Kawasaki Concours 14
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Also called | Concours 14 - 1400 GTR, Concours 14 ABS |
| Production | 2008 - 2019 |
| Class | Sport touring |
| Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 84.0mm x 61.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 10:7:1 |
| Horse Power | 151.67 HP (113.1 KW) @ 5500RPM |
| Torque | 100.31 ft/lbs (136.0 Nm) @ 6200RPM |
| Fuel system | injection. dfi with four 40mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition type | tcbi with digital advance |
| Battery | 10.7:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm inverted, telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload / 4.4 in. Rear: tetra-lever with stepless rebound damping adjustment and remote spring preload adjuster / 5.4 in. |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. optional abs. floating discs. four-piston calipers. Rear: single disc. optional abs. |
| Front Tire | 120/70-zr17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/50-zr17 |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 inches (1519 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 87.8 inches (2230 mm) W 39.41 inches (1001 mm) H 50.79 inches (1290 mm) |
| Seat height | 32.09 inches (815 mm) |
| Weight | 670.21 pounds (304.0 Kg) (dry), 313.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 Gallon (21.95 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS was a in-line four, four-stroke Sport touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2008 and 2019. Max torque was 100.31 ft/lbs (136.0 Nm) @ 6200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 151.67 HP (113.1 KW) @ 5500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 84.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1352.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 190/50-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. optional abs. floating discs. four-piston calipers. in the front and a single disc. optional abs. in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm inverted, telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload / 4.4 in. while the rear was equipped with a tetra-lever with stepless rebound damping adjustment and remote spring preload adjuster / 5.4 in.. The Concours 14 ABS was fitted with a 5.8 Gallon (21.95 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 670.21 pounds (304.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.8 inches (1519 mm) long.
2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
The 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS is a touring motorcycle that can take you across continents easily, but with a twist. It's based on Kawasaki's successful Ninja ZX-14 big-bore superbike, so, even though it comes with the amenities of a touring motorcycle, it also has incredible acceleration, handling and behaves great at high speeds.
Sharing its 1,352cc Four-cylinder, DOHC engine with variable valve timing (VVT) with the ZX-14, it can take you from 0 to 60 just like any sport bike would. And even though it has such a powerful engine, it also has a lot of safety-focused technologies to make riding it as rewarding as possible, while keeping on the safe side of things.
It features the second generation Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology(K-ACT) ABS to improve braking even at high speeds, and it has a new fuel economy assistance mode, which, when activated, can give you as much as a 25% mile per gallon boost.
2014 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
The 2014 MY Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS carries on the specs of the previous years. Based on the Ninja ZX-14 platform, it has the same powerful 4-stroke 1352cc engine, paired to a 6-speed transmission, but fine-tuned to be a little more tamed than its Ninja counterpart.
The Concours is a great hybrid between a sports bike and a tourer, it comes standard with a lot of useful technologies, from both categories, such as K-ACT ABS, traction control, shaft drive, heated grips, contactless key and twin hard saddlebags. Such amenities mean it can be ridden almost all year-long, no matter what the elements have in store for the rider.
All in one, the Concours is a decent option if one is looking for a bike able to take him long distances comfortably and fast at the same time.
2015 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
The 2015 MY Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS comes with some new features. It sports the same 1352cc engine derived from the Ninja ZX-14, capable of producing 156 horsepower and a mesmerising 140 Nm of torque.
The Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology (K-ACT) ABS has been fitted with a new master cylinder and ABS modulator, to reduce link effect in the front brake when the rear brake is applied.
The first gear ratio has been improved and the new steering stem seal makes for easier handling at low speeds. Also, the rear suspension is stiffer and allows for more heavy loads to be carried.
The model is available for purchase only in the USA.