2014 GTR

[viper]

ive had a GTR since 2010 and have had zero problems, 100% faultless bike. However before I bought it I rode the fjr and was impressed with that. My wife didn't like the riding position of the fjr as It put her too low to see around me 
the gtr was better priced, a few more extras , a better engine and a Kawasaki .

FJR was prettier, a more sensible layout in terms of twin low down pipes, lower panniers  easier to get on and off due to it feeling lower. the ride and handling felt better . I felt more confident on the FJR.
Id consider moving over next time round

[Lonewolf]

Is that why the questions re the value of your GTR?

[viper]

Is that why the questions re the value of your GTR?

kind of, ive been thinking about changing the bike and would look again at the Fjr , id also have another look at the Pan. If I sold mine id probably do it in the spring

[Winston Smith]

The new FJR is fantastic, but has lousy weather protection compared to, well most other tourers!

Looks stunning in Black though.

[viper]

Looks like OC's contact was winding him up , all im seeing for this year is a crappy colour change

yours most Underwhelmed 

[O.C.]

Looks like OC's contact was winding him up , all im seeing for this year is a crappy colour change

yours most Underwhelmed 

My contact is a reliable well informed source of information. It's fairly common marketing practice for companies to leak a few dribbles of information to 'test the water' its a practice that has been common for years.

Maybe there will be some changes in late 2014 for the next model year, who knows, alternatively the bike may remain the same as it currently is for yet another year, which would leave it somewhat dated and uncompetitive.

Looks like you may have to consider looking for a more 'exciting' machine Viper    

[viper]

My contact is a reliable well informed source of information. It's fairly common marketing practice for companies to leak a few dribbles of information to 'test the water' its a practice that has been common for years.

Maybe there will be some changes in late 2014 for the next model year, who knows, alternatively the bike may remain the same as it currently is for yet another year, which would leave it somewhat dated and uncompetitive.

Looks like you may have to consider looking for a more 'exciting' machine Viper    

I have considered changing the GTR but have decided to hang on to it for a few more years, however if kawasaki did make some significant changes to the model and a colour I liked , then Id strongly consider changing up.

[Rusty]

+1 with Kevin ... 3850 miles between services is ridiculous ... The VFR 1200 is 8000 I believe or something similar.... Had I kept the Gtr I would have just serviced it every 6/8000 miles and be done with it. I know you're all busting to know but the Gs is every 6 ... And no it hasn't broken down yet. !!!! 

[pembsgtr]

I have been having a look at the Triumph Trophy and Explorer, they have service intervals of 10000 miles now that to me is a more realistic interval for a bike that is meant to be doing big miles. There may even be one in my garage by the end of the year 

[Ant]

I have been having a look at the Triumph Trophy and Explorer, they have service intervals of 10000 miles now that to me is a more realistic interval for a bike that is meant to be doing big miles. There may even be one in my garage by the end of the year 

I know someone who is selling one on another forum, got all the extras on, low miles and not a year old !!  He's PX ing in March i believe so a bargain to be had there i think.......

[O.C.]

The 'TEX' has been riddled with noisy engine problems since its launch, which have resulted in new Heads and in many cases new engines being fitted, I believe the issue may now be sorted....just be aware all that glitters is not gold    

http://www.dandmbr.co.uk/blog/2013/04/30/triumph-explorer-engine-noise-service-bulletin/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4oie_tcBsQ

[Ant]

I had heard from some owners and read about some issues, but thought it was in the 'minority'......thats why i didn't go for one.

But every bike has some issues i guess...

[pembsgtr]

Interesting about the TEX. Am way off buying one at the moment, have to get a new kitchen before SWMBO will clear funds for a new bike.

[100milesaway]

I have been having a look at the Triumph Trophy and Explorer, they have service intervals of 10000 miles now that to me is a more realistic interval for a bike that is meant to be doing big miles. There may even be one in my garage by the end of the year 

This is the biggest con trick in history.
Do you think that Triumph will specify a different oil than the one that most other manufacturers recommend?.
If Triumphs will do 10,000 miles between services, so will any one elses.

[Bryn]

I had a new Explorer when they came out.... sold it and bought the GTR.... Funnily enough I still get letters from Triumph... the latest one is telling me that my Explorer is subject to a recall... it needs a new ECU as there is a problem where it could shut the bike down whilst you're riding it