[Wheelinthai]

Hello all esteem members. I don't yet own a Ninja 400, but hope to buy one by next year (month:wink: lol). I see a CBR 300 forum moderator moderating this forum as well. I still have my CBR 300R which I use for go-kart track and short track. I'll be graduating to longer track 2,410 metre long, and feel that I should get a more capable bike for this track. BTW, I ride for enjoyment only, and not out to impress or beat any other riders.:grin:

 

[NonNinjaRider]

Welcome...as you can see from my name listed...I don't have a Ninja....at all. But I do enjoy riding small light weight motorcycles. My local Honda dealer has 2 left over 2017 CBR 500 R's (ABS) and is trying to entice me to purchase with a additional money off on top of the $1000 discount from Honda. Problem for me is the 500 R is a bit heavy

 

[Chappy]

Welcome to the forum! I think I learned how to ride on the smallest CBR Honda had to offer, and then promptly laid it down in class. Going to let go of the CBR once you get the Ninja?

 

[Kiwi Rider]

Welcome from New Zealand! Being in Thailand you could whip down to the factory and see your next bike being made.

 

[Wheelinthai]

Welcome from New Zealand! Being in Thailand you could whip down to the factory and see your next bike being made.

Thanks for your welcome. I remember you from the CBR300 forum, and read your posts even before you became a moderator there. Great to see you moderate here as well.:grin:

 

[NonNinjaRider]

Thanks for your welcome. I remember you from the CBR300 forum, and read your posts even before you became a moderator there. Great to see you moderate here as well.:grin:

Shhhhh! Don't tell any one I'm from the same Forum as Kiwi...:surprise:

 

[Wheelinthai]

Welcome to the forum! I think I learned how to ride on the smallest CBR Honda had to offer, and then promptly laid it down in class. Going to let go of the CBR once you get the Ninja?

Thanks for the welcome. I'll retain my CBR 300 and keep it at the go-kart track in Bangkok, where I ride and take lessons there. My coach will be giving coaching lessons at a longer track 2,410 metre long, once a week. Unfortunately, the track is almost 200 km. from Bangkok, and I need a better bike to be stored at the track. I'll get there by car.:devil:

 

[xorbe]

Shhhhh! Don't tell any one I'm from the same Forum as Kiwi...:surprise:

So, there's basically a handful of popular forums ... it's no big deal, we're on 'em all.

 

[Kiwi Rider]

So, there's basically a handful of popular forums ... it's no big deal, we're on 'em all.

I increased my number of forum memberships this past year while I was trying to decide on my next ride. I guess you could say 'results varied' and now that I've made by decision I will narrow my focus back up again.

 

[NonNinjaRider]

I increased my number of forum memberships this past year while I was trying to decide on my next ride. I guess you could say 'results varied' and now that I've made by decision I will narrow my focus back up again.

Gasp! Traitor!!!!! :devil:

 

[Kiwi Rider]

Gasp! Traitor!!!!! :devil:

Don't worry, I will still be boring folk on the CBR300 forum for a while yet. :smile_big:

 

[Kiwi Rider]

@Wheelinthai Are the bikes in show rooms in Bangkok yet?

 

[talon]

Welcome! Curious to see how bikes differ around the world.

 

[Kiwi Rider]

Welcome! Curious to see how bikes differ around the world.

I've noticed the Thai buyers have the option of this red/black colour scheme:

 

[talon]

I've noticed the Thai buyers have the option of this red/black colour scheme:



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Oh man....I sooo need that color scheme! :grin:

 

[NinjaRyder]

Well at least in this world we live in now with vinyl wraps it will be easy to make up something of our own or at least add to the factory design in ways that really complements the bike. It will be one of the best and most cost-effective methods.

 

[Wheelinthai]

@Wheelinthai Are the bikes in show rooms in Bangkok yet?

I just called Kawasaki Thailand, and they informed me that they started delivering Ninja 400 to dealers since December 15. So most dealers should have them in showroom. However, delivery to customers who made prior order should begin mid January. I'll be buying Ninja 400 from dealer in Pattaya, since I need the dealer to deliver the bike to Pattaya circuit.

 

[Kiwi Rider]

I just called Kawasaki Thailand, and they informed me that they started delivering Ninja 400 to dealers since December 15. So most dealers should have them in showroom. However, delivery to customers who made prior order should begin mid January. I'll be buying Ninja 400 from dealer in Pattaya, since I need the dealer to deliver the bike to Pattaya circuit.

Interesting, you would think customers who placed an order would get their bikes the same time as the dealers. Thanks for the update.

 

[Wheelinthai]

I should be test riding the Ninja 400 tomorrow, at a 650 metres gokart track that I ride regularly. The bike has already been tested at the track today, with glowing report. BTW below is my coach, not yours truly, riding the track on a Ninja 250.
https://www.facebook.com/tumridingschool/videos/338046706622959/

 

[Chappy]

Those are some amazingly tight turns from your coach, I would have probably low sided the bike if that was me.
Will you be getting that close to the ground on your 400 tomorrow?