Is the Ninja 400 good on the highway? (Proof it is) 

I did 6500 miles on my 400 with a lot of highway miles. I weigh around 160. The bike is totally fine. Awesome for the money. I recently upgraded to a z900 and I love how smooth it is. I enjoy having more power for the highway.

I take my ninja 400 on the interstates daily to work. It’ll do 117

I'm actually glad you did a review on it this way, I always go back and forth on the 400 or 600, I like the 400 I'm 5'10 and 190 so it's a pretty close comparison for what it would be like for me so I'm glad it still hold up fine even for us on the larger end of things 😹

Short , sweet and showed everything that needed to be shown. I enjoyed it so I will subscribe to see what else you have done. Australian with a 2021 KTM Duke 390. Keep well.

Honest video & quick to the point, Great work man!!

Looking at one of these for a while now to use as a "commuter" aka work and back bike, save miles on the F150. I'm about your size. Nice to see she'll do 80+ easily. Thanks for the video!

Top video mate and hlad you mentioned the speed and the revs too

Ninja 400 and Z400 are fantastic bikes. They are constantly underestimated because they are "small cc bikes," but the reality is that these are nothing like the Ninja 250s from the past. With the old 250, you'd be wringing its neck getting it to 90mph; in the 400, you could be into triple digits with a bit of room to spare (tops out around 117 from my experience). These bikes will absolutely rip until 80 without much sign of slowing down. In fact, in the quarter mile, they compare similarly to modern sports cars (Think Mustang GT, Camaro SS, Charger Scat Pack, etc.). So while they certainly lag behind 600s, the 400 bikes from Kawasaki would satisfy all but the most thrill-seeking of motorcycle riders.

Yes it can do it, but if you're going to ride on the highway alot it makes sense to go for a bigger cc bike, 650-800 or more. Lower revs at same speed will make it more comfortable. Although you need to be much more experienced to ride those bigger bikes, 400 is a good starter.

Did 116 on my ninja other day. Can hit 90 mph easy in 4th gear if you WOT.. Within seconds... Bike is nice... Very nice handling. These 400 was built for high revving.. You can hit redline and even bounce without hurting the bike.. (riding with common sense)

Great review man!

My girlfriend got a Ninja 400 yesterday, and after getting to ride it myself I can definitely attest that it is a small bike with quite a bit of power. Not too much, not too little.

Great video man!

Wow that color is very nice..im really love the look

Nice! Precisely the information I needed to know. I'm actually looking to downsize on size and displacement, but I've never ridden a street bike smaller than a 650 and wasn't sure if it would rattle me to death on the highway. My weight fluctuates around 155, so this should work out great for my commute. Cheers!

I'm 150lbs and the bike rips!! Went 115 mph on mine, at 6000 elevation and it had more left I wasn't maxed out

great video, thank you!

6'2 230 pounds the day I bought it. Did what I asked it to do with no problems.

your the best im almost exaclty your height and weight and this is reassuring that this bike will work for me thank you!!

For like $1000 you can get a full exhaust, velocity stacks/filter and a tune. That’ll bump it up 10 whp with at least 2-3 whp across the entire power band lower in the RPM’s. On a small bike you really feel power gains like that going from 44 whp to 54... With gearing added with those mods it’ll do almost 130 mph GPS tested…

I'm 6.2 230 so this helps thanks g

Aside from a larger windscreen (which does make a noticeable difference at high speeds.) I weigh 210Lbs and my stock 2018 Ninja 400 can easily hit 185kmh (115mph) on a fairly windy day. Not to mention it quickly accelerates up to about 175kmh (108mph) where wind resistance and getting past power band slows acceleration. I have yet to push it past 192kmh (119mph) as i usually run out of room on the highw-i mean.. track (i totally don't do anything past posted speed limits on public roads at all ;)

Yeah, I’m sure it’ll be more than fine with me on it, being 5’3” 109lbs I was practically built to be a manufacturers speed test dummy lol

As a Californian I have never seen an on-ramp that long in my life

Sweet sound but what is the year for that motorcycle ???

Hi. Thanks for the quick and efficient video. Question: how is the wind protection at highway speeds?

What gear were you in coming off the on ramp?

used to have the kawasaki zzr250 - 80mph @ 10,000 revs all day long, often travellng the 450 miles deep into scotland in 6 and a half hours with girlfriend and panners....never fell asleep! shame kawasaki do not do a 400 version of the ninja 1000sx or a versys- open up touring for those who want to on a budget.

Smaller cc better overall I own 6r and a10r and would rather ride a 400cc obviously mo Powa ✌

I've previously owned a Suzuki Hayabusa and still think this is a great bike. I'm tempted to get one.

can you make a video about the ninja 400 tempeture gauge

Honestly i have to disagree. One of the reasons I like a bike with some power is in the event the people around me start road raging at each other or just generally driving badly. I want a bike that has enough power and gearing to quickly get out of the situation. Based on this video, it seems like the ninja 400 just doesnt have that kind of power, especially on some of the higher speed limit highways.

Yeah I’m 6’3 so I hope a 400 will fit me comfortably

i have a cb300r i weigh 180 its my first bike highways speeds no problem fun as hell

Ninja 400. Good Bike.

sounds exactly like my R3

looking to make this my first bike. im 6'2, around 270ish but atm dropping weight like crazy. probably around 255 atm and due to financial reasons and how fickle it is to lock down a used bike, when i have my 5k saved if i cant find a good used 650 ill just get a new 400 since it will be my beginner bike. whats funny is i use to ride when i was much younger but that was 16 years ago. jumped on a bike recently and had my confidence crushed so a 400 or a used 650 i think are perfect for me.

How is it for daily riding? Uncomfortable on ur back or?

It’s a beautiful motorcycle

Can you make a video on how was the purchase process of the ninja 400? And how much did you end paying? 🙏

I’m thinking about getting this bike but I’m 270 lbs 6,1 would this bike be fine with me?

Hi TImo. thanks for the video and info. i'm looking into getting my first bike. i am bigger guy at 6ft 250lbs and would prefer a slightly more upright. was considering the ninja 400, yamaha v3, or svartpilen 401. ... .i also like what you said about the ninja 650. more upright and slightly heavier and stable at hwy speeds. i thought that might be a bit too powerful, but maybe it's not. can you help recommend for me. thank you

I weigh 112 pounds and was considering getting the 400 instead the 650 or r7 just to save an extra few thousands on security equipment, gear, go pro maybe, and the course. Plus I haven't rode a 2 wheel vehicle before not counting a bicycle

Yeah I’m like 155-160 so this bike should be a blast

I have a question, I just bought the ninja 400 KRT ABS about 3 days ago and today while riding it I noticed that the temp gauge hit the highest hot indicator and I immediately drove home. Is it supposed to ride that hot even though it’s liquid cooled? This is my first hike as well fyi so I don’t know all the details on what is good or bad. Do you know what could be the issue, I’m taking it back to the dealership tomorrow to have it inspected

New to MC’s. I thought you’re supposed to let off the clutch slowly when you switch gears otherwise it stalls? Or is that only when you are getting out of 1st?

When im older im gonna either get a kawasaki 400 or CBR500R and my third option is A Yamaha R3

I weight 250 and I’m usually at 100mph on the entry ramp

I'm trying to decide between the 400 or 650, I only plan to do city driving with my motorcycle, I don't plan on going over 50mph. I'm wondering if anyone has any input on which bike is better for city driving? Would be much appreciated

This makes me wanna get some ass less chaps for my bike

Great on highway. Daily It to work 😊

At 5’6 150lbs I’m happy

yes I took my Ninja to Dallas texas from Memphis tennessee and the bad bwoy was doing just fine

first 10 seconds.. OH YES I AM

Whats a good price for a used ninja 400 on Facebook marketplace as well as the mileages

Anything less than a 600 is a bike for first time riders to get the experience.. bike is more than enough for a beginner like myself

Yeah but, in GA, people cruise at 90…

Does the Ninja 400 come with a quickshifter?

I probably am not from america, and probably, I do think about probably buying this bike probably, I will probably take it to the highway probably, but I probably already do it with a 125, so probably this is probably just fine, probably.

Short answer: Yes Long answer: Absolutely. You can do 2 - 2.5x the speed limit on this thing... how is this even a question... (Maybe a hair less on 70mph roads..)

That awkward moment when you say most people who are looking to buy this bike won't weigh 230 pounds but you weigh 240 and are considering a Ninja 400

Still faster than a Chevy spark

If you're over 250lb start on a 600 at bare miminum. Otherwise, you're not going to have the same fun and experience as a smaller person would on a 400. The CB650r and MT07 is a great beginner bike for a heavier person.

What the difference between 500cc and 400cc kawasaki ninja

Dude. 230 Lbs, with a 130 Lb backpack b&^%h I rode 200 miles avg speed 75 MPH on a N400 its a non issue.

Ur doing 73mph and they passed you, any wind behind that truck

How many mpg are you getting?

That’s getting on it to get on the freeway. You didn’t even give it any juice what are you talking about?

We have 80 mph speed limits. I'm after the 650 KRT. I weigh 220 and am 6' I also like to take my wife with me.

Bruh u really making your girlfriend buy that for u

So yes if you're a girl

You guys think someone who weights close to 300 pounds would have any issues riding this?

I'm 2 inches taller and 100 lbs less, please share 😅