Sport Tourers
2003Kawasaki GTR 1000
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The 2003 Kawasaki GTR1000 continued as a comfortable, shaft-driven tourer with a 997cc four-cylinder engine.
- Capacity
- 997.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
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- 296.0 kg
- Seat height
- 797 mm
- Power
- Not on record
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for covering long distances in comfort with a pillion and luggage rather than for outright speed or track antics.
- Built for
- A dependable, understated shaft-driven mile-eater that rewards smooth, steady riding over aggressive throttle inputs.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable machine.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →51
out of 100Average
The Kawasaki GTR 1000 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 81.8% of the time, 0.8 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 51% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
81.8%Passed first time
10.7%Failed outright
7.5%Fixed during test
27,000Typical miles
478Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 2 of 2
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triumph Trophy 900 | 52 Average | 13,748 |
| 2 | Kawasaki GTR 1000 | 51 Average | 478 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1554 mm
- Seat height
- 797 mm
- Wet weight
- 296.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 28.50 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 41mm Telescopic, air-assisted adjustable preload
- Rear suspension
- UNI-TRAK with adjustable preload, rebound damping and air pressure
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 28.0°
- Trail
- 100 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2x 272mm discs 1 piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 272 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 280 mm
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1993 | 1996 | 1999 | 2001 | 2003 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 997 cc | 997 cc | 997 cc | 998 cc | 997 cc | 997 cc |
| Dry weight | 270 kg | 270 kg | 270 kg | 258 kg | — | 270 kg |
| Seat height | 797 mm | 790 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 797 mm | 797 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 28.5 L | 28.5 L | 28.5 L | 28.5 L | 28.5 L | 28.5 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
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 GTR 1000?
The 2003 Kawasaki GTR 1000 has a Capacity of 997.0 ccm (60.84 cubic inches).
How much does the Kawasaki GTR 1000 weigh?
The 2003 Kawasaki GTR 1000 has a Wet weight of 296.0 kg (652.6 pounds).
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