tech
Spec
Evolution
Introduced in '08 as an interstate ZX-14, the Concours has been infused with a laundry list of enhancements calculated to leave lesser sporty-tourers behind.
Rivals
BMW K1300GT, Honda ST1300, Yamaha FJR1300.
| TECH |
| Price |
$15,299 (as tested) |
| Engine type |
l-c inline-four |
| Valve train |
DOHC, 16v |
| Displacement |
1352cc |
| Bore x stroke |
84.0 x 61.0mm |
| Compression |
10.7:1 |
| Fuel system |
EFI |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission |
6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower |
155 bhp @ 8800 rpm |
| Claimed torque |
102 lb.-ft @ 6200 rpm |
| Frame |
Aluminum monocoque |
| Front suspension |
43mm Kayaba inverted fork with adjustable spring preload, rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
Single Kayaba shock with adjustable spring preload, rebound damping |
| Front brake |
Dual Nissin four-piston calipers, 310mm discs |
| Rear brake |
Nissin two-piston caliper, 270mm disc |
| Front tire |
120/70-R17 Bridgestone BT021U |
| Rear tire |
190/50-R17 Bridgestone BT021U |
| Rake/trail |
26.1 deg./4.4 in. |
| Seat height |
32.1 in. |
| Wheelbase |
59.8 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
5.8 gal. |
| Claimed wet weight |
679 lbs. (with ABS) |
| Color |
Candy Neptune Blue, Flat Super Black |
| Available |
Now |
| Warranty |
36 mo., unlimited mi. |
Contact
Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA
9950 Jeronimo Rd.
Irvine, CA 92618
949.770.0400
www.kawasaki.com
Verdict 4.5 stars out of 5
The best touring bike two years running is suddenly a whole lot better.