How good is the Kawasaki GTR 1400?

How good is the Kawasaki GTR 1400?

The ZZ-R1400 powertrain, on which the GTR is based, has proven almost bulletproof, despite its enormous output, while Kawasaki generally has a good reputation for reliable, durable engines. Higher mileages are less of a problem with the GTR than with some bikes due simply to its overall quality and touring bias.

How heavy is a gtr1400?

At a glance

Owners’ reliability rating: 4.6 out of 5 (4.6/5)
Annual servicing cost: £190
Power: 139 bhp
Seat height: Medium (32.1 in / 815 mm)
Weight: High (695 lbs / 315 kg)

Are there any problems with the Kawasaki GTR 1400?

The following article was written by the owner a Kawasaki GTR 1400. It details the problems he has had with the bike and with Kawasaki in his 15 months of ownership. The complaint is ongoing. We will post updates as and when they occur.

How often does a Kawasaki GTR go to the dealer?

During my 15 months ownership my GTR has spent 7 weeks, so far, at the dealer not including servicing, this equates to a week roughly every two months. The list of faults started after a few months with the battery, just as I was heading off for the ferry, not ideal but also not unusual.

Where is the kipass switch on a Kawasaki GTR 1400?

The KIPASS is activated by a micro switch hiding under the 9’Oclock position of the ring beneath the ignition. Gentle prodding with a small narrow screwdriver and some electrical contact cleaner and 3in1 can free the microswitch, allowing the KIPASS switch top hat to activated without bashing it in.

Why does my Kawasaki GTR have a pulsing sensation?

Early Kawasaki GTR 1400s were notorious for having brake rotors that warped quickly. According to owners, these warped rotors often causes a handful of problems, including: Pulsing sensation: A common symptom of warped brake rotors on GTR 1400s is a strange pulsing sensation through the brake lever.

The following article was written by the owner a Kawasaki GTR 1400. It details the problems he has had with the bike and with Kawasaki in his 15 months of ownership. The complaint is ongoing. We will post updates as and when they occur.

During my 15 months ownership my GTR has spent 7 weeks, so far, at the dealer not including servicing, this equates to a week roughly every two months. The list of faults started after a few months with the battery, just as I was heading off for the ferry, not ideal but also not unusual.

Is the Nissan gtr1400 good for the winter?

The worst winter in memory is battering us with sub-zero temperatures, and the roads are absolutely coated in salt and oxidising slime. Conditions have been truly treacherous, and the GTR1400 has been out in the thick of it all. It’s a very handsome beast and extremely comfortable.

What kind of tyre pressure does a Kawasaki GTR have?

Handy then that the Kawasaki’s onboard tyre pressure monitors displayed a steady 38psi – peace of mind when you’re cruising at GTR speeds. So the handling verdict must wait, but ridden like a tourer, with a smug silkiness, the GTR feels superb.