2013 model

[viper]

i cant see a new model anytime in the next few years, they have been changing the gtr colour scheme annually so dont think thay is a clue. touring bikes tend to run for 10 years or more , probably due to the R and D costs . look how long yammy have run with the same Fjr layout.

I think the best we could hope for with the gtr going foward is the 1441 engine and maybe cruise control/ satnav

[O.C.]

i dont think the 2013 has a bigger screen , its the exact  same wording lifted from the 2012 model specs  ( check the link on model history, they are still reffering to it being larger than the pre 2010 bikes , its very mis-leading and does suggest the screen has grown another 70mm

Yep, I had checked the site info, and understood the wording to mean that it was taller and wider than the previous model

[Andrew-MP]

If there is no change why the increase in weight from 310 kg.  Heavier black paint???

[viper]

If there is no change why the increase in weight from 310 kg.  Heavier black paint???

good question , its probably the way in which they measure the kerb weight, they now have to include all the fluids to full, spare keys and everything, maybe they didnt have to back then. cant think what could be heavier, different battery, differnt catylyst ???

[SirToU]

Well if its full on metallic black with black wheels, mine is three years old... So due for a change...

I think it's the perfect bike, 130 mile trip to Donington, run around a Motogymkhana course, 130 mile trip back home... Warm hands, music and directions..... Anything more and I might as well take the car....

Oh I don't have a car, cause the GTR replaced it!!!!! 

Neil

[zedmeister]

I think it's the perfect bike, 130 mile trip to Donington, run around a Motogymkhana course, 130 mile trip back home... Warm hands, music and directions..... Anything more and I might as well take the car....  

[Kevin]

<snip> Yamaha STILL continue with the FJR (!!???!!?) the new one not looking much other than a facelift (again). <snip>

Er, plus: Cruise control, switchable engine maps, traction control, new instruments, slight change of bodywork, small increase in BHP due to new skirtless pistons, redesigned crankcase internals and redesigned silencer internals.

The re-introduced AS model  has USD forks and electronic suspension.

So slightly more than just a facelift. We still won't be getting one though.

Kevin

[viper]

Er, plus: Cruise control, switchable engine maps, traction control, new instruments, slight change of bodywork, small increase in BHP due to new skirtless pistons, redesigned crankcase internals and redesigned silencer internals.

The re-introduced AS model  has USD forks and electronic suspension.

So slightly more than just a facelift. We still won't be getting one though.

Kevin

im with kevin on this , i think the new fjr revisions are quite good , not a fully blown new bike , which is probably a good thing , look what honda did to the blackbird! The fjr is a very good bike and was lacking a few modifications . Im In !

[kfshman]

get red off the kipass system 

[viper]

get red off the kipass system 

yes, its just asking for trouble, i really miss the simplicity of bike keys , i was chuffed initially at getting a bike with kipass, but now its just a worry , cruise control woud be a acceptable replacement for kipass on the gtr

[ChrisB]

Confirmation from Mr K.

Dear Chris,

Thank you for contacting Kawasaki Motors UK.

We can confirm that the only difference between the current 1400 GTR model and the 2013 model are purely colour changes , Pearl Meteor Grey & Metallic Spark Black.

If any 1400GTR owner would like to supply feedback in reference to their motorcycle and any features they would like to see on future models. Please e-mail them to [email protected], we will be more than happy to pass this on to the factory.

Kind Regards

Matthew Callaway
Customer Service Group
Tel- 01628 856750

Kawasaki Motors UK