I talked to the dealership that put my order in today. From what I was told, most dealers are only getting enough for the people that put a deposit on one. I was also told that I can expect mine the first week of January.
Well, I don't want to sound like "Johnny Raincloud" BUT:..... I went to Shaggy Powersports here in Broken Arrow, Okla. And the sales staff informed me that even with a deposit paid down. That, they said that they "may" ship the New Ninja 400 around Jan 28 to around the 1st of Feb.... And then, I was told from the co owner from Action Powersports in Tulsa that they will be shipping those from Jan 10 to the 15th....... So, it seems like we are caught up in some kind of "Guessing Game" as to when and where our New 400s can actually be shipped on a specific time and in a very expedient way for a customer to actually get their product.. I told several dealers if they can only get some in on the floor that they could "ACTUALLY" sell some of their Motorcycle products instead of just wait.....and wait....and wait...and then wait....some more!
I do know one thing. You "CANNOT" sell any Motorcycle products 'held up" in some Warehouse in (L.A. California). And its "Too Bad" that the Manufacturer could have worked all of this out to where a Cash Customer can "ACTUALLY" get their New Bike in his or hers possession and walk away as a very happy Customer!.... It could be that they are being held in LA because of the "HIGH EPA" restrictions on air quality standards and so forth. California is the "WORST" on restricting vehicles in their state. In 2013, I purchased the New Ninja 300 and on the first day I rode it home. It stalled at the first Stop Sign when I exited the freeway going to my house. It did not do that at every stop sign but it STALLED on at least 20% of the stop signs that I came to a complete stop...
The reason why it was stalling out was. It was the LEAN stock map that they had on this New Model on its Computer... I had to wait several months before they had a recall and I went to the dealership and they changed out the Computer with the recall and then it finally ran Okay after that.........
All because of the HIGH Gov Restrictions that they put on Motorcycles now. So this 'Could be the Case" with the New Ninja 400 too. They really FLOG DOWN the performance on a lot of New Bikes in this way nowadays. In speculation, It could be a LONG, LONG wait to get our New Ninja 400s here in the Tulsa, Okla area. I paid $1600 down deposit on the New Ninja 400 and with that said. I may have to wait a LONG time before I actually see my new Motorcycle... And as speaking as a long time customer. This really doesn't seem right or fair to hold up a sale of a product like this...... And if anyone has "ANY THOUGHTS' or Facts about getting our New 400s. PLEASE LET ME KNOW! ASAP! Also can anyone "light a fire" or give Kawasaki a hint as to start shipping their Motorcycles,:sad::crying: with out all of the unnecessary waiting hassles. It would be HIGHLY appreciated! Thanks..