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10-09-2009, 08:23 AM
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Joined: Oct 2007
From: Germany
I Ride: Kawasaki GTR 1400
Posts: 59
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New Concours version 2010!
Last edited by GTRWerner : 10-09-2009 at 08:30 AM.
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10-09-2009, 01:00 PM
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Joined: Sep 2009
From: Scotland
Posts: 13
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Originally Posted by GTRWerner
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 Typical just bought the 2009 model!!! |
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10-09-2009, 03:51 PM
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Joined: Mar 2009
From: edmonton
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Originally Posted by STMGTR
Typical just bought the 2009 model!!! |
From the look of the improvements made I'd be trading up.  |
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10-09-2009, 09:48 PM
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Joined: Aug 2009
From: MALAYSIA
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Reading the specs - nah, getting a bit too fancy with the tech controls. Don't like the idea of Traction Control where the cpu controls power output on the engine if your spinning the wheel under power. Heck, what if you Want To burn a little rubber, have a litle fun, scare yourself a bit and lay a track? Are we allowed to pull a wheelie with the ABS alarm light? Too much controls. Otherwise still a beauty.
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10-10-2009, 12:49 AM
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Joined: Oct 2007
From: Germany
I Ride: Kawasaki GTR 1400
Posts: 59
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Originally Posted by STMGTR
Typical just bought the 2009 model!!! |
... and if you want to sell your old one to your dealer, you will lose 1500 $ or Euros from one day to the next!  .... 20 improvements? It's too much for a re-design after 3 years. Take a look on the compl. new fairing!
Last edited by GTRWerner : 10-10-2009 at 12:54 AM.
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10-10-2009, 09:49 AM
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Joined: Sep 2008
From: Ireland
I Ride: GTR 1400
Posts: 83
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Very nice, but still more than happy with mine.
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10-10-2009, 11:45 AM
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Joined: Mar 2009
From: Woodland Ca.
Posts: 13
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Originally Posted by Old Blue
From the look of the improvements made I'd be trading up. |
Yeah I thought the same thing but since I am used to quick changes on products since I work for Apple I'm not rattled. Besides I got my 09 ABS for 12K plus tax and license.
I'm willing to bet that you won't be able to pull that on an 10. Like the new fairing don't like traction control, and i'm wondering where in the hell is the cruise control? |
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10-11-2009, 12:54 AM
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Joined: Oct 2009
From: Lisbon,Portugal
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I'm changing!!!!!!! Heat from the 2009 is pretty unbearable in temps over 30º
Centigrade.Here in Portugal temps in summer are often over36ºC.
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10-13-2009, 03:48 PM
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Joined: Jun 2009
From: Canada
Posts: 17
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Those are some very nice updates. I don't think that I will be trading my 09 in though. Maybe if there was cruze control in the list of new stuff.
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10-17-2009, 11:14 AM
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Joined: Mar 2009
From: Woodland Ca.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cogie
I'm changing!!!!!!! Heat from the 2009 is pretty unbearable in temps over 30º
Centigrade.Here in Portugal temps in summer are often over36ºC.
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It gets that here and above and I have to admit my 09 is not bothersome. Maybe my fairings are sealed well or something but while you can feel heat it's not cooking hot. |
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10-17-2009, 03:36 PM
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Joined: Oct 2007
From: Germany
I Ride: Kawasaki GTR 1400
Posts: 59
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Originally Posted by dedmonds
It gets that here and above and I have to admit my 09 is not bothersome. Maybe my fairings are sealed well or something but while you can feel heat it's not cooking hot.
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You are right!
The heat of the Conny-fairing is the heat of a bike over 1000 q/cm. Other Bikes (ST1300, FJR 1300 for example) causes the same heat. My last Bike (ST 1300) could cook also eggs. Sometimes more than my GTR . ...
The best improvement for me is, that you can ride the 2010 GTR in 2 different mappings. --- That's hot, ... that's really fantastic. 
But the worst is: 22 years the Kawis kicked a dead horse and than they roll out a new one. And after three years, these guys did the final homework. I'm not in the position to teach these guys, bud this is (I think) not the right way to handle customers. .... Finaly: The 2010 GTR /Concours is the best Bike since last 5 years. Why did she come not earlier?
