New GTR for 2015?

[kelpac]

Looked at the "GTR" at the bike show yesterday, all looks cosmetic to me.
What is the vent in the screen supposed to do??
Looks good in gray though.

[1ka]

Looked at the "GTR" at the bike show yesterday, all looks cosmetic to me.
What is the vent in the screen supposed to do??
Looks good in gray though.

According to the Kawasaki site:

Windscreen vent
A vent added to the electronically adjustable windscreen reduces load on the rider by letting external air enter the cockpit area. With the vent open, the negative-pressure effect in the cockpit is reduced. This means less chance of the rider being pulled forward at high speed.

[virginiajim]

Let's see, it's only taken them what.......7 years or so to figure that one out?  You just want to grab them by their collars and smack the  out of the engineers.  I think that this bike is a hobby to KHI.

[tomp]

Harley just added a vent on this past year model Electra Glides.  That batwing fairing has been around for decades.  Took them a while too. 

[Zebedee]

Ooo like the Goldwing? :)

[nightrider]

The screen on the 2015 bike looked a lot thicker, I wonder how much it is to buy to retro fit it , I liked the look of the ktm 1050 at the show ,the supercharged kwak sounded good , but there did not seem to be as much there this year ,also the versy 1000 was looking good , having just got a ktm 990 superduke as a second bike am looking that way when I come to change the gtr in the next couple of years,

[virginiajim]

If there is more mass to the screen, I hope that they beefed up the mechanism.

[O.C.]

If there is more mass to the screen, I hope that they beefed up the mechanism.

My guess is that R & D will have done so Jim, the early model GTRs carried a sticker on the screen warning not adjust whilst on the move, which was possibly a safety related idea.

I reckon the GTR needs a major overhaul/revamp to bring it into line with its immediate competition and other contemporary machines, as it is now very long in the tooth 

[virginiajim]

That warning came out on the gen 2s.  I don't think it was on the gen 1s.  We still see screen mechanisms breaking every once in awhile and I'm pretty sure it's the size of the screen and speed of the bike that has something to do with it not holding up.

[hurricane]

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 ......................

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......................

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You guys reckon you get less and pay more in the UK? - Try having a look at prices in Australia and NZ - Now we really get ripped off, and constantly hear the call of the dealers (of everything - not just bikes) - "There's a price for doing business here!" We get it, but the difference shouldn't be anywhere near as much as it it is - GTR1400/C14, call it what you will - A$24,999 plus ORC, with 2 years warranty (not 3) is just a rip-off compared to USA - and in the main, crap service to boot, especially the larger dealers that have their apprentice mechanics do the work. But at least we got the 'Candy Arabian Red' on the GTR in 2012. I call it burgundy, but that doesn't sound as nice. I like it, my daily ride, had it 2 years this coming February and 50,000km on the clock. Couldn't wait for Yamaha to put the prices out on the new FJR with fly-by-wire, so went with the GTR. Fitted MC Cruise and that really was a great investment for the longer rides. As was lowering the pillion pegs for SWMBO and a re-contoured seat.   

[PCPeteUK]

Would be interested in more details of the MC Cruise you mentioned.....
I find that I miss that from my 'wing' on longer trips :) other than that the bike is ggggggreat.

[Debs]

Would be interested in more details of the MC Cruise you mentioned.....
I find that I miss that from my 'wing' on longer trips :) other than that the bike is ggggggreat.

Hey Pete.. I have recently got a quote for one. I have also got the installation manuals from McCruise to see which would be best to fit.. I would love to have the electronic one...........

Hi Deborah,                                                                            10th November 2014

Many thanks for your enquiry via our web site.

The kit is manufactured in Australia and we are the European distributors.

We also handle the independent testing and European Type Approval (e-mark) via the UK Government Vehicle Certification Authority.

Attached are two model-specific leaflets for your bike. One shows the kit with a vacuum actuator and the second with a new electric servo actuator.

Both versions perform well, but the latest electric servo version (though more expensive) is easier to install and has later software with improved performance.

The cruise control kit for your bike is £785 for the vacuum version and £845 for the electric servo version. Prices include import admin costs and import duty, VAT and insured delivery.

This is certainly not the cheapest accessory available for your bike, but it is the best you can buy - check out our customer comments at www.motorcyclecruise.co.uk/customers_comments.html

The kit is suitable for competent diy installation and comes complete with very comprehensive instructions, with plenty of photos of each stage.

All mounting brackets etc are designed specifically for each model of bike and the wiring loom plugs directly into the bike's existing loom.

Installation takes 3-5 hours to complete but for a first time fit you would probably wish to allow a full day so that you can double-check everything as you go along.

Alternatively it can be installed by any bike dealer or auto electrician.

There is full technical support if needed and the cruise control is extremely reliable in use.

If you would like to place an order please let me know if you would like the vacuum or electric servo version, and if you prefer the control switch mounted above or below the handlebar.

To make it easier for you I can then send you another email with a link to our online order page with all of the model details already included.

Then simply follow the instructions to place your order and pay securely with a debit or credit card or a Paypal account.

Paypal handle the card payment for us so we don't need to have your card details.

Each kit is assembled to order and delivery is 7-10 days.

Many cruise control buyers are repeat customers with a new kit for every new bike purchase and we now have some clients on their third kit.

Remember some of the benefits of fitting the electronic cruise control...

• It can help to save your license by keeping you within the speed limit.
• It can improve your fuel consumption over long distances (users report up to 15% improvement)
• It may help you to ride again after illness or injury. (and it simply saves the wrist, elbow and shoulder ache)
• Independently tested in the UK; Type Approved and "e" marked.
• And of course it's a real joy to use.

Best Regards,

Tony Phipps

O.W.L. Vehicle Electronic Systems Ltd
O.W.L. House
PO Box 1330
Tamworth B77 1AW
tel 0845 643 0212

[PCPeteUK]

Love the idea Deb's (wish it was standard) but at £850 it will be a no go :)

[hurricane]

Yep, the price almost put me off too; Here it costs a shade over $1000 plus fitting (a half days' work for anybody that is technically not too challenged) - Somewhat cheaper than UK prices - check out web site www.mccruise.com - but after a 900km day I thought 'never again will I not do a ride like this without a proper cruise control'. The fitting instructions and how-to guides are great, with lots of step-by-step photo's. It used to be possible to download this content before ordering, I'm not sure if that is still the case. The above-bar control unit option is what I have, since the below-bar mount will get in the way of a fully loaded tank bag at anything close to full left lock. Next time I have the fairing covers off I'll post some pics of the install. Be warned, it does consume a bit of space under the inner covers - left side has this neat little spot just in front of the glove box, and the electronics go there. On the right side is the vacuum unit and cylinder (it's a bit of PVC pipe about 200mm long with valves in it). Now under the right inside cover with my FZ1 fuseblock fitted, I have no space left there either. All the wiring is made to suit your bike - no cutting/crimping of the bike's loom required. The control unit has the typical car stuff - Set, up, down, resume, etc. Any time you pull the clutch in or tap the brakes, it disengages, and each press of the up/down of a second or so (left thumb use) changes the speed by about 2km/hour. It holds true, up and down hill; I find the only maintenance is the occasional drop of light machine oil down the cables.   

[Lonewolf]

Winston & I had cruise control fitted as standard on our bikes......