What’s up with the Kawasaki Ninja 400 / Z400 brakes?

Braketech Vs Galfer Rotor Brake Test Rocco Landers
The Ninja 400 / Z400 have decent enough brakes for street use, with their 310mm floating front disc.  It’s larger in diameter than similar bikes like the Yamaha R3 (298mm).  The OEM pads have what seems to be the standard “OEM feel” for budget oriented bike, very wooden, lacking any substantial bite, and requiring a
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** Kawasaki Ninja 400 / Z400 Critical Issues

The Kawasaki Ninja 400 and Z400 are awesome little bikes!  Kawasaki made some advancements to the little bike scene offering a 400cc package that was just as lightweight (or lighter) and nimble as other 250cc and 300cc bikes.  But like with anything that’s a brand new design, there are a few quirks that should be
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Suspension Spring Rate Chart for Yamaha R3 / MT-03

Traxxion Dynamics Omni Fork Spring Kit Yamaha R3 2015-2018
*Keep in mind, these are only general recommendations for spring rates to get you close for your weight. Optimum spring rate is affected by countless variables including riding style, preference, pace, track layout and surface finish, and bike geometry and suspension setup.  Generally faster racers will prefer springs at the stiffer end of their range.
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Suspension Spring Rate Chart for Kawasaki Ninja 400 / Z400

Traxxion Dynamics Omni Fork Spring Kit Yamaha R3 2015-2018
*Keep in mind, these are only general recommendations for spring rates to get you close for your weight. Optimum spring rate is affected by countless variables including riding style, preference, pace, track layout and surface finish, and bike geometry and suspension setup.  Generally faster racers will prefer springs at the stiffer end of their range.
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Ohvale 190 False Neutral and Miss Shift Problems – FIXED!

OV001 Ohvale 190 5 Speed Shift Star Cap
coming soon, see our Norton Racing Shift Star Cap.
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** Ohvale GP-0 / GP-2 Critical Issues

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** Yamaha R3 / MT-03 Critical Issues

coming soon, address these things first!
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*** Top 5 Yamaha R3 / MT-03 Mods and Upgrades

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*** Top 5 Kawasaki Ninja 400 / Z400 Mods and Upgrades

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Ultimate Motorcycling article on Norton Motorsports and the Ninja400R!

Moto Journalist Nic De Sena did a test ride with us comparing a stock Kawasaki Ninja 400 to our Ninja400R superbike at a trackday at Chuckwalla Raceway. Pretty cool article, thanks Nic!
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