Motorcycle specifications Kawasaki1000 GTR 1998 Queen of the Tour

presentation of the 1000 GTR 1998

Launched in 1986, the GTR has built a reputation as a carefree tourer. Aesthetically reworked in 1994, it's mainly the noise standards that have caused it trouble, scaring the life out of its once expressive engine. Not really detrimental for normal use - but it gets worse with a passenger and freight: the machine struggles a little when put to the test on the freeway. The chassis is efficient, but old-fashioned, and this is reflected in the weaving at high speeds.

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Above all, the GTR is the archetypal tireless workhorse. Journalists have made no mistake, and it's the one you see everywhere on the road of the Tour de France. Although a little heavy at low speeds, and handicapped by a tight turning radius, the GTR boasts impeccable roadholding, a highly protective fairing, excellent comfort, a practical and discreet drive shaft, record range thanks to the largest fuel tank on the market (28.5 L), and a sturdy pair of panniers (though not great aesthetically)... so find a GT for this price that offers as much! The aging Kawa tourer suffers mainly from its outdated design. For the rest, the GTR is one of the most efficient tools for the job. It may not look like much, but it knows how to roll up its sleeves.

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Published on 3/7/21
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Key facts Kawasaki 1000 GTR (1998) : What you need to know before you buy

Highlights

• Stabilité
• Performances
• Road qualities

Weak points

• Poids
• Selection
• Aging design

Prices

	Basic version
France	9,298€

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Model sold in 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Replace 1000 GTR 1997

1000 GTR 1997

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1000 GTR 1999

Performance

• Max speed : approximately 200 km/h (124.30 mph)
• Average fuel consumption : 6.50 liters/100km (0.36 mpg)
• Estimated range : 438 km (272 miles)
  Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.

Competitors

Honda ST 1100 PAN EUROPEAN 1998

Triumph 900 TROPHY 1998

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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 40 reviews

ma dernière moto sans doute

jessarto Model 1995

Hello colleagues
It's not too complicated to write a positive review of our favourite bike, even if I have one or two minor complaints, such as overheating in hot weather, the weight when riding at low speed, and the difficulty of putting the bike on its centre stand, no doubt due to my arthritis problems, that's about it
Otherwise, it's a comfortable bike that I was able to buy for a ridiculous price and in magnificent condition
Just a few tires to change, and that's it
You don't get too tired after hundreds of kilometers on it
I don't ride as often as I used to, mainly at weekends, and that's just as well, because driving up the queues to go to work in Paris, especially with my suitcases, makes me afraid of hitting the mirrors
That may sound like a lot of criticism, but I love our garnet-red '98 1000 GTR with just over 50,000 kms on the clock
Bonne route à tous . 08/27/2022 11:32 Rating : 4/5 Respond to jessarto

leongermain Model 1996

having owned 2 GTRs, I'm satisfied with a well-built, reliable motorcycle that's easy to maintain, with a range of 400km that's rare for a bike weighing nearly 300kg
heavy at low speeds, with its slightly reduced turning radius, it's better to anticipate manoeuvres in town, but it's a GT tourer by design 08/12/2022 19:44 Rating : 4/5 Respond to leongermain

JMP Model 2000

Hello, I recently bought my very young Kwa GTR 1000 cc. From 1999, it's a Bordeaux color. I've always been loyal to the brand, but I stopped riding two-wheelers about 30 years ago. I needed a machine worthy of the name to get back in the saddle. I'll be celebrating my 55th birthday in a few days. I fell in love with this bike. I'm getting ready to hit the road in a little while, heading for Annecy to visit my daughter - a 900 km ride! I plan to stop in Troyes, halfway along the road. I wish you a good trip too. JMP. 03/08/2022 11:14 Rating : 4/5 Respond to JMP

