Kawasaki GTR 1400 / Concourse brutally honest Review

A look at the super fast Kawasaki GTR 1400 / Concourse .This is NOT just a sports tourer, but what's it like to live with ?.
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[@rjung_ch]

Hi Jonny, I'm totally for having a sports tourer, nothing else for me. Also a nice range like I have on my st1100, that's what I enjoy. It's old though, 20 years older than yours is. I wish you many fun miles and enjoyment on it! Thanks for taking us along. Cheers 👍💪✌

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Thanks mate, I’ll always love the ST1100 , great bike .

[@rjung_ch]

@@JonnyLeeguitarist Thanks Jonny!

[@johnnykawakid]

Great video dude. After 12 years of zzr 1400, and 62 years old geezer, I decided to get gtr 1400, and absolutely love it. Great review. Keep them coming.👌

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Cheers mate and thanks for watching

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

A well done review. Never rode it. :) Did you try the FJR? What do you think about it?

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Thanks mate , yes I tried an FJR , good bike , this is just a better bike for me .

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@JonnyLeeguitarist I see. OK. Thanks for the answer.

[@michaelrandle4128]

I’ve had one for six years, love it, put 45 thousand on and not let me down once, I’m 75 years old and have no problem with weight, enjoy it pall.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yeah I love this bike it’s pretty perfect. Thanks for watching mate .

[@kenshienalam8072]

Is it good in corners?

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

@kenshienalam8072 very very good

[@NateChoate]

Absolutely loved the review! Including poking fun at us Americans 😂 long time Gtr rider myself. I specialize in accessory weather protection. Love to see a review.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cbrblade2705]

I blame you jonny for me buying a gtr1400 lol,, admittedly I was already looking at them before I made the jump from my cbr1100 blackbird, ive still got the bird as well for now, great review as usual.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Ha haa ! Sorry dude 😂

[@cbrblade2705]

@@JonnyLeeguitarist all good mate, i did get it on a good deal, a shop got it in as part ex, needed to much work for them to sort out, so me being ex bike mechanic thought, i will take a chance, all it needed was a new gear position switch and a good service, new tyres.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

@@cbrblade2705 winner! That’s awesome mate

[@luckyphil6486]

I’m a proud owner of a 68 plate ZZR 1400 PS but was just looking at the same bike to add to it. I missed out on one exactly the same as yours so may just wait now until the right one comes along .

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yeah it’s awesome , I loved my zzr, this just makes more sense to me on the road . Let me know if you find one 😎

[@jamespayne9422]

Great review.thinking of swapping my mt 09 for gtr1400 so can go touring.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Do it mate , you won’t regret it .

[@8tavian999]

Coming from 8 year "marriage" with a 1000 Vstrom from 2002. Im drolling over this bike so bad, zzr 1400 also. Planning to get one in the future but im still on the fence with them 2, probablly ill get the zzr1400 because i never had a sportbike. But GTR it really hides its weight really good, shaft drive and power is like no other.... Such a underrated bike and low profile one ( to the coppers). Ride safe God bless!

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yeah I agree , either the zzr or GTR will make you smile . Thanks for watching. Stay safe 🙏

[@raulbarsan8582]

American accent on point. Subscribed.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Thanks dude !

[@mansolo1756]

Very nice bike, beautiful seat. Try Michelin Road 6 GTs for great tire life. I have a 2014 Connie, love that bike. Great review by the way!

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Cheers mate, yeah I’ll keep them tyres in mind on the next change .

[@markhilken7026]

Just put new ones on my Concours today. 11,000 miles on the rear

[@ronaldpretlove3109]

My 2008 Connie has 173,837Km and has not missed a beat in 16 years. Absolutely love it and living in Aus, we need Intercontinental Missiles. Currently running Road 6 GTs and at 14,000km they are still great.

[@f.f.s.d.o.a.7294]

Michelin Road 6 GT is a game changer, even staying at 190/50 stock rear. Bike tracks neutrally through turns now: no longer trying to stand up, no longer getting yanked around by ruts. Previous were Pirelli Angel GT 2, which were not right for this bike.

[@Musicdhara]

THIS IS CALLED REAL LIFE..❤ ENJOY LIFE IN YOUR OWN WAY..🤘🏻

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Exactly 😎

[@atp1130]

There’s a guy in Florida called “shoodaben engineering” the reflashes the ecu on these and versys 650 to mellow the jagged edges of the fueling and make more mid range torque

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

I think this one has already been flashed , my mate has one that’s a bit jerky , this one is very very smooth .

