I went to "K's meet 2006" held at Suzuka twin circuit on 09-April. K's meet is Kawasaki bikes test ride festival. It is very rare chance that we can test new bikes.
There were ZZR1400, ZX10R, ZX6R, ZRX1200R, Z750S, ER-6n, Zephyr750, W650, W400, ZRX400, estrella, D-tracker, and eliminator250V.
I test rode W400 so I write short impression.
When I sat on the seat, I noticed the 35mm lowered seat and wide middle-up? handle bar makes easier position also for biginner user.Weight is almost same with W650 in spec but I felt this bike very light.(I think it's why my W is attached too much and too heavy...)
At first I tried to start just like I do on my W650 intentionally.Then it stalled! Less torque and not so low 1st gear makes it a little bit difficult to start. More smooth clutch handling and wider open is needed at start than I do on W650.
I entered into course just after pace maker. Engine was very smooth. Rev up soo smooth. and less pulse and less exhaust note. This bike runs very lightly. I sped till about 80km/h in the course.
I felt handling at corner a little bit strange cause I use narrow mid bar.
Pick up when I open throttle was disappointing even in 2nd gear.
Totally, I felt this is one fair choice for beginner who just passed 400cc licence in japan.
In 400cc class lineups,multi like CB400SF or single like SR400/CB400SS are popular, two cylinders : only SV400. New choice for calm beginner rider. But I don't suggest this to experienced rider.
I hope many supplier makes new aftermarket parts of this bike compatible with W650.
normal W400
customed W400
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