Fiable, 100% routière et un joli caractère

Chris Model 1999

I came to the GTR for my 50th birthday... and here we are, big doubts at the start, quite a few problems with it at the start, I redid the clutch etc, changed the suspension and the bike has completely changed, a superb tourer, comfortable, reliable, almost indestructible if you take care of it, I got it too expensive but who cares, it has 55000km and I did 6000 just this summer. So it heats up a lot in the legs, it's heavy, but it's really been made for the road, a real joy, an engine that purrs, that eats up kilometers, that doesn't flash an electronic warning light every 5 minutes, that costs little, really, to maintain. I'm reluctantly parting with it as I'm going abroad, but it's a real pleasure to drive! 09/16/2021 20:10 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Chris

FRANCE/MORBIHAN/THEIX

JOBOULI Model 1999

in 43 years ( already !! )..of riding..16 motorcycles of all kinds, models..always favoring road bikes..when I could get the A3 license..so I started with BMW 800 GS..excellent..then came other flats..also the first K100 with fuel injection..= too young probably..I came back to the flat..and then my first used KAWASAKI 1000 GTR..what happiness with its sixth gear (which sometimes you forget!!)..and that unique torque..I couldn't keep it..because I was always attracted by other models..and then I came back to my second GTR..1986 model..which I kept for 14 years..I had to change the carburetor manifold which cost me more than the KAWA..and now the garages..are trained in injection..I hope, never 2 without 3 to find another GTR..because there's nothing better for me, for its handling..its torque..its acceleration..a road car worthy of the name and economical..I KIFFE..small detail..in view of the years..its weight prevents me from putting it on center stand..but it took me a long time to understand that I was getting old..cordially. 08/22/2021 20:37 Rating : 5/5 Respond to JOBOULI

stryker47 Model 1990

very good routiere but rather heavy 05/21/2021 10:43 Rating : 4/5 Respond to stryker47

stryker Model 1989

i just bought it for 1100 euros and 108000km nothing to do it is red with top case 2 helmets and the 2 cases 03/03/2021 14:16 Rating : 5/5 Respond to stryker

documentation

steph Model 2001

Hello, I've just bought a 2001 KAWASAKI 1000 GTR
First purchase to get back in the saddle with my wife at 57. What a pleasure to find this type of bike at very affordable prices

I'm looking for the technical booklet so I can do a lot of things myself. I can't find the 2001 model, is that normal?
Thanks a lot 11/04/2020 11:33 Rating : 5/5 Respond to steph

Alain

Happy New Year, I've got a technical magazine still in its packaging. Give me your address and I'll send it to you (alain.fayet@hotmail.fr). Mine is from 1999 and I bought it last year at 61a. Good stuffing. 01/01/2021 02:24 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

Jean-marie Model 1999

Super brelle..je lui ai mis 100000 et elle roule toujours..confort,autonomie,poids(au prix des salles de muscu).... 08/18/2020 10:48 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Jean-marie

arbien Model 1989

1989 motorcycle in perfect working order if I push the handle it responds,
for two-up rides I find it great, just a little heavy at very low speeds at walking pace it has 140,000 km on the odometer fuel consumption at correct speed 6.5 to 7 liters per 100
biker friends, have a good ride and take care of yourselves! 07/13/2020 19:29 Rating : 4/5 Respond to arbien

Consommation et poids

Nielda Model 1992

Hi boys. I have an anvil nicknamed Connie from 1992 with nearly 128,000 Km, Ermax high bubble, which runs well, if not for the weight that comes on board during tight maneuvers and "hello" to put on the central!!!! 294 kg, fully loaded and without top case. The fuel consumption is still 8 liters per hundred on average, so 330/350 kilometers, which is not so bad, but for short trips on small roads, it's nada! Bon vent. 03/30/2020 19:33 Rating : 3/5 Respond to Nielda

vidange

steph Model 1999

hello
i would like to know if the oil change is done on the engine and gearbox
10/23/2019 17:43 Rating : 4/5 Respond to steph

