Ultra 150 or GP1300R

Craig · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 1

I know there's a difference in output power etc but there's also a major
price difference.

I'm leaning towards the Ultra 150

Anyone care to comment

I'm in the UK.

Thanx

Craig

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tshark · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 4

The GPR is fuel injected, so fuel efficiency should be superior. The
Ultra can be an ankle biter in the rough without aftermarket handling
pieces, so you should bear that in mind when evaluating what kind of
conditions you will be riding in. Find out how much riding weight
each can handle so if you plan on a second passenger, it is feasible.
I am guessing that the Yamaha has a huge advantage for aftermarket
performance parts.

Tom Howlin · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 36

The Ultra has some handling issues for an inexperienced rider. The GPR
has some reliability issues for everyone (powervavles, pump seal, catcon
- doesn't affect UK models). I've owned both and prefer the GPR because
Kawasaki doesn't fit tall riders but was happy with the Kawasaki other
than the seating (extremely reliable ski).

Tom

Craig wrote:
> I know there's a difference in output power etc but there's also a major
> price difference.
>
> I'm leaning towards the Ultra 150
>
> Anyone care to comment
>
> I'm in the UK.
>
> Thanx
>
> Craig
>
>

Dave Cates · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 9

RIDE BOTH FIRST. I have an Ultra and have riden both and perfer the Ultra
in the conditions I ride in. I DO NOT LIKE the seat on the GPR its too damn
wide.

Dave

Craig wrote:

> I know there's a difference in output power etc but there's also a major
> price difference.
>
> I'm leaning towards the Ultra 150
>
> Anyone care to comment
>
> I'm in the UK.
>
> Thanx
>
> Craig