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25-575: 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 –

50-410: 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

75-581: A 60 to 0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) braking distance of 127.8 ft (39.0 m). With 135.61 hp (101.12 kW) at 8,750 rpm and a wet weight of 695.5 lb (315.5 kg), the power to weight ratio is 1:5.12. The 2008 model year was launched in late 2007. For 2010, Kawasaki made significant revisions including adding KTRC traction control and K-ACT ABS and brake assist, as well as linked brakes which are optional in some markets and standard in others. The 2010 model has revised bodywork to improve engine cooling and reduce engine heat to

100-506: 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 1400GTR The Kawasaki 1400GTR , also known as the Concours 14 or ZG1400 in some markets, is a sport touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki . The 1400GTR

125-595: 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

150-599: A displacement of 1,352 cc (82.5 cu in). It has variable valve timing , derived from a Mitsubishi Motors car engine, which allows the phasing of the intake camshaft to be advanced by up to 24°. This continuous alteration happens progressively as the rpm rise and fall. The fuel injected engine on the 2008 and 2009 models has a power output of 114 kW (153 hp) at 8,800 rpm and produces torque of 136 N⋅m (100 lbf⋅ft) at 6,200 rpm. The ram-air intake increases power to 117.6 kW (157.7 hp). The bike's rear suspension-drive system

175-503: 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

200-400: A leaner, more economical air-fuel ratio only selectable less than 6,000 rpm and road speed less than 80 mph (130 km/h), an "Economical Riding Indicator" was added to the dashboard. The tank-mounted storage area was removed and replaced with an auto-locking glove box in the left fairing, the exhaust silencer cap was changed, the two color seat was replaced a single color model,

225-493: A revised seat that is narrower at the front with a flatter seat area that will allow riders to reach to the ground. There is also an Accessory Touring Seat for even greater comfort. The revised parts should all be backwards compatible with previous model years. Kawasaki also shifted the North American models to use the oxygen sensor that had previously only been used in the other world markets. Unchanged. Starting with

250-499: Is also a combined braking system in which both the front and rear brakes are applied in differing amounts depending on whether the front brake lever or rear brake pedal is used. The rider is able to select, using a handlebar switch, the amount of front brake force applied when the rear brake pedal is used. The traction control uses the ABS sensors to detect when the front and rear wheel speeds differ—reducing rear wheel speed by telling

275-560: Is fitted with a keyless ignition , KIPASS (Kawasaki's Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System), which means that no key is needed to start the bike as long as the rider is carrying the coded transponder—typically in a pocket. From launch the 1400GTR had the option of an anti-lock braking system (ABS). In 2010, Kawasaki added KTRC , a traction control system , and replaced the previous ABS systems with K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology), an improved system with power-assisted brake force redistribution. K-ACT

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300-570: Is known as Tetra-Lever and is similar to the BMW Paralever and Moto Guzzi CARC systems. It is designed to handle the conflicting drive and suspension forces (known as shaft effect ) typical when shaft-driven motorcycles carry powerful engines. Both the original Concours and the Concours 14 have a slipper clutch that lets the rear wheel freewheel to lessen the risk of sliding when the rider uses excessive engine braking. The 1400GTR

325-460: 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

350-462: 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,

375-671: 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

400-617: 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

425-450: The engine management system to reduce power output. Motorcycle Consumer News tested a 2011 Concours 14's top speed at 152.8 mph (245.9 km/h), and the bike's 0 to 1 ⁄ 4 mile (0.00 to 0.40 km) time at 10.56 seconds at 127.68 mph (205.48 km/h). They recorded a 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of 2.91 seconds, and 0 to 100 mph (0 to 161 km/h) of 6.56 seconds. With ABS enabled they achieved

450-464: The front rotors were changed slightly to have a smaller carrier to resist warping and Kawasaki started painting the wheels black instead of silver. In 2014, the tire pressure sensors were redesigned with "potted" circuit boards, making battery replacement impractical. Kawasaki made numerous minor changes in 2015 that include a revised first gear ratio that is shorter to take advantage of the massive torque for smoother starts, revised fuel mapping to match

475-427: The instrument cluster illumination was changed from red to white, an ambient outdoor temperature display option was added to the computer display, included key sets were changed from two active fobs/keys to one active fob/key and one passive mini fob/key, the front fork fluid levels were increased by 25ml, and the oil pan was modified so that the drain plug faces forward instead of downward to prevent damage. The ECU

500-449: The rider, mirrors raised by 40 mm (1.6 in), the dashbord top was redesigned with vents to help relieve back pressure, a larger wind screen and with memory function and auto-lowering, a heat shield across the midsection of the exhaust pipe, a handlebar-mounted switch to control the dash computer, variable heated grips, an optional "Fuel Economy Assistance Mode" that tells the ECU to use

525-450: 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

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550-527: 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

575-447: The transmission and catalyzer changes, different steering stem seal for lighter steering at low speed, stiffer rear suspension for enhanced carrying capacity, an adjustable vent in the windshield, revised ABS programming to reduce the linked braking effect, a new rear luggage base, silver bezels on the analog dash meters, elongated mid-pipe heat shield, change of warning lamp color from red to yellow, tank pad, cushions on passenger pegs, and

600-495: Was introduced in September 2007 and is based on the ZX-14 platform. It replaces the original GTR1000 (Concours) , which was built from 1986 to 2006. The American model name "Concours" is derived from a gathering of prestigious vehicles in a contest of elegance, such as the French Concours d'Elegance and is pronounced with a silent s , /kawn-koor/. The engine is a transverse-mounted 16-valve inline-four with

625-453: Was programmed to limit top speed to 154 mph. The rear pannier covers were fully painted (instead of leaving a black area at the bottom). Many people refer to the 2010+ models as the 2nd generation (or "Gen 2") of the C14. No significant changes were made between the 2010 and 2011 models, although ABS became standard. The front rotors were slightly redesigned. Starting with the 2012 model,

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