So, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Ninja 400, which is our best beginner Ninja and how do these machines stack up in the real world?
The Ninja 400 is a beginner favourite, offering top performance in the 400 cc class with a competitive price, if on the basic side for electronics in this modern age, and is a capable track day weapon and everyday machine.
The Ninja 650 steps things up a notch with higher spec suspension, a TFT, traction control, better build quality and general features, while offering a big bike feel and sitting fairly in the 650 class as a relatively relaxed sportsbike.
Plenty of extra torque make the Ninja 650 a fun machine to ride, with a more mid-range orientated power delivery, to the Ninja 400s very revvy nature and gives a bit more of a refined throttle response.
The Ninja 400 of course offers the lightest clutch pull in the business, a much lighter bike, with handling to match and will likely remain the favourite of those on a strict budget between these two bikes...
MotoHub in Sydney were kind enough to lend me their demo Ninja 650L, so check them out if you're in Sydney and would like a test ride (they also carry Honda, Husqvarna and Suzuki!):
https://www.motohub.com.au/
Unit 7/4 Victoria Ave, Castle Hill NSW 2154
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