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Kawasaki GTR 1400 / Concourse brutally honest Review
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Күн бұрынA look at the super fast Kawasaki GTR 1400 / Concourse .This is NOT just a sports tourer, but what's it like to live with ?.
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@rjung_ch Ай бұрын
Hi Jonny, I'm totally for having a sports tourer, nothing else for me. Also a nice range like I have on my st1100, that's what I enjoy. It's old though, 20 years older than yours is. I wish you many fun miles and enjoyment on it! Thanks for taking us along. Cheers 👍💪✌
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Thanks mate, I’ll always love the ST1100 , great bike .
@rjung_ch Ай бұрын
@@JonnyLeeguitarist Thanks Jonny!
@johnnykawakid 24 күн бұрын
Great video dude. After 12 years of zzr 1400, and 62 years old geezer, I decided to get gtr 1400, and absolutely love it. Great review. Keep them coming.👌
@JonnyLeeguitarist 24 күн бұрын
Cheers mate and thanks for watching
@NateChoate 9 күн бұрын
Absolutely loved the review! Including poking fun at us Americans 😂 long time Gtr rider myself. I specialize in accessory weather protection. Love to see a review.
@JonnyLeeguitarist 9 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@michaelrandle4128 9 күн бұрын
I’ve had one for six years, love it, put 45 thousand on and not let me down once, I’m 75 years old and have no problem with weight, enjoy it pall.
@JonnyLeeguitarist 9 күн бұрын
Yeah I love this bike it’s pretty perfect. Thanks for watching mate .
@kenshienalam8072 2 күн бұрын
Is it good in corners?
@JonnyLeeguitarist 2 күн бұрын
@kenshienalam8072 very very good
@luckyphil6486 Ай бұрын
I’m a proud owner of a 68 plate ZZR 1400 PS but was just looking at the same bike to add to it. I missed out on one exactly the same as yours so may just wait now until the right one comes along .
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Yeah it’s awesome , I loved my zzr, this just makes more sense to me on the road . Let me know if you find one 😎
@RRRRefuelRideRace Ай бұрын
A well done review. Never rode it. :) Did you try the FJR? What do you think about it?
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Thanks mate , yes I tried an FJR , good bike , this is just a better bike for me .
@RRRRefuelRideRace Ай бұрын
@@JonnyLeeguitarist I see. OK. Thanks for the answer.
@brandynborsi4748 20 сағат бұрын
I have a 2013 concours and my friend has an 07 fjr. Power wise the concours is quite a bit more powerful, pulls away in every gear. Plus has 6 gears vs 07-14 fjr with 5 gears. Biggest difference is rev rang. Fjr red lines at 9k while concours revs to 11k. Concours is smother with clutch, suspension, shifting and braking. Seat isn’t super wide like the fjr. I turn rider aids off especially the linked brakes feature. Traction control can’t be turned off even though it has the ‘option’😢 unless you rip out abs which I don’t necessarily like anyways. Heated grips, adjustable wind screen, informative dash modes like outside temp, range, mpg, voltage, tire pressure, storage cubby, charging port are a few creature comforts concours has. I haven’t ridden the newer fjr1300 with six speed yet but I would think those are closer to a concours now.
@RRRRefuelRideRace 19 сағат бұрын
Thanks for this first hand experience. Appreciate it. I was thinking to get the 2020 FJR. Will see. Now I am on the Tracer 9. You can check my content when you can. Cheers. Take care.
@cbrblade2705 Ай бұрын
I blame you jonny for me buying a gtr1400 lol,, admittedly I was already looking at them before I made the jump from my cbr1100 blackbird, ive still got the bird as well for now, great review as usual.
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Ha haa ! Sorry dude 😂
@cbrblade2705 Ай бұрын
@@JonnyLeeguitarist all good mate, i did get it on a good deal, a shop got it in as part ex, needed to much work for them to sort out, so me being ex bike mechanic thought, i will take a chance, all it needed was a new gear position switch and a good service, new tyres.
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
@@cbrblade2705 winner! That’s awesome mate
@jamespayne9422 Ай бұрын
Great review.thinking of swapping my mt 09 for gtr1400 so can go touring.
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Do it mate , you won’t regret it .
