Kawasaki GTR (Concours), ZG

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Kawasaki GTR (Concours) and ZG models utilize brake fluid. Service intervals include 12000 km/ 12 months, 20000 km/ 24 months, and 24000 km/ 24 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
GTR 1400 / Concours 14, ZG1400 (2011- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 12000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 24000 km/ 24 months
GTR 1400 / Concours 14, ZG1400 (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24000 km/ 24 months
GTR 1000 / Concours, ZG1000-A5 > A14 (1990-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 20000 km/ 24 months
GTR 1000 / Concours, ZG1000-A1 > A3 (1986-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 20000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Kawasaki GTR (Concours) ZG brake fluid level is maintained between the minimum and maximum reservoir marks across all listed configurations, which is the standard operating range for a hydraulic brake system rather than a fixed fill volume.
  • The ZG1000-A1 through A3 (1986-1989) and ZG1000-A5 through A14 (1990-1999) share identical service intervals, with brake fluid changes specified at 20000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions.
  • The GTR 1400 / Concours 14, ZG1400 (2008-2010) carries a longer distance-based change interval of 24000 km compared to the 20000 km interval on the ZG1000 variants, while retaining the same 24-month time-based interval.
  • ZG1400 models from 2011 onward introduce an additional inspection step not present in the 2008-2010 specification, requiring a brake fluid level check at 12000 km or 12 months alongside the full change at 24000 km or 24 months.
  • The 12-month and 12000 km check interval on the 2011-onward ZG1400 falls at the midpoint between change intervals, meaning the fluid is formally inspected once before each scheduled replacement cycle.
  • All four configurations specify normal use conditions, meaning the stated intervals apply to standard operating environments rather than severe or extended-duty scenarios.

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