Cata Model 1990

Old or not, mamy's got a lot to say for herself, and a squeeze of the handle gets you up to more than illegal speeds quickly and effortlessly. Dry driving in the rain is easy with her.a 1000 rx in gala clothes. 04/28/2018 06:09 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Cata

jojo Model 1999

a very good tourer easy to maintain the weight once on the road is quickly forgotten 02/08/2018 20:18 Rating : 5/5 Respond to jojo

Champi Model 1987

Hi everyone,
I own a 1000 gtr from 1987, 128,000 kms, not a wrinkle, supple, powerful and robust, it has never failed me, hyper stable in curves (to make some sport bikes pale) super comfortable with a remarkable range, well after the line is aging, but when you squeeze the handle, heads turn on the sound of this good old block inherited from the 900 Ninja. One more thing that's important, excellent for two-up riding, and if you look after it, you won't be changing it anytime soon 03/11/2016 22:54 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Champi

capacité huile moteur

antoine Model 1999

bjr.how many liters of oil for the oil change? a 1000 gtr from 1992 07/15/2015 18:33 Rating : 3/5 Respond to antoine

cherche moto 1000gtr

dominique44 Model 1999

I'm looking for a gtr1000 engine not too many km, complete starter carbu make your offer thank you
In Pays de loire region 03/13/2015 18:41 Rating : 3/5 Respond to dominique44

Mon destrier comtois

le pirate Model 1999

I bought this GTR in 2001, and it's a real pleasure to drive, except for the weight
i've crashed twice at standstill and it takes a bit of trickery to get it up on its own...breaking each plate and footrest...

i had to change the original bubble after it was damaged by super 95 which ate it away - impossible to order an original bubble find one on Erwax

once I did 1000 km in a day - a bit tired but great...

it's 43,000 m and runs like clockwork 10/28/2014 14:41 Rating : 5/5 Respond to le pirate

stryker Model 1987

very good routiere recent purchase have no regrets 09/26/2014 09:48 Rating : 5/5 Respond to stryker

recherche de pieces

charles 92 Model 1999

bonjour a tous .j'ai fait l'acquisition d'1 kawa 1000 gtr . je suis a la recherche de 2 pots d'échappement .avez-vous des adresses . d'avance merci . CHARLES
bonne journee a tous
07/02/2013 07:47 Rating : 5/5 Respond to charles 92

Transformation moteur 1000 GTR

ventrater Model 1998

bjr i have one 1998 i sell it 1000 euros inpossible to sell then i am going to dismount it and to put the engine in a fiat 500 as in cource de cote.alors voila my question what can one do to improve the engine little maybe to put him a 4en1 and other gisleur when do you think? ON SAIS MONTER A COMBIEN DE CHEVAUX par rapport a un autre moteur kawa merci 12/23/2012 18:51 Rating : 3/5 Respond to ventrater

phil85 Model 1998

hi. I've had my kawa for 6 months now and I'm very happy with it. You have to know how to handle it when slowing down because of its weight, its little fault but once on the road it's a pleasure, its big fault is that you can feel the heat from the engine when you're riding in town, when you stop at a traffic light I advise you to keep your pants on, not your shorts ^^. A great bike for two-up riding 08/13/2012 10:56 Rating : 4/5 Respond to phil85

damito Model 1999

i own this bike year 2004, I do what it rightfully belongs: escort cyclist, nothing to say that qualities on a net 90/100km / h 420km only blem the maneuver at the stop with my 1.70m but with all other qualities we forget its harmful side at the stop, I made handlebar risers the impec, I had 4 new bmw heaps !!!! and the blem with it, the dough what, a gtr is worth 2BMW anti bmw!! the new one won't be worth the old ones, i think we're getting into the dough side ect... at least with the old one when the rear tire is worn it's all worn, we'll see with the new one, not the same width = price. i'm 58 years old i've had bikes with the best protection=gtr a super vêlo 03/21/2007 23:20 Rating : 5/5 Respond to damito

jean phili Model 1999

i own a 2001 1000 GTR with 57,000 km, and I'm delighted with it. It's a super-handling bike, supple and powerful, and it makes riding a pleasure, just like riding a bike. Prudence a tous a bientot 05/26/2006 12:57 Rating : 5/5 Respond to jean phili

