Kawasaki 1400GTR (Concours 14) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,352cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-4 DOHC 16-Valve VVT (Tetra-Lever Shaft Drive Tourer) · Source: Kawasaki 1400GTR (Concours 14) (2008–2022) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Kawasaki 1400GTR (Concours 14) (2008–2022) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2008–2022 Kawasaki 1400GTR (Concours 14) (chassis ZG1400A/ZG1400C/ZG1400E) requires 4 L (4.23 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SG/SJ/SL) engine oil for a drain-only change and 4.2 L (4.44 US qt) with filter service (16097-0008 / HF303). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI front (120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W)), paired with 4× NGK CR9EIA-9 / SILMAR9B9 spark plug(s) and a YTX14-BS battery.
Drain only: 4 L (4.23 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~348 km (216 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 10W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SG/SJ/SL |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 4 L (4.23 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 4.2 L (4.44 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.7 L (4.97 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 16097-0008 / HF303 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 29 N·m (21.4 lb-ft / 2.96 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 160 ml (0.16 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil API GL-5 SAE 80W-90 (160 ml Tetra-Lever shaft) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) · Rear: 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR9EIA-9 / SILMAR9B9 × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX14-BS (12V 12.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Tetra-Lever Shaft Drive — Hypoid Gear Oil API GL-5 SAE 80W-90 (160 ml) |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1352 cc · 155 hp @ 8,800 rpm · 136 N·m (100.3 lb-ft) @ 6,200 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 815 mm (32.1 in) · 305 kg (672 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 22 L (5.8 US gal) · ~15.8 km/L → ~348 km (216 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 12,000 km / 12,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 12,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Built on the ZX-14 monocoque platform adding variable intake cam timing (VVT), KIPASS keyless ignition, and a 4-link Tetra-Lever shaft drive.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Kawasaki inline-four family (ZX-25R/4RR/6R/10R/14R, Z900/RS, Ninja 1000SX, H2) sharing filter 16097-0008 (HF303) and SAE 10W-40 JASO MA2 synthetic oil.