GTR mileage

[Ant]

Hi, Can anyone shed some light on how many miles GTR's are good for.

I know they haven't been out that long but wondered what kind of total miles people have on their bikes 50k, 60k, 100k ?

cheers

[Debs]

Mine is on 50400 miles and will go on for many more. 

[viper]

well it all depends on your maintenance routine. The GTR has a very modern engine , same as a car , so as long as it has regular oil changes, good coolant and is not thrashed then it shold go over 100k in my opinion, when you say , how long will the bike last , there are allsorts of unknown items such as final drive and ecu's and such like, no one item would write a bike off , but maintaining it when its only worth 2k may not be viable.

If you have a plan to get yours to a 100k and you are prepared to look after/maintain it then its completely possible. A few on here have had 100k out of lesser kawasakis

[Winston Smith]

well it all depends on your maintenance routine. The GTR has a very modern engine , same as a car , so as long as it has regular oil changes, good coolant and is not thrashed then it shold go over 100k in my opinion, when you say , how long will the bike last , there are allsorts of unknown items such as final drive and ecu's and such like, no one item would write a bike off , but maintaining it when its only worth 2k may not be viable.

If you have a plan to get yours to a 100k and you are prepared to look after/maintain it then its completely possible. A few on here have had 100k out of lesser kawasakis

I am sorry - I not understanding how you speak...

[Charlie747]

I am sorry - I not understanding how you speak...

Winston I think Viper means Lonewolf has owned it 

Charlie
When I grow up I want a sexy 6

[Lonewolf]

Winston I think Viper means Lonewolf has owned it 

Charlie

[Ant]

 

[Charlie747]

Glad to see you guys are up and about at this hour.

Out of interest Steve you are a daily user of GTR and now on your second one...............what sort of mileage have you clocked up?
Just come out of 2012 meet pics trying to match names to faces
After my Irish trip I'm now run in and enjoying the ride nearly 2000 on the clock.  So when do they give of there best?

Only off topic if taken in isolation Ant..............was responding to Winston's thread 

Charlie

[Ant]

     

[viper]

when i say thrashed , i mean that its not beaten with a tree branch ala john cleese

redlining it in every gear at every oportunity is totaly acceptable

[Charlie747]

   

:oops:Sorry Ant.............sent you a PM

Charlie

when i say thrashed , i mean that its not beaten with a tree branch ala john cleese

redlining it in every gear at every oportunity is totaly acceptable

Now in tears remembering JC counting to 10 going off camera returning with said tree and giving the car a good Thrashing .................classic

As a new boy I have to say that like Ant I'm interested to hear of mileage our steeds are capable of and am encouraged by Debs "Baby" with over 50k on the clocks.....................Like Ant said please let us new boys know the expected life of our rides 

Charlie

[Lonewolf]

Charlie, I don't use mine every day, its more of a leisure thing. However currently up to about 18k.

[Charlie747]

Charlie, I don't use mine every day, its more of a leisure thing. However currently up to about 18k.

Thanks for the info Steve............It is good that the only probs reported on the site are now well known and dare I use the term "typical of type"...............we don't seem to have motors letting go on a daily base.................which is good for a long term relationship.........................I wonder if we have any 100k + machines out on the street?

Cheers

Charlie

[Winston Smith]

Boomer is your best bet for any info like that - George!  Where Are You?  (Bit like where's wally....mmmm, maybe not )

Kwak engines traditionally have fantastic longevity since the 70's.

Good strong engines.  New stuff like electronics, traction control systems etc. are potential issues for most manufacturers, or cheap sourced parts which lack the QC of in-house parts.

Only issues on the 14 are ignition (earlier models) and warping discs (avoided in the main with meticulous cleaning)

[SirToU]

Not sure.... But I think there are a few in the states.....

Neil