Kawasaki GTR 1400 and Concours 14

[kwackerken]

Hi Buffgunner,

You look really comfy on the bike.

What is your inside leg measurement in inches?......... if that isn't too personal question

We have the choice of Black or Silver in the UK. They both come with ABS as standard. I chose Silver and pick it up mid-August.

[buffgunner]

Originally Posted by kwackerken

Hi Buffgunner,

You look really comfy on the bike.

What is your inside leg measurement in inches?......... if that isn't too personal question

We have the choice of Black or Silver in the UK. They both come with ABS as standard. I chose Silver and pick it up mid-August.

My inseam is 32. I can't quite get my feet flat - primarily because the seat isn't that narrow at the front. I doesn't seem to be an issue as the bike isn't really topheavy (unlike tjhe K1200LT I was riding through Wyoming last month).

[tweaked_eye]

Thanks for a very helpful photo...I am a 32" inseam also...you actually look more flatfooted than I did on my wee-strom. GREAT LOOKING BIKE!

[Rocklee]

Long time BMW owner and new member here. First, I like the enthusiasm for Kawasaki's latest creation on this board. Test rode two weeks ago and knew it was the bike for me. You should all be proud. This is the bike that BMW couldn't make and yet it's still so distinctly Kawasaki. I pick my GTR up in the morning (I like the GTR moniker better).

[Breeze07]

Price in Japan
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“Views” exceeded 10,000 times!
I describe the price of the 1400GTR in Japan in memory of “over 10,000”.
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Model Name: 1400GTR (2008 model year)
Marketing Code: ZG1400A8F
Reference Retail Price of “Bright”: ￥1,520,000 (ECT), ￥1,596,000 (ICT)
☆ECT: Excluding Consumption Tax, ICT: Including Consumption Tax
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The market price of the 1400GTR is different according to the Kawasaki licensed dealer.
The price of the 1400GTR that I researched is as follows.

1400GTR (Malaysian model 2008): about ￥1,330,000 ~ 1,520,000 (ECT)
⇒ US$: about 11,000 ~ 12,500　　　　　　　　(Rate 07-23-2007, 10:00 JST)


If “KMJ” sells the Japanese model 1400GTR in Japan, the price will probably become cheaper.
For instance, if the 1400GTR (JP) is sold at 10% discount of the import price, it becomes 1,368,000 yen.

I expected the price of the 1400GTR (JP) as follows.

Wishful Price: ￥1,300,000 (ECT)
Expected retail price: ￥1,330,000 ~ 1,370,000 (ECT)
My expectations come true!?

I’m looking forward to “The 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007”.　(Oct 21 ~ Nov 11, 2007)　
Tokyo Motor Show //ENGLISH & JAPANESE// http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/eng/


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I love Kobe.　　　　　　　Go! Kawasaki (Kawasaki Motors Japan)

[Breeze07]

“Kawasaki Licensed dealer” announced that the 1400GTR arrived.

It might be the first 1400GTR (Malaysian model) in Japan.
It seems to be displayed in the shop.　

Arrival of 1400GTR: http://www.proshop-kiyo.com/


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I love Kobe.　　　　　Go! Kawasaki (Kawasaki Licensed Dealers)

[Breeze07]

It came back to Kobe through the lengthy voyage.

I think that the 1400GTR matches　Ashiya City.　

Arrival of 1400GTR: http://www.ashiyakawasaki.co.jp/070721gtr1400-012.jpg


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[tweaked_eye]

So Breeze, it this gonna be YOURS? :)

[Breeze07]

If it were my motorcycle, I would have been pleased more.

All Kawasaki export motorcycles lead to Kobe.　

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I love “Port of Kobe”.　　　　　　　　　　　　　Voyage to the future

[gtr_1965]

I saw the bike on the showroom floor and immediately bought it this morning, waited a couple of hours for PDI and other prep stuff. I left my car at the shop and rode the bike home! I'll go get the car tomorrow
Not sure what most have paid for one but mine was $12900 out the door.
Now, can someone source me a pair of "GTR1400" emblems? The Concourse14 is coming off
I've already put 300 miles today. Great riding Kawi

[PG01]

hello from italy. i'm kawaski dealer here. i've benn riding on the gtr since 3 days.

[Breeze07]

I think that the 1400GTR is “cool” even if there are no panniers.

Arrival of 1400GTR: http://www.ms-sailing.com/news/datai...id=00000000050

The designers of Kawasaki might receive the “Good Design Award”.　　


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I love Kobe.　　　　　　　　　　Go! Kawasaki (Technical Institute)

[Teerex51]

Originally Posted by PG01

hello from italy. i'm kawaski dealer here. i've benn riding on the gtr since 3 days.

Ciao and welcome!

