How can you tell the different model GTR's?

[RigsVille]

Is there an easy way to find out if a GTR is the mark 1 (up 2010) or mark 2 (after 2010)

I know there are some of the earlier model with 2010/2011 year related plates.

[Lonewolf]

The newer model has the additional switchgear for traction control and heated grips amongst other improvements.

[doebag]

Easiest walk by recognition is Series 1 has the storage compartment forward of the tank filler. The Series 2 has the storage compartment in the left hand fairing.
There are others, like shape of fairings, position of mirrors, but the storage compartment is easiest.

[PRD]

I think gs 2 has more power but might be wrong.

[Burchy]

I normally differentiate between the models just by looking at the belly pan.  Mk1  models extend well to the front, whereas the Mk2 ones are more steeply angled, right down to a point

[Boomer]

Gen1


Gen2


The flukes in fairing sides are quite different.

[RigsVille]

Thank you, there are some really useful tips.

Do you think it would be worthwhile going for the mk2 over the mk1?

[O.C.]

Thank you, there are some really useful tips.

Do you think it would be worthwhile going for the mk2 over the mk1?

Yes, I do    

[Lonewolf]

Yes absolutely if your budget allows it.

[Boomer]

MK2 is better in nearly all aspects.
The only -ve for me is the linked brakes.
I personally dislike them intensely.

[pross]

MK2 is better in nearly all aspects.
The only -ve for me is the linked brakes.
I personally dislike them intensely.

George I am sure you can alter the percentage of the mixture of front and back .
But I don't mess with the settings I'm sure kawasaki know better than me 

[mikeyw64]

The Gen 2's look "dumpier" at the front IMHO

Gen1


Gen2


The flukes in fairing sides are quite different.

[Lonewolf]

If the shock adjuster is seized, its a Mk2 

[PRD]

If the shock adjuster is seized, its a Mk2 

Lol

[Rusty]

Get the later model .. its always worth it