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Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 - [2017]
This edition of the Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder.This particular Kawasaki GTR 1400 has a 1352cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
The 2017 GTR 1400 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GTR 1400's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT | 2025cc.2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT | 2023cc.
Weighing in at 305 kgs (672 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 in the same weight category as the 2023 Honda CB 1300 S Super Bol dOr 30th Annivers or the 2022 Yamaha FJR 1300 20th Anniversary Edition, give or take 50kg.
The 2017 Kawasaki GTR 1400 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ - [2024]
In terms of power the 1352cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 155 bhp (115 kW) @ 8800 rpm similar to the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ [152 bhp (113 kW) @ 11000 rpm] or the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT [150 bhp (111 kW) @ 11000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 102.0 lb-ft (138.2 Nm) @ 6200 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2024 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade [82.5 lb-ft (111.9 Nm) @ 12000 rpm] and the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [92.0 lb-ft (124.8 Nm) @ 9000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki GTR 1400 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1987 Suzuki GSX 1100 F Katana has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2017 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14.
The 2017 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 has a Power to weight ratio of 508.1 bhp per ton and 334.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 GTR 1400 competing with the 1987 Suzuki GSX 1100 F Katana [531.2 bhp\ton] and the 1991 Suzuki GSX 1100 F Katana [531.2 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki GTR 1400 generating around 334.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2014 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6C Valkyrie [359.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1 [358.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.4 secs, this makes the Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 similar in acceleration to the 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (7.3 secs) and the 2015 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (7.3 secs). This Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2017 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 and the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 S Fazer
When talking about the performance of the 2017 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.2 secs @ 126 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 S Fazer (11.2 secs) and the 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (11.2 secs).
The 2017 version of the Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 has a maximum speed of 151mph.
Top Speed of the 2017 GTR 1400 equals the 2005 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2017 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 then how about a 2005 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer (162 mph) and the 2004 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer (162 mph).
