KAWASAKI 1400GTR Grand Tourer (2012-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, alongside the base model, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki 1400GTR Grand Tourer, a sport-touring motorcycle that followed the exceptional trend set by the previous model, fitted with many comfort-oriented accessories without affecting performance.

The 2012 Grand Tourer had a paint protection three-piece gel-resin tank pad and water-resistant interior bags to keep everything tidy and ready to go in an instant. It was also equipped with a GPS bracket for mounting the rider's favorite navigation system.

Besides the side-mounted generous panniers, the bike was fitted with a 47-liter color-matched top case, large enough to accommodate two full-face helmets and an integrated passenger backrest for more comfort.

The 2012 Kawasaki 1400GTR Grand Tourer had installed a 1,352cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine underneath its armor, fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 155 hp with a peak force at 8,800 rpm and 136 Nm (100 lb-ft) torque at 6,200 rpm.

The Touring motorcycle was built around a monocoque pressed aluminum frame with a 43 mm adjustable inverted telescopic fork on the front and a fully adjustable shock absorber on the rear, offering an excellent suspension performance and a comfortable riding experience.

As for the stopping power, the bike packed two 310 mm semi-floating petal discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 270 mm petal disc with dual-piston calipers on the rear wheel, offering excellent braking performance.