The Kawasaki GTR1000 (also known as the ZG 1000 Concours) was a motorcycle produced from 1986 to 1989. It featured a liquid-cooled four-stroke transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder, a capacity of 997cc, and a compression ratio of 10.2:1. The bike was equipped with 4 x 32mm Keihin CV carburetors, electronic ignition, and an electric starter. The GTR1000 had a maximum power output of 110 hp (85 kW) at 9500 rpm, while the ZG 1100 version produced 97 hp (72.3 kW) at 7000 rpm. The maximum torque was 10 kgf-m at 6500 rpm. The transmission was a 6-speed, and the final drive was a shaft.
The bike had a 41mm telescopic front suspension with air-assisted adjustable preload, while the rear suspension was a UNI-TRAK system with adjustable preload, rebound damping, and air pressure. The front brakes consisted of 2x 272mm discs and a single-piston caliper, while the rear brake was a single 280mm disc with a single-piston caliper. The front tire was a 110/80 VR18, and the rear tire was a 130/80 VR16. The bike had a 28-degree rake, a 1554mm wheelbase, and a 797mm seat height. The dry weight was 270kg, while the wet weight was 296.0kg. The fuel capacity was 28.5 liters, and the average fuel consumption was 14.0km/l. The braking distance from 60-0 and 100-0 km/h was 15.1m and 39.8m, respectively. The standing 1/4 mile time was 11.7 seconds with a top speed of 216 km/h (134 mph).
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki GTR1000 / ZG 1000 Concours
| Year | 1986 – 89 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 58 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Induction | 4 x 32mm Keihin CV carburetors |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 110 hp / 85 kW @ 9500 rpm (ZG 1100 – 97 hp / 72.3 kW @ 7000 rpm) |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 94.4 hp / 70 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 10 kgf-m @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic, air-assisted adjustable preload |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | UNI-TRAK with adjustable preload, rebound damping and air pressure |
| Rear Wheel Travcel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 272mm discs 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 110/80 VR18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80 VR16 |
| Rake | 28 degrees, |
| Trail | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1554 mm / 61.2 in |
| Seat Height | 797 mm / 31.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 270 kg / 595 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 296.0 kg / 652.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 28.5 Litres / 7.5 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 14.0 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 15.1 m / 39.8 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.7 sec / 180.7 km/h |
| Top Speed | 216.0 km/h / 134 mph |
