Kawasaki 1400GTR ABS 2011 Owner's manual

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Motorcycle

Owner's Manual

Original instructions

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Whenever you see the symbols

shown below, heed their instructions!

Always follow safe operating and main-

tenance practices.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious in-

jury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious

injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address prac-

tices not related to personal in-

jury.

NOTE

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NOTE indicates information that may

help or guide you in the operation or

service of the vehicle.

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NOTICE

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN MAN-

UFACTURED FOR USE IN A REA-

SONABLE AND PRUDENT

MANNER BY A QUALIFIED OP-

ERATOR AND AS A VEHICLE ON-

LY.

This is product contains the encryption al-

gorithm “MISTY” developed by MITSU-

BISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION.

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FOREWORD

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Kawasaki motorcycle. Your new mo-

torcycle is the product of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing,

and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance.

Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before riding so that you will be

thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your motorcycle's controls, its fea-

tures, capabilities, and limitations. This manual offers many safe riding tips, but its

purpose is not to provide instruction in all the techniques and skills requ ired to ride

a motorcycle safely. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this ve-

hicle enroll in a motorcycle rider training program to attain awareness of the mental

and physical requirements necessary for safe motorcycle operation.

To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it the proper care and

maintenance described in this manual. For those who would like more detailed in-

formation on their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for pur-

chase from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual

contains detailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do

their own work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the spe-

cial tools descri bed in the Service Manual.

Keep this Owner's Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that you can re-

fer to it whenever you need information.

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This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and

should remain with the motorcycle when it is sold.

or written permission.

This publication includes the latest information available at the time of printing.

However, there may be minor differences between the actual product and illustra-

tions and text in this manual.

All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Motorcycle & Engine Company

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 11

LOCATION OF PARTS ........................ 15

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES IN-

FORMATION ..................................... 18

GENERAL INFORMATION .................. 21

Meter Instruments .............................. 21

Speedometer and Tachometer ...... 22

Multifunction Meter ........................ 23

Warning/Indicator Lights ................ 59

KIPASS (Kawasaki’s Intelligent Prox-

imity Activation Start System) Sys-

tem ................................................. 82

Spare FOB ......................................... 96

Ignition Switch .................................... 99

Left Handlebar Switches ....................105

Dimmer Switch/Passing Button ..... 106

Turn Signal Switch ......................... 106

Horn Button .................................... 106

Meter Mode Button ........................ 106

K-ACT ABS Button ......................... 106

KTRC Button .................................. 106

Electric Windshield Adjusting But-

ton .............................................. 106

Right Handlebar Switches .................108

Engine Stop Switch .......................108

Starter Button ................................. 108

Hazard Switch ................................ 108

Grip Warmer ......................................109

Headlight Aiming Adjuster Knob ........ 111

Accessory Socket/Connectors ..........112

Brake/Clutch Lever Adjuster ..............115

Fuel Tank Cap ....................................116

Fuel ....................................................117

Fuel Requirements: ....................... 117

Filling the Tank: .............................. 118

Stands ................................................120

Seat ....................................................122

Special Warning on the Use of Stor-

age Case and Saddlebags (Acces-

sory) ............................................... 124

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Saddlebags (Accessory) ...................126