@atp1130 5 күн бұрын
There’s a guy in Florida called “shoodaben engineering” the reflashes the ecu on these and versys 650 to mellow the jagged edges of the fueling and make more mid range torque
@JonnyLeeguitarist 5 күн бұрын
I think this one has already been flashed , my mate has one that’s a bit jerky , this one is very very smooth .
@8tavian999 Ай бұрын
Coming from 8 year "marriage" with a 1000 Vstrom from 2002. Im drolling over this bike so bad, zzr 1400 also. Planning to get one in the future but im still on the fence with them 2, probablly ill get the zzr1400 because i never had a sportbike. But GTR it really hides its weight really good, shaft drive and power is like no other.... Such a underrated bike and low profile one ( to the coppers). Ride safe God bless!
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Yeah I agree , either the zzr or GTR will make you smile . Thanks for watching. Stay safe 🙏
@mansolo1756 Ай бұрын
Very nice bike, beautiful seat. Try Michelin Road 6 GTs for great tire life. I have a 2014 Connie, love that bike. Great review by the way!
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Cheers mate, yeah I’ll keep them tyres in mind on the next change .
@markhilken7026 Ай бұрын
Just put new ones on my Concours today. 11,000 miles on the rear
@ronaldpretlove3109 Ай бұрын
My 2008 Connie has 173,837Km and has not missed a beat in 16 years. Absolutely love it and living in Aus, we need Intercontinental Missiles. Currently running Road 6 GTs and at 14,000km they are still great.
@f.f.s.d.o.a.7294 20 күн бұрын
Michelin Road 6 GT is a game changer, even staying at 190/50 stock rear. Bike tracks neutrally through turns now: no longer trying to stand up, no longer getting yanked around by ruts. Previous were Pirelli Angel GT 2, which were not right for this bike.
@Musicdhara Ай бұрын
THIS IS CALLED REAL LIFE..❤ ENJOY LIFE IN YOUR OWN WAY..🤘🏻
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Exactly 😎
@Domingo338 15 күн бұрын
I`ve had four of them, good bikes 👍
@JonnyLeeguitarist 15 күн бұрын
Yes they are!
@stevenpearson7793 Ай бұрын
Hi , Jonny, Just wondering how you are getting along with the GTR and if there's any more vids to come . Did you get a new screen? I went for the puig touring which is great
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Hello mate , I love it , I sold my GS , bought the Puig touring screen ( light tint ). I’ll definitely do more soon
@stevenpearson7793 Ай бұрын
Great stuff , awesome bikes , I've just put a set of the Bridgestone T32's on mine and they feel great. Looking forward to more vids 👍🏼
@thecrowfliescrooked 11 күн бұрын
The fuel range thing is called a "guessometer"...all electric vehicles have them too
@JonnyLeeguitarist 11 күн бұрын
Guessometer ! I like it
@raulbarsan8582 16 күн бұрын
American accent on point. Subscribed.
@JonnyLeeguitarist 16 күн бұрын
Thanks dude !
@colinm1325 Ай бұрын
Great thoughts about the gtr14 Johnny. What are they like compared to the st13?
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
It definitely has more power than the ST13 , the engine is more refined and smoother and I find this a lot easier to manoeuvre than the Honda . Thanks for watching mate .
@pipersall6761 27 күн бұрын
Great review. Thanks!
@JonnyLeeguitarist 27 күн бұрын
No problem thanks for watching!
@douglasgrosch228 Ай бұрын
concours 14 the best bike i ever had period keeper !
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Yep 😎
@brandynborsi4748 20 сағат бұрын
Just changed the factory rear brake pad at 30k miles. Fronts original pads are still at least 50% life. Engine braking helps slow this pig down very well.
@JonnyLeeguitarist 20 сағат бұрын
Yep 😎
@brandynborsi4748 17 сағат бұрын
@@JonnyLeeguitarist I started on a cbr600rr and still have it. I ride my concours like a super bike not so much a touring bike. I got a tune and governor delete to really get the most out of it. Saving up for a Yoshi full system for gen 1 zx14 now then re tune after install. Also gonna get the copper dog sport screen for better aroes at top speeds. So far I’ve hit 175 with just a tune and K&N air filter. I weigh 140 lbs but the bike feels light to me. Love the GTR1400!
@JonnyLeeguitarist 16 сағат бұрын
@brandynborsi4748 sound like great mods !
@JonnyLeeguitarist 11 сағат бұрын
@brandynborsi4748 yep it’s an absolute weapon .
