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If you can share a few things about your ownership of the 2018+ Kawasaki Ninja 400, what would it be? The most liked or hated, share them with every one I am sure you won't be the only one. :wink:
Yes I agree regarding the clutch. Whilst the assist clutch is nice and light it removes that feel of the take up and I'm not sure if you would get that back with heavier springs. You may still have that remote feeling with a harder pull. It feels a bit like a hydraulic clutch.Since I only have 52 miles I mine, I don't have a lot to post on this, yet. :smile:
But, to me, the clutch pull is too light. I don't really feel the engagement too much, nor is there much feel for modulation. I think some heavier springs will be in my future.
Power and handling seem great, thus far, in comparison to the 300. I am going to post a full review/comparison in the future; I still have my stock 300, with only 600 or so miles on it.
The first time I took off the pillion seat and tried to pop it back in, there was a lot of frustration and it literally took me 10-15 mins before I could do it. I automatically assumed I was doing something wrong and user error on my part. This is my first bike with a pillion seat. I dread taking it off not knowing if it's going to be a pain to pop back in. Now it only takes me anywhere from 10 secs to a min so an improvement but it still sucks.Hate is a strong word but I'm finding I dislike the way the pillion seat is removed and refitted. The engineering of it basically, or lack of. I use the small compartment a lot for warmer gloves or tools on a long ride etc. I've cut the plastic lugs away to give me more room in there and got ride of the dividing tray completely.
Admittedly I'm comparing with previous bikes here but for a start the key lock on mine feels cheap and 'grabby' not smooth at all.
At this stage (after turning the key) on a lot of bikes the seat pops up, but not this one.
The sliding forward to release bit is OK but getting it back in again easily and quickly is a faff. It doesn't line up easily. Then sometimes you have to hit it hard to get it to sit back down in the key latch.
Room for improvement there. But hey I'm an engineer and fussy about stuff like that. It's minor stuff at the end of the day.
This. I also get scared of it scratching while locking it back to place. but my #1 dislike is still the exhaust, idk why, but its a turnoff for sure lol.Admittedly I'm comparing with previous bikes here but for a start the key lock on mine feels cheap and 'grabby' not smooth at all.
At this stage (after turning the key) on a lot of bikes the seat pops up, but not this one.
The sliding forward to release bit is OK but getting it back in again easily and quickly is a faff. It doesn't line up easily. Then sometimes you have to hit it hard to get it to sit back down in the key latch.
At 5’8 and about 185lbs I find the seat pretty comfy. I guess it’s just me the though.