Kawasaki GTR1400 review

If you are looking for an excellent sports tourer (that wont break the budget), the Kawasaki GTR1400 may be what you need.
After getting constantly beaten at the drag races by ‪@hachewie‬ , i get to experience what his Kawasaki GTR1400 is like when I take it out for a run.
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Po Box 45,
West Hoxton,
NSW, Australia, 2171

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Kawasaki are a great company, I do love how they just play the game of one-upsmanship. Haha the poor eco light would never be seen if I was riding it 😂😂 I've been told I rev my Strom too much already 😂 My fz6 was the same, I do hate when temps are just sky high always made me nervous! The CBF didn't have a temp gauge which was a good and bad thing 😂 50-60k km is nothing for that engine once its been looked after! Great review on a great bike owned by a great auld creature :) You packed a hell of a lot in to 10 minutes :)

[@RoadsOfOz]

Thanks for that. I try to keep my videos shorter as I hate editing :)

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@RoadsOfOz haha that's fair enough :)

[@ashuua2909]

An ECU flash from Ivan resolved the heat issue. His flash runs the fans quicker and faster. It also increases the redline and on 2010 and up smooths out the jerky throttle response and increases rev limiter on gears. Also removes the max speed limiter on 2010 + models (my 2008 has no limiter) I love my bike a lot more after the flash

[@youngeroldie5089]

Good review, enjoyed it I am in the UK and have a 2017 model, and tour here and Europe. I had the ZZR 1400 before that. Both fantastic bikes.

[@RoadsOfOz]

Nice hearing from an owner. Thanks for watching. Touring on one of these must be amazing.

[@chrispack3131]

Great review mate, these GTR1400’s are bullet proof & they have know to do do well over 100,000 miles with normal maintenance,

[@RoadsOfOz]

They are such good value for the bike you get for the price.

[@WELLRESPECTEDAPE]

I have 122k trouble free smiling miles on mine- I know someone online that has 266,000 miles with simple maintenance 👌

[@duncansteedman9986]

Thanks for this. Your point about highish mileage not mattering much so long as it’s been regularly serviced 👍👍

[@RoadsOfOz]

Glad you enjoyed the vid. Bikes in Australia used to take a nose dive in value when they passed 20k on the odometer., good for the buyer that did not fear a bike with higher milage.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Very nice ST bike. Having a shaft is a very good thing. Enjoyed your review. From the thumbnail it was a very familiar one, I mean following Hachewie, I recognized his bike. :)

[@RoadsOfOz]

Thanks for that.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@RoadsOfOz You are welcome Matt.

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

Great review, Matt. One of the best sport tourers ever produced.

[@RoadsOfOz]

I think so too. Being a taller guy, I love their size.

[@altec19]

Being a touring bike I don’t understand why Kawasaki never offered cruise control for that model !

[@Zulu_117_ST]

Great review of a super bike! You looked very comfortable on her make and there was much room from your foot through those bends 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RoadsOfOz]

Plenty of room on that bike. Still had a bit more lean angle to go. 😉.

[@Banditmanuk]

The big Kwak is an awesome machine. Proper old school power 👍👍

[@RoadsOfOz]

Absolutely. You should of seen this thing tear up the drag strip.

[@ronwarber535]

Great review. I ride a K1600GTL. It is a beast around the parking lot. I think that it weights about 400 KGs fully laden. The bike is also expensive to maintain. My next service as at 18K miles ( I ride in the US) and it is going to cost me USD2000. I am coming over OZ in 2024 (I am a expat), but I will be looking for a FJR to ride. I like the GTR< but it doesn't have cruise control and I am an old codgier.

[@FrankTripleMoto]

Nice video Matt, a great sports tourer 👌

[@RoadsOfOz]

Thanks mate. Love doing bike review videos.

[@tazyt3388]

She gets up and boogies mate great review too goodonya cobba cheers

[@RoadsOfOz]

Thanks mate. This bike definitely gets up and goes.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Great video Matty, gret to see this video

[@RoadsOfOz]

Thanks mate. I enjoyed riding the GTR1400. It is a great bike.

[@thankyoucaptainobvious7707]

I own a 2015 ST1300, and I thoroughly enjoyed your review. The GTR is definitely one sexy piece of machinery!!

[@RoadsOfOz]

These bikes are great value. Thank you for watching.

[@MonkeyButtRides]

I big fast, powerful sport touring bike that is comfy to! Hard to come by. My ZX10 has a little eco light to...makes me laugh. Nice review!

[@RoadsOfOz]

Thanks mate. I was very fortunate to be given time on this beast of a tourer.

[@hachewie]

Great review Matt. I hope this video does well for you. You definitely put in some effort..

[@RoadsOfOz]

Thanks mate. I am hoping it does well too. I would like to do more videos like this with bikes of a similar vintage.

[@evilwestsidefan9249]

RIP really sorry they quit making them I have a 2015 in Kaw green and plan on keeping her, shaft drive is the way to go, and heated grips.

[@RoadsOfOz]

They are amazing bikes and terrific value.

[@BigBert]

Good tips when buying an older bike 😎👍🏼

[@RoadsOfOz]

Thanks for that. You could apply those tips to just about any bike with poor/no service history.

