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The ''' | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours | |||
|photo = 2004Concours.jpg | |||
|aka = GTR1000, Concours, ZG 1000, Connie | |||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1986 - 89 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Sport touring | |||
|engine = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | |||
|bore_stroke = | |||
|compression = 10.2:1 | |||
|top_speed = 216.0 km/h / 134 mph | |||
|power = | |||
|torque = | |||
|fuel_system = | |||
|ignition = Electronic | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BR8ES}} '86<br />{{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '87-95 , '98-06 <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YB18L-A}} '86-95 , '98-06 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | |||
|transmission = 6 Speed | |||
|final_drive = Shaft | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: 41mm Telescopic, air-assisted adjustable preload <br> | |||
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 | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|120/70-18}} '98-06<br />{{tire|110/80-18}} '86-95 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|150/80-16}} '86-95 , '98-06 | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 1554 mm / 61.2 in | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|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 Liters / 7.5 US gal | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|oil_filter = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-401}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Kawasaki ZG1000A]] <br />[[Kawasaki ZX1000A]] | |||
|competition = [[BMW K100LT]] | |||
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N KA-9084}} `86-06<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
}} | |||
The '''Kawasaki Concours''', known in Europe as the '''GTR1000''' and in USA as the | |||
'''ZG1000''', is a 997 cc, six speed, four cylinder, liquid-cooled motorcycle with shaft drive. It was produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1986 to 2006. The bike can reach speeds over 190 km/h (120 mph), offers nimble handling and with its full fairing, tall | |||
screen, twin locking panniers, and 28 liters (6.2 imp gal; 7.4 US gal) fuel | |||
capacity is suited to cross-country two-up touring. | |||
==Overview== | |||
Kawasaki introduced the Concours in 1986, based on their [[Kawasaki ZX900A|Ninja 900]] and [[Kawasaki ZX1000A|Ninja 1000R]] models. Key differences between the Ninja 1000R and the ZG1000 included 32 mm instead of 36 mm carburetors, less aggressively ramped cams, shaft drive, front and rear sub-frames, hard luggage, and full fairing. The "Connie" will carry its pilot and passenger, plus accoutrements, across a continent in relative comfort and economy hence the "touring" part of the "sports-touring" depiction. The Concours was | |||
introduced into the USA the year after the slightly faster (137 mph) [[BMW K100LT]] | |||
at less than two-thirds the price of the [[BMW]] machine. Both bikes were tested by | |||
the magazine ''Motorcyclist'', which came out in favor of the Kawasaki concluding | |||
that it was "the most practical, useful and competent motorcycle made" and | |||
"superior to the BMW in almost every aspect imaginable." | |||
From 1986 to 1993 the design was largely unchanged aside from modifications | |||
to the screen, handlebars and other very minor changes. In 1994 Kawasaki updated | |||
the instrument cluster, forks, controls, front fender, front brakes, and the | |||
front wheel. From 1994 to 2006, the design again experienced only minor changes: | |||
fork protectors and exhaust tips. As the Concours first generation endured with | |||
few revisions, experienced mechanics and used parts are readily available. | |||
The GTR1000 has 10 - 20 percent less horsepower than the US Concours, varying | |||
by country. | |||
In an era when the evolution of a motorcycle model may seem as short-lived as some women's fashions, the Concours is unique in having been around since 1986 without many revisions. A Concours manufactured in 1986 looks largely similar to one manufactured in 2006. Due to its longevity, many motorycle mechanics already have experience working on Concours motorcycles, which means a new owner has a better chance of receiving experienced service on the bike. As well, for a do-it-yourself mechanic, there exists a substantial market for used parts that can be purchased at reduced prices through [[motorcycle]] salvage yards. There is also a fair amount of after-market accessories available to a Concours owner to better personalize his/her vehicle. | |||
The Concours may be the best definition of the "ultimate utilitarian" motorcycle, since it has been around a long time, is generally very reliable, can be used for weekend "get aways," for multi-week cross-country excursions, is an able commuter bike, can handle many errands, and is considered the best [[motorcycle]] value in its class. Often referred to as motorcycling's "Best Bang For The Buck". | The Concours may be the best definition of the "ultimate utilitarian" motorcycle, since it has been around a long time, is generally very reliable, can be used for weekend "get aways," for multi-week cross-country excursions, is an able commuter bike, can handle many errands, and is considered the best [[motorcycle]] value in its class. Often referred to as motorcycling's "Best Bang For The Buck". | ||
An additional benefit to the Concours owner is the support of the [http://www.concours.org Concours Owners Group] which is comprised of helpful, knowledgeable and in some cases, quite passionate members who enjoy their Concours and like to help other Concours riders. | |||
==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. | |||
==1986== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1986-Kawasaki-ZG1000-A1-Gray-0.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki Concours in Gray | |||
File:1986-Kawasaki-ZG1000-A1-Gray-1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki Concours in Gray | |||
File:1986-Kawasaki-Concours-Silver-6757-0.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000-A1) in Silver | |||
File:1986-Kawasaki-Concours-Silver-6757-1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000-A1) in Silver | |||
</gallery> | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
== | |||
==1987== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1987-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Maroon-0.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000) in Maroon | |||
File:1987-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Maroon-1.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000) in Maroon | |||
File:1987-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Maroon-2.jpg|left|thumb|1987 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000) in Maroon | |||