Storage Case .....................................131

Rear Carrier .......................................133

Tool Kit Compartment ........................134

Air Intake ............................................135

BREAK-IN ............................................ 136

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE .. 138

Starting the Engine ............................138

Jump Starting .....................................140

Moving Off ..........................................143

Shifting Gears ....................................144

Braking ...............................................146

Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-brak-

ing Technology (K-ACT) - Anti-lock

Brake System (ABS) ......................147

K-ACT ABS Indicator Light ............ 150

Stopping the Engine ..........................152

Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emer-

gency ..............................................153

Parking ...............................................154

Catalytic Converter ............................155

Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC) ..157

KTRC Indicator Light ..................... 158

KTRC Button .................................. 161

SAFE OPERATION .............................. 163

Safe Riding Technique .......................163

Daily Checks ......................................166

Additional Considerations for High

Speed Operation ............................168

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 170

Periodic Maintenance Chart ..............171

Engine Oil ..........................................182

Final Gear Case Oil ...........................186

Cooling System ..................................190

Spark Plugs .......................................195

Valve Clearance .................................196

Kawasaki Clean Air System ..............196

Air Cleaner .........................................197

Throttle Control System .....................204

Engine Vacuum Synchronization .......207

Idle Speed ..........................................207

Clutch .................................................209

Brakes ................................................210

Brake Light Switches .........................214

Front Fork ..........................................216

Rear Shock Absorber ........................219

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Wheels ...............................................222

Battery ................................................227

Headlight Beam .................................236

Fuses .................................................237

General Lubrication ...........................239

Cleaning Your Motorcycle ..................240

STORAGE ............................................ 246

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ..... 248

LOCATION OF LABELS ...................... 249

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SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE

Maximum Horsepower 114 kW (155 PS) @8 800 r/min (rpm)

(HR) 78.2 kW (106 PS) @8 000 r/min (rpm)

Maximum Torque 136 N·m (13.9 kgf·m, 100.3 ft·lb) @6 200 r/min (rpm)

(HR)

121 N·m (12.3 kgf·m, 89.2 ft·lb) @4 500 r/min (rpm)

Minimum Turning Radius 3.2 m (126 in.)

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length 2 230 mm (87.8 in.)

Overall Width 790 mm (31.1 in.)

(with saddlebags) (1 000 mm (39.4 in.))

Overall Height/High Position 1 345 mm (53.0 in.)/1 465 mm (57.7 in.)

Wheelbase 1 520 mm (59.8 in.)

Road Clearance 125 mm (4.92 in.)

Curb Mass 304 kg (670 lb)

(with saddlebags) (312 kg (688 lb))

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ENGINE

Type DOHC, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled

Displacement 1 352 cm³ (82.5 cu in.)

Bore × Stroke 84.0 × 61.0 mm (3.3 × 2.4 in.)

Compression Ratio 10.7:1

Starting System Electric starter

Cylinder Numbering Method Left to right, 1-2-3-4

Firing Order 1-2-4-3

Fuel System FI (Fuel Injection)

Ignition System Battery and coil (transistorized ignition)

Ignition Timing

(Electronically advanced)

10° BTDC @1 100 r/min (rpm) ~ 36.8° BTDC @3 800

r/min (rpm)

Spark Plugs NGK CR9EIA-9

Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump)

Engine Oil:

Type

API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2

Viscosity SAE 10W-40

Capacity 4.7 L (5.0 US qt)

Coolant Capacity 3.4 L (3.6 US qt)

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TRANSMISSION

Transmission Type 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift

Clutch Type Wet, multi disc

Driving System Shaft drive

Primary Reduction Ratio 1.556 (84/54)

Final Reduction Ratio 2.036 (14/22 × 32/10)

Overall Drive Ratio 3.402 @Top gear

Gear Ratio:

1st 3.333 (50/15)

2nd 2.412 (41/17)

3rd 1.900 (38/20)

4th 1.545 (34/22)

5th 1.292 (31/24)

6th 1.074 (29/27)

FRAME

Caster 26.1°

Trail 112 mm (4.4 in.)

Tire Size:

Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58 W)

Rear 190/50ZR17M/C (73 W)

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Rim Size:

Front J17M/C × MT3.50

Rear J17M/C × MT6.00

Fuel Tank Capacity 22 L (5.8 US gal)

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery 12 V 14 Ah

Headlight:

High Beam 12 V 60 W × 2

Low Beam 12 V 55 W × 2

Tail/Brake Light

LED

HR: with Honeycomb Catalytic Converter (Restricted model)

Even if one of LED (Light Emitting Diode) tail/brake lights does not go on, consult

with an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Specifications are subject to change without notice, and may not apply to every

country.

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LOCATION OF PARTS

This manual is based on the vehicle equipped with the saddlebags of the accessories.

