User manual KAWASAKI 1400GTR ABS DATASHEET 2011

[. . . ] * Gear-driven duel secondary balancers cut vibration minimising engine wear, noise and rider fatigue. FUEL SYSTEM * Electronic fuel injection feeds the engine exactly the right amount of fuel giving excellent power, fuel economy, low exhaust emissions, smooth driveability and easy starting. * Compared to the Ninja ZX-14 the diameter of the throttle valves are reduced for more linear low and mid-range throttle response and driveability. * Because the smaller diameter throttle bodies give increased intake velocity, throttle response is very crisp from low to high-engine speeds. [. . . ] * Higher oil level for the front fork offers sharper (lighterturning) handling. TETRA-LEVER REAR SUSPENSION * To ensure that the GTR's massive torque is transmitted to the tarmac as efficiently as possible, a highly rigid, dual sided, 4-link swingarm is used. It is designed to off-set the lifting or squatting tendency of shaft drives when the throttle is opened or closed. * The wide upper cowling provides excellent wind and weather protection and its design features the aggressive styling that makes the GTR instantly recognisable as a Kawasaki. * The Tetra-Lever rear suspension is supported at four points on the left and right side and mounts to Kawasaki's unique Uni-Trak suspension system. * Power delivery to the rear wheel is smooth and direct and the high rigidity of this design gives excellent rider feedback. * The parallel link swingarm houses the shaft drive reducing weight. * Electrically adjustable windscreen is now 70 mm taller and is wider at the top. The new windscreen's increased height allows air passing over the top of the screen to flow smoothly around the rider's helmet. The wider top portion of the screen results in less wind striking the rider's shoulders and upper arms. * While the range of adjustability remains unchanged, riders now have two ways to adjust the screen. Using the button on the left grip allows stepless adjustability as on the previous model. There are also four preset positions from which the rider can choose: lowest, 1/2, 3/4, top. * When the power is turned off, the windscreen goes to its lowest position. When the power is turned back on, the windscreen's memory function allows it to automatically return to the selected preset position. (Note that if the power is turned back on, or the screen's motion is stopped by hitting the screen adjust button while it is still trying to go down to its rest position, the system will assume there was a problem and the windscreen will stop where it is. This "problem mode" can be reset by turning the power off again and letting the screen go back down to its rest position. ) * Passages from windscreen slits direct air through the inner fairing to vents next to the instrument panel. Alleviating the lower pressure on the underside of the screen (in the cockpit area) helps prevent turbulence around the rider's head * The rear suspension has rebound damping adjustability, and is fully adjustable for preload via a remote hydraulic adjuster that negates the need for additional tools. * Fine-tuned rear suspension settings also contribute to the sharper handling. A slightly softer spring and slighter greater preload are used. FRONT AND REAR PETAL DISC BRAKES * Like a superport model the GTR's front brake uses a radial pump master cylinder and radial mount, opposed 4-piston callipers gripping 310 mm semi-floating petal discs. Braking performance is simply outstanding. * Because touring riders tend to rely more heavily on the rear brake, the GTR is fitted with a 20 mm larger diameter rear disc than the ZX-14. The rear brake lever pedal's pad is larger for ease of operation. * Like the front brakes a petal rear disc is used on the rear. * An opposed 2-piston calliper on the rear petal disc enhances rear braking performance. 2ND GENERATION K-ACT (KAWASAKI ADVANCED COACTIVE-BRAKING TECHNOLOGY) ABS * K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS enables riders to execute controlled, balanced braking. [. . . ] * The storage case also locks automatically at speeds over 40 km/h. (The lock is released under 3 km/h. ) HANDY GRIP HEATERS * Large-volume panniers are integrally designed to complement the GTR's over all styling package. They easily hold a full-face helmut and are water resistant. * Maximium capacity for each pannier is 10 kg. [. . . ]