</gallery> | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
==1999== | ==1999== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Purple-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki Concours in Purple | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Purple-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki Concours in Purple | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Purple-2.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki Concours in Purple | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Purple-3.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki Concours in Purple | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Purple-4.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki Concours in Purple | |||
File:1999-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Purple-5.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Kawasaki Concours in Purple | |||
</gallery> | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
==2000== | ==2000== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:2000-Kawasaki-ZG-1000-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Concours in Red | |||
File:2000-Kawasaki-ZG-1000-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Concours in Red | |||
File:2000-Kawasaki-ZG-1000-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Concours in Red | |||
File:2000-Kawasaki-ZG-1000-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Concours in Red | |||
File:2000-Kawasaki-ZG-1000-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki Concours in Red | |||
</gallery> | |||
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==2001== | ==2001== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Concours in Blue | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Concours in Blue | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Concours in Blue | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Concours in Blue | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Blue-4.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Concours in Blue | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-Concours-Blue-1034-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000-A16) in Blue | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-Concours-Blue-1034-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000-A16) in Blue | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-Concours-Blue-1034-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000-A16) in Blue | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-Concours-Blue-1034-3.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000-A16) in Blue | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-Concours-Blue-1034-4.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000-A16) in Blue | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-Concours-Blue-1034-5.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000-A16) in Blue | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-Concours-Blue-1034-6.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000-A16) in Blue | |||
</gallery> | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
==2002== | |||
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Silver-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000) in Silver]] | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | |||
==2003== | ==2003== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-ZG1000-A18-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000-A18) in Red | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-ZG1000-A18-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000-A18) in Red | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-ZG1000-A18-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000-A18) in Red | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-ZG1000-A18-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000-A18) in Red | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000) in Red | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000) in Red | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000) in Red | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000) in Red | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-ZG1000-A18-Maroon-7830-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki ZG1000-A18 in Maroon | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-ZG1000-A18-Maroon-7830-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki ZG1000-A18 in Maroon | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-ZG1000-A18-Maroon-7830-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki ZG1000-A18 in Maroon | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Maroon-2421-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours in Maroon | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-ZG1000-Maroon-2421-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours in Maroon | |||
</gallery> | |||
==2006== | ==2006== | ||
[[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]] | ||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
== 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== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
!Make Model | |||
|Kawasaki GTR1000 / ZG 1000 Concours | |||
|- | |||
!Year | |||
|1986 - 89 | |||
|- | |||
!Engine Type | |||
|Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | |||
|- | |||
!Displacement | |||
|997 cc / 60.8 cu-in | |||
|- | |||
!Bore X Stroke | |||
|74 x 58 mm | |||
|- | |||
!Cooling System | |||
|Liquid cooled | |||
|- | |||
!Compression | |||
|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 Tire | |||
|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 Tire | |||
|110/80 VR18 | |||
|- | |||
!Rear Tire | |||
|130/80 VR16 | |||
|- | |||
!Rake | |||
|28°, | |||
|- | |||
!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 Liters / 7.5 US gal | |||
|- | |||
!Consumption Average | |||
|14.0 km/lit | |||
|- | |||
!Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0 | |||
|15.1 m / 39.8 m | |||
|- | |||
!Standing ¼ Mile | |||
|11.7 sec / 180.7 km/h | |||
|- | |||
!Top Speed | |||
|216.0 km/h / 134 mph | |||
|} | |||
*[[Media:ZG10A20.PDF]] | *[[Media:ZG10A20.PDF]] | ||
*[[Media:ZG1000A6F.PDF]] | *[[Media:ZG1000A6F.PDF]] | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
[http://www.concours.org Concours Owners Group (COG)] | [http://www.concours.org Concours Owners Group (COG)] | ||
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==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{Kawasaki}} | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|ZG-1000 Concours]] | |||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles|ZG-1000 Concours]] | |||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles|ZG-1000 Concours]] | |||
[[Category:2000s motorcycles|ZG-1000 Concours]] | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki Concours series|ZG-1000 Concours]] |