Kawasaki Concours reviews

I recently purchased a Councours 14 and would highly reccomend this bike to anyone wanting a fast touring bike. This thing eats the miles up and I am getting 40 mpg. The only thing I would change is that the bike windshield is not tall enough and throws bugs into your face instead of over it. Other than that it is a great bike. Show less

I bought my 99 in 2001 w/2614 miles on it. Have ridden nearly 53k miles over the last 8 years. Mostly trouble free, extremely reliable & cheap bike to own. I ride all year round & the fairing offers exceptional protection from the wind & elements, though there is a lot of helmet buffeting w/stock shield. My only complaint is that routine maintenance is a pain w/all the plastic to disassemble. Easily the best of the 6 bikes owned over the past 25 years (84 Kawi 440, Maxim, 88 Yam Virago, 89 Yamaha Venture Royal, 94 Magna & wife's 05 Vstar 650) Show less

I have been riding for 41 years and had well over a 100 motorcycles. This bike is unbeliveable. I like the fact that you can take the suit cases off and you have a great looking bike and with the cases on you can load up and take off for the weekend. I love to ride this bike. I look and the the bike goes where I point it lean it over and snap it back the other way and give it the gas and you're gone. At 80 mph it is so smooth I keep looking at the speed and can not belive it except when the cop told me I was going a little too fast but he was a biker and I got off with a warning. Try it you will like it. Show less

I bought this thing last year and I am impressed with it. There's a reason why this bike has been around so long. Loads of power and a comfortable ride. Show less

I have been riding Harleys for years now. The last was an Ultra. I have the 2008 Concours Non-ABS. The C14 is so smooth and so easy to control. This is an awesome bike and wish I would have gotten one sooner. Show less

I just bought this bike used with 538 miles on the odometer. No ABS, but at the price I have to pass on it since a new Connie w/ABS is priced a lot higher. What a ride this bike provides - it is the smoothest power delivery and transmission combo I have ever experienced. I considered the FJR and ST1300, but the price on this bike was unbeatable. Nothing has been forfeited that is crucial to my future riding needs. I especially like the KIPASS key fob & TPMS readout. Overall this is a top notch touring bike worthy of consideration and it is a very good value. Show less

I purchased the first black 2009 C14 my dealer had in their inventory. I have been on it every day, cold or hot, for 60 miles a day on average. This bike has comfort, speed, handling and high-tech stuff like K-Pass and 4-link suspension with shaft drive. The electric windscreen is cool too! No more backache! You won't be disappointed! I get 42 mpg every day. Kawasaki definitely made a SUPERTOURING ROCKET! Show less

This bike has about 11 more ponies than the FJR with about the same weight, but it has a slipper clutch, 6 gears, bigger bags, and does the quarter mile in 10.5 seconds! I have 8400 miles on this bike and it is almost broken in. When you pass someone, even in 6th gear, you will be going over 100 easily! Brake rotors are wave style - usually you have to aftermarket those. The drive shaft is massive and is a special design that doesn't rise and dive under hard acceleration. The Battlax tires wear out fast - I recommend a change to Michelin PR2. Europe gets Michelin tires on this bike; the US is stuck with lousy tires on most sport bikes, I don't know why. This bike is a blast to ride; handling is unbelievable. It leans very far without dragging; high clearance. Secondary flies are easily removed for more power at the low end, and I changed to Two Brothers slip-on exhaust as it is much better looking and not very loud. Plus a PowerCommander to keep it from running lean. I want this baby to last forever! The warranty is 36 months! You only get a year with other bikes! Recommended spark plug and valve adjustments are way low, I guess due to EPA requirements because there are no O2 sensors. I will go about 30,000 miles before I do both of them. Definitely get the ABS brakes; they really stop you fast in the rain or sand, etc. Not linked like some bikes. Neat little door on right side of bike allows you to change battery without removing tank; great! Show less

...and haven't looked back. This bike is AWESOME. With my old bike I always made excuses not to ride (too hot, too cold, I need my gym bag, etc.). Now I know it just wasn't fun to ride. I've ridden my Concours almost everyday since I've gotten it. It has power to spare, handling, comfort and hard bags... it has everything I was looking for and it gets looks too. I've had people roll down their windows at stop lights to ask what model it is! Skip the others and just get on the Concours; you won't be disappointed. If one thing could be changed it would only be the name - everywhere but the US Kawi calls it the GTR1400 - much better than Concours! Show less

I've come to appreciate her finer details; handling and acceleration. She is a fine piece of work. I was at my dealer to replace the front tire (Florida roads take a toll on the rubber) and I am happy to report not one service-related issue. My Connie has run, stopped and zipped on command. It is truly a masterpiece of technology. I have her stock except for the taller windshield from Cee Jay. I use her for a daily commute of 100 miles roundtrip. I average 38 mpg. Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to work I roar... on my Connie ride, the lousy drivers I dodge and I've missed all the speedtraps too... so far.
I know, keep my day job! Drive safe out there. Show less