Aaah the green n black

Love my Z

 

It looks dope but i hate the exhaust, it looks so stupid to me

 

I went with the Ninja for better wind protection while touring. I added the Zero Gravity touring windshield. Ninjette Noire enjoys blasting around Milwaukee, but I could see the wider bars on the Zed being easier on both twisties and urban streets. The good thing is that either one will readily accept heated grips, you'll probably want them in Kalamazoo.

 

Maybe pics will help you decide. I have zero regrets with my Z400 (with the "stupid" exhaust). It's excellent in tight curves. You can't go far wrong with either one.

 

If the exhaust could be blacked out i wouldnt mind, i hate the contrast from the black engine to copper/silver exhaust.

 

My z400 is great and for twisties though I dont know how much winding road you'll find around kzoo .

 

I went Z, cuz this is my ADV bike; I wanted more upright riding position, 'n less plastic in case I drop the thing. Another advantage I've found is you can mount more stuff on the handlebars.

 

I went Z, cuz this is my ADV bike; I wanted more upright riding position, 'n less plastic in case I drop the thing. Another advantage I've found is you can mount more stuff on the handlebars.

Full disclosure here: I'm not really a Medical Professional. Not even a paid spokesman. So, take this with a grain of salt.

I'm guessing these extra gadgets fit right in with type 'ADHD behavior'... and provide instant feed-back and loads of data. I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum with type "OCD behavior'... I'd be unable to keep my eyes and hands off any such add-ons... I'd never be able to ride again.. Because I'd be stuck in the driveway for hours upon hours, in an attempt to realign and make everything symmetrical... And don't get me started on the time my side mirror got bumped and misaligned, in the middle of a local Walmart parking lot.

 

Dunno 'bout adhd or ocd, butt the radar detector has saved me crazy dead presidents!
The GPS has been replaced w/ my phone, 'n the POS SPOT tracker has been replaced with a Garmin Inreach Mini.
I only use that when I bail, butt it's constantly sending "tracks" to my wife/sister so she knows where I is, since i ride out in bf nowhere.
The garmin bluetooths to my phone so it acts like a real GPS since there's no cell service where I ride, and all this joyous technology spews to my brain through a Cardo packtalk slim.
It's all on when I ride, butt I don't pay attention to it unless the radar detector beeps, or if'n I'm lost, I'll use the GPS to find my way home.

 

Looky There.. You IT guys are amazing... You've left me way behind... I'm still in the end of my driveway trying to figure out whether to turn left or right. Flip phone in my tank bag, and quarters in my pocket, . so I can use a pay phone if the battery goes down.

 

Lol, I'm in IT also, which is EXACTLY why I have a flip-phone.

 

BTW, I went with the Z because I like naked bikes.

This is Brutus.

 

With over 5,000 posts, I’d say kiwi contributes plenty. Who pissed in your Cheerios?

 

Not to this forum. I asked a simple question. yet cant get a simple answer from some pretty dull people

 

My suggestion is go buy an R3 and get off this forum if you can’t take a joke.

 

Didnt ask for you peoples' **** humor, i asked a question, if you cant do a simple thing like that then dont bother even responding, bud.

 

Then why even ask this question? If the exhaust looks that stupid to you that you can’t even appreciate a playful response then the z is obviously not the bike for you, bud.

 

Clearly you aren’t actually interested in hearing anyone else’s opinion. I’m done here, have a great day.

 

I quite enjoyed seeing other peoples Z400s and what they thought about it, just not yours. Good riddance.

 

I voted for the Z400, but OP definitely sounds like a Ninja guy. I love my Z400 so far. Can't wait to throw a stupid exhaust on there. I briefly considered an R3, but those Yamaha guys were way too exciting and interesting for my tastes. I just couldn't handle all that awesome.

 

Maybe the lower cowling can help improve the look of the bike?

Lower Cowling, Metallic Flat Spark Black/739

<div>Give your motorcycle a custom appearance with this unique lower cowling for the Z400</div><div><ul><li>Constructed of ABS plastic</li><li>Includes all necessary hardware</li></ul></div><br>

www.kawasaki.com

Personally, if the accessory has no function, I don't want it. Also, I have seen here pictures of bikes with aftermarket exhaust pipes that have a different look.

About painting / covering it with tape: I am no expert but I would be careful with that as it affects the heat exchange.

 

From a purely aesthetic standpoint, I actually like the lower cowling simply because the Kawasaki exhaust pipes don't conform to the shape of the engine like they do with other brands, so it makes the exhaust system "look" fragile and exposed. If the Z pipe didn't have that outward bend towards the front wheel before bending back to the catalytic converter, I'd never consider the lower fairing, but it does, so I am.

Then again, when I'm sitting on it, I can't see anything below the engine or behind my back, anyways. The exhaust pipe could look like my intestines an hour after eating Taco Bell, and I'd have no idea.

 

I posted # 2 with the pic of THE EXHAUST. Seems like every couple of months someone gets p!ssed off for no reason. Is it just me or has anyone else noticed? I just stand off and enjoy the amusement. Seems like our idea of humor doesn't sit well with, or isn't understood by some folks.... Just an observation......
🐉

 

The world has it's quota of douche bags and unfortunately the odd one finds their way here occasionally. Like a bad spell of weather they generally dont last long and pass through. I read the bit below in one of his first posts and realised he is just a kid who hasn't learnt respect yet or the art of accepting a differing point of view.

...The krt is really cool but quite a bit more. Also im in college and am making 16/hr and working 40hrs a week ...

 

Really? I did not know. To be fair, the exhaust does stand out. I guess it is a like it or not kind of deal. I got used to it.

 

I can't sea the exhaust whilst ride'in, butt I can hear it.

 

The optional lower fairing available from Kawasaki covers the exhaust and looks great imho

 

Found a set made by Chinese schoolgirls for $100. On the fence about ordering 🐉

 

These cost me B1500 ($50) for a pair in Thailand - see: Kawasaki ANS: Z400

From what I can see in USA, they are $321 See: Motorcycle Accessories - Z400 ABS

That's crazy. Not fair to do that to Americans on top of having a mental kindergartner running the country! ;-)

 

Not fair to do that to Americans on top of having a mental kindergartner running the country! ;-)

Seems your statement might be true if you were running the USA?

 

Yikes, some of you need a good LONG ride and maybe a bong load or two. We're all on a 400, if it was about looks we'd all be on something else, that's bigger (displacement). Enjoy, ride safe...

 

The long ride certainly always applies.

My prior bikes all had larger displacement (750, 650) and I don't miss their weight. But I've found the 400 to be the right size--it is capable on the highways but very nimble in the city. I can't wait to get to the twisties next year. This isn't a beginners' bike for me. So I've become a small-displacement fanboy.

 

Just curious, did anyone else get a telling off from Admin over their comments in this thread to the OP. Bit rich after he called us all 'dull people' and signed off with 'good riddance'. I though Forest Gump was funny but it seems the world is losing it's sense of humor. Keep smiling. 😄

 

Nothing here, though I was expecting a warning or temporary ban lol. This is a great community and I think most people enjoy your comments kiwi. OP got the honor of being the first person added to my ignore list. Keep up the good work. ✌

 

 

Jeez!, I go away for the night and I miss all the fun! Personally, I did't see anything wrong with any post on here.

 

Oh, I recon we'll have ta try harder; Z400s are better!

 

As a Z rider I am not eaZily offended by your braZen comment. I am eZ going and not blaZed by the training wheel biZness. You may say I'm Zany but I think the Z has a little more Zest and is a little Zippier.🐉

 

Yes it was, very smooth!