KAWASAKI GTR Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Kawasaki 1400 GTR, also known as the Concours 14 or ZG-1400 in different markets, was a sport-touring bike introduced by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer in 2007 as a replacement for the original GTR 1000 model.

In 2012, Kawasaki launched the 1400 GTR Grand Tourer, one of the best choices for those riders that were looking for a sporty yet comfortable grand tourer, which provided a spacious 47-liter storage top case, a passenger backrest pad and a color-matched cover, and spacious, rigid, and water resistant interior bags.

In the technical department, the grand tourer motorcycle featured an Economical Riding Indicator that popped out on the LCD when the optimal fuel efficiency was achieved, a second-generation Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-Braking Technology (K-ACT) ABS that enabled controlled, balanced braking performance, and Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) system that ensured smooth riding on slippery surfaces or various riding conditions.

As for performance, the 2012 Kawasaki 1400 GTR Grand Tourer was powered by a 1,352cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled fuel-injected engine that delivered an output power of 155 hp with a peak at 8,800 rpm and 136 Nm (102 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,200 rpm.

In addition, the bike featured a 70 mm taller electrically adjustable windshield that reduced the amount of airflow blowing the rider's helmet and wider at the top for less wind to the rider's shoulders.

The Kawasaki GTR1400 was a sport touring motorcycle made by Kawasaki from 2007 until 2022. The bike replaced the Kawasaki GTR1000, also known as Concours, manufactured from 1986 to 2006.

The GTR1400 was introduced in September 2007 and was based on the Kawasaki ZX-14 model. The Concours name is derived from a gathering of prestigious machines in a contest of elegance, like the French Concours d'Elegance.

The GTR1400 featured a more modern and aggressive design compared to its predecessor. The bike was dressed in a full fairing with a large windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, a small luggage rack, side-mounted hard panniers, an exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right side, and 10-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 2007 Kawasaki GTR1400 had installed underneath its full fairing a 1,352cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronic fuel injection system, delivering 155 hp at 8,500 rpm and 136 Nm (100 lb-ft) torque at 6,200 rpm.

The bike's engine was tied to a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch, linked to the rear wheel through a final shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 254 kph (158 mph).

From top speed to a complete halt, the bike relied on two 310 mm discs tied to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 270 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing excellent stopping power.

The Kawasaki GTR1000, also known as the Concours in other markets, was a sport-touring motorcycle that debuted in 1986 and continued production until 2006, when it was replaced by the 2007 Kawasaki 1400GTR, also known as the Concours 14.

The bike was introduced in 1986 and was based on the Ninja 900 and Ninja 1000R models. The key differences between the GTR1000 and Ninja 1000R included smaller carburetors, a final shaft drive, front and rear subframes, hard panniers, and a full fairing.

The bike was known as the Kawasaki 1000GTR in the European market and the American market as the ZG1000. The bike packed a 28-liter (7.4 gallons) fuel tank, offering excellent range for cross-country two-up touring.

In the visual department, the motorcycle packed standard features, such as a full fairing with a rectangular headlight, a large windscreen for optimum wind protection, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab rails, side-mounted hard panniers, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and five-spoke aluminum wheels.

Underneath its body armor, the 1994 Kawasaki GTR1000 had installed a 997cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 110 hp at 6,500 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was transferred to a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a final shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to 216 kph (134 mph).

The Kawasaki GTR 1000 was a sport tourer motorcycle made by the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki that provided good weather protection with its full fairing, passenger comfort, brakes, and standard cases. The bike was first introduced in 1986 as the GTR 1000, while in the American market was introduced as the ZG-1000 Concours.

The GTR 1000 was a sporty machine that suited the needs of those riders who wanted to spend more time in the saddle and provided standard features such as a large windshield, a full fairing, hard lockable saddlebags, dual seats, passenger grab rails, a center stand, and lightweight cast aluminum wheels.

When the bike was ridden with the panniers on and no passenger, it started to oscillate at high speed due to the side saddlebags that were too loosely attached and the front suspension that was too soft. The bike featured a 28-liter fuel tank that provided almost 400 km (249 miles) of range.

In the performance department, the 1986 Kawasaki GTR 1000 took its thrust from a 997cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 110 hp with a peak at 9,500 rpm an 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,500 rpm, while the American ZG-1000 Concours version delivered 97 hp at 7,000 rpm.

Combining the power with a dry weight of 270 kg (595 lbs) and a six-speed manual transmission with a shaft drive resulted in a top speed of 216 kph (134 mph).