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capacity is suited to cross-country two-up touring. | capacity is suited to cross-country two-up touring. | ||
==Overview== | |||
Kawasaki introduced the Concours in 1986, based on their [[Kawasaki ZX900A|Ninja 900]] and [[Kawasaki ZX1000A|Ninja 1000R]] models. Key differences between the Ninja 1000R and the ZG1000 included 32 mm instead of 36 mm carburetors, less aggressively ramped cams, shaft drive, front and rear sub-frames, hard luggage, and full fairing. The "Connie" will carry its pilot and passenger, plus accoutrements, across a continent in relative comfort and economy hence the "touring" part of the "sports-touring" depiction. The Concours was | Kawasaki introduced the Concours in 1986, based on their [[Kawasaki ZX900A|Ninja 900]] and [[Kawasaki ZX1000A|Ninja 1000R]] models. Key differences between the Ninja 1000R and the ZG1000 included 32 mm instead of 36 mm carburetors, less aggressively ramped cams, shaft drive, front and rear sub-frames, hard luggage, and full fairing. The "Connie" will carry its pilot and passenger, plus accoutrements, across a continent in relative comfort and economy hence the "touring" part of the "sports-touring" depiction. The Concours was | ||
introduced into the USA the year after the slightly faster (137 mph) [[BMW K100LT]] | introduced into the USA the year after the slightly faster (137 mph) [[BMW K100LT]] | ||