Best regards from Germany
Werner |
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10-17-2009, 07:34 PM
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Joined: Aug 2008
From: Tampa, Florida
I Ride: Kawasaki Concours 14 (aka GTR 1400)
Posts: 29
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Sure it can be a little upsetting when you see a new model with some new features that your year lacks, but I'm glad that Kawasaki is busy making improvements. Some were really needed - like repositioning the mirrors so the bags don't obscure half the mirrors. That was a bad safely issue. Plus they now help shield the hands from wind better.
Isn't it better to have a motorcycle coutinuously improved, rather than see it become a non-contender against the competition?
Some here mention that the '08-'09 has excess heat, but I ride in the hot Florida climate and don't feel this is an issue. However, I do always wear pants (with armor) and never shorts. If you wear shorts, I am sure it may get quite hot.
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10-18-2009, 01:35 AM
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Newbie
Joined: Nov 2008
From: swakopmund/namibia
I Ride: kawasaki 1400 GTR
Posts: 18
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new GTR ?
my GTR is now one year old ,done +- 18000km ,we , my wife and me , are just back from a 1o day bike trip from swakopmund to capetown via upington +- 4800km ..the bike has got already BT 021 on ,powercomander and two brothers pipes.. taler screen from skidmarx UK with a flip , much better in rain conditions .. i like the positon of the morrows more than on the new bike and i don`t see a justification to change the bike for ,to me minor ,"improvements"..when the bike came out ,i waited purposely one year to go through the first updates like the orange hocks for the boxes or for the improvements on the light adjustment knops ..i am very happy the way the bike is now , the pipes and powercomander give me a little but noticeable power esp. in the final drive,, changing for what ,i am happy with what i have , a good performing 1400 GTR !!!
reg..andreas 
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Last edited by andreas : 10-18-2009 at 01:45 AM.
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10-19-2009, 02:49 PM
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Newbie
Joined: Aug 2006
From: TX
I Ride: '06 Harley Street Bob (sold), '07 Harley Ultra Classic, Have my sights now on an '08 GTR or ZX-14
Posts: 5
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Originally Posted by andreas
my GTR is now one year old ,done +- 18000km ,we , my wife and me , are just back from a 1o day bike trip from swakopmund to capetown via upington +- 4800km ..the bike has got already BT 021 on ,powercomander and two brothers pipes.. taler screen from skidmarx UK with a flip , much better in rain conditions .. i like the positon of the morrows more than on the new bike and i don`t see a justification to change the bike for ,to me minor ,"improvements"..when the bike came out ,i waited purposely one year to go through the first updates like the orange hocks for the boxes or for the improvements on the light adjustment knops ..i am very happy the way the bike is now , the pipes and powercomander give me a little but noticeable power esp. in the final drive,, changing for what ,i am happy with what i have , a good performing 1400 GTR !!!
reg..andreas |
That sounds like a great trip Andreas. Glad you like the bike and it sounds like you have made some changes already to make it work better for you. |
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10-20-2009, 04:42 PM
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Joined: Mar 2009
From: edmonton
Posts: 59
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All those changes, and my fender extender design still fits !
Larry |
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10-21-2009, 10:00 AM
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Joined: Nov 2008
From: swakopmund/namibia
I Ride: kawasaki 1400 GTR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Old Blue
All those changes, and my fender extender design still fits !
Larry |
well i would love to have a fender extender ,,how do i go ahead , with an order , do you take mastercards ??
reg.andreas
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10-21-2009, 10:05 AM
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Joined: Mar 2009
From: edmonton
Posts: 59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andreas
well i would love to have a fender extender ,,how do i go ahead , with an order , do you take mastercards ??
reg.andreas |
No, but I do take paypal. Will send you a PM
Larry. |
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11-08-2009, 09:10 AM
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Newbie
Joined: Oct 2009
From: cardiff
I Ride: your wife when your in work
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Junglejohn
Reading the specs - nah, getting a bit too fancy with the tech controls. Don't like the idea of Traction Control where the cpu controls power output on the engine if your spinning the wheel under power. Heck, what if you Want To burn a little rubber, have a litle fun, scare yourself a bit and lay a track? Are we allowed to pull a wheelie with the ABS alarm light? Too much controls. Otherwise still a beauty.
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you turn it on for the shiity stuff, you press a little button (very high tec) to turn it off and burn some rubber pop a wheelie and have some fun as you say 
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