New GTR for 2015?

[ZG]

Only in your dreams, Jay.

Oh Sparky... 

[tomp]

Kawi's real money went into the H2 and R models for this coming year.  Everyone made of both, will be sold, probably "presold".  The engineering and technology that went into the H2 series may some day trickle down other lines, but today, MAX HP and "track ready" is what is HOT, not a 700lb touring bike. 

Look at Yamaha's R1-M, the new BMW S1000RR, the Duc Panagale 1299's, and the updated ZX10R.  All offering improved "everything".  That's where we are today.  Folks are calling and coming in, asking about the above mentioned bikes, but had two "no takers" on the C14's I showed today.  A shame too, as the 14/1400 is a much more practical and over all fun bike to ride, over the almost race only hot bikes currently desired.   

Ten years ago, $70,000 custom choppers were The Thing.  Can't give them away today, but FJR's RT's, ST1300's, Trophy SE's and Concours/1400, have stayed consistant for the real Sport Touring riders, which is a good thing.  Lots of improvements for the 15 RT's. Hopefully Kawi will see that and move on up, some day soon, too.  tp

[Deon]

Just a few questions for you....

Since it's release, how many other BIKES have VVT technology?   Nothing to compare it against there..

How many bikes have switchable fuel maps for economy (not power) as standard?...... Nothing to compare against there....

How many bikes in the last 6/7 years have electronic adjustable screens in this class of bike?

How many bikes have Tyre pressure monitoring system?  Ok, there are a few, but not many.

How many bikes have switchable linked braking technology?

There are lots of unique toys in this class of bike... and actually, no one saw this bike coming, if I remember correctly...

Much to my personal disappointment, I can't see this bike being updated in the next year...  :-(

Neil

Hi guys !!
Well, to start off with, I am NOT slating the GTR at all. I really enjoyed my bike when I owned it and that power cannot be replaced. I am however very disappointed to learn that they have not even changed the engine to the 1440cc mill that is in the new ZZR1400. I think Kawasaki have missed a trick and might lose some customers.
Having said that, I am VERY happy with my Triumph Sprint GT1050. Neil is correct, not many bikes have what the GTR has as standard. In fact, the Trumpet only has ABS ( no inverted forks etc etc ) but somehow it works !
This is the best bike I have ever owned and in my opinion, VERY underated.

Regards

Deon

[cribby]

"How many bikes have switchable fuel maps for economy (not power) as standard?...... Nothing to compare against there...."

"How many bikes in the last 6/7 years have electronic adjustable screens in this class of bike?"

"How many bikes have Tyre pressure monitoring system?  Ok, there are a few, but not many."

"How many bikes have switchable linked braking technology?"

DOH, I didn't know we had this????????????????

[STX1300man]

Different topbox?

[Lonewolf]

It looks pretty good does the newer box.

[virginiajim]

+1

[virginiajim]

Interesting site...

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_concours%2015.htm

[tomp]

Interesting site...

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_concours%2015.htm

Jim, You beat me from posting the link here, being that it's in the middle of the night in UK, I thought I had time.  Ya snooze, ya lose. Hee Hee Hee...
FWIW, that site has the best info for bikes, especially new ones, of all the interweb...  tp

[virginiajim]

Yeah, I couldn't let the other half not know..  I play both sides.. 

[tomp]

Yeah, I couldn't let the other half not know..  I play both sides.. 

And they are all currently asleep.  Man, will they be much more Informed when we are asleep.   

[Charlie747]

And they are all currently asleep.  Man, will they be much more Informed when we are asleep.   

As I've said before ......................never on the first date.............................Unless its Deb's................were I reserve the right to refuse and accept that she may in her own words ................
"The last thing I want to do is hurt you" 

I just love the USP of a C14 over a 14GTR........................


Built on the same production line by the same people.....................you get 36 month warranty..............................we get 24 months..............as for the extended option..............lets not go there 

You pay LESS and get MORE 

We pay MORE and get LESS 

Makes me all ......................

And they are all currently asleep. 

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSShhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...............Boys............Zeb the Master of potato snack manufacturing could well be on nights....................Be afraid.........................Be VERY afraid..............................

His Most Majestic Masters work.......................

http://www.kettlechips.co.uk/our-hand-cooked-chips/

They go particularly well with......................

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSJVqb0zJ_PMXBg2yq7mqAzOd7Q3GSPxXmjl7cIlV2miN6oFDAi

[virginiajim]

All this talk makes me thirsty..

[pross]

Different topbox?

nearly bought the same last year from a dealer in Stafford it was £175.00 if I recall the one I viewed had a small dent in the matt finished aluminium.
I settled for a V46 For £140.00 with no dents and all black except for the reflectors.

[PCPeteUK]

Looks interesting...if you don't fancy the Kawasaki options
http://litmotors.com/wp-content/themes/starkers-lm0/video/c1.mp4