Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
The 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS is a sport-touring powerhouse designed for riders seeking aggressive performance with practical everyday versatility. Known for its potent engine, responsive handling, and comprehensive ABS braking system, it excels at delivering thrilling highway cruising and spirited backroad riding. Its substantial 21.95-liter fuel tank and comfortable ergonomics make it ideal for long-distance touring without sacrificing sportbike dynamics.
General information | |
| Category | Sport touring |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Driveline | Tetra-Lever shaft drive |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection. Digital Fuel Injection w/ 40mm throttle bodies |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 84.0 x 61.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression | 10.7:1 |
| Torque | 138.31 Nm (14.1 kgf-m or 102.0 ft.lbs) @ 6200 |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1352.00 ccm (82.50 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 270 mm (10.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear suspension | Tetra-Lever with stepless rebound damping adjustment and remote spring preload adjuster / 5.4 in. |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted, telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload / 4.4 in. |
| Trail | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 26.1° |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 21.95 litres (5.80 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,519 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,001 mm (39.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,230 mm (87.8 inches) |
| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 312.1 kg (688.0 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Light | 35W headlights, 5W taillight, 21W stoplight |
| Instruments | Speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, engine temp, clock, hour meter and 2WD/4WD icon, plus indicators for EPS, neutral, reverse, belt, and oil pressure. |
| Wheelbase | 1,285 mm (50.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 239 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,219 mm (48.0 inches) |
| Rear tyre | 25/10-12 |
| Front tyre | 25/8-12 |
| Rear Suspension | Fully independent, dual A-arm / 7.5 in. |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone/ 6.7 in. |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, high-tensile tubular steel |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 85.0 x 66.0 mm (3.3 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression | 9.3:1 |
| Engine details | 90 degree V-twin |
| Model | Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Camo |
| Color options | Ebony falt, super black |
| Factory warranty | 36 Months |
| Starter | Electric |
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⚠ Safety Recalls (5)
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.
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.
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 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 dealers will correct the electrical system problems, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. This campaign is an expansion of recall 12V-134.
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.
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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