Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 - Real World Test (2019)

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[JCook-dxpf]

Just remember: it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow!

[karlieable]

They're just fanbois throwing stones at each other lol 😂

[DyingToLive]

"Ok im ready for some answers"
watches video
"Now im more confused then ever"

[vviiccttoorr]

I never get tired of how amazing the R3 looks

[bryancammauf]

Just bought a 2019 Yamaha R3. So excited and happy. Safe riding everyone!

[koolfunnykat]

That cowling on the ninja also helps protect a lot of shit when it's dropped and skidded and I definitely don't know from experience.

[davidaustin]

After doing much thinking and research, I finally went with the R3. Reasons:

1. Actually sitting on both, I realized instantly that I did NOT like the extra fairing on the ninja. It felt fat, clunky, and too much for me personally. Despite it looking really good, I wasn’t a fan of the POV when I actually sat on it.

2. The R3 seems to be preferred by people who actually have a lot of experience riding motorcycles. I’m willing to give up just a little bit of power for an overall better engine/seating/experience

3. The looks of the R3 grew on me tremendously. The Ninja looks great don’t get me wrong, and it was the bike I was originally gonna get, but after months of looking at them, I realized just how good the R3 looks.

4. I’m only 185lbs. I’ve never ridden a motorcycle. I don’t think I’m going to stress too much about 70 CC’s.

5. The R3 dash looks better imo

6. I found a helluva deal (1200 miles on a 2019 Yamaha Blue) for $3, 900.

Verdict: I would have been very happy with either, but ultimately, I’m very glad I went with the R3 😊 let me know you guys opinions!

[grim]

R3 is a great starter bike, now I have a 19’ GSX 600R. I’m so glad I started small, learned how to ride, and made mistakes on this forgiving bike. Great ride !!!

[ZCMango]

As someone looking into a beginner bike, this helped a lot to see both bikes at work and inform me about things I couldn’t find out without testing them on open roads. You definitely got me more hooked on the R3

[ROrneli]

I hate how in the states we call these bikes "begginer bike" these bikes can also be used for cheap commuting by experienced people.
It is like saying if you are an experienced driver you should not drive a honda civic but a ferrari !
A 400 is probably faster than 90% of the vehicles on the road and capable of going over 120 mph.
How much more bike do you need? Honestly when I am riding my 1350 concours i feel like i am wasing 90% of the bike most of the time

[zorikos_]

I'm in love with my Ninja 400, I'm crazy enough to have taken it on a 1600 mile round trip this past summer. 800 miles in one day haha, not a single complaint from the bike, and I honestly felt fine despite it being a 10+ hour day of riding. Clutch springs do fix the softness of the clutch, can confirm. Other than that, the bike is a peach to own.

[samuelupson]

I think the Ninja 400 wins in the "growing ability" category as well. There is more room to grow with the Ninja 400 for a beginner rider than the R3.

[gothops]

Crazy how far “beginner” bikes have come in the last half decade. They now nearly all have gear shift indicators, I remember when that was a crazy feature on a 250-400. The value for money in the segment is out of this world

[bk]

The Ninja 400 is only $5499 MSRP if you get the green KRT paint. Otherwise, the Ninja 400 w/ ABS is also $5299 which is the same price as the R3 w/ ABS despite the Ninja having more HP, more torque, less weight, bigger brakes, and bigger tires.

[memolano]

I just bought an R3 with ABS and I’m in love with it. It’s really comfortable, it has a very refined engine, an awesome clutch and it has plenty of power for here in Costa Rica. The fuel consumption is very good also.

[kleinbottled]

Biggest difference between 140 and 150 is there are way less tire options at 140. 150 is often where the sizes of a sport range start.

[tech_knowledgy]

The r3 has my heart for how it looks but performance wise the 400 takes the win for me personally. Thanks guys I will be buying the 400.

[TAN-trxc]

I didn't know SwaggerSouls was 6'3'' and is a bike dude

[mrsamot]

Bought my ninja 400 this weekend, thanks for all your videos and comparisons it really helped

[Roan.bot.]

I wish they switched bikes at some point during the ride so we can see their reactions to both in action