2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 - The "dad bike" with attitude!

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Clint Moran

Clint Moran

Күн бұрын

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@MChappysGarage
@MChappysGarage 9 күн бұрын
Im so glad these are becoming more popular, I am 31 and just bought one a few months back. Such an amazing bike for what you can buy them for now
@cdm121880
@cdm121880 9 күн бұрын
@@MChappysGarage agreed. I was looking at the ZX14R when I realized the C14 is a more comfortable version for less money. Cheers!
@MChappysGarage
@MChappysGarage 9 күн бұрын
@@cdm121880 I bought a 2009 and the heat thing is definitely real but i love it. It is tuned by shoodaben which i highly recommend for these bikes if you want to get the most out of it.
@ColdWarVeteran-r2j
@ColdWarVeteran-r2j 26 күн бұрын
I have a 2020 with 6k miles on it. Wanted one since they came out. Akropovic exhaust makes it sounds awesome! Kawasaki, BRING THEM BACK!
@connorjones1485
@connorjones1485 19 күн бұрын
I’m probably picking up a 2012 C14 this weekend. 48000 miles. Guy has owned it since 2019, has maintenance records. It has an aftermarket electronic cruise, aftermarket exhaust, tuned, the beautiful red/burgundy color. Will be going from a 1983 venture 1200 to this beast. Think it’ll be exactly what I want. I like to ride year round, so I want a tourer with all the goodies, but the fact that the power plant is the zx14 power plant and the bike should handle well makes me think it’ll be pretty much the perfect match for me.
@cdm121880
@cdm121880 19 күн бұрын
@connorjones1485 it is a hilariously powerful machine. Enjoy!
@stephenrichards4962
@stephenrichards4962 17 күн бұрын
I have a 1400 GTR here in the uk when I got it I could see the bar ends as well. I put a 2” lift on the bars now I can not see them in mirrors. Also I like sitting upright help with arm ack. Mpg I get 53 to 57 mpg and I do ride it hard.
@cdm121880
@cdm121880 17 күн бұрын
@@stephenrichards4962 that's incredible fuel economy!
@blueberrywilbur315
@blueberrywilbur315 15 күн бұрын
Must not be riding too hard I think I average about 32mpg on mine. It’s been tuned and has aftermarket exhaust but don’t think I ever got 50 even new. 😂😂😂
@kevinbarry4325
@kevinbarry4325 Ай бұрын
My concourse 2010 it's got 78,000 mi on it it runs like it's brand new never had any major problems with it and I don't drive like an old an old man either even though I'm old
@alexandrehenri9508
@alexandrehenri9508 Ай бұрын
Loving the screen. Do you know the manufacturer by any chance? Is it manageable through traffic / filtering? Thanks!
@cdm121880
@cdm121880 Ай бұрын
@alexandrehenri9508 thanks! It is the MRA - WVM in smoke finish. twistedthrottle.com/shop/body-and-fairing/windshields-accessories/windshields/mra-variotouring-screen-windshield-for-kawasaki-gtr1400-08-14-concours-1400-08-14-4/
@microbhai
@microbhai 22 күн бұрын
try california scientific screen. they keep you safe.
@larrywade9041
@larrywade9041 2 ай бұрын
Another great review my friend. I think you picked right. It's a gorgeous & great sounding machine. Do you still ride your Bonneville much? Have a great day! Cheers!!! Illinois
@cdm121880
@cdm121880 2 ай бұрын
@larrywade9041 thank you so much! I ride the Bonneville all the time. There's just something about that bike... I love it. I will never part with it, unless it means I am getting a better version of that bike. Still my go-to for any short around-town trips. Did you end up locating one? Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
@TravisFischer-wo1yq
@TravisFischer-wo1yq Ай бұрын
I have a 2013 ex sheriff c14 that i got for 1800 bucks. Has a lot of miles but runs like a clock. Get yourself some bar risers if you dont already have them and a better seat. The stock seat sucks, it squishes your man parts into the tank.
@douglasgrosch228
@douglasgrosch228 2 ай бұрын
Ivan or shoodaben tune will get you 50 mpg and smooth throttle 350 bucks send in mail..
@kevinbarry4325
@kevinbarry4325 Ай бұрын
Additionally I laid waste of many bikes on the highway with my supposed old man bike
@cdm121880
@cdm121880 Ай бұрын
The opening clip is the first time I grabbed full throttle (first time really getting to ride the bike). I was in second gear and rather shocked at how hard it pulled. I was trying to keep an eye on the road but glancing down at the gauges and couldn't believe that I still had some room left on the tach. The acceleration is unreasonably smooth and rapid at the same time. What a rush. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
@blueberrywilbur315
@blueberrywilbur315 15 күн бұрын
Much pull in 1-4 and really 5&6 are not bad for most passing even in the hills.
@douglasgrosch228
@douglasgrosch228 2 ай бұрын
It's the best bike I've owned does all Twisties to travel compfy sport.. got great torque vvt ..get ECU flashed makes faster smoother..cheers
@cdm121880
@cdm121880 2 ай бұрын
@@douglasgrosch228 since I purchased from a dealer, I can't confirm what has been done. However, with the aftermarket exhaust, it's very possible that it has been tuned. I will say this: it is very smooth and very quick, the last thing I need is for it to have more power. Lol. Thanks for watching and for the comment! Cheers!
@douglasgrosch228
@douglasgrosch228 2 ай бұрын
@@cdm121880 usually say underneath the ecu with a sticker ect.. . with a number on it ! easy check.. they came from factory messed up jerky and rich fueling emitions purposes flashed and its like a new bike..
@slosubies4845
@slosubies4845 Ай бұрын
I'm selling a red 2009, around 55k miles, southeast PA. HMU! Great bike, used for some long-distance stuff a few years ago but I just don't ride much these days. And I have a 2003 BMW R1150RT-P that I want to fix up. But yeah, it's a comfortable freeway missile. It handles fine on the twisties considering its weight.
@paintdoctormd
@paintdoctormd Ай бұрын
How much
@slosubies4845
@slosubies4845 Ай бұрын
@paintdoctormd I'm looking for $2k as-is. I'll install the crank sensor o-ring and a new battery prior to sale.
@paintdoctormd
@paintdoctormd Ай бұрын
@@slosubies4845 I need it. Messaged you through your website.
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