Is the kawasaki Concours reliable?
2006-11-02 2000 Kawasaki Concours Motorcycles View Listings It’s a VERY dependable bike and one of the best buys for sports touring. It’s low maintenance for those who do the work themselves.
How much horsepower does a 2006 Kawasaki Concours have?
149.56 HP
Water cooled, 997cc, Inline-4, DOHC
| Power: | 149.56 HP (110 kW) @ 9500 rpm |
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| Torque: | 98.03 Nm (72.3 lb-ft) @ 6500 rpm |
| Final drive: | Shaft |
| Curb weight: | 676.8 lbs |
| Category: | Touring |
How much does a 2006 Kawasaki Concours weight?
595 lbs.
Its ground clearance is measured at 5.1 inches (129.5 mm), and its aforementioned seat is set at a height of 31.1 inches (789.9 mm). The dry weight for each 2006 Concours is 595 lbs. (269.9 kilograms).
When was the last year a Kawasaki Concours was made?
As the time went by I discovered that the bike was still there in production and after so many years I wondered into a Kawasaki dealer to only find out that 2006 was the last year of this bike being made. Something inside of me went funny and then I wrote a letter to my kids explainning that I see no reason why I should not buy her.
Why does my Kawasaki Concours die after 200 miles?
The only real problem I had was even with the fuel valve in reserve mode, the bike would occasionally die after riding 170 to 200 miles. I finally attributed this to fuel starvation after visiting several forums and eliminating all other causes. I put a fuel pump in line with the carbs and tank and the problem went away. Did you find this useful?
What kind of riding does a Kawasaki Concours do?
I bought this 2003 Concours for my first bike at the urging of several people. The bike was a little top heavy and challenging in low speed turns but I quickly overcame that. I used it for commuting to/from work which was 110 miles round trip. It’s a nice comfortable ride with adequate power on tap. I averaged 40 mpg. at 80 mph.
When did Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours come out?
Then, in 1986, Kawasaki dropped the ZG1000 Concours into the mix, making a sporty bike with a factory fairing and hard luggage affordable to all. Rider has taken Kawasaki’s go-anywhere sport tourer almost everywhere.
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.
When did the Kawasaki Concours bike come out?
May 1994 cover of Rider. The Concours was born in an era of ceaseless model changes that left some riders complaining that their just-bought bikes were old hat before the new wore off. In response Kawasaki pledged not to change the Concours for five years.
How big is the gas tank on a Kawasaki Concours?
Shaft drive was added to aid the bike’s long-haul mission, along with a full fairing and standard removable hard luggage. An enormous 7.5-gallon gas tank sat in the usual position, and when full made the bike perilously top heavy. The bike itself was no lightweight, either, scaling in at around 670 pounds wet.
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.