GTR 1000

2001 Kawasaki GTR 1000 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2001 Kawasaki GTR 1000 touring motorcycle, Kawasaki pairs a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 86 Nm (63.4 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 98.2 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 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 GTR 1000 measures 258 kg (569 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.38 HP/kg (2.63 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 1,555 mm (61.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 28.5-liter (7.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 195 km/h (121 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1994 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.