2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 Motorcycle Review - MotoUSA

Motorcycle USA test rides the 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 sport touring bike on the mountain roads outside Palm Springs.
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[@blackt0wer]

It's nice when manufacturers listen to riders...

[@AMPATL]

On Harleys: They sell a lot of them but most spend 99% of their lives in a carpeted garage or on a trailer on the expressway. This bike, however is meant to be ridden.

[@mmabagain]

I rented an 08 model for a short 350 mile road trip. The part about heat on the right side is true. My back got a little sore after about 3 hours and my legs felt cramped after about the same amount of time.( I'm 5'9"). There is a reason for the term "Iron Butt". The seat was very comfortable for the first few hours but began getting painful after that. This is probably true for most bikes. The bike has great power! Overall, I loved it.

[@toddjacobs5660]

Im on my 2nd brand new Concours they are durable great bikes...

[@jeff2all]

I'm starting to like Kawasaki!

[@GermanSniperBayArea]

for 15k i can see this bike being a big seller, i dont like touring bikes much myself, but maybe someday ill actualy get one. the heated hand grips.. wow i wish my bike had those.

[@ktmboy1989]

how the hell did they manage to bring the weight up to over 700lbs. built the thing outa lead?

[@hankgs]

I test rode it at the Intl Motorcycle Show in Long Bch, CA. Nice bike, it feels a LOT lighter than it is, even at slow, creeping speeds. Nice ergos, powerband was linear, but not enough TORQUE! I would choose a BMW 1200RT for a little more $.

[@alan54mercy78]

Why hasn't offered an option for cruise control. Yes , I'm an older man whom travels long distance (750 - over 1000 miles) and I don't want to go fast. My new wife is coming from the Philippines and want to show her around USA.

[@89rip]

sould i buy gtr 1400,bmw rs1300,honda st1300,bmw gs1200..help me to chosee

[@jbernau]

Bart. The "S" in Concours is silent. It sounds like con-coor. It's French meaning competition. Also you said "0 ten" as the year. Maybe you should leave the public speaking to a pro next time.

[@samspade2433]

I love the Concours. However, I picked the FJR. It’s prettier, has better fit and finish, and I think better controls.

[@cynic150]

the music is too loud and distracting.

[@rainofthepast]

kind of the touring class

[@JohnnyRebKy]

I'm bored with big v twins. This looks like a way to enjoy a 4 cylinder and be comfortable at same time

[@johnnyViDeO]

Next time, hire a professional videographer and he'll get better audio and better video, and therefore better credibility for your publication. Music was kinda low as was voice. Good info and on-board shots, though. Cycle World videos went from amateur to professional videographers lately and there's a world of difference.

[@cpcolumbus]

700 lbs isn't bad for a 1400. My 2010 Honda NT700V, a 680cc V-twin, weighs in at 560lbs.

[@Pilot9r]

@TheBuIIshitable Without a doubt....all day comfort, smooth, reliable, powerful, handling, AND it wont break the bank...AND it looks better than anything harley has ever even thought of. Of course the last one is just my opinoon lol

[@rainofthepast]

go for this kawasaki or try fjr1300 yamaha.. goodluck with ur choice

[@crackatooth]

This is a police bike in nor-cal

[@muhajiringarut8374]

mantap oueeeh.....

[@elcabrononwheels]

The videography wasn't too bad but the VO trails off at the end of his points and is way too monotone and low.

[@knoxundead]

Whats the music?

[@vmax17hmr]

@J4AProductions Like a fighter jet......

[@okinawanah3463]

got the wrong guy for this video, should be the same one from Motorweek

[@blakhaus]

Harleys are unreliable and over priced.

[@Team-fabulous]

Snatchy throttle, clunky gear change, terrible on off throttle transition upsetting the bike mid corner are all the standard factory trates of this bike. However a ECU flash from shouldabeen engineering will cure all of the above. I hated my 1400 and was going to sell it until I got the flash. My only complaint now is the linked brakes which are very strange...

[@mohamedyakout2124]

is this was in concours 2010 model

[@zellerized]

Gear shifts are great stock, just have to learn it. Press the shift level with the foot first, then quickly twist the right hand off/on throttle.

[@jbernau]

The "S" is silent. It's pronounced con-coor. It's French meaning competition. Get it right.

[@fischermoto]

i didn't know Joaquin Phoenix did ride reviews!

[@plutonium9]

@TheBuIIshitable Me too! However, dentists and lawers wouldn't be able to dress up in their hard-core-biker costumes on sunny weekends if they rode this.

[@NotnaRed]

0:47 133.7 Miles :D

[@evostomppoowee2893]

2nd comment

[@elviscollector]

My 2010 has 76,000 still going strong..even though two scum sucking incompetent "mechanics" did shit work..i fixed it myself!!!