2012Kawasaki 1400 GTR

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The 2012 Kawasaki 1400 GTR is a heavyweight sport-tourer designed for riders seeking comfort and performance on long-distance journeys. Known for its powerful engine, stable handling, and comprehensive features, it combines sport bike agility with touring practicality. This bike excels at high-speed cruising while maintaining the capability for spirited riding through varied terrain.

Capacity: 1352.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 300.0 kg
Seat height: 815 mm
Power: 152.9 HP (112.5 kW)

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What’s new for the 2012 Kawasaki 1400 GTR

vs the 2011

Spec	2011	2012
Power	114.6 HP (84.3 kW)	152.9 HP (112.5 kW)
Front brakes	Double disc. semi-floating 310 mm petal discs Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston, 4-pad. Optional ABS	Double disc. Semi-floating petal discs Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston, 4-pad. Optional ABS
Rear brakes	Single disc. 270 mm petal disc Opposed 2-piston. Optional ABS	Single disc. Petal disc Opposed 2-piston. Optional ABS

Other years 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering65%

City riding55%

Daily riding75%

Touring95%

Two-up88%

Track40%

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.

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 815mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Kawasaki 1400 GTR, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1352.0 ccm
Power: 152.9 HP (112.5 kW)
Torque: 136.0 Nm (13.9 kgf-m) @ 6200 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5097 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: Digital
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: 1520 mm
Overall length: 2230 mm
Overall width: 790 mm
Overall height: 1345 mm
Seat height: 815 mm
Dry weight: 300.0 kg
Wet weight: 312.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.00 litres
Ground clearance: 125 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Monocoque, pressed-aluminium
Front suspension: 43 mm inverted fork with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload
Rear suspension: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, Tetra-Lever.
Front wheel travel: 113 mm
Rear wheel travel: 136 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.1°
Trail: 112 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Semi-floating petal discs Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston, 4-pad. Optional ABS
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Petal disc Opposed 2-piston. Optional ABS
Rear brakes diameter: 270 mm
ABS: Optional
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 190/50-ZR17

Other

Color options: Arabian red/black

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	2010	2012	2013	2015
Capacity	1352 cc	1352 cc	1352 cc	1352 cc	1352 cc
Dry weight	279 kg	304 kg	300 kg	—	300 kg
Seat height	815 mm	815 mm	815 mm	815 mm	815 mm
Fuel capacity	22 L	22 L	22 L	22 L	22 L