The Kawasaki Concours , known as the GTR1000 in some markets, is a 1,000 cc sport touring motorcycle manufactured between 1986 and 2006 by Kawasaki . In 2007 it was replaced by the larger displacement Concours 14 , also known as the 1400GTR.
15-564: The Kawasaki Concours, known in Europe as the 1000GTR and in USA as the ZG1000, is a 997 cc, six speed, four cylinder, liquid-cooled sport touring motorcycle with shaft drive. The bike can reach speeds over 190 km/h (120 mph), offers nimble handling and – with its full fairing, tall screen, twin locking panniers, and 28 litres (6.2 imp gal; 7.4 US gal) fuel capacity –
30-410: A "sports tourer") is a type of motorcycle that combines the performance of a sport bike with the long-distance capabilities and comfort of a touring motorcycle . The first sport tourer is said to be the fully faired 1977 BMW R100RS . Journalist Peter Egan defines the sport tourer as a " café racer that doesn't hurt your wrists and a touring bike that doesn't feel like a tank," and identified
45-473: A change to a fairing bracket. Rider magazine noted in 2013 that the line between sportbikes and touring motorcycles was becoming blurred "with [touring] horsepower rising higher and higher and lists of standard [sportbike] features growing longer and longer". Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 The ZZR1400 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 and ZX-14R (2006–present), is a motorcycle in the Ninja sport bike series from
60-578: A dedicated engine design from scratch. Sport tourer engines could be differently-tuned versions of their sport bike siblings, the emphasis becoming mid-range torque rather than peak horsepower. This often includes a different cylinder head and exhaust system . For example, the Triumph Sprint motorcycle shared its engine with the Daytona, Speed Triple , and Tiger models; the Kawasaki 1400GTR/Concours 14 shares
75-503: A larger fuel tank for increased range, and a more upright seating position. Unlike a full touring model, a sport tourer will typically have more ride height ground clearance for better cornering, less stowage, lower weight, a less relaxed seating position, less room for the rear passenger , and higher overall performance. When designing a sport tourer, some manufacturers make economies by using an existing engine, technology and tooling from their recent sport bikes, rather than creating
90-507: Is suited to cross-country two-up touring. Kawasaki introduced the Concours in 1986, based on their Ninja 900 and Ninja 1000R models. Key differences between the Ninja 1000R and the ZG1000 included 32 mm instead of 36 mm carburetors, less aggressively ramped cams, shaft drive, front and rear sub-frames, hard luggage, and full fairing. The Concours was introduced into the USA the year after
105-538: The Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki that was their most powerful sport bike as of 2006. It was introduced at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show and released for the 2006 model year as a replacement for the Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 (2002-2005). The ZZR1400 is capable of accelerating from 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 186 mph (299 km/h) as a result of an agreement between
120-458: The R100RS as the first example he owned. Unlike a sport model, a sport touring model will typically have more wind protection with larger fairings and an adjustable windscreen , a transmission with lower gearing, a shaft drive instead of chain drive , side and/or rear pannier storage systems, a larger alternator for more accessories, heated handlebar grips, remotely adjustable headlights,
135-649: The US Concours, varying by country. In September 2006, Kawasaki announced a new generation Concours, known as the Concours 14 in North America, and 1400GTR in other markets. Introduced in September 2007, the new bike is based on the ZX-14 platform with features similar to the original Concours – an inline-4 engine, luggage, shaft drive and a full fairing. Sport touring A sport touring motorcycle (sometimes
150-590: The basic engine with the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 ; and Ducati 's ST4 sport tourer used the 916's engine; the Aprilia RST1000 Futura used a differently-tuned engine from the Aprilia RSV Mille sport bike. As consumer expectations changed, some sport bikes were redefined (for marketing purposes) as sport touring bikes, for example, the 2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R sportbike became the 2004 ZZR600 with just
165-526: The major Japanese and European motorcycle manufacturers. The motorcycle was in season 10 of Fifth Gear on October 30, 2006. Motorcycle USA road tested the bike in its October 10, 2006 issue and posted the following stock results: 2008 saw a minor update. The launch of the 2012 ZX-14R saw a second-generation revision with the R designation. This included a displacement increase to produce more horsepower along with two variable power modes, Kawasaki traction control , and an ignition-management system that
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#1732851351431180-450: The screen, handlebars and other very minor changes. In 1994 Kawasaki updated the instrument cluster, forks, controls, front fender, front brakes, and the front wheel. From 1994 to 2006, the design again experienced only minor changes: fork protectors and exhaust tips. As the Concours first generation endured with few revisions, experienced mechanics and used parts are readily available. The 1000GTR has 10–20 percent less horsepower than
195-519: The slightly faster (137 mph) BMW K100LT at less than two-thirds the price of the BMW machine. Both bikes were tested by the magazine Motorcyclist , which came out in favor of the Kawasaki concluding that it was "the most practical, useful and competent motorcycle made" and "superior to the BMW in almost every aspect imaginable." From 1986 to 1993 the design was largely unchanged aside from modifications to
210-459: The tensioner and cam chain, while the transmission got heat-treated surface gears. In an effort to make the motorcycle run cooler and be more durable, they added a second radiator fan. Larger head pipes and larger, less restrictive mufflers improved response. Motorcyclist recorded Rickey Gadson's quarter mile time of 9.64 seconds at 149.83 mph from a bone-stock bike, on a 50-degree morning, at an altitude of 2100 feet. Cycle World recorded
225-455: Was lifted from the ZX-10R . It received cosmetic updates, incremental chassis upgrades, suspension revised internals and a slipper clutch added for the first time. The new engine had cylinder heads with polished ports and cams with more lift and longer duration. Pistons were lighter with added compression, cooled by a new oil jet system. Connecting rods and crankshaft were strengthened, as were
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