43 mm inverted fork with adjustable rebound damping and
spring preload
Front Wheel Travel
113 mm / 4.4 in
Rear Suspension
Bottom link Unit-Trek with gas charged shock, Tetra lever rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel
136 mm / 5.4 in
Front Brakes
2X 310mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes
Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre
120/70- ZR17
Rear Tyre
190/50 -ZR17
Steering Angle, Left / Right
31° / 31°
Rake
26.1°
Trail
112 mm / 4.4 in
Dimensions
Length 2230 mm / 89.4 in.
Width 790 mm / 31.4 in
Height 1345 mm / 50.8 in. - 1465 mm / 31.4 in. (High position)
Wheelbase
1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance
125 mm / 4.9 in
Seat Height
815 mm / 32.1 in.
Wet Weight
300 kg / 670.3 lbs - ABS 304 kg / 679.1 lbs
Fuel Capacity
22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Consumption Average
15.3 km/lit
Standing
¼ Mile
11.2 sec / 202.1.km/h / 125.5 mph
Standing 1000m
20.8 sec / 238.1 km/h / 148 mph
Top Speed
253.6 km/h / 157.5 mph
The Touring Rig with a Sport Heart
Expertly mixing high performance and
long-distance functionality, the Concours™ 14 ABS inspires riders to pull out
their big maps and harness the full capabilities of this sport touring
motorcycle. Continuing the 26-year tradition of sport touring, the Concours
offers just the right ratio of technology, comfort and reliability that coax
riders to soak up the miles.
This sport-oriented tourer can go the distance
with the best world-class touring rigs yet still negotiate the twists and turns
of America’s backroads in fine, Ninja-inspired tradition. Through canyons, over
highways and even through the cities, the Concours is a category-defining
motorcycle.
The Concours 14 boasts several features that
enhance comfort, convenience and safety, solidifying its position atop the sport
touring heap. Dynamic bodywork increases comfort by routing heat away from the
rider and passenger. A tall, electrically adjustable windscreen creates a calm
cockpit experience with help from ducts above the instrument panel, which
balances pressure areas outside and inside the screen. Handgrip heaters come
standard, providing comfort when the temperatures drop to disagreeably cold
temperatures.
The Concours is packed with technological
features that enhance the riding experience. The bike’s K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced
Coactive-braking Technology) braking system offers two modes of linked,
anti-lock braking and great overall performance. A high-tech traction control
system (KTRC: Kawasaki Traction Control) not only reduces wheelspin on slick
surfaces, offering riders more confidence-inspiring feedback, but it can be
easily switched off at the rider’s discretion.
The heart of the Concours sport-touring package
is an amazing and thoroughly modern 1,352cc DOHC inline-four sourced from the
legendary ZX™-14 sportbike. The Concours 14 engine generates excellent low- and
mid-range power, all followed by a top-end rush that would turn most open-class
sportbikes green with envy. A big part of its tremendously wide power delivery
is due to its variable valve timing (VVT) system, which automatically alters
camshaft profiles according to rpm to boost low-end and mid-range power without
sacrificing top end. Advanced fuel injection, ram-air induction and decades of
experience building the world’s most potent motorcycle engines add up to a
simply amazing powerplant, one that makes the Concours 14 ABS a force to be
reckoned with in the performance sport-touring segment – just as the original
Concours was 26 years ago.
The Concours 14’s chassis is very much up to the
challenge of controlling this prodigious powerplant. Its unique monocoque frame
provides massive stiffness along with excellent handling characteristics and a
high degree of rider feedback. Cradling the engine from the top, the frame’s
compact structure keeps the bike narrow where it needs to be and allows optimum
packaging of the bike’s vital systems. The Tetra-Lever shaft drive, which routes
all that power to the rear wheel, uses a four-link design to offset the lifting
and squatting tendencies of lesser shaft drive systems when the throttle is
opened and closed, all of which results in true sportbike handling. Plus, the
Tetra-Lever system is almost completely maintenance free. No mystery, then, why
the Concours 14’s powertrain has earned critical acclaim around the world for
its silky smooth power delivery.
That amazingly solid foundation is augmented by a
carefully sculpted and highly comfortable saddle and all the creature comforts
you’d expect from a top-shelf sport-tourer, including a pair of beautifully
integrated, capacious and waterproof saddlebags. Concours 14 ABS: A high-speed
touring ship with unquestionable supersport DNA. It’s got everything you need to
go far – and have tons of fun doing it.
