Used buying tips Kawasaki 1400 GTR (2007 to 2016)

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Used buying tips Kawasaki 1400 GTR (2007 to 2016)
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Used buying tips Kawasaki 1400 GTR (2007 to 2016)

Used buying tips for the Kawasaki 1400 GTR
A “you-feel-comfortable-motorcycle right away”

Every 20 years, Kawasaki is somewhat surprised to find that they actually don’t have a current tourer in their program. What to do? Reach into the athlete’s shelf and make something very sharp to match. This was also the case with the Kawasaki 1400 GTR.


Klaus Herder

09/11/2020

In this article:

  • Engine of the Kawasaki 1400 GTR
  • Technical data Kawasaki 1400 GTR
  • Model overview Kawasaki 1400 GTR
  • Conclusion

Limegreen and helmet suitability? Rather little: heated grips and topcase racks are not necessarily part of the core competencies of the green heater manufacturer. As the first real tourer in the Kawasaki company history, the baroque GTR 1000 made a – to put it mildly – somewhat unfortunate figure in this country from 1986 to 2003 (In the USA it looked completely different. But that’s a different story).

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The second touring attempt by the sports specialists, which began around 20 years after the GTR premiere, should be more popping. In the truest sense of the word: they made 155 hp out of 1352 cm³ 1400 GTR at its premiere in the late summer of 2007, it became the most powerful and displacement-sized tourer on the market. But before Gold Wing owners howl at this point: Yes, the scribbler is well aware that your sweethearts have significantly more combustion space to offer, but this is about tourers, not single-track apartments, commonly known as super tourers. The superlatives in “normal” Tourer segment made a potent organ donor possible: The 190 hp ZZR 1400 provided the motor base. And the monocoque frame of the low-flying aircraft should also serve as the GTR backbone. At least in the main; because, as with the engine, almost no part of the chassis was left untouched in order to make the thing suitable for touring. Just switching from chain to cardan required a lot of engineering brainpower. The result was a – surprise – sporty tourer, which could not quite meet the new sales expectations, but is even more popular as a used one.

Engine of the Kawasaki 1400 GTR

The Kawa technicians went to great lengths to get the ZZR’s sports engine, which is not exactly known for its power from the basement (keyword “Air pump”) Missing touring-suitable drivability: Smaller throttle valves, reduced compression, increased flywheel mass and above all that of the Kawasaki 1400 GTR reserved variable valve control brought the desired success. The Kawa quad takes on the gas from as little as 2,000 revs, and 1,000 revs later, things really get down to business. The GTR engine is not a steam ram, but rather a turbine with a distinctive smoothness and linear power output up to just over 10,000 rpm. The harmonious coordination is perfect for confident and brisk travel. No wonder that GTR customers are mainly recruited from experienced ex-athlete pilots who rely on the “old days” place more value on comfort, but don’t want to do without dynamic locomotion. The best sales argument for the GTR as a new machine has always been extensive test drives. And it looks exactly the same with used vehicles. Nobody has to be afraid of unforeseen stops: the mechanical reliability is excellent right from the start. 60,000 kilometers are considered in the scene as “just retracted”. If you want to know more about it, the best thing to do is to browse the busy GTR forum (www.1400gtr-forum.de).

landing gear

Fully fueled and with a full payload brings the Kawasaki 1400 GTR on the road over half a ton – and still offers agile handling, from model year 2010 even a little more agile. Heavily used tires with pronounced “Freeway edge” doesn’t like them so much and then tends to be a little wobbly in the angular work. A cleverly made swing arm with double torque support (“Tetra lever”) prevents any elevator effect, cardan reactions are hardly noticeable. The lean angle is abundant, the chassis tuning overall on the sporty, but not uncomfortable side.

Technical data Kawasaki 1400 GTR

(Type ZGT40A, model year 2008)

engine

  • Water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, four valves per cylinder, wet sump lubrication, injection, regulated catalytic converter
  • hydraulically operated multi-plate oil bath clutch
  • Six-speed gearbox
  • Cardan
  • Bore x stroke: 84.0 x 61.0 mm
  • Displacement: 1,352 cm³
  • Rated output: 114 kW (155 hp) at 8,800 rpm
  • Max. Torque: 136 Nm at 6,200 rpm

landing gear

  • Bridge frame made of aluminum, upside-down fork, two-arm swing arm made of aluminum, central spring strut with lever system, each adjustable spring base and rebound damping, double disc brake at the front, disc brake at the rear, ABS
  • Cast aluminum wheels: 3.50 x 17; 6.00 x 17
  • Tires: 120/70 ZR 17; 190/50 ZR 17

Dimensions + weights

Wheelbase 1,520 mm, steering head angle 63.9 degrees, caster 112 mm, spring travel f / r 113/136 mm, seat height * 820 mm, weight with a full tank * 313 kg, tank capacity 22 liters.

Measurements (MOTORRAD 17/2007)

  • Top speed: 255 km / h
  • Acceleration: 0–100 km / h *: 3.2 sec
  • Pulling speed: 60–100 km / h *: 5.6 sec
  • Consumption *: 4.8 l / 100 km (country road)
  • Manufacturer information; * MOTORCYCLE measurements

Callbacks

  • 2/2008: case lock, luggage rack bridge;
  • 5/2009: Headlight adjustment knob;
  • 1/2009: Rear brake pedal cover

Model overview Kawasaki 1400 GTR

2007-2009: ZGT40A


Used buying tips Kawasaki 1400 GTR (2007 to 2016)


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The model year 2008 (Kawa internal code ZG1400A8F; ZGT40A is the type designation in the vehicle registration document) started in late summer 2007. New price: 15,750 euros. The colors initially available were silver and black. In 2009 there were blue and gray, the new price is now 16 255 euros.

  • Mileage: 30,000–90,000 km
  • Used prices: 4,200–7,900 euros

2010-2014: ZGT40C


Used buying tips Kawasaki 1400 GTR (2007 to 2016)


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Lush model updates for 2010: a. Traction control and heated grips as standard, combi-braking system, revised fairing, mirror placed higher, windshield higher and wider, storage compartment in side part instead of tank, drive train revised; New price 2010: 16,995 euros.

  • Mileage: 10,000–40,000 km
  • Used prices: 7,900–11,000 euros

2015–2016: ZGT40E


Used buying tips Kawasaki 1400 GTR (2007 to 2016)


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Manageable 2015 facelift: revised windshield, changed seat, re-tuned ABS, lower gear ratio, 7 kg lighter, 2015 new price: 17,495 euros. Compared to the first model years, however, only minimal new sales, used offer low.

  • Mileage: 5,000–20,000 km
  • Used prices: 10,500–12,500 euros

From 2011: Grand Tourer


Used buying tips Kawasaki 1400 GTR (2007 to 2016)


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A variant that has been pimped up especially for the German market with original accessories that are also available individually. The package includes: 47 liter top case, inner case pockets, protective film for cases, navigation device holder, gel tank pad. Surcharge for new purchases: around 600 to 700 euros.

Conclusion

A typical motorcycle that feels good straight away, the Kawasaki 1400 GTR skilfully hides its pounds – even in city traffic. The sporty Kawa genes are present from the first seat test: the upper body is leaned a little further forward, the footrests sit a little higher, the handlebars are not quite as wide as on other motorhomes. Fits. Even in the long run!

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