1. Clutch Lever

2. Left Handlebar Switches

3. Clutch Fluid Reservoir

4. Headlight Aiming Adjust-

er

5. Meter Instruments

6. Accessory Socket

7. Brake Fluid Reservoir

(Front)

8. Front Brake Lever

9. Throttle Grip

10. Right Handlebar

Switches

11. Spring Preload Adjuster

12. Rebound Damping Force

Adjuster (Front Fork)

13. Key Knob

14. Grip Warmer Temperature

Adjustment Dial

15. Storage Case

LOCATION OF PARTS

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16. Air Intake

17. Headlight

18. Turn Signal Lights

19. Spark Plugs

20. Air Cleaner

21. Fuel Tank

22. Seat

23. Seat Lock

24. Tail/Brake Light

25. License Plate Light

26. Brake Disc

27. Front Fork

28. Brake Caliper

29. Coolant Reserve Tank

30. Idle Adjusting Screw

31. Shift Pedal

32. Rebound Damping Force

Adjuster

33. Side Stand

34. Spring Preload Adjuster

35. Final Gear Case

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36. Saddlebag (Accessory)

37. Fuse Box

38. Battery

39. Fuel Tank Cap

40. Windsheild

41. Muffler

42. Brake Fluid Reservoir

(Rear)

43. Swingarm

44. Rear Brake Light Switch

45. Rear Shock Absorber

46. Center Stand

47. Rear Brake Pedal

48. Oil Level Inspection Win-

dow

LOCATION OF PARTS

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LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION

WARNING

Incorrect loading, improper in-

stallation or use of accessories,

or modification of your motor-

cycle may result in an unsafe rid-

ing condition. Before you ride the

motorcycle, make sure it is not

overloaded and that you have fol-

lowed these instructions.

With the exception of genuine Kawa-

saki Parts and Accessories, Kawasaki

has no control over the design or appli-

cation of accessories. In some cases,

improper installation or use of acces-

sories, or motorcycle modification, will

void the motorcycle warranty, can neg-

atively affect performance, and can

even be illegal. In selecting and using

accessories, and in loading the motor-

cycle, you are personally responsible

for your own safety and the safety of

other persons involved.

NOTE

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Kawasaki Parts and Accessories

have been specially designed for

use on Kawasaki motorcycles. We

strongly recommend that all parts

and accessories you add to your mo-

torcycle be genuine Kawasaki com-

ponents.

Because a motorcycle is sensitive to

changes in weight and aerodynamic

forces, you must take extreme care in

carrying cargo, passengers and/or in

the fitting of additional accessories.

The following general guidelines have

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been prepared to assist you in making

your determinations.

1. Any passenger should be thor-

oughly familiar with motorcycle op-

eration. The passenger can affect

control of the motorcycle by improp-

er positioning during cornering and

sudden movements. It is important

that the passenger sit still while the

motorcycle is in motion and not in-

terfere with the operation of the mo-

torcycle. Do not carry animals on

your motorcycle.

2. You should instruct any passenger

before riding to keep his feet on the

passenger footpegs and hold on to

the operator or grab rail. Do not

carry a passenger unless he or she

is tall enough to reach the footpegs

and footpegs are provided.

3. All baggage should be carried as

low as possible to reduce the effect

on the motorcycle center of gravity.

Baggage weight should also be dis-

tributed equally on both sides of the

motorcycle. Avoid carrying baggage

that extends beyond the rear of the

motorcycle.

4. Baggage should be securely at-

tached. Make sure that the bag-

gage will not move around while

you are riding. Recheck baggage

security as often as possible (not

while the motorcycle is in motion)

and adjust as necessary.

5. Do not carry heavy or bulky items

on a luggage rack. They are de-

signed for light items, and overload-

ing can affect handling due to

changes in weight distribution and

aerodynamic forces.

6. Do not install accessories or carry

baggage that impairs the perform-

ance of the motorcycle. Make sure

that you have not adversely af-

fected any lighting components,

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