[@douglasgrosch228]

concours 14 the best bike i ever had period keeper !

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yep 😎

[@colinm1325]

Great thoughts about the gtr14 Johnny. What are they like compared to the st13?

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

It definitely has more power than the ST13 , the engine is more refined and smoother and I find this a lot easier to manoeuvre than the Honda . Thanks for watching mate .

[@Domingo338]

I`ve had four of them, good bikes 👍

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yes they are!

[@thecrowfliescrooked]

The fuel range thing is called a "guessometer"...all electric vehicles have them too

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Guessometer ! I like it

[@stevenpearson7793]

Hi , Jonny, Just wondering how you are getting along with the GTR and if there's any more vids to come . Did you get a new screen? I went for the puig touring which is great

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Hello mate , I love it , I sold my GS , bought the Puig touring screen ( light tint ). I’ll definitely do more soon

[@stevenpearson7793]

Great stuff , awesome bikes , I've just put a set of the Bridgestone T32's on mine and they feel great. Looking forward to more vids 👍🏼

[@pipersall6761]

Great review. Thanks!

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

No problem thanks for watching!

[@michaeljames63]

NIce Alabama/John Wayne accent there, lol You must practice that

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Most of my friends are American so I get a supply of great accents thrown at me all the time 😂

[@allenlong7205]

What brand is the seat? I like the look.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

It’s from a company called - Top Sellerie. They have a load on eBay

[@alq1967]

Hhh you reminded me of when I used to warm up my Ducati M900 in the morning...

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Funny how we mature 😂

[@illuminaut9148]

Thank you for review. This is my next bike. I am still using Kawasaki Versys 650, that bike just can't die, I don't know how to get rid of it... It just works. But I do 3000km a month, so this is it. If I want to change my bike, when my Versys 650 will be gone, I will probably have to wait a decade... 😂😂 I vote only for Japanese bikes!

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

You’re gonna love the GTR ! 😎

[@atp1130]

Good American accent but that ride from Alabama to California is like 1200 miles

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

My math is wrong 😜

[@Prufrock888]

Good common sense bike for the riding you have in Europe.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

I completely agree 👍

[@H8FUL4IM]

Damn, that was Brutal 🤣

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Kinda 😎

[@douglasgrosch228]

did you get the IVAN or shooodaben ecu tune ?? which one ?

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Not sure

[@f.f.s.d.o.a.7294]

I got the Shoodaben "Mountain Runner Premium" tune late last year. I haven't confirmed the top speed limiter removed (but good to know I have the option if needed). I do like: 1) the extra mid-range torque 2) the option to run 89 octane in a pinch (just stay below 50% throttle) 3) the more precise control over small throttle inputs, making smoother shifts both up and down 4) the efficiency when riding smoothly: I no longer bother switching to ECO mode except maybe when on very slippery surfaces

[@garrywilson8982]

Had one for 6 years,great bike but in the end the weight got to much ,my versys 1000 feels like a 250 compared to the gtr especially two up ,

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yeah I need to try a Versys . They looks awesome ..

Chain is a no no for many...

[@nickbenfell4327]

Nope - the Triumph Tiger 1050 is.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

I’ve had 4 of them

[@nickbenfell4327]

@@JonnyLeeguitarist I am onto my third.

[@boxxjumper82]

​@@JonnyLeeguitarist can't decide on 1050, fjr, Connie or sT 1300. 5'11 185 lbs . 42 years old Haven't ridden in 7 years, previous bikes were gsxr 1k, zx 14, zx 10, gsxr 750, zx7, zzr 600 and 5 MX bikes mixed in. 50/50 mix of touring and mountain riding. Leaning towards 1050 but the Connie is calling me. Help 🤔

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

@boxxjumper82 the 1050 is great but the Connie is better

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

@@boxxjumper82 Connie for the win 😎

[@user-yz4zn9ow3m]

Zzr for me all-day

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Great bike

[@user-yz4zn9ow3m]

I got rid of a vfr 1200, good bike but did not like the noise of it. Its just does not compare to the ZZR, it will potter about or go mental. Nice route you were on.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

@user-yz4zn9ow3m i will probably have another ZZR in the future ,