Sport Tourers
2011Kawasaki Concours 14
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The 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 is a sport-touring motorcycle built for long-distance riders seeking high performance and comfort. Its powerful 1352cc inline-four engine, advanced fuel injection, and innovative Tetra-Lever shaft drive deliver smooth power and reliability. Best known for combining sportbike agility with touring capability, it excels at eating miles while maintaining engaging handling.
- Capacity
- 1352.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 304.0 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Power
- 155.0 HP (114.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14
vs the 2010| Spec | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 138.3 Nm (14.1 kgf-m or 102.0 ft.lbs) @ 6200 RPM | 137.2 Nm (14.0 kgf-m or 101.2 ft.lbs) @ 6200 RPM |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for high-speed, long-distance sport touring where outright performance matters as much as comfort - the sportiest of the big shaft-drive tourers, sharing engine heritage with Kawasaki's ZX-14R Ninja.
- Built for
- A powerful, refined, shaft-driven mile-eater that pairs genuine sport-bike acceleration with touring comfort, weather protection, and low-maintenance shaft drive.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for new riders, off-road use, or anyone wanting a light, flickable bike for tight city commuting.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usEngine
- Capacity
- 1352.0 ccm
- Power
- 155.0 HP (114.0 kW)
- Torque
- 137.2 Nm (14.0 kgf-m) @ 6200 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5099 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 84.0 x 61.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.7:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCBI with Digital Advance
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Performance
- 0-60 mph
- 3.01 seconds
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1519 mm
- Overall length
- 2271 mm
- Overall width
- 780 mm
- Overall height
- 1290 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Wet weight
- 304.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 124 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Aluminum perimeter
- Front suspension
- 43mm inverted, telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload / 4.4 in.
- Rear suspension
- Tetra-Lever with stepless rebound damping adjustment and remote spring preload adjuster / 5.4 in.
- Front wheel travel
- 112 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 137 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.1°
- Trail
- 112 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 270 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/50-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Candy Neptune Blue/Flat Super Black
- Warranty
- 36
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2008 | 2011 | 2012 | 2016 | 2019 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1352 cc | 1352 cc | 1352 cc | 1352 cc | 1352 cc | 1352 cc |
| Dry weight | 275 kg | — | — | — | — | 304 kg |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Safety Recalls
⚠ 4 open recallsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSFeb 2015 · 15V117000
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 and 14ABS motorcycles manufactured May 8, 2008, to February 20, 2013, and modified for police authority use. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.
Risk: If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kawasaki has notified the affected police departments and will send trained personnel to repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki 's number for this recall is MC15-02. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 12V-134, 13V-370 and 13V-387.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEAug 2013 · 13V387000
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The improper installation of additional police accessories may cause multiple safety issues such as fuel leaks, reduction of braking ability and loss of electrical power to the engine, resulting in a stall.
Risk: These issues increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kawasaki has notified that affected police departments and will send trained factory personnel to the departments to repair the motorcycles. The recall began on August 21, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. This campaign is being conducted independent of recalls 12V134 and 13V370 for blown fuses on authority bikes.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJul 2012 · 12V343000
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Concours 14 (ZG1400 A/B/C/D) motorcycles. Due to a gap between the brake pedal and guard, small stone or debris can become trapped, creating a brake drag. This can cause the rear brake to overheat, leading to rear brake damage and lock-up or failure of the rear brakes. The front brakes may also be affected on ZG1400C models.
Risk: If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder rod end and remove the brake guard (if installed), free of charge. The safety recall began on July 37, 2012. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMar 2012 · 12V134000
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 CONCOURS 14 POLICE MOTORCYCLES. THE ADDITIONAL POLICE ACCESSORIES MAY CAUSE THE 30-AMP MAIN FUSE TO BLOW. ALSO, THE ADDITIONAL POLICE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE LEADING TO A SHORT, WHICH MAY BLOW THE MAIN FUSE.
Risk: IF THE FUSE BLOWS, THE ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS TO MITIGATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Source: NHTSA. View all Kawasaki recalls →
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Concours 14?
The 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 has a Capacity of 1352.0 ccm (82.50 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Concours 14 have?
The 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 has a Power of 155.0 HP (114.0 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki Concours 14 have?
The 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Concours 14?
The 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 has a Torque of 137.2 Nm (14.0 kgf-m or 101.2 ft.lbs) @ 6200 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Concours 14 weigh?
The 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 has a Wet weight of 304.0 kg (670.2 pounds).
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