2008 Kawasaki 1400 GTR, a FAST Tourer

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Kawasaki is known for its powerful bikes and it has rocked bike world with its latest production, Kawasaki 1400 GTR. Kawasaki has taken the engine of its most powerful hyper sport bike, Kawasaki ZZR1400, and has come up with a mega sports tourer (although Kawasaki is known for its touring bikes for more than 21 years) to encourage and anticipate the passionate riders. This latest edition of Kawasaki is not only emphasized upon by an amazing engine performance but it is blesse with sublime handling even at high speeds and in varying contours.The most amazing feature of this bike is its capability to possess variable valve timing and its electrically adjustable windscreen.

Specifications:


Engine and transmission

Displacement:

1352.00 ccm (82.50 cubic inches)

Engine type:

In-line four

Stroke:

4

Power:

153 bhp

Torque:

136.00 Nm (13.9 kgf-m or 100.3 ft-lb) @ 6200 RPM

Top Speed:

155 mph (some although argue it to be above 300 kmph)

Compression:

10.7:1

Bore x stroke:

84.0 x 61.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)

Fuel system:

Injection

Valves per cylinder:

4

Fuel control:

DOHC

Ignition:

Digital

Starter:

Electric

Cooling system:

Liquid

Gearbox:

6-speed

Physical measures

Dry weight:

279.0 kg (615.1 pounds)

Seat height:

815 mm (32.1 inches)

Overall length:

2,271 mm (89.4 inches)

Overall width:

780 mm (30.7 inches)

Ground clearance:

125 mm (4.9 inches)

Wheelbase:

1,520 mm (59.8 inches)

Chassis and dimensions

Rake (fork angle):

26.1°

Trail:

112 mm (4.4 inches)

Front suspension:

Inverted, telescopic fork

Rear suspension:

Tetra-Lever

Front tyre dimensions:

120/70-ZR17

Rear tyre dimensions:

190/50-ZR17

Front brakes:

Double disc

Front brakes diameter:

310 mm (12.2 inches)

Rear brakes:

Single disc

Rear brakes diameter:

270 mm (10.6 inches)

Other specifications

Fuel capacity:

22.00 liters (5.81 gallons)