күн бұрын
Sound great!
@enyelator1239
Күн бұрын
I have same bike, just nicer exhaust. The Cofman doesn’t match that bike. I got a Zx14r, which I love, but there is nothing that compares to my zx4rr.
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
Is it the looks of the Coffman you don't like? Which exhaust did you roll with?
@Kevin-xz4jq
Күн бұрын
It is a sweet bike
@jamesgeorgevellavella1961
20 сағат бұрын
DO YOU GUYS GET 2 YEAR UNLIMITED MILEAGE KAWASAKI WARRANTY LIKE IN AUSTRALIA? I think log book service needs to be done by dealer (Honda 2year warranty with dealer doing log book or its 12mth warranty. Not sure about Kawasaki atm)
@wowjason62606
18 сағат бұрын
1 year with optional 3 year extended for 4 year total. I opted for the extended as it wasn’t too pricy
@KirkKreifels
13 сағат бұрын
I extended to a total of 5 years I think. It was only about $500 USD.
@VTECH650
Күн бұрын
could you live with this bike with just the slip on and not the ecu upgrade
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
Absolutely.
@trailblazeratv6306
Күн бұрын
Did insurances rates go down being only a 400 cc ?
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
Went up
@wowjason62606
18 сағат бұрын
Depends on your record. Mine is only $17/months old full coverage for my 24zx4rr
@darkmxhishot7475
Күн бұрын
I wouldn’t be caught dead on the Suzuki. Those things are ugly. I bought this exact same bike a week ago
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
Great choice!
@erokrocks1567
Күн бұрын
Wen wjeelies?
@tototronic2
Күн бұрын
Should you be revving your new bike so high?
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
Everyone breaks in their bike differently. I'll change the oil on it around 100 miles
@DeniedClimax
22 сағат бұрын
Nice tip, bro
@muza092
Күн бұрын
Over the RS660 ooooof
@tacofterror
Күн бұрын
Should a young person try a new bike first before buying a new car?
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
In general, in America you're best off learning in car.
@tacofterror
Күн бұрын
@@KirkKreifels As in maintenance or finances? I'm asking about getting my first new vehicle after my first car and I'm in America as well. Sorry if that was confusing
@jonarlekenethdelacruz6904
Күн бұрын
what about CBr650r?
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
I forgot to cover that bike! Woops lol
@superduperkid3143
Күн бұрын
Look how slow it accels rofl. Like my old n400.
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
All the speed I need for the streets... It's a rocket compared to my Grom
@scottyb3482
Күн бұрын
Lmao I died when you said it's fast enough and wot barely passed the other vehicles that shit is slow asf
@pheelers1831
Күн бұрын
You need to stop playing around and just get a supermoto or dualsport already
@KirkKreifels
Күн бұрын
Lol one day
@normanhanna2037
Күн бұрын
To slow it’s about speed
@sanderanocic
Күн бұрын
@@normanhanna2037 subjective
@EmmaNelson-y8h
Күн бұрын
Your videos are always of high quality and depth of thought. Thank you for your dedication and talent!🪀🍮🍰
@hetori9918
Күн бұрын
you like hi reving,I like quick acceleration with ease,different strokes for different folks
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