Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS - 2013 Specifications and Reviews
The 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS is a premium sport touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking long-distance comfort combined with spirited performance. Its 1352cc inline-four engine delivers impressive torque and refined power delivery, while advanced features like ABS braking and variable valve timing enhance safety and efficiency. Best known for balancing aggressive styling with practical touring capabilities, it excels at covering substantial miles with confidence and control.
General information | |
| Category | Sport touring |
| Year | 2013 |
| Model | Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS |
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. DFI with four 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 details | VVT |
| 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. Petal disc with ABS |
| Front brakes diameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Petal discs with four-piston calipers with ABS |
| 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° |
| Frame type | Aluminum perimeter |
| | |
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) |
| Overall height | 1,290 mm (50.8 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. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Wheelbase | 1,285 mm (50.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 239 mm (9.4 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. |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 85.0 x 66.0 mm (3.3 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression | 9.3:1 |
| Model | Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Camo |
| Comments | Windscreen |
| Color options | Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Nocturne Blue |
| Factory warranty | 36 Months |
Rider Reviews
Add a Comment
Related Motorcycle Specifications
More Kawasaki Motorcycles
Related Variants
2021 Kawasaki Concours 14
2020 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
2019 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
2018 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
2017 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
2016 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
2015 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
2014 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
⚠ Safety Recalls (3)
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.
Source: NHTSA. View all Kawasaki recalls →
- Motorcycles in database: 36900
- Technical specifications: 1251993
- Images of motorcycles: 63755
- Videos: 339
- Manufacturers: 502
Please Login or Register if you would like to leave a comment.