2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs Yamaha R3 ┃ $5.000 Beginner Sportbike Comparison

More powerful engine, or more better handling?
Find out pros and cons of these bikes in this comprehensive spec comparison video that hopefully will help you decide which one is the best beginner sportbike bike for you.
0:00 Ninja 400 vs Yamaha R3
0:18 Key Specs
1:16 Engine
2:12 Price Comparison
2:47 Features
3:21 Sound
4:07 Suspension
4:54 Brakes
5:29 Chassis
6:04 Conclusion

Music :
HOLIDAY
Infraction - Holiday

NEW LIGHT
Infraction - New Light

[seancamacho]

Man if only you could mix these two bikes together. R3 looks with ninja performance. It’d be the one

[Starpotion]

I love this format, very simple and easy to understand head to head with the stats placed right against each other

[jacqueyloic]

What an incredible comparison vidéo. The better that i see on youtube.

Thank you 👏🏼

[chhh]

For those of you torn between the two, go sit on them and test drive if they let you. The 400 was the choice for me, the riding position is more comfortable, better power band, 2022 or 2023 fixed the issues that are mentioned in the comments(so look for those years). It's really up to YOU to decide what YOU want out of your bike, so go to a dealership and see.

[azkikrx]

I love this video format. Keep up the great work.

[douglaslane]

While both a great bikes, you can really see where Kawasaki is using that extra $500.
Although they both are so similar that it really comes down to personal preference, because the prices are very comparable. I personally overall like the Ninja more, but there is truly no better sound in an entry level bike than the sound of the Yamaha R3. Of course, some of this stuff can be changed while you own the bike. But the end of the day, as long as it did what you excepted or you have fun doing it, nothing else really matters. Just remember that safety equipment doesn’t look stupid, what looks stupid is being in the hospital when you had the option to wear proper safety so please do that. And if you don’t have gear - budget at least $1k into safety gear. Make sure the other $6k you spent on the bike isn’t your last $6k.

[jonathan]

R3 all day the sound and the design already top notch

[scoc]

_still will choose the R3 coz ridden both. R3 is the better overall performer imo._

[tonyynot]

N400 has design issues. Frame flexes at high speeds and bumps which causes strain on the engine block because it is part of a stress member with the chassis. That's why you will notice a lot of guys posting about coolant / oil leaks in their block or cylinder head.

[GixxerRider]

I love the look and sound of the R3, but I love my Ninja 400 more.

[jvillain]

Someone should tell people that youre not walking out of a dealership paying $5200-$5600 for one of these. You will be paying closer to $6800-$7300 after all the dealership fees, taxes, etc and thats if you pay cash. God help you if you have to take a lien because motosport dealerships arent known for low interest rates. You'll end up paying $10000. Honestly theyre both basically the same bike. You get a hint more power with the ninja but the R3 is more rev happy. There really isn't much more too it. Yeah the ninja comes with a slipper clutch but at these low cc's you're rarely have your back wheel spin out unless you fuck up a downshift and thats if it doesnt burn out after 2k miles bc you bought a 2018/2019. Not to mention the R3 shifting is very prominent vs the ninja which is good for beginners. So it really doesn't matter. Get the one that speaks to you. You're be bored with it in a couple months and want a bigger bike anyway.

[santiagomoralesgarcia]

can somebody who tell me if the parts of the ninja 400 are way exensive than the parts of the R3?, because in mi country (Colombia) kawasaki sales their bike parts very expensive.

[Rev_bhp]

I am waiting for R3 version 3.
Inspiring R series looks

[RadioReprised]

Yam can't overcome the power and torque advantage of the Ninja. Needs to be a 400.

[angley]

I Choose the Ninja 400 because its better 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[prettyfog]

I have Yamaha R3 .The price for 2022 was 6550 €....made of plastic but super design and very expensive spare parts. Now
in my opinion Ninja is better than my R3.

[kakashi_hatake_]

It basically comes down to Either you Like Power or Look

[Ajie]

why my zx25 51ps if drag with R3 always lose?.

[WebsterGoncalves]

Hello!
Congratulations on the channel! Could you do a comparison between BMW 850 GS versus Triumph Tiger 900? Thank you!!!

[Shivanshrestha]

Cbr 250 rr sp qs vs R3 comparison vedio