Hugh Janus Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 2020 Kawasaki Concours 14 (Kawasaki/)When the tour needs a bit more thrill a sport-tourer comes to the rescue, one such as the 2020 Kawasaki Concours 14. With its Ninja blood running deep—from the monocoque aluminum frame to the 1,352cc engine—the Concours will navigate through highway and city traffic and demonstrate its athletic capabilities on the canyon roads. The riding position is more relaxed and upright compared to its ZX-14R compadre. Kawasaki says the handlebars are four inches higher and further back than the sportbike. Rider aids include traction control and Kawasaki’s K-ACT ABS system (a linked brake system that distributes the ideal brake force to front and rear calipers during braking). Heated grips, locking storage, standard hard luggage, adjustable windscreen, and even small details like keyless ignition and a power outlet make this ride tour-ready.2020 Kawasaki Concours 14 front right (Kawasaki/)2020 Kawasaki Concours 14 Reviews, Comparisons, And CompetitionAside from putting a few Cycle World Ten Best awards into its trophy case (see 2008, 2009, and 2010 Best Sport-Tourer excerpts) for its smooth performance, versatility, and handling, it also received praise in a 2015 review for its excellent comfort, predictable braking, and its reasonable MSRP (which has only increased by $100 since 2015).Look to the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, Ducati Multistrada 1260/1260 S, Yamaha Tracer 900 GT, and BMW K 1600 GT as competition in the sport-tourer realm.Kawasaki Concours 14 Updates For 2020No updates for 2020.2020 Kawasaki Concours 14 (Kawasaki/)2020 Kawasaki Concours 14 Claimed Specifications Price: $15,599 Engine: Liquid-cooled DOHC four-cylinder Displacement: 1,352cc Bore x Stroke: 84.0 x 61.0mm Horsepower: N/A Torque: 101.0 lb.-ft. @ 6,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed Final Drive: Shaft Seat Height: 32.1 in. Rake: 26.0° Trail: 4.4 in. Front Suspension: 43mm inverted fork, preload and rebound adjustable; 4.4-in. travel Rear Suspension: Preload and rebound adjustable; 5.4-in. travel Front Tire: 120/70-17 Rear Tire: 190/50-17 Wheelbase: 59.8 in. Fuel Capacity: 5.8 gal. Wet Weight: 673 lb. (w/o saddlebags)/690 lb. (w/ saddlebags) Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 I thought KTM were top when it comes to ugly but Kawasaki are getting there pretty quick with that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 24 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: I thought KTM were top when it comes to ugly but Kawasaki are getting there pretty quick with that No......Kawasaki have been way ahead on ugliness since they made Judge Dredd the chief designer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I like the GTR, it would be the ideal platform for a proper real world compressor engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Those lines on the panniers and fairing remind me of this.................. But the Citroen 'H' van is better imo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 First thing i thought when seeing the pic, butt ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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