Kawasaki Concours 1000: history, specs, pictures

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Kawasaki Concours 1000
Manufacturer
Also called Concours
Production 2005 - 2006
Engine
in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 74.0mm x 58.0mm
Torque 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System carburetor. keihin cvk 32 x 4
Ignition tcbi with electronic advance
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed
Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)
Suspension Front: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with adjustable preload
Rear: uni-trak with adjustable air pressure, 4-way rebound damping
Brakes Front: double disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 120/70-vr18
Rear Tire 150/80-vr16
Wheelbase 61.18 inches (1554 mm)
Width 36.61 inches (930 mm)
Height 55.71 inches (1415 mm)
Seat Height 31.1 inches (790 mm)
Weight 595.03 pounds (269.9 Kg) (dry),
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 7.5 Gallon (28.38 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki Concours was a in-line four, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 2005 and 2006. Max torque was 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 74.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 997.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-vr18 front tire and a 150/80-vr16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork with adjustable preload while the rear was equipped with a uni-trak with adjustable air pressure, 4-way rebound damping. The Concours was fitted with a 7.5 Gallon (28.38 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 595.03 pounds (269.9 Kg). The wheelbase was 61.18 inches (1554 mm) long.