[@duncansteedman9986]

Thanks for that. Just bought an early GTR 1400 with good service history. Not in possession until next week but looking forward to getting off my Paneuro 1100 before the swing arm snaps 👍😎

[@RoadsOfOz]

Great choice. These are amazing bikes.

[@EcSsAwS]

I plan to get a councours 14. I already know I’m going to have to lower it. Can lower them 4”. That’s ALOT

[@hachewie]

Thanks for taking my bike to the mechanic for me. You are awesome.

[@RoadsOfOz]

Anytime my friend. Plus, I got to make this video and ride a cool bike (that I have never ridden before) in the process.

[@martinsinnombre]

Howdy, sorry, but right before the 2 minute mark you already quoted two wrong figures: the 2010 didn't get any extra horse power. Engines are identical. And the top speed is 270 km/h in the '08-'09 models, while '10- forward are electronically limited to 250. These are GPS values, with bags, without bags, screen down or up, no difference. Later on you mentioned "massive upgrades" for the 2010 and on. The so called "upgrades" are rather minor, and some of them are not upgrades at all, quite the contrary (hence the quote sign), like the removal of the glove compartment over the tank. Somebody would call that a massive downgrade. Carry on.

[@Moz42]

Super review, Matt. They're a great tourer. Ride well. Cheers

[@RoadsOfOz]

They are! Was fortunate enough to be able to take Chewies bike out and experience the GTR1400.

[@jamesmadigan4379]

Bought a 2007 today …😊

[@RoadsOfOz]

Very nice. I hope it serves you well. They are great bikes.

[@upnorthrider]

It’s a beast of a tourer, very cool bike! Wow it’s heavier than I thought, you’re right, once it’s up and going you don’t notice the weight as much. Nice how you and Chewie swapped bikes and made these reviews Cheers 😎

[@RoadsOfOz]

Always nice to get another opinion of your bike. Also having a fresh set of eyes on it, sometimes people notice things that may be an issue, but you have just got used to them.

[@shanejan441]

Thanks for the review mate! Im a bigger guy, 6'3 and 100kg. How would you rate them for daily commuting on the motorway way, shoet distances, bout 40 min each way. Cheers

[@RoadsOfOz]

Great on the motorway. Being a taller guy, you will appreciate the seating position and screen.

[@MrB590]

Sweet review 👌 see on the road soon matt.

[@RoadsOfOz]

Look forward to catching up soon.

[@davidsquarepants1256]

What rpm does the concours ride at in 6th gear on the freeway like 70mph?

[@RoadsOfOz]

I honestly do not remember, but it handes that speed with no effort at all. It still has plenty of acceleration left (even in top gear) at that speed.

[@roberthughes9527]

About 3200,4000 rpm is 85mph

[@chrisrocker4742]

I have had a 2010 C14 for 11 years now.I do lot of hwy riding I have done an 1100 km day and many 600 -700 km days. On the hiway in 6th gear 130 kmh or 70mph is around 4000 rpm. This bike will do that speed all day.

[@nomadicraven8500]

I bought my GTR 1400 (2014 model) in 2023 and absolutely love it.

[@RoadsOfOz]

Can't go wrong with these bikes. They do so many things very well.

[@yeright2pops434]

I have the 2010 C14. Love it. 18.5k miles in it. Amazing bike.

[@RoadsOfOz]

They truly are. Great for the big trips.

[@daveolsen5034]

I got one last year, blue 2013, was slightly disappointed till I got a v-stream windshield and a full Delkevik exhaust and ecu flash.... Ohh yeah!!! Unleash the beast!!! Amazing.!!.

[@RoadsOfOz]

I bet there are many horses that can be unleashed with a few simple tweaks on these bikes.

[@daveolsen5034]

@@michaelbrocklehurst2549 well, when I got it, it had a short Delkevic slip on in place of the enormous stock muff. I didn't like the blat sound from the short pipe but the quality of the piece seemed good. The mid pipe fit, all the fittings lined up, ect. So I looked at their website and found the prices reasonable. I think the complete header with a new longer slip on was under $400? Don't quote me on that, the headers were well made, good welds, fit right on without a hitch ! Much larger diameter pipe and no cat..combine that with the derestricting ecu flash and the bike just floats when you pass 6000rpm.

[@MrBrimsy]

Great honest review - well done

[@RoadsOfOz]

Thanks for that. It is an amazing bike.

[@rolandkeith5322]

😎👍

[@nicholasjohnson6724]

Always had Kaka's, LTD250, GPX250, GPZ900 and now this bike. The baggage area for touring is awesome !! Very comfy bike. Love the smooth power and the tail shaft. The heavy weight takes a bit of getting used to. You just have to keep it upright always when at traffic lights.

[@RoadsOfOz]

I am a Kawasaki fan myself. I still have a GPz750. This is my second one after a 30-year gap between the first one.

[@hachewie]

Awesome.

[@RoadsOfOz]

Thanks!

[@rakanro11]

What the fuck are kilowatts and Newton meters

[@RoadsOfOz]

Measurements we use here in Australia.

[@evilwestsidefan9249]

Hp and Torque

[@zzrider805]

And in the rest of the planet Earth, as conventioned in the IS of units