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Title: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: RigsVille on June 06, 2018, 03:16:28 PM

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.

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: Lonewolf on June 06, 2018, 03:50:06 PM

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

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: doebag on June 06, 2018, 03:52:06 PM

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.

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: PRD on June 06, 2018, 05:05:44 PM

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

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: Burchy on June 06, 2018, 05:14:26 PM

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

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: Boomer on June 06, 2018, 10:20:56 PM

Gen1
(https://mcn-images.bauersecure.com/upload/219399/images/540x360/gtr-1400.jpg)

Gen2
(http://www.motorcyclesupermarket.com/images/bikes/images/6461615.5992843.jpg)

The flukes in fairing sides are quite different.

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: RigsVille on June 07, 2018, 08:45:38 AM

Thank you, there are some really useful tips.

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

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: O.C. on June 07, 2018, 09:13:35 AM

Quote from: RigsVille on June 07, 2018, 08:45:38 AM
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 :grin:

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: Lonewolf on June 07, 2018, 01:33:47 PM

Yes absolutely if your budget allows it.

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: Boomer on June 07, 2018, 08:23:31 PM

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

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: pross on June 07, 2018, 09:58:55 PM

Quote from: Boomer on June 07, 2018, 08:23:31 PM
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 :mfr_lol:

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: mikeyw64 on June 07, 2018, 10:56:51 PM

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

Quote from: Boomer on June 06, 2018, 10:20:56 PM
Gen1
(https://mcn-images.bauersecure.com/upload/219399/images/540x360/gtr-1400.jpg)

Gen2
(http://www.motorcyclesupermarket.com/images/bikes/images/6461615.5992843.jpg)

The flukes in fairing sides are quite different.

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: Lonewolf on June 08, 2018, 09:58:24 AM

If the shock adjuster is seized, its a Mk2 :mfr_lol:

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: PRD on June 08, 2018, 11:23:14 AM

Quote from: Lonewolf on June 08, 2018, 09:58:24 AM
If the shock adjuster is seized, its a Mk2 :mfr_lol:

Lol

Title: Re: How can you tell the different model GTR's?
Post by: Rusty on June 09, 2018, 08:37:59 PM

Get the later model .. its always worth it :yes: :yes:

Kawasaki 1400 GTR

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