| MODEL | KAWASAKI ZG 1000 CONCOURS 1986 - 1989 |
| Year | 1986 - 1989 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 110 hp / 85 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 10 kgf-m @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 4 x 32mm Keihin CV carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 41mm telescopic, air-assisted adjustable preload, 140 mm / 5.5 in wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | UNI-TRAK with adjustable preload, rebound damping and air pressure, 140 mm / 5.5 in wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 272 mm discs, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 280 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 797 mm / 31.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1554 mm / 61.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 270 kg / 595 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 296.0 kg / 652.6 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/80 VR18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80 VR16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 28.5 Litres / 7.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 14.0 km/lit |
| Top Speed | 216.0 km/h / 134 mph |
The ZG 1000 Concours (GTR1000 in Europe) was a 997 cc liquid-cooled sport-tourer with six-speed gearbox, shaft drive and full fairing, introduced in 1986. It was built around the Ninja 1000 engine and was aimed at long-distance riders. The design changed little through the early 1990s.
