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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki | |name = Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours | ||
|photo = 2004Concours.jpg | |photo = 2004Concours.jpg | ||
|aka = GTR1000, Concours | |aka = GTR1000, Concours, ZG 1000 | ||
|manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1986 - 89 | |production = 1986 - 89 | ||
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|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = | ||
|ignition = Electronic | |ignition = Electronic | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BA8ES}} '86<br />{{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '87-95 , '98-06 | ||
|battery = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB18L-A}} '86-95 , '98-06 | ||
|transmission = 6 Speed | |transmission = 6 Speed | ||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
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Rear: UNI-TRAK with adjustable preload, [[rebound damping]] and air pressure | Rear: UNI-TRAK with adjustable preload, [[rebound damping]] and air pressure | ||
|brakes =Front: 2x 272mm discs 1 [[piston]] [[caliper]] <br>Rear: Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper | |brakes =Front: 2x 272mm discs 1 [[piston]] [[caliper]] <br>Rear: Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|110/80 | |front_tire = {{tire|120/70-18}} '98-06<br />{{tire|110/80-18}} '86-95 | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire| | |rear_tire = {{tire|150/80-16}} '86-95 , '98-06 | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = 1554 mm / 61.2 in | |wheelbase = 1554 mm / 61.2 in | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 28.5 Liters / 7.5 US gal | |fuel_capacity = 28.5 Liters / 7.5 US gal | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|oil_filter = K&N KN-401 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
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|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The Kawasaki Concours, known in Europe as the GTR1000 and in USA as the | The Kawasaki Concours, known in Europe as the GTR1000 and in USA as the | ||
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The GTR1000 has 1020 percent less horsepower than the US Concours, varying | The GTR1000 has 1020 percent less horsepower than the US Concours, varying | ||
by country | by country | ||
It could reach a top speed of 216.0 km/h / 134 mph. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 10.2:1 [[compression ratio]]. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 110/80 VR18 front [[tire]] and a 130/80 VR16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 272mm discs 1 piston caliper in the front and a Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Telescopic, air-assisted adjustable preload while the rear was equipped with a UNI-TRAK with adjustable preload, rebound damping and air pressure. The ZG1000 Concours was fitted with a 28.5 Liters / 7.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 270 kg / 595 lbs. The wheelbase was 1554 mm / 61.2 in long. | |||
== Overview == | |||
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[[Image:2006 kawasaki zg1000 blue.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Concours in blue]] | [[Image:2006 kawasaki zg1000 blue.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki Concours in blue]] | ||
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== Photos == | |||
[[File:Kawasaki-GTR1000-86--2.jpg|600px|Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours]] | |||
[[File:Kawasaki-GTR1000-86--1.jpg|600px|Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours]] | |||
[[File:Kawasaki-GTR1000-86--3.jpg|600px|Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours]] | |||
==Specs== | ==Specs== | ||