New GTR for 2015?

[cribby]

Maybe a big announcement at the Milan show at the end of the month?

[STX1300man]

Maybe a big announcement at the Milan show at the end of the month?

Ooo, this is so deja vu. This was just the sort of hungry expection on the ST1300 forums for each show, each year ... only to be disappointed by nothing, or worse, the abomination that was the CTX1300 as a slap in the face!

It seems the Japanese manufacturers are not upgrading their flagship 'tourers' (ST1300, FJR1300, 1400GTR, Suzuki don't even have one) in favour of agricultural vehicles   (not that I want bells and whistles as I said in another topic, but some refinement would be nice). So it's Triumph or BMW if you really must upgrade and must have 'extras'.

[Debs]

I will just add the extras to baby if they don't come out with an upgraded GTR.. 

I don't want any other make. 

[100milesaway]

Ooo, this is so deja vu. This was just the sort of hungry expection on the ST1300 forums for each show, each year ... only to be disappointed by nothing, or worse, the abomination that was the CTX1300 as a slap in the face!

It seems the Japanese manufacturers are not upgrading their flagship 'tourers' (ST1300, FJR1300, 1400GTR, Suzuki don't even have one) in favour of agricultural vehicles   (not that I want bells and whistles as I said in another topic, but some refinement would be nice). So it's Triumph or BMW if you really must upgrade and must have 'extras'.

Yes, but both Triumph and BMW have both got shocking records regarding breakdowns, warranty work, and re-calls. The latest debacle with the all new RT1200 having a "Stop riding" re-call, that took months to resolve, smacks of to little time in development. There are also certain models of Triumphs ( the Explorer being one ) that have had catastrophic engine failures, and multiple other issues that would make me avoid the two brands like the plague. I dont need a big tourer these days, but if I did it would have to be Japanese, but unfortunately there are not too many about.

[tomp]

Big adventure bikes are all the rage now.  GS, Versys 1000, new DL1000, Tenere, etc.  Most less expensive and allow a rider more choices of roads to travel.  All the electronic farkles on them, too.    I've owned a DL1000 and a Tiger 1050, but prefer my C14, over them.  Unsure about over there, but when on a ride yesterday, other than a couple of adv bikes and Wings, all the rest of the bikes I saw, (dozens) were all Harley touring models.  They rule the road, especially in Texas.

[johnfoxllb]

A new GTR will be unveiled at Milan in 3 weeks.

[PRD]

Really. How do you know?

[johnfoxllb]

Really. How do you know?

I was just about to order a 2014. I asked a dealer to make enquiries and the information coming back is that a new bike will be unveiled at the EICMA show in a few weeks. 

[viper]

A new GTR will be unveiled at Milan in 3 weeks.

im not holding my breath and there is no way you would know that if Kawasaki had kept it a secret throughout R and D , if you were in the know you wouldn't actually say

[Lonewolf]

Well if they weren't planning on releasing a new model they've got to now, and they've only got three weeks to design it. 


I'm intrigued, I've still not committed to a specific make/model so a new GTR could still be in the running, certainly not before time.

[johnfoxllb]

im not holding my breath and there is no way you would know that if Kawasaki had kept it a secret throughout R and D , if you were in the know you wouldn't actually say

Ok, wait and see then

[viper]

Ok, wait and see then

Hey I hope you are right , you would be the man if proven to be so. I will send you a box of doughnuts if you are, haha.

however if you are not right be prepared for some disappointed members and lots of piss taking

[Boomer]

I'm still betting on them releasing a BURGUNDY 1400GTR,..... otherwise unchanged.
And when they do I am going to laugh and take the piss and gloat. 

If they do announce a truly new GTR then I will have to bow my head and admit I was wrong.

[Debs]

I've heard they will be releasing a pink 2015 GTR with pretty tassels on the bar ends

[johnfoxllb]

Hey I hope you are right , you would be the man if proven to be so. I will send you a box of doughnuts if you are, haha.

however if you are not right be prepared for some disappointed members and lots of piss taking

I'll pm my address for those doughnuts in 3 weeks.

The H2 was only a distraction to keep you boys off the scent.