@allenlong7205 9 күн бұрын
What brand is the seat? I like the look.
@JonnyLeeguitarist 9 күн бұрын
It’s from a company called - Top Sellerie. They have a load on eBay
@alq1967 Ай бұрын
Hhh you reminded me of when I used to warm up my Ducati M900 in the morning...
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Funny how we mature 😂
@michaeljames63 29 күн бұрын
NIce Alabama/John Wayne accent there, lol You must practice that
@JonnyLeeguitarist 29 күн бұрын
Most of my friends are American so I get a supply of great accents thrown at me all the time 😂
@LarryMusgrave Күн бұрын
The fuel range thing is an instantaneous range that only considers your actual current throttle position (fuel lbs/hr being put out by the injector nozzle) along with rpm (injection pulse rate) and fuel remaining in the tank. With each minor change of the throttle, the Calc is effected in a large way. So that whole range screen should have been deleted and never seen. Instead, they only needed the instant and the average economy. The data is in the ECU to look at average economy vs. fuel remaining to extrapolate a rough range estimate based on how the driver has been driving the bike. Why they decided to put this completely useless window as an option is baffling to say the last.
@JonnyLeeguitarist Күн бұрын
Great info ! Yeah I agree it’s baffling
@atp1130 5 күн бұрын
Good American accent but that ride from Alabama to California is like 1200 miles
@JonnyLeeguitarist 5 күн бұрын
My math is wrong 😜
@douglasgrosch228 Ай бұрын
did you get the IVAN or shooodaben ecu tune ?? which one ?
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Not sure
@f.f.s.d.o.a.7294 20 күн бұрын
I got the Shoodaben "Mountain Runner Premium" tune late last year. I haven't confirmed the top speed limiter removed (but good to know I have the option if needed). I do like: 1) the extra mid-range torque 2) the option to run 89 octane in a pinch (just stay below 50% throttle) 3) the more precise control over small throttle inputs, making smoother shifts both up and down 4) the efficiency when riding smoothly: I no longer bother switching to ECO mode except maybe when on very slippery surfaces
@Prufrock888 Ай бұрын
Good common sense bike for the riding you have in Europe.
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
I completely agree 👍
@garrywilson8982 Ай бұрын
Had one for 6 years,great bike but in the end the weight got to much ,my versys 1000 feels like a 250 compared to the gtr especially two up ,
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Yeah I need to try a Versys . They looks awesome ..
15 күн бұрын
Chain is a no no for many...
@illuminaut9148 Ай бұрын
Thank you for review. This is my next bike. I am still using Kawasaki Versys 650, that bike just can't die, I don't know how to get rid of it... It just works. But I do 3000km a month, so this is it. If I want to change my bike, when my Versys 650 will be gone, I will probably have to wait a decade... 😂😂 I vote only for Japanese bikes!
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
You’re gonna love the GTR ! 😎
@H8FUL4IM Ай бұрын
Damn, that was Brutal 🤣
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
Kinda 😎
@nickbenfell4327 Ай бұрын
Nope - the Triumph Tiger 1050 is.
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
I’ve had 4 of them
@nickbenfell4327 Ай бұрын
@@JonnyLeeguitarist I am onto my third.
@boxxjumper82 Ай бұрын
@@JonnyLeeguitarist can't decide on 1050, fjr, Connie or sT 1300. 5'11 185 lbs . 42 years old Haven't ridden in 7 years, previous bikes were gsxr 1k, zx 14, zx 10, gsxr 750, zx7, zzr 600 and 5 MX bikes mixed in. 50/50 mix of touring and mountain riding. Leaning towards 1050 but the Connie is calling me. Help 🤔
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
@boxxjumper82 the 1050 is great but the Connie is better
@JonnyLeeguitarist Ай бұрын
@@boxxjumper82 Connie for the win 😎
@user-yz4zn9ow3m 7 күн бұрын
Zzr for me all-day
@JonnyLeeguitarist 7 күн бұрын
Great bike
@user-yz4zn9ow3m 7 күн бұрын
I got rid of a vfr 1200, good bike but did not like the noise of it. Its just does not compare to the ZZR, it will potter about or go mental. Nice route you were on.
@JonnyLeeguitarist 7 күн бұрын
@user-yz4zn9ow3m i will probably have another ZZR in the future ,
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