jmp

If you know a KAWASAKI enthusiast, I'm selling a reliable, robust, well-protected GTR, ideal for sidecarists!
I'm selling for health reasons a GTR 1000 Black model from 07/1993 105HP in very good condition
42,000kms, distribution( preventive), valve adjustment, carb balancing done in 03/2013 (invoices)
recent brake pads, spark plugs, filters.
Missing pocket lids, a few traces of age but nothing more!
A carb cleaning would be necessary to be at the top!
Sold: 2300 E
Visible in 77, 25 km from Paris bercy ( dampmart near disneyland Paris)

Contact M PIGANIOL JEAN MICHEL DAMPMART by MAIL

11/29/2014 19:56 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

laurent

good evening

is your gtr still for sale? i might be interested

thank you for your feedback 0606793087 10/14/2015 22:43 Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation

philippe65 Model 1999

very good bike,even as a duo.i don't use it very often but when it starts up it's for Nantes (600km) or Lyon (800km) done in one stride and back in a weekend.the only problem i find with it is its weight,if anyone knew where to buy a high bubble!!! because with the wrong stand i couldn't hold it up even though i'm 105 kg!!! 03/28/2006 21:44 Rating : 5/5 Respond to philippe65

Patrix Model 1999

Bought my 1st in 89... First of the series... There have been others since, including a 2001 which I recently had the 1st lap of the odometer... I do 25,000 to 35,000km a year in a GTR
If you're interested, I've got a little site on it with some good tips..
http://mes.gtr.free.fr 01/14/2006 00:49 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Patrix

gian Model 1999

owner of a 96 GTR for 1 1/2 years, nothing but happiness, despite a pointal problem which has since been resolved. A road tractor, 11,000 km this year, with just the two of us (a jewel)
too bad it's no longer made
11/13/2005 21:02 Rating : 5/5 Respond to gian

mich Model 1999

Whether solo or in a duo, this bike loves to go for a ride. Comfortable, powerful and not greedy. Once you've fitted the foam grips, it's bliss. Let's hope that Kawa will come up with a new model with the same quality/price ratio as this good old GTR. Take care and enjoy the ride 07/26/2005 10:53 Rating : 5/5 Respond to mich

pierrem87 Model 1999

This is my second GTR in 14 years!!!!
What a pleasure!
To solve the vibration PB on the grips, I put foam grips
I no longer have muffler PBs since I replaced the originals with compatible ones
On the other hand, I have a dead exhaust manifold PB. If anyone can tell me where I can find a used one, I'd love to hear about it, because even compatible ones cost the earth. 07/09/2005 20:37 Rating : 5/5 Respond to pierrem87

Winks Model 1999

A super machine, with 92 and 57,000 km, no worries, a delight in the mountains and on the roads (long journeys). Equally at home solo or in a duo. Apart from the pins and needles in my hands, it's all good fun! For those still in doubt: when she's gone.... It's hard to keep up with her for that long !!!! On the one hand, you don't have the comfort for it, and on the other: how big is your tank? ;-)
One regret: Kawa has stopped producing. Too bad it would have looked good against the R1150 RT, R1200 RT, 1300FJR and 1300PAN. A makeover, a 1300 cm engine and it would have been back on the road for many more years of riding pleasure
Take care and enjoy the ride! 04/03/2005 21:59 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Winks

didier Model 1999

2 GTR since 89, the 1st 90000km rt the 2nd has deja 40000km . superbe becanne, a part PB of pots, mecanique increvable if kawa could release us a new version in 1200cc .je pense quelle ferait des heureux ; bonne route en gtr ps: abreviation de GTR (g te redouble ) 03/30/2005 23:28 Rating : 5/5 Respond to didier