Perhaps we can work out a special deal for Italian forum members

[Breeze07]

“Kawasaki T-shirt” was sold all at once in spring.
It is resold now because it was popular.
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These T-shirts are the result of the combination of our creator’s ideas and the originality
of leading corporation in various Japanese and oversea markets.
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　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　(by UNIQLO)


KMJ/ Kawasaki Information/ Kawasaki T/ http://www.kawasaki-motors.com/info/07_uniqlo/

UNIQLO/ Corporate Collaboration T-shirt: http://store.uniqlo.com/L4/getitem.a...emMngCD=u36565

The ZX14 was displayed in UNIQLO of New York.




T-shirt (Kawasaki ZZR1400): ￥1,500

It says in the motorcycle magazine that the colors of the ZZR1400 (2008)
will become red, navy blue, and black.

I hope UNIQLO sells T-shirt of the 1400GTR.　


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I love Kobe.　　　　　　　Go! Kawasaki (Kawasaki Motors Japan)

[Breeze07]

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Tyre Air Pressure Sensors System
*To warn riders of any tyre pressure irregularities, tyre pressure sensors are fitted as
　standard equipment (a first for a motorcycle).
*The system allows the rider to monitor tyre pressure while underway. When tyre pressure
　falls below 220 kPa, a low pressure warning is displayed. The ability to take into account
　temperature changes and display values recalculated for 20°C helps prevent false
　warnings when air expands as the tyres warm up.
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“Tyre Air Pressure Sensors System”, “2008 MODEL INFORMATION” (pdf-p15) Version: 7 Jun 2007


Probably, this is the same “TPS” that the 1400GTR is mounted on the rim.

Tire Watch (Photo): http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/speeds...6/062ffce3.JPG
Tire Pressure Monitoring System //JAPANESE//: http://blog.livedoor.jp/speedstar_ev.../50303909.html
Tire Watch //JAPANESE//: http://www5c.biglobe.ne.jp/~inabatch/tw.html

Tire Watch LDL Technology//FRENCH//: http://ldl.technology.free.fr/site/?page=tire-watch

If it is the same “TPMS”, I want the 1400GTR to add the function of “Tire Temperature Sensors”.　


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I love Kobe.　　　　　　　　　　Go! Kawasaki (Technical Institute)

[Breeze07]

The catalog of the 1400GTR can be downloaded from “Bright”.

1400GTR/ Catalog//Japanese//: http://www.bright.ne.jp/lineup/1400g...tr_catalog.pdf

It explains a new system in the conceptual diagram of the GTR’s internal-combustion engine. (PDF-p.3)

☆Key Word: ECU, VVT (=可変バルブタイミング), Ultra-fine atomising injectors (=高微粒化インジェクター), Air (=空気),
　　　　　　　　　　The second air valve (=二次エア弁), Honeycomb catalyser (=ハニカム触媒), Emissions (=排出ガス).

Though it is not described in this catalog, the developer says in the motorcycle magazine that the VVT unit of the 1400GTR is only about 1kg.
If the VVT unit is that light, I hope that the ZZR1400 (2008 model year) will be equipped with it.　


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I love Kobe.　　　　　　　　　　Go! Kawasaki (Technical Institute)

[wii]

Originally Posted by 08CC14

Very Kool... headlights that look around corners. :)

Maybe by the year 2010 we can have Heads Up Display in our helmets too!

We are getting close.

http://www.veypor.com/hud.html

[Breeze07]

“Bright” announced sales of the Z1000 and the Versys in addition to the 1400GTR.

Information of 2008 model year　　(08-10-2007)
1400GTR: ZG1400A8F (August 1) Neutron Silver
Z1000: ZR1000B8F (September) color×3
Versys: KLE650A8F (September) color×2

The above information of “Bright” disappeared from the Web site, though the reason was not understood.

Does not “Bright” put the ZZR1400 on the market in September?　
Though I’m looking forward to seeing a red ZZR1400 (2008)･･････････.

Z1000 (Green): http://www.bright.ne.jp/08new/08ZR10...ALIMDRF00D.jpg
Versys (Blue): http://www.bright.ne.jp/08new/08KLE6...ABLUDRF00D.jpg

The above-mentioned photographs also disappeared.

Blue of the Versys is also very beautiful.　


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I love Kobe.　　　　　　　　　Go! Kawasaki (Bright Corporation　★)

[Breeze07]

Accessories parts for 1400GTR　　(08-02-2007)

(1) High Screen: J2001-0149　￥35,000
(2) Tankpad: J2007-0026　￥8,800
(3) Top case: J2022-0059　￥36,000
　　　Top case cover (Silver): J2022-0060　￥27,000
(4) Interior Bag: J2022-0061　￥20,000
(5) Protector (Cowl): It is developing now.

Those accessories are supposed to be put on the market in October.

It is hoped that the developer develops the protector by any cost.　
Why isn't there “Comfort Seat”?　


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I love Kobe.　　　　　　　　　　Go! Kawasaki (Technical Institute)