Honda VFR1200F Vs Kawasaki 1400GTR: The Seven League Boots
Between sport and travel, the new VFR1200F and 1400GTR have a lot to offer. Site therefore compared the long-awaited new Honda and the latest Kawasaki evolution over 1000 km. Which one wins this game of a thousand terminals ? Comparative test.
Kawasaki 1400 GTR Technical Sheet
| (Manufacturer data) | |
| Engine | |
| Type | 4-cylinder in-line, 4-stroke, liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 1,352 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 84 × 61 mm |
| Distribution | Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder with variable program |
| Volumetric ratio | 10.7 to 1 |
| Food | Electronic injection, 4 injectors 40 mm |
| Max power | 106 hp at 8,000 rpm 155 hp @ 8800 rpm (Free World), 160 hp with Ram Air |
| Max torque | 121 Nm at 4,500 rpm 136 Nm at 6,200 rpm (Free World) |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Start-up | Electric |
| Lubrication | Pressurized, wet sump |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Manually operated multi-disc in oil bath |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Transmitted ° primary | 1,556 (84/54) |
| 1st | 3.333 (50/15) |
| 2nd | 2.412 (41/17) |
| 3rd | 1,900 (38/20) |
| 4th | 1,545 (34/22) |
| 5th | 1,292 (31/24) |
| 6th | 1.074 (29/27) |
| Transmitted secondary ° | 2,036 (14/22 x 32/10), per shaft and gimbals |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Stamped aluminum monocoque |
| Front suspension | 43 mm adjustable inverted fork |
| Suspension Ar | Uni-track system with rods and gas shock absorber adjustable in preload and rebound |
| Front travel | 113 mm |
| Travel Ar | 136 mm |
| Front brake | Double semi-floating 310 mm petal disc |
| Ar brake | Single 270 mm disc in petals |
| Calipers Av | 4 radial mounted pistons and 4 independent pads |
| Calipers Ar | 2 opposed pistons |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 M / C (58W) |
| Tire Ar | 190/50 ZR17 M / C (73W) |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2230 mm |
| Overall width) | 750 mm without cases, 1000 mm with |
| Height (overall) | 1345 mm, 1465 mm high bubble |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm |
| Caster angle | 26.1 ° |
| Hunt | 112 mm |
| Steering angle | 31 ° / 31 ° |
| Saddle height | 815 mm |
| Weight all complaints made | 304 kg |
| Fuel tank | 22 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate () |
| Colors | Gray "Metallic Magnesium", Blue "Candy Neptune" |
| Price | € 16,999 |
| Guarantee | 3 years parts and labor and unlimited mileage |
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