Sport Tourers
2009Kawasaki 1400 GTR
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The 2009 Kawasaki 1400 GTR is a muscular sport-tourer designed for riders seeking high-speed comfort and aggressive styling. Its potent 1352cc inline-four engine delivers impressive acceleration and torque, making it ideal for long-distance touring combined with spirited road riding. Known for exceptional performance and modern electronics, the GTR suits experienced riders wanting sports bike thrills with practical touring capability.
- Capacity
- 1352.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 304.0 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Power
- 114.6 HP (84.3 kW)
What’s new for the 2009 Kawasaki 1400 GTR
vs the 2008| Spec | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | 279.0 kg (615.1 pounds) | 304.0 kg (670.2 pounds) |
| Front suspension | Inverted, telescopic fork | 43mm inverted, telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload / 4.4 in. |
| Rear suspension | Tetra-Lever | Tetra-Lever with stepless rebound damping adjustment and remote spring preload adjuster / 5.4 in. |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for high-speed, long-distance touring with strong performance in reserve for overtakes and sweeping roads.
- Built for
- A refined, shaft-driven sport tourer that blends muscular in-line four performance with weather protection and luggage capacity.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for new riders, off-road use, or anyone wanting a light, flickable machine for tight city streets.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1352.0 ccm
- Power
- 114.6 HP (84.3 kW)
- Torque
- 136.0 Nm (13.9 kgf-m) @ 6200 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3770 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 84.0 x 61.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.7:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCBI with Digital Advance
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1519 mm
- Overall length
- 2271 mm
- Overall width
- 780 mm
- Overall height
- 1345 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Dry weight
- 304.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 312.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Monocoque, pressed-aluminium
- Front suspension
- 43mm inverted, telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload / 4.4 in.
- Rear suspension
- Tetra-Lever with stepless rebound damping adjustment and remote spring preload adjuster / 5.4 in.
- Front wheel travel
- 113 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 136 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.1°
- Trail
- 112 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 270 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Blue, gray
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2012 | 2013 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1352 cc | 1352 cc | 1352 cc | 1352 cc | 1352 cc | 1352 cc |
| Dry weight | 279 kg | 304 kg | 304 kg | 300 kg | — | 300 kg |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki 1400 GTR?
The 2009 Kawasaki 1400 GTR has a Capacity of 1352.0 ccm (82.50 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki 1400 GTR have?
The 2009 Kawasaki 1400 GTR has a Power of 114.6 HP (84.3 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki 1400 GTR have?
The 2009 Kawasaki 1400 GTR has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki 1400 GTR?
The 2009 Kawasaki 1400 GTR has a Torque of 136.0 Nm (13.9 kgf-m or 100.3 ft.lbs) @ 6200 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki 1400 GTR weigh?
The 2009 Kawasaki 1400 GTR has a Dry weight of 304.0 kg (670.2 pounds).
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