I just rode the Concours 1400 for a few miles at the local Kawasaki dealership with 41 miles on the odometer (thanks to the generous owner, Cal at Freewheeling Cycle).
Likes:
Great styling even without saddle bags
Smoooooth like an ST
Great brakes
GREAT PRICE $12,999 non abs, $13,500 with ABS
Did not get to really try it, but reports are gobs of HP
Good fit and finish (sometimes lacking in Kawasaki's)
12v outlet on dash
Nice knee/leg room to fairing
Key fob
Seating position (more upright like ST than old Concours)
Dislikes:
Very small wind screen
HUGH muffler
Small foot pegs
No fairing pockets (does have a small tank compartment)
Passenger comfort ????
Only 5.something gallons of gas
Heat already starting to pour from lower leg area (not enclosed by fairing)
Observations - Honda quite. This is desired by some and not others...
No matter how you suspend a rear wheel, big bumps make a real wheel jump.
At such an attractive price, Kawasaki should sell quite a few
Note: No ST's were harmed in this evaluation. My ST's feeling have not been hurt as I intend to hug and flog mine for a long time...
Likes:
Great styling even without saddle bags
Smoooooth like an ST
Great brakes
GREAT PRICE $12,999 non abs, $13,500 with ABS
Did not get to really try it, but reports are gobs of HP
Good fit and finish (sometimes lacking in Kawasaki's)
12v outlet on dash
Nice knee/leg room to fairing
Key fob
Seating position (more upright like ST than old Concours)
Dislikes:
Very small wind screen
HUGH muffler
Small foot pegs
No fairing pockets (does have a small tank compartment)
Passenger comfort ????
Only 5.something gallons of gas
Heat already starting to pour from lower leg area (not enclosed by fairing)
Observations - Honda quite. This is desired by some and not others...
No matter how you suspend a rear wheel, big bumps make a real wheel jump.
At such an attractive price, