New to the GTR1400

[Redd]

Hello all.

Last month I purchased a 4,400 mile 2016 GTR (66 plate) which will be used for touring with my wife. I nearly went for a BMW 1600GT but in my experience BMW's I have found them not to be that reliable coupled with poor dealer service (I have had three BMW's), I decided on the Kawasaki GTR 1400 having had Kawasaki's since I was 17 years old.

[PRD]

Welcome. Good looking bike. Definitely better than a BMW but you know that. Enjoy.

[Lonewolf]

Welcome, you've certainly been busy with it since you bought it. You won't be disappointed in its ability that's for sure. By all means have a look at the Adventure section, there is an organised meet up in Scotland next year if that takes your fancy.

[O.C.]

The GTR is indeed an outstanding machine, and better (more reliable) than the two BMWs that I owned       

[Redd]

Welcome, you've certainly been busy with it since you bought it. You won't be disappointed in its ability that's for sure. By all means have a look at the Adventure section, there is an organised meet up in Scotland next year if that takes your fancy.

Thanks for the heads-up on the organised meet up Lonewolf, but I doubt I would head up to Scotland as the traffic is a nightmare in the UK now (my wife is from the North East of England) and I could be in the Black Forest in Germany in a similar or less time that it would take me get North of the border. I fully appreciate I would then miss the opportunity to meet the fine fellows of this forum.

[Redd]

The weather was good yesterday and the roads dry, so I took the opportunity to take my wife on the back of the GTR for a 80 mile test run.

[PRD]

Yes the Picos is great and ferry is the way to go.

[Lonewolf]

Thanks for the heads-up on the organised meet up Lonewolf, but I doubt I would head up to Scotland as the traffic is a nightmare in the UK now (my wife is from the North East of England) and I could be in the Black Forest in Germany in a similar or less time that it would take me get North of the border. I fully appreciate I would then miss the opportunity to meet the fine fellows of this forum.

No problems, I just thought I'd mention it & throw an invitation out as you are very welcome to attend. One of the attendees is heading up from Worthing in West Sussex and has done so on a number of occasions since I introduced him to life outside The Smoke!


Nice looking GSA you have there, I have had two, a 2014 Alpine White GSA......



And then this year I bought a 68 plate GSA Rallye.



And finally a 2014 K1600.



I had no issues whatsoever with the first GSA but the GSA Rallye,    I struggled keeping it upright and dropped it a few times and I can confirm it is a bloody heavy bike to lift. The TFT was nice though. Although the K1600 is significantly heavier than the GSA it's slightly lower, so I find it easier to manouvre .


You'll find many members on here started off with GTR's but still remain active members despite PX (ing) their Kawasaki's some time ago for other makes, models etc.

[Redd]

A great set of bikes and pictures.

[Redd]

Lonewolf, do you still have the Rayle?

[Lonewolf]

That's a very nice invitation but alas I sold it a couple of months ago approximately.

[PRD]

K16 in the Sahara now that's a thought!

[Redd]

 :mfr_lol:9

[Lonewolf]

K16 in the Sahara now that's a thought!

Have a look at Teapot One on YouTube. He went round the world on the most unlikely of bikes, never underestimate the power of a desire to succeed.

[Redd]

:help:8

The GSA comes in to its own in Africa, a fantastic machine but not so good for just tarmac use, just a waste.

I am looking forward to touring in the GTR, a great bike for the money and it has enough electronic toys for me and I have a good chance of maintaining the bike myself.