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[exBanditOwner]

sorry to drag up an old thread but i'v enot been able to get on the forum for a bit!!

Still got the GTR and still riding a fair amount. last week was crewe, bristol, great yarmouth, st albans and back in that order avoiding motorways apart from the stint back home.

could that be done on the ZZR?

i need to test ride one.

[O.C.]

I had a ZZR1400 in 2007, it was bad for my back BUT I do have a spinal condition.

I bought the bike expecting it to be all I wanted in a bike, without any back problems I think that the ZZR would be a great bike for all your needs.

The 1400 was a missile ~ I can only assume that the 1441 version is even faster and may be what you are looking for, I think you can fit panniers and a top box to allow you to tour on a ZZR...........the obvious next step for you is to try one and see what you think.

Good luck and let us know how you get on 

Edit:  Kawasaki UK actually market the ZZR as a "sports tourer"   

[Biggestdog007]

Having just come off a ZZR to the GTR, the ZZR is comfy for longer distances with one exception, i found the riding position far too forward, seat is very comfy though and the performance is absolutely no comparison.

[davetherave]

250 miles a day loaded with panniers and top box is no problem on a ZZR14, I did it last Sunday night in rain so heavy that cars were pulling off the M11.

Very well equipped to cover long distances, it's just more sporty than a GTR, also popular are bar risers and different screens but they are a personal thing as with any bike.

[Kwakrider]

I've had the ZZR1400, sold it for the GTR as I also have a spinal issue that the ZZR even with raised bars etc, just exacerbated. I also felt the GTR was a bit underpowered coming off the ZZR, so I went with the usual, a full exhaust system with no cat, aftermarket air filter, PC V, flies out and eventually a set of 44mm ZZR1400 throttle bodies with velocity stacks. Some dyno time and that woke it up nicely and for the last 4 years been really happy with the performance!(167,5 RWHP). Don't think much more can be done without serious mods to the ram air system get more air in.

[O.C.]

I've had the ZZR1400, sold it for the GTR as I also have a spinal issue that the ZZR even with raised bars etc, just exacerbated. I also felt the GTR was a bit underpowered coming off the ZZR, so I went with the usual, a full exhaust system with no cat, aftermarket air filter, PC V, flies out and eventually a set of 44mm ZZR1400 throttle bodies with velocity stacks. Some dyno time and that woke it up nicely and for the last 4 years been really happy with the performance!(167,5 RWHP). Don't think much more can be done without serious mods to the ram air system get more air in.

Blimey I think that would be enough for us mere mortals   

[nightrider]

Just got back from a 130 mile blast , kept to back roads and left it in 3 rd and 4 th gear keeping it in lower gears keeps it nice and tight round the bends ,instance thrust out of bends popping and snarling on the overrun ,back down the m180 at 6000 revs for 15m , then across back roads to squires , this bike is still fantastic to ride you just have to use the gears and plenty of input to make it fly round the bends , 

[exBanditOwner]

I'm still in two minds. I'm currently doing IAM training and an observer has the ZZR. He's just come back from 3000 mile trip to Spain and Portugal. Has fitted risers so that answers the long distance question.
Need to sort a test ride now.
I'm wringing the neck of the gtr and it's not scaring me anymore.


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[Charlie747]

Try wringing it's neck after a bag or 2 of Evo-Stick 

[O.C.]

What are you on about Charlie, am I missing summat ?

[Charlie747]

What are you on about Charlie, am I missing summat ?

OK.   Fill plastic bag with Evo-Stick. Stick head in bag and breath in to absorb the mind bending fumes then go wring the throttle.   

On a serious note will the crank, rods, top end etc of the 1440 motor fit the GTR bottom end ?

Can't remember if the 1352 was bore & stroked or just stroked to make the 1440 motor

If so ..........would this not make a nice up grade ? 

[O.C.]

OK.   Fill plastic bag with Evo-Stick. Stick head in bag and breath in to absorb the mind bending fumes then go wring the throttle.   

On a serious note will the crank, rods, top end etc of the 1440 motor fit the GTR bottom end ?

Can't remember if the 1352 was bore & stroked or just stroked to make the 1440 motor

If so ..........would this not make a nice up grade ? 

ahhhh gotcha        

[PRD]

Or buy a k16!!

[Charlie747]

Or buy a k16!!

It's not got the same top end rush of the GTR 

[PRD]

It's not got the same top end rush of the GTR 

but so much nicer. I am looking forward to getting one.