Bye bye GTR

[Cartman]

Well I've finally had enough, so the GTR is going, I know a lot of you have had no problems at all but I've had more than I can take.

2 clutch slave cylinders
1 Master cylinder
2 rear shocks
KIPASS ECU
2 panels
tank repair for paint
battery
sundry niggles
and now the tank has rusted through under the seat, despite regular care, attention and ACF50

16 months of ownership and 9 weeks at the dealer,not including services, is not really on is it?

Great when it goes, and I'm sure you guys with the good ones will enjoy them for many miles, I wouldn't wish my problems on anyone else that's for sure. Would I tell someone not to buy a GTR, certainly not, if you like fast touring and your pillion to be comfortable it's a great piece of kit. However I feel the build quality for a 'flagship' bike lets the side down in certain areas.

and as for Kawasaki UK 


What next? not sure yet, maybe a VFR12 or a KTM SMT, or perhaps back to K series BM's we shall see

Happy riding folks

[2kwacks]

sorry to hear that and can see why your well but it seem's like you've had a bad one. had my 2010 model just over 2 years and had problems what so ever ok.. my gtr as only done 7,550 miles to date due to me having the zx6r and my car to use. can't understand why your tank and replacement tank as rusted, this was also reported as a potential problem on my zzr1400 so I smeared grease over the proned areas under the seat and kept an eye on it, also done this with my gtr1400 and is showing no signs of rust on the tank anywhere under the seat. I also had a bagster tank cover on the zzr and also got one on the gtr the tank cover allows the seat to sit tight against the tank which also prevents water ingress from getting to the vulnerable areas where the water would "hold" under the seat. wish you more look with your next bike  

[jenros]

hi mate,sorry to hear all the crap you have been having with the bike mate,,,,never heard of so many long standing problems with the gtr!!!, an yes,,,,,kawasaki should be up front in sorting this for you,,,but,,,there you go,,,,,,,,another kick in the teeth for there customer services
hope all goes well for you mate and good luck an hope you enjoy what ever bike you get,,,,an lets hope that you enjoy it!!!!!.
take care mate,an stay safe
the jenros family

[O.C.]

Sorry to hear of all your problems Cartman, you have ex[erienced many more problems with your GTR than I have ever had with the three GTRs that I've owned.

In their defence I must say that Kawasaki customer services generally seem to get good feedback.

[Deon]

Although I love the GTR, I have to agree that the quality levels are not what it should be.

Take the VFR 1200 for a test ride, you will like it.

Deon

[O.C.]

Take the VFR 1200 for a test ride, you will like it.

Deon

No thanks,  and I don't like it.

[100milesaway]

Sorry to hear that you are selling the GTR, but I can well imagine that you are sick to death of it. I would think we would all feel the same if ours had given as many problems. How many miles has the bike done?. Lets all hope you have more luck with the next steed, and all the very best in the future.

[Cartman]

Sorry to hear that you are selling the GTR, but I can well imagine that you are sick to death of it. I would think we would all feel the same if ours had given as many problems. How many miles has the bike done?. Lets all hope you have more luck with the next steed, and all the very best in the future.

Thanks,yes rather hoping next bike has less issues

bike has done 10,500, but previous bike did 19,500 in the same time period so constant dealer trips have definitely effected the GTR's use.

[Rusty]

Good luck Cartman ... come back and let us know what you went for ! 

[Cartman]

After some consideration and a couple of test rides I'm replacing the GTR with a used VFR1200. Great bike, bit more sporty which I like, fast, comfy and well equipped and saved myself some cash too.

Fingers crossed everything goes ok with it.

Happy riding chaps 

[2kwacks]

Thanks,yes rather hoping next bike has less issues

bike has done 10,500, but previous bike did 19,500 in the same time period so constant dealer trips have definitely effected the GTR's use.

[/quote] Constant dealer trips have definitely effected the GTR's use..     interesting point there..! which most likely is a true fact good luck with the vfr1200

[Rusty]

VFR1200 ... VERY nice bike .. that will not disappoint you I am sure .... 

[alibx11]

VFR1200 ... VERY nice bike .. that will not disappoint you I am sure .... 

It will probably be a lovely riding bike and I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but.....Uuuggghhh  ugly as pig 

That's one of  the reasons I went for the GTR.. I liked the look of it, and that's from somebody who I has always bought Honda's because of their looks and general quality/reliability, but the latest Honda styling I personally think is horrible...

I know it's early days, as I've only just got a GTR, and I hope I don't live to regret taking the chance on it, as some others have said given the problems you encountered I can't blame you wanting to jump ship, good luck with it...

[2kwacks]

ugly as a pig is a bit harsh me thinks.. I quite like the looks of them mate in work as one which he traded is blackbird in for and as far as I'm aware he's chuffed to bits with it.

[Cartman]

As you say alibx11 each to their own, I didn't like the VFR when it came out but I actually really like it now, especially without luggage. One of my mates used to describe my GTR as "the b*stard offspring of a BMW GT and a bull elephant"  so beauty really is in the eye of the beholder