Nearly 100k Kawasaki Concours 14! How good is it?

We took this bike in on trade and, well, it's been ridden a bit. Mileage is 91,5XX. This bike is currently available in our As-Is/Auction Back Lot, but I think this video is interesting to remain up on the channel. Far from a spring chicken, it will need some TLC, but it is shockingly good for this many miles. Got to love that Japanese build quality!

[@shadwox9808]

i have a 2017 concours and nothing beat it so smooth comfortable and dont get me wrong its also a missile if you want to accelarate at a green light just a beast of a bike

[@ThirtyYearstoolate]

Mine has 112K. The maintenance is ALL that matters!

[@Mattthewanderer]

This is encouraging! I picked up a 2008 with 86k and will be going through it before putting it into service.

[@buckangel6798]

Peeps on Concours Owner Group Forum are getting 200,000 miles out of their connies. Cam sensor oil leak and valve cover leaks are common. Just put them on the centerstand for storage, it helps with the oil burning smell upon start up.

[@billbonu1639]

I searched high and low for high mileage concourse 14 and the highest one I found was like 41000.dont know where you saw all of these 200,000 mile examples.

[@danielmelcher5310]

I've got one with 85,000 Mi on it runs like a top !!!!!! ​@@billbonu1639

[@landonwooldridge123]

@@billbonu1639 They're out there. I've seen pictures of them with 350k miles on the enthusiast group on FB

[@flexjay87]

I have a Honda ST , with the V-4, with 82 k and it sounds fine. Gotta use synthetic oil and or change it way more often than the factory recommends, if you want 100 k + miles and little to no noise.

[@ROrneli]

i like how all connies sound like their valves are shot when you first start them for like 3 seconds.(its just the timing chain adjusting itself)

[@martincornish3179]

My 2015 bike doesn't

[@ROrneli]

@@martincornish3179 strange, yet even the one on this video does it, i think it also has something to do with the oil draining from the filter , so while the pressure builds up,mine does it sometimes yes, sometimes no, alas mine is a 2008, maybe they fixed it in later models, i can see it scaring riders that do not know what is going on

[@MrKingkat]

have a 2014 c14. does it when its on the side stand down. But now I know what it is. Thanks.

[@rickdeskis]

Its the cam chain that rattles a little at first. When I park using the center stand it doesn't do it. I have an 09 with 40K miles. It's a great bike.

[@sirikulsomsuwan]

Just needs a manual cam chain tensioner fitted to cure the sound in start up!

[@duncansteedman9986]

My recent 2008 is capable and it’s fast if you use the gears. I did prefer my ZZR1100’s though for acceleration and grunt. I had thought a bigger engine despite prop shaft, would’ve been as invigorating as the ZZR1100 but it just isn’t 😎

[@user-jc8cc4ch6w]

Iv owned an FJR Yamaha 06 model it's done 165500 odd KMs i haven't had any issues with my bike

[@Luke-wy1fn]

Mine is an 08 and 107,000 miles. Only issue is LCD screen is bad.

[@MrPruske]

i'm legitimately interested in this bike because my vfr800 was stolen today, and im no stranger to maintenance. i was looking at your z1000 but my wife likes to ride with me.

[@reynaldorivera7641]

She can ride with you ..... in the car lol

[@TheClintmeister]

I have heard of 2-3 making it to 500,000 mi.

[@toddjacobs5660]

Im on my 2nd brand new Concours, dependable durable bikes...

[@sirikulsomsuwan]

Cheap Chokko I’ve bought one 2017 model. It’s a brilliant motorcycle very reliable & trouble free. If you go to the COG forums there’s everything you want to know there. Ride safe whatever you decide to go with.

[@bigpapa8152]

@@brandonprice3566 Both are great bikes and a good choice.

[@emnhw1comcastnet]

Nice bike. If your not handy, what will the cost be out the door for this bike fixed and inspected. Thanks!

[@ridenowpowersportsgeorgeto7825]

Ed, sorry for the delayed response. We don't check the comments on the channel very often. We aren't going to be doing any repairs to this bike. To be honest, the amount of labor that would be charged would would make this too expensive compared to other used Concours out there. It takes a lot of time to get all of the plastics, gas tank, etc off to access the valve cover. By the time you are all the way in there, might as well check the valves. This is the perfect bike for a handy individual who doesn't mind doing the work.

[@jamesmadigan4379]

… my 2007 1400GTR nicely compliments my ‘99 ZG1000 😊

[@MrBikercat]

had a 2005 zg1000. put over 120,000 miles on her. ended up donating her, because I wanted to do moto camping. and you can't do it on a heavy bike, like the Concours.

[@thedude102878]

That was a rough start. Definitely heard some grinding.

[@ROrneli]

all connies do this , it is the timing chain adjusting itself. they only do it when cold

[@thedude102878]

@@ROrneli one of my friends has one and I've never heard it do that

[@ROrneli]

@@thedude102878 then maybe something is wrong with his ! lol

[@richardstoffel6585]

I know someone with a Connie that has 300,000+ miles on it. Not KM. He did have the timing adjuster chain replaced at 200,000 miles, but it was under warranty.

[@Team-fabulous]

@@ROrneli absolutele nonsense....

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

Wait a minute....I recognize THIS voice!

[@williamduckworth305]

I want 1....or fjr...

[@dry509]

Really curious about the wind protection?

[@almulakimaalimalriadiat9068]

this is my question too. I heard for some one who is been riding it for long, that you don't feel a tiny bit of air on your body or legs. So I started to like this bike since I live in sort of cold place.

[@Keyser_Soze739]

The wind isn’t protected AT ALL! It is just split in two 😉

[@takingoutthetrash1512]

How's ur Harley fellas?

[@almulakimaalimalriadiat9068]

i am a fake harley person. I have yamaha which looks like harley, will last 3 times more, cost half the price. Not that I can not afford harley but it I have issues with how they name their bike 'fat boy'

[@takingoutthetrash1512]

it may have the American style cruiser look, but it sure was the first to incorporate disk brake, electric start and furl injection... every motorcycle company these days copy Japanese innovations and styling

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I've had Harleys, Hondas, Kawasakis, and Yamahas. Like any other brand you have to know which models/engines are good and which ones are turds. From my experience I would trust an Evo Sportster engine as much as any Japanese bike. The big twin Harley's not so much.

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

Yes just picked up 2008 with 18k on clock needs my wrech skills and paint skills previously owned by short guy it was dropped a few times lol. Taking plastic off Japanise bikes is like origami. I know there is a bad ass hidden. Ok guys if it has two wheels its gotta be what......!

[@elviscollector]

How is bike now?

[@elviscollector]

I have a 2010 with 75,000

[@billbonu1639]

Could you shut up for a couple minutes and let us hear it or does KZbin require you to talk throughout the whole video?