TRANSCONTINENTAL SUPERSPORT
Blistering speed … Precision handling … Touring
comfort … 1400GTR ABS… Have your cake and eat it too !
Take one ZX-14 based 1400cm³ fuel-injected, dual
RAM AIR four cylinder engine, add variable valve timing, shaft drive,
Tetra-lever rear suspension, an electronically adjustable windshield, superbly
comfortable ergonomics and a seamlessly integrated luggage system and what do
you have? The world’s first transcontinental supersport motorcycle. Incredible
acceleration, razor sharp handling and amazing high speed stability, all with
the level of comfort you’d expect from a pure-bred long distance touring
motorcycle. The 1400GTR fABS rom Kawasaki … who said you can’t have your cake
and eat it too?
Flagship Tourer
Fueling your distance riding ambitions, the 1400GTR with unique to class
variable hydraulic valve timing, linked brakes and advanced traction control
shrinks maps and confidently crosses continents.
Kawasaki
Concours 14 ABS Features and Benefits
• Ninja ZX-14-based 1,352cc inline-four with
variable valve timing provides smooth power across a wide rev range
• Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) reduces engine output when wheelspin is
detected, helping the rear tire to regain grip
• Kawasaki Coactive-braking Technology (K-ACT) links front and rear brakes and
has two modes to suit different riding styles
• Aluminum monocoque frame is lightweight, narrow and rigid
• Tetra-Lever shaft drive offsets the lifting and squatting tendencies of shaft
drive
• Fuel economy assistance mode prioritizes fuel savings, giving up to a 25
percent mileage boost
• Standard heated grips help provide comfort even in harsh conditions
• Convenient Kawasaki Intelligent Proximity Activation Starting System (KIPASS)
• Electrically adjustable windscreen has memory function and suits a variety of
riders
1,352cc Four-cylinder, DOHC Engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
• Tuned to provide smooth power across an
extremely wide rev range, the Concours 14 has power to spare
• Variable valve timing improves the engine’s flexibility and efficiency by
altering camshaft profiles to boost low-end and mid-range without sacrificing
top-end power
• Its compact and narrow engine design minimizes weight for maximum handling and
performance
• Chrome composite-plated aluminum cylinder bores are lightweight, durable and
quickly carry heat away from the combustion chamber and piston for supreme
durability under high loads
Gear-driven Dual Engine Balancers
• Already in perfect primary balance, the
Concours inline four-cylinder engine uses dual secondary balancers to virtually
eliminate unwanted vibrations for enhanced rider comfort
Ram Air Induction
• Ram air ducts provide a straight path for cool,
high-pressure air to enter the airbox for maximum intake efficiency and power
Digital Fuel Injection
• A digital computer feeds the engine exactly the
amount of fuel it needs for cleaner emissions and maximum fuel economy
• A 32-bit electronic control unit works with the dual throttle-valve system to
further enhance throttle response and control
Digital Ignition
• Four individual spark plug-mounted ignition
coils fire each spark plug independently to achieve optimum timing
• An idle speed control system included in the ECU provides easy starting and
warm-up
KTRC Traction Control
• Kawasaki’s traction control system reduces
engine output when wheelspin is detected, helping the rear tire to regain grip
• Advanced, 3-way control (airflow, ignition timing, fuel delivery) gives KTRC
smooth operation, natural feel and the ability to operate on long stretches of
rough roads
• KTRC adds no weight, since it uses the existing ECU and ABS sensors
Second Generation K-ACT ABS
• Second generation K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced
Coactive-braking Technology) ABS links front and rear brakes for most effective
front-rear brake force distribution
• Small and lightweight K-ACT ABS unit with a high-spec ECU is capable of
detailed calculations for ultra-smooth operation
• The rider can choose one of two modes to suit riding situation or rider
preference: The linked effect from front brake lever actuation is largely the
same in both modes, but the linked effect when actuating the rear brake pedal is
quite different
• In Standard Mode, rider control is prioritized, with linked effect reduced at
initial pedal stroke for natural sensation when sport riding
• In High Combined Mode, there’s a more pronounced linked effect from the
beginning of the pedal stroke – ideal for touring and two-up highway use
• A low-battery mode maintains ABS function as best as possible when the battery
charge is low. In low-battery mode, ABS timing and pressure relief functions are
maintained, so brake effectiveness is preserved (although riders will notice
that ABS operation is not as smooth). The K-ACT lamp will flash and “Low
Battery” will be displayed on the LCD screen. The system resets when the engine
is turned off
Fuel Economy Assistance Mode
• Activating fuel economy assistance mode changes
the engine to a leaner map, which prioritizes fuel economy for as much as a 25
percent MPG boost
• Fuel economy assistance works in any gear as long as rpm is below 6000,
throttle opening less than 30 percent and speed less than 80 mph
Advanced KIPASS
• Each Concours 14 comes with one key fob (kept
in a pocket) and a small card-type key for emergency/backup use
• The card-type key includes an immobilizer function (but no remote activation)
and is highly portable, measuring just 1.2 x 1.6 x 0.25 inch
• Hollow aluminum box sections arch over the
engine from the steering head to the swingarm pivot for a narrow, rigid and very
light frame
• The rigidly mounted engine acts as a stressed frame member to increase the
frame’s torsional rigidity while reducing weight
• Forward engine positioning, wheelbase length and front/rear weight balance
were carefully designed to achieve high-speed stability and responsive handling
Radial-mount Petal-type Front Disc Brakes
• Radial design uses mounting points at the top
and bottom of the caliper, with mounting bolts inserted through the rear of the
caliper instead of the side/front for increased rigidity and improved braking
feel
• Separate brake pads for each caliper piston provide increased cooling
efficiency and more consistent brake feel under extreme conditions
• Petal design front and rear brake rotors provide enhanced cooling and better
warp resistance
• Radial-pump front brake master cylinder improves brake performance and lever
feel
Tetra-Lever Shaft Drive
• Unique four-link design offsets lifting and
squatting tendencies of shaft drive when the throttle is opened and closed,
significantly reduces driveline lash during sport riding, and provides smooth
acceleration when exploiting the engine’s incredible power output
• Virtually maintenance-free, the Tetra-Lever system dramatically reduces
routine maintenance requirements
Plenty of Storage
• Concours 14’s large-volume, easily detachable
side cases are integrally designed to complement the rest of the machine.
Water-resistant, they easily each hold a full-face helmet
• The cases are mounted as close as possible to the bike’s centerline and center
of gravity, with lightweight construction that minimizes their influence on
handling
• A lightweight rear carrier is designed to be compatible with an accessory top
case
• An all-purpose 40-watt accessory socket is mounted on the dash, providing
convenient access to power for electronics
Full Instrumentation
• Easy-to-read speedometer and tachometer,
multi-function LCD digital display including an odometer, two trip meters, fuel
gauge, gear position indicator, tire pressure indicator and a clock are just a
partial listing of the Concours 14’s display capabilities
• Controller Area Network (CAN) interface between the gauges uses fewer wires
and allows a greater volume of information to be exchanged than in traditional
instrument panels
• Other key instrument functions include the K-ACT mode indicator, Economical
Riding Indicator, and Fuel Economy Assistance Mode mark
• Multi-function display includes outside air temperature, whose sensor is
located at the intake duct (the farthest point from the engine)
• The Mode Select button on the front of the left grip lets the rider change LCD
modes without taking his/her hand off the grip, toggling through average fuel
consumption, instant fuel consumption, remaining range, tire pressure, battery
voltage and outside temperature
Comfort & Touring Potential
• Aggressive fairing with specially designed
venting facilitates heat dissipation, greatly reducing the amount of hot air
transmitted to the rider
• A tall windscreen with a wide upper portion reduces upper-body turbulence. The
screen is electrically adjustable, with four programmable preset positions
• When the power is turned off, the windscreen goes to its lowest position. When
the power is turned back on, the windscreen’s memory function returns it to the
selected preset position
• Passages from windscreen slits direct air through the inner fairing to vents
next to the instrument panel; alleviating the lower pressure helps prevent
turbulence around the rider’s head
• An exhaust pipe guard attached to the upper part of the exhaust mid-pipe helps
protect the rider from heat when stopped
• Stepless adjustable grip heaters are standard, with an easy-to-reach switch
located in front of a lockable storage case on the inner left fairing panel
• This lockable storage case in the left fairing inner panel uses an
electromagnetic lock to prevent entry when the engine is off
• Mirrors are positioned ideally to increase rear visibility and provide optimal
hand protection from the wind
• Attachment hooks at the front of the tank facilitate securing a tank bag
Quality Fit and Finish & Design
• Top-shelf fit and finish results in a high
quality and luxurious feel
• Stylish muffler end cap gives the silencer a compact appearance
Optional Accessories
• Engine guards, a large top case, tank bag, GPS
bracket, a low seat and side spoilers and much more.