agrid34 Model 1999

super machine 1991 / 71.000 quel plaisir moi ?mais pots ? ben des marvings bien sur puis ils sont au cotes kawa et oui elle respire puis le 200kmh lui fait pas peur si si je vous jure c une balle cette machine ah au fait les marvings ont la méme gueule que les pots kawa original bien sur allez bye a tous bonne route en GTR bien sur GAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ 03/28/2005 12:04 Rating : 5/5 Respond to agrid34

fifi Model 1999

99 15000 kms motorcycle I take care of it every day.remember to grease the 5 grease nipples on the joints of the rear suspension rods (very fragile especially if you often go down a sidewalk).I have adjusted my fuel gauge see the article I sent to this address in the tips section http://gtr.mania.free.fr/ 01/29/2005 21:28 Rating : 5/5 Respond to fifi

Taz Model 1999

Model 86, 109,000 km and nothing but happiness. The 100 HP are still there. The only problem is the lighting, which I find a little light. Otherwise, nothing to say. It works just as well as a duo, and it's very comfortable. 01/06/2005 17:13 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Taz

patrick Model 1999

model 94 ( 80.000 klm ) indeed the manifold has leaks with time jutilise de la patte pour pots ça tient relativement longtemps mais se sont des petits trous. je n'ai plus les pots d'origines et j'ai usine les chapeaux de carbuts (il existe un bon cite www.gtrmania )pour ceux qui veulent recuperer un peu de couple a bas regime ou ceux qui veulent les reglages des premiers modèleses non flanges. i've got a high bubble (secdem) for the big gabaris. anyone who's got something to prevent handlebar vibration, i'm all for it. otherwise, a very good, low-maintenance beaker that doesn't do vice hits. for those who like to ride in all weathers, fast and carefree. 01/06/2005 17:13 Rating : 5/5 Respond to patrick

sergio Model 1999

très bonne moto puissante modele 86 140000klm et toujour partante nice paris nice rennes il faut qu'elle roule domage qu'elle prene finene en 2005 01/06/2005 17:13 Rating : 5/5 Respond to sergio

stephane Model 1999

a very good bike, a road handling worthy of the greatest i did 6000 km in 9 days across morocco i wouldn't have done it with any other bike. not a sore back a delight. I would not have ridden it with any other motorcycle, not a single sore back, a real pleasure 01/06/2005 17:12 Rating : 5/5 Respond to stephane

superblack Model 1999

It's said that the exhaust manifold will leak over time, resulting in significant noise. Fact or fiction? 01/06/2005 17:12 Rating : 5/5 Respond to superblack

pat44 Model 1999

fuel consumption is 6.5 per 100 and top speed around 210 puncture-proof bike mine has just passed 90000 km a bit heavy at standstill, especially for small guys like me 1.68 m 70 kg 01/06/2005 17:11 Rating : 5/5 Respond to pat44

JACKY Model 1999

very good road handling, especially in duet mode, as for performance, it's almost necessary to remove the clamps from the pots, so there's no more noise, but the bike can breathe at last 01/06/2005 17:11 Rating : 5/5 Respond to JACKY

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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the 1000 GTR 1998

What is the power of the 1000 GTR 1998?

The 1000 GTR 1998 develops a power of 91 ch (89.70 hp)

What is the torque of the 1000 GTR 1998?

The maximum torque of the 1000 GTR 1998 is 8.60 mkg to 6,250 rpm.

What is the maximum speed of the 1000 GTR 1998?

The 1000 GTR 1998 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 200 km/h (124.30 mph) on the track.

What is the weight of the 1000 GTR 1998?

The 1000 GTR 1998 has a a dry weight of 270 kg (595 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 294 kg (648 lb).

What is the fuel consumption of the 1000 GTR 1998?

Average fuel consumption is estimated at 6.50 l/100km (0.36 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.

QWhat is the seat height of the 1000 GTR 1998?

To ensure good accessibility, the 1000 GTR 1998 offers a minimum seat height of 790 mm (31.10 in).

What is the price of the 1000 GTR 1998?

The price of the 1000 GTR 1998 is 9,298€ in France