Looking to own 2014 GTR

[Rusty]

Why the change from ZZR ? They are a nice bit of kit. Want more uprighty riding position ?

[Kylinski]

Why the change from ZZR ? They are a nice bit of kit. Want more uprighty riding position ?

I wanted to do weekends away on a bike. My other half won't get on the ZZR, said she wouldn't feel safe without the "boxes" 

Not sure how I will adjust to the GTR? From what I've seen on the reviews on YouTube, the GTR seems more than capable of the "big grin" factor 

[Kwikasfuki]

The GTR is more than capable of putting a grin on your face.

[Charlie747]

Is that your bikes beer fridge ? 

If so you really know how to care for your bikes every need ................................................

or is it a beer fridge for resuscitation immediately after pushing the ZZR into the utility room ? 

[Ant]

I believe with a little thought and a little work, you could get the bike inside..... the ZZR official spec width is 2" less than the GTR, but obviously they don't take into account the mirrors, folded in or outwards, and then there is a difference in weight for manoeuvring too....

Your other half will enjoy the comfort and feel safer too.

You will notice a difference in power too, but not as much as it feels as the GTR gives great wind protection.....ample power for everyday riding, touring and the odd ' mad moment '...as you do   

Good luck and enjoy.....

[Kylinski]

Is that your bikes beer fridge ? 

If so you really know how to care for your bikes every need ................................................

or is it a beer fridge for resuscitation immediately after pushing the ZZR into the utility room ? 

I wish! Not a beer fridge Im afraid and not a utility room. This is an out building at the bottom of my garden. That 'fridge' is a cabinet for tools, paint etc.
on the other side of that partition is my gym 

Another angle -

[Kylinski]

Thank you. I'm hoping to use the GTR on a daily basis, where as the Zed gets used once or twice a week. I didn't get much use out of the Zed last summer, only 2500 miles.
With the daily use of the GTR, I wouldn't want to be wrestling the bike out of that doorway. I have mastered getting the Zed through the door, I'm concerned about the extra weight and size     

With the other half taking an interest, hopefully the GTR will see more miles, more places.


I notice from pics on this forum that the GTR can look quite 'sporty' without its luggage 

[Charlie747]

 

" I notice from pics on this forum that the GTR can look quite 'sporty' without its luggage  "

Ssssssssssssssh...................................The Wolf may hear you.................

[Ant]

It looks nice and imposing with luggage though !


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[bacaruda]

Where are you trying to get it? In the living room? 

I had my Harley Sportster 1200 in my appartment livingroom, (before i met my wife). Made a stunning christmas tree, but also resulted in a hole in the bathroom door. ( my buddy dropped it into the door during a new years party. We thought that it would be a great idea to take out on the balcony and start 12 a' clock. Many things went wrong at that party...)

[Charlie747]

I had my Harley Sportster 1200 in my appartment livingroom, (before i met my wife). Made a stunning christmas tree, but also resulted in a hole in the bathroom door. ( my buddy dropped it into the door during a new years party. We thought that it would be a great idea to take out on the balcony and start 12 a' clock. Many things went wrong at that party...)

This has been noted for the morning afterwards inquest. To be held @ The Belfry Sunday morning breakfast   ....................

[Burchy]

The width of the GTR with folded mirrors is 39 inches se.

That's odd.  Mine is 36" with the mirrors folded (and the panniers off), measured across the mirrors

[Ant]

That's odd.  Mine is 36" with the mirrors folded (and the panniers off), measured across the mirrors

It is 36"......  39" is measured with the mirrors folded forward.  Either way a bigger door is required..

[Lonewolf]

You didn't tell me which way I had to fold the mirrors! 

[alibx11]

GTR's are fat pigs of bikes, mine wouldn't fit in through the gate so I just removed the mirrors every time I had to put it round the back.

I've now made a 4' gate further down the garden to put the bike in a larger shed so should ride straight in now, soon as I finish the shed roof that is.