1400 GTR

2017 Kawasaki 1400 GTR Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2017 Kawasaki 1400 GTR sport touring motorcycle, Kawasaki utilizes a 1352 cc (82.5 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 155 HP (113.1 kW) at 8,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 136 Nm (100.3 lb-ft) at 6,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 114.6 HP per liter and a 2,600 rpm working window between peak torque (6,200 rpm) and peak power (8,800 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the 1400 GTR measures 312 kg (688 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (2.01 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,520 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2008 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.