Do I Still Recommend the Ninja 400?

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:29 The Best Value
2:54 My Experience With the Ninja 400 vs. the 500
4:39 Simplicity
6:25 A Great Deal
7:10 Bulletproof Reliability
9:00 Final Thoughts

[HD_SAINT]

Ninja 400 will always be the perfect beginner bike, not too small, not underpowered, an attractive styling, it's so perfect🏍.

[Slicekimb]

Yes you do, I just got mine today. 2023 KRT edition used and only 7, 000 miles. Thankyou so much for the inspiration to start riding again. It’s been so long.

[RuanDuring]

Got my 400 today. First bike I ever owned, and I just want to keep riding it. It's super fun 10/10 would buy again 🎉

[stevenvisnovits]

I’m 65 years old and started riding a Ninja 400 2 years ago. Bought it used from a college student who couldn’t afford the insurance. A 2023 with only about 350 miles on the clock. I use it as a commuter around town and back and forth to work. Great bike to learn on and hone your riding ability. Will be looking to get a larger bike soon. Would love to see Yammi giveaway a 2025 Honda CBR600rr in red. A nice super sport you can actually use on the street and not get into too much trouble with. Like your channel keep up the good work.

[Rickmac]

Started back riding 2 years ago… after a 31 year hiatus!
Got a used Ninja 400, rode it 19, 000 miles, took it to the track, took it to Tail of The Dragon, took it on a 1900 mile cross-country trip… loved every minute of riding it (save the seconds of 2 nails in the tire, low-siding at the track, and learning the challenge of cornering in the dark!)! It’s still in my garage and probably always will be as a track bike!
Of course, I’ve added a Ninja 1000sx (did 24, 000 miles) Africa Twin (10, 000 miles) and a H2 (4000 miles). In all my recent experience, I still love that little 400! Forgiving, flexible, reliable, affordable, and economical, I really can’t see how you can go wrong with this bike (unless all you do is street riding with liter-bike buddies).

[RideNGrind]

Bought a used 2023 ninja 400 with 2200 miles for $4k in March this year as my first street bike. It's been flawless, ridiculously fun, and the perfect bike to learn on. Bought a used 2022 Aprilia RS660 with 1600 miles for $7800 2 days ago 🤘🏼

[rob]

Love my 400, I think it looks better than the 5 as well. And I love the dash, digital, and analog tach... the new stuff looks like they just press a cell phone in the dash. The 400 has shape and blends well, who agrees?

[Milefile]

My son bought his first bike, a 2022 Ninja 400 with around 2k miles on it for $4k in AZ a few months ago. I rode it an hour home for him and can say it was great and if I were looking for a first sports bike I’d buy one too. Yammie is right on this.

[sensoryadaptation]

Bought my first bike 2 weeks ago, a 2025 Ninja 500 SE. In the exact spec I wanted.
I'm a new rider, this is the first new vehicle purchase I've ever made. For me, I wanted the warranty, I wanted the peace of mind that some kid didn't abuse it before me, and honestly, the price difference wasn't significant enough to buy used over new (Florida here).
I don't regret my choice.

[Ozbandious]

picked up a '23 ninja 400 today, such an experience already

[irradiatedgrog]

The DRZ400sm is a great beginner bike. You get to try out several disciplines on them - street, dirt, twisties, track. Reliable/easy maintenance and cheap parts for those learning crashes also lol

[wlt]

In the past month Ive picked up 2 Ninja 400s for my beginner friends. A 2018 400 ABS for 3300, and a 2019 400 ABS for 3500. Great condition the both of them. Recommend those over anything new all day

[tarnishedsquid]

Ninja 400 bangs. Rode one for 3 years.

[buzzyaiki]

I've been riding a 2020 Ninja 400 for 6 years now and yes, it's time to grade up, but as a beginers bike, it is the BOMB!!

[Hailnut]

I’ve had a ninja 500 since the beginning of this year. Great bike. I’m sure the 400 is just as good. I’ve put 4, 000 miles on it in 8 months. Already feeling the itch to look for a zx6r. I know, I probably don’t need one. But damn they’re so sexy

[MichaelNesiti]

I have a 23 Ninja 400 I love it. I always say a want a bigger bike. But I can’t seem to part with it. She is my first sport bike. I’m sixty and it makes me feel like a kid.

[MrTKE]

New subscriber here! I recently bought the Ninja 500 for my first bike. On top of taking the MSF course, talking to my riding coach, doing my own research, and I binged watched your videos. I did want a new bike and the 400 was not in stock. That said I am super happy with it and I appreciate the comparison nonetheless. Great content!

[blackbirdxx]

I respect your honesty and totally agree

[lythis]

Got my 2020 at end of September. Paid $3000 with 2288 miles. As of today, I’m at 3930 miles. I love the bike. Very forgiving and served me well as a returning rider. I get compliments all the time 😊

[alaskanpeas]

Got my z400 October 2023 for 4k flat. I live in illinois and the guy I bought it from towed it to me from Indianapolis IN. For free. Had 127 miles on it as a 2021 model. I found plenty out there for 4-4500 bucks. So I agree. They are out there.