Kawasaki GTR1000 (ZG1000, Concours): review, history, specs

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Class: sport-touring

Production: 1986-2006

Related: Kawasaki GPZ1000RX (Ninja 1000R)

Successor: Kawasaki GTR1400 (ZG1400, Concours 14)

Models
Kawasaki GTR1000 (ZG1000, Concours)

1986-1993

(Europe, North America)

Kawasaki GTR1000 (ZG1000, Concours)

1994-2006

(Europe, North America)

Kawasaki GTR1000 (ZG1000, Concours)
Kawasaki GTR1000 (ZG1000, Concours)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1986 Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR, Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A1

1987 Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR, Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A2

1988 Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR, Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A3

1989 Europe Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR

Code: ZG1000-A4

1990 Europe Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR

Code: ZG1000-A5

1991 Europe Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR

Code: ZG1000-A6

1992 Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR, Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A7

1993 North America Name: Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A8

1994 Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR, Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A9

1995 North America Name: Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A10

1996 Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR, Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A11

1997 Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR, Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A12

1998 Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR, Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A13

1999 Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR, Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A14

2000 Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR, Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A15

2001 North America Name: Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A16

2002 Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR, Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A17

2003 Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki 1000GTR, Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A18

2004 North America Name: Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A19

2005 North America Name: Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A20

2006 North America Name: Kawasaki Concours

Code: ZG1000-A6F

Specifications

Kawasaki GTR1000 (ZG1000, Concours): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2290 mm / 90,1 in
Overall width 930 mm / 36,6 in
Overall height 1415 mm / 55,7 in
Seat height 815 mm / 32,1 in – ZG1000-A1-A8

790 mm / 31,1 in – ZG1000-A9-A6F

Wheelbase 1555 mm / 61,2 in
Ground clearance 140 mm / 5,5 in – ZG1000-A1-A8

130 mm / 5,1 in – ZG1000-A9-A6F

Dry weight 258 kg / 569 lbs – ZG1000-A1-A8

270 kg / 595 lbs – ZG1000-A9-A6F

Curb (wet) weight 294 kg / 648 lbs – ZG1000-A1-A8

307 kg / 677 lbs – ZG1000-A9-A6F

FRAME Type Tubular diamond (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 41 mm (pneumatic), 140 mm / 5,5 in

Adjustment: pre-load

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock, 140 mm / 5,5 in

Adjustment: pre-load, rebound damping

Front tire size 110/80-V18 – ZG1000-A1-A8

120/70-R18 (59V) – ZG1000-A9-A6F

Rear tire size 150/80-V16 – ZG1000-A1-A8

150/80-R16 (71V) – ZG1000-A9-A6F

Front brake Double disc, 280 mm, 1-piston calipers – ZG1000-A1-A8

Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers – ZG1000-A9-A6F

Rear brake Single disc, 280 mm, 1-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 28,5 l / 7,52 US gal
Trail 123 mm / 4,84 in
Fuel economy / consumption 6,72 l / 100 km (35 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders, inline
Bore & Stroke 74,0 x 58,0 mm
Displacement 997 cm³ (60,84 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.2:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 110,0 hp (80,9 kW) / 9500 rpm – Max. (North America)

71-100 hp - Europe

Max. torque 98,1 Nm (10,0 kgf*m) / 6500 rpm – Max. (North America)

81-86 Nm - Europe

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,85 sec.[2]
Top speed 203 km/h (126 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK32
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.732
Final reduction 2.708
Gear ratio

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II

III

IV

V

VI


3.071

2.055

1.590

1.333

1.153

0.965

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator 28,6A at 6000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-18Ah

Images

Kawasaki GTR1000 (ZG1000, Concours): images, gallery.

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Videos

Kawasaki GTR1000 (ZG1000, Concours): video.

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Manuals

Kawasaki GTR1000 (ZG1000, Concours): manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Concours (12/1996) | Average MPG
  2. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Concours (12/1996) | 0-60 mph
  3. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Concours (12/1996) | Top speed
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