KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE SPECIFICATIONS
kAWASAKI gtr1400 (Zg1400-a8f)
The all new Kawasaki GTR1400 available in Metallic Grey or Deep Metallic Black. This bike was originally destined to be a 2008 model however with the new technology that Kawasaki Heavy Industries now use, these all new pedigree machines are reaching us much faster. We are being given a glimpse of the future.
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The philosophy behind the Kawasaki GTR1400 was to produce a machine with continent crossing performance whilst using supersport technology. Yes, compromise still comes into the designs and practicalities of new machinery production however technology today allows for far smaller levels of compromise, and the new design team at Kawasaki know how to dig their heels in.
The Kawasaki GTR1400 offers it all.
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Aluminium monocoque frame, radial-mount calipers, inverted fork, Ram Air — in
short, everything you’d expect on a top-of-the-line supersport model. But, the
new Kawasaki GTR1400 represents an entirely new genre of high-performance
motorcycle: the transcontinental Supersport. Starting with breathtaking engine
performance, sublime handling and slim riding position thanks to an
emphatically supersport core, the new Kawasaki GTR1400 adds shaft drive, panniers,
electrically adjustable windscreen, adjustable footrests, keyless ignition, on dash tyre pressure monitoring and a host of other features that make it the
most impressive long-distance flagship-class machine on the market today.
And because it’s a Kawasaki, the GTR1400 is naturally designed to do much more
than just take a rider from point A to point B. Not only an awe-inspiring mile eater,
with its sporting heritage the GTR1400 cuts up mountain roads like a true
supersport bike. For those riders who cross countries and continents the way
others cross the city, this machine offers riders more excitement than anything
else in its category.
Most riders carry a driver’s license; GTR riders will want to take their passports,
too.
Brilliant Handling on Mountain Roads
Although the Kawasaki GTR1400 is a physically impressive machine, as soon as riders flip up the side
stand they’ll be astonished at the bike’s lightweight feel.
Thanks to variable valve
timing the engine performance of the Kawasaki GTR1400 is just as remarkable. Ultra-low-rpm and midrange
torque output is simply breathtaking, as is the effortless acceleration from any
speed. From low rpm to high, the GTR churns out a silky spread of linear and
impressive power. How impressive? Off-the-line acceleration is actually a match for that
of the ZZR1400! and in spite of the GTR’s touring-facilitating equipment, it offers a bank
angle on par with the ZZR1400, with excellent steering feedback from the rigid chassis,
inverted fork and other high-spec running gear. The all-weather ABS brake system
features radial-mount front calipers operated by a radial-pump master cylinder, for the
superb control and powerful, reliable braking performance that continent-crossing sport
riders demand. Belying its tourer-like appearance, the Kawasaki GTR1400's phenomenally responsive
handling characteristics make standard tourers seem like transporters by comparison.
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Touring Equipment for the Sporting Rider
An electrically adjustable windscreen, shaft drive and standard panniers mean the GTR
is always ready for a transcontinental jaunt. But these are more than mere “touring”
features. Wind protection for rider and passenger is based on a supersport-style design
philosophy, aerodynamically curving wind around the riders to reduce buffeting that
occurs when wind curls around screens that simply “block” the wind. Maintenance
chores on long-distance trips are minimised thanks to quiet and reliable shaft drive.
Featuring a special four-shaft design, the Tetra-Lever shaft drive system significantly
reduces driveline lash during sport riding and ensures smooth acceleration when
exploiting the engine’s immense power output. In fact, power delivery to the rear wheel
is so smooth and so direct that it gives the same natural ride quality as a chain.
The pannier cases feature a slim, integrated design which mounts the cases closer to
the machine’s centreline, for excellent centralisation of mass. Tyre pressure sensors at
the front and rear wheels monitor changes in air pressure and display this information on
the instrument panel, giving riders peace of mind during high-speed riding or when
carving up a mountain road. In short, with all the equipment needed for safe and exciting
long-distance riding mated to a decidedly supersport core, the new Kawasaki GTR1400 amplifies
all the best riding features that motorcycling has to offer.
In addition to its high level of sporting performance, the new GTR1400 has the functional
performance of a Grand Tourismo machine. Features include KI-PASS (Kawasaki’s
Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System), the first electronic authorisation system in
its class, and a 12V DC power outlet located under the cockpit for powering grip heaters
and other accessories.
Kawasaki’s Transcontinental Supersport bike, the new GTR1400 is designed for riders whose love of high-performance sport
riding takes them from one country to the next – and then the next.
SUPERSPORT FEATURES
- 1,352 cm3 engine with variable valve timing
- Aluminium monocoque frame
- Ram Air system
- Inverted forks
- Triple petal disc brakes
- Radial-mount calipers
- Radial brake master cylinder
- Radial clutch master cylinder
- Short wheelbase
- Steep bank/lean angle
TOURING FEATURES
- Tetra-Lever shaft drive
- Panniers
- Electrically adjustable windscreen
- Comfortable up-right position
- Hand-adjustable rear preload
- KI-PASS (Kawasaki’s Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System)
- Tyre air-pressure sensor
- ABS
- Glove box on the fuel tank cover
COLOURS
ZG1400A (ABS):
Neutron Silver or Metallic Diablo Black
ZG1400B (non-ABS): Neutron Silver
Please Click on the Kawasaki GTR1400 images for larger pictures.....
Kawasaki GTR1400 2008 specifications - Further details to follow:
| ENGINE |
Type
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Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four |
Displacement
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1,352 cm3 |
Bore and Stroke
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| Compression Ratio |
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Valve system
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DOHC, 16 valves with true variable valve timing |
Fuel system
|
Fuel injection |
Ignition
|
Keyless Digital Ignition System |
Starting
|
Electric |
Lubrication
|
Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| DRIVETRAIN |
Transmission
|
6-speed, return |
Final drive
|
Tetra Lever Shaft Drive |
| Clutch |
Wet multi-disc, manual with radial master cylinder |
| FRAME |
Type
|
Monocoque, aluminium |
| Tyre: |
front
|
120/70ZR17M/C |
rear
|
190/50ZR17M/C |
| Rake / Trail |
|
| SUSPENSION |
| Front: |
Type
|
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| Rear: |
Type
|
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| BRAKES |
Front:
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Type
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Dual semi-floating petal discs |
| Caliper |
Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston with radial master cylinder |
| Rear: |
Type
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Single petal disc |
| Caliper |
Opposed 2-piston |
| GENERAL |
| L x W x H |
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| Wheelbase |
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| Seat Height |
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| Fuel Capacity |
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| Dry Weight |
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| Maximum Power |
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| Maximum Power with Ram Air |
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| Maximum Torque |
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| Security |
Factory fitted ignition immobiliser |
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