Kawasaki has announced details of the “all new” 2010 model 1400GTR ABS.
The 1400GTR ABS is Kawasaki’s flagship sports-touring motorcycle and is a showcase for the latest in Kawasaki’s road going technology. The new model builds on the success of its predecessor and incorporates a host of upgrades and improvements designed to deliver both impressive performance and comfortable long-distance touring potential.
The new model features KTRC, Kawasaki’s first traction control system, to give riders piece of mind when negotiating slippery surfaces. It has been designed, not to help riders go faster, but rather to provide rider reassurance by facilitating smooth riding on slippery surfaces such as train tracks, manhole covers and extended stretches of bad road like dirt and gravel.
The system looks for a difference in the front and rear wheel speeds. When rear wheel spin is detected (when rear wheel speed is faster than front wheel speed), engine output is controlled to allow the rear wheel to regain grip. Wheel spin is also limited when starting on a slippery surface.
The motorcycle also incorporates K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS which enables riders to execute controlled, balanced braking. By complementing the riders’ applied brake force, K-ACT ABS ensures ideal brake force distribution to maximise braking efficiency.
K-ACT ABS also incorporates an anti-lock braking function to help prevent the wheels from locking up during hard braking in a straight line.
For maximum controllability in tight corners and when executing U-turns, K-ACT ABS’s coactive function does not engage when braking is initiated at speeds below 20 km/h and the ABS function is disengaged at speeds below 6 km/h. Riders can also choose from one of two modes to suit riding situation or rider preference.
The Economical Riding Indicator and Fuel Economy Assistance Mode help long distance riders maximise their fuel efficiency. The Economical Riding Indicator is always on and indicates favourable fuel consumption on the LCD screen. Fuel Economy Assistance Mode can be turned on and off by the rider, and when enabled it switches the ECU to a leaner fuel map that prioritises fuel economy over driveability.
Other standard features sure to impress riders are Kawasaki’s Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System (KIPASS), a master key system that allows remote activation of the bike’s main switch and steering lock, and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to warn riders of any tyre pressure irregularities.
The TPMS system allows the rider to monitor tyre pressure while riding and displays a warning when tyre pressure falls below 220 kPa (32 psi). To prevent false warnings the system takes into account temperature changes as the tyres warm up and displays values recalculated for 20°C.
To improve rider comfort the electrically adjustable windscreen has been increased in height by 70 mm and is wider at the top to allow air passing over the screen to flow smoothly around the rider’s helmet.
The fairing outlets and inner guide surfaces have been redesigned to facilitate heat dissipation, allowing hot air to escape more quickly. The sides are also wider, further reducing the amount of hot air hitting the rider.
The 1400GTR ABS is powered by a ZZR1400-based engine tuned for more low and mid range torque. This liquid-cooled, 16-valve, In-Line Four features variable valve timing for high torque output at low and medium rpm. Like the ZZR1400, the GTR features dual balancer shafts ensuring a super-smooth ride quality.
Maximum power is reported as 114 kW (155 PS) at 8,800 rpm, while torque is 136 Nm at 6,200 rpm. Curb mass is quoted as 300 kg (304 kg with ABS).
Like Kawasaki’s Ninja supersport bikes, the GTR comes standard with a back-torque limiting clutch that helps minimise rear wheel hop when downshifting at high rpm. Drive is through a 6-speed transmission, with sixth gear being an overdrive gear, and of course shaft final drive.
Braking is provided by radial-mount 4-piston callipers and 310 mm petal discs on the front and a single 270 mm petal disc with 2-piston callipers at the rear.
Rumour is that Kawasaki’s new sports-tourer is expected in dealerships in February and will sell for $24,999 plus on road coasts. More information can be found at http://kawasaki.com.au.
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Comment by Paul W — Dec 15 @ 6:44 pmI love this bike all features are good. I would like to gift this bike to my brother.
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