Sport Tourers

2015Kawasaki 1400GTR Grand Tourer

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The 2015 Kawasaki 1400GTR Grand Tourer is a high-speed sport-tourer powered by a ZZR1400-derived engine. Its liquid-cooled 1,352cc inline four makes 152.9 hp and 136 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive. A 22-litre tank and 300 kg wet weight suit long trips.

Capacity: 1352.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 278.0 kg
Seat height: 815 mm
Power: 152.9 HP (112.5 kW)

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What’s new for the 2015 Kawasaki 1400GTR Grand Tourer

vs the 2014

Spec	2014	2015
Dry weight	303.0 kg (668.0 pounds)	278.0 kg (612.9 pounds)
Wet weight	315.0 kg (694.5 pounds)	300.0 kg (661.4 pounds)
Front brakes	Double disc. Petal discs. Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston, 4-pad caliper. Optional ABS.	Double disc. Optional anti-locking brakes
Rear brakes	Single disc. Petal disc. Opposed 2-piston caliper. Optional ABS.	Single disc. Optional anti-locking brakes

Other years 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering60%

City riding45%

Daily riding70%

Touring97%

Two-up92%

Track30%

Best for: Built for high-speed, long-distance touring with a passenger and luggage in complete comfort.
Built for: A shaft-driven, muscular sport tourer that blends brisk in-line four performance with plush long-range comfort and weather protection.
Not ideal for: Not for new riders, off-road adventurers, 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 2015 Kawasaki 1400GTR Grand Tourer, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning 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: 0.5500 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 mDouble disk, manual

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1520 mm
Overall length: 2230 mm
Overall width: 790 mm
Overall height: 1345 mm
Seat height: 815 mm
Dry weight: 278.0 kg
Wet weight: 300.0 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. Optional anti-locking brakes
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Optional anti-locking brakes
Rear brakes diameter: 270 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 190/50-ZR17

Other

Color options: Dark green/black, 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	2011	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017
Capacity	1352 cc	1352 cc	1352 cc	1352 cc	1352 cc	1352 cc
Dry weight	278 kg	300 kg	303 kg	278 kg	278 kg	278 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