Is the Kawasaki Concours a good riding bike?
When the Concours was made Kawasaki did a lot of things right, that fairing is great, massive fuel tank, shaft drive, built in luggage, ample power, and respectable handling. Slightly lacking is the brakes, but I have never had a problem, although I did install steel brake lines and EBC pads, but I would do that with any bike.
Are there any problems with the Kawasaki Concours 14?
Kawasaki KIPASS Failures The Kipass (Kawasaki Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System) issue is actually the biggest and most concerning of all the problems on the Kawasaki Concours 14. Kipass problems on this bike can range from minor functional issues all the way to the bike being completely unusable.
Is there a problem with the Kawasaki Concours brake line?
A Kawasaki rep at Americade assured us that nothing was wrong with the brake, the line was just flexing. That’s fine and maybe a set of braided steel brake lines would cure the problem. But seeing how this is not our bike to modify, we’ve just had to live with it.
When did the Kawasaki Concours 997 come out?
The 997-cc Kawasaki Concours underwent few changes in its 20 years on the market in the United States. Introduced in 1986, the Concours was basically unchanged until 1994, when the Japanese manufacturer updated the instrument panel, front wheel, fork, and front fender.
How many miles does a Kawasaki Concours have?
Discussion in ‘ Road Warriors ‘ started by longrider999, Mar 23, 2008 . im interested in a used kawasaki concours.i like the silver and black fron 02-05.how many of you out there have owned this bike and liked its performance?the bike im interested in has 31K.is that much miles for this engine? #1
Why does my Kawasaki Concours 14 have heat?
Heat issues are common on a lot of bikes, but owners of the Concours 14 blame Kawasaki for the issue. This is because the issue has been fixed on numerous other competing bike brands, but Kawasaki has taken their time solving the issue. Once again, the heat is directed straight at the left leg.
A Kawasaki rep at Americade assured us that nothing was wrong with the brake, the line was just flexing. That’s fine and maybe a set of braided steel brake lines would cure the problem. But seeing how this is not our bike to modify, we’ve just had to live with it.
What kind of Forks does a Kawasaki Concours have?
Mated with the preload adjustable 41mm forks and the air/rebound adjustable rear shock, the ride can be easily dialed in to suit most any rider’s needs. I’ve ridden this bike on every type of road imaginable and the Concours has yet to throw a curveball my way.