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Kawasaki 1400 GTR
Kawasaki 1400 GTR
Kawasaki 1400 GTR
Kawasaki 1400 GTR
Kawasaki 1400 GTR

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Manufacturer Kawasaki
Model 1400 GTR
Price 11,699
Top Speed 170mph
Insurance Group 17
Engine Size 1352cc
Engine Type Liquid-cooled in-lin four-cylinder four-stroke
Compression Ratio 10.7 : 1
BH Power 190bhp
Torque 136Nm
Gears 6
Seat Hight 815mm
Fuel Capacity 17 Litres
Dry Weight 257kg
Front Suspension 43mm inverted fork with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Suspension Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, Tetra-Lever
Front Tyre Size 120/70 - 17
Rear Tyre Size 190/50 - 17
Brakes Front Dual semi-floating 310mm petal discs
Brakes Rear Single 270mm petal disc

Fast sports tourer with the formidable engine from the ZZR1400 sports bike

User reviews

Average user rating from: 1 user(s)

Overall rating: 
 
7.9
As a Long Distance Tourer:
 
10.0   (1)
Off Road Capability:
 
1.0   (1)
Around Town:
 
7.0   (1)
Additional Equipment Availability:
 
8.0   (1)
Reliability:
 
9.0   (1)
Handling:
 
10.0   (1)
Engine:
 
10.0   (1)
Value for Money:
 
8.0   (1)
 
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Ultra quick long distance tourer

Overall rating: 
 
7.9
As a Long Distance Tourer:
 
10.0
Off Road Capability:
 
1.0
Around Town:
 
7.0
Additional Equipment Availability:
 
8.0
Reliability:
 
9.0
Handling:
 
10.0
Engine:
 
10.0
Value for Money:
 
8.0
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Reviewed by Jason O
December 28, 2010
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I've owned my GTR1400 for 2 years now after trading in my FJR1300. Even after two years this awesome bike still manages to put a grin on my face after a day on the road.

So far this bike has managed two trips through Europe and countless trips around the UK with consummate ease.

Positive points:
Motor pulls like a starship right up to warp speeds!
Excellent brakes with ABS.
Excellent medium to high speed handling.
Easily enough luggage space for 2 up touring.
Incredible looks!

Negative points:
Poor low speed handling.
No heated grips (corrected on 2010 model).
Seat is not comfortable enough for all day riding (there is a Yamaha upgrade, but in this price range you shouldn't have to pay extra for something this important).
Too easy to lose your license ;-)

I have added:
Tomtom Rider SATNAV
Kawasaki topbox
Oxford grips
Taller screen
Softer gel seat

The above additions have made the bike near on perfect for long distance touring.

The negative points are minor and I have either corrected them or learnt to live with them. This is easily one of the best bikes I have owned to date and I suspect that it will be a while before I find a bike good enough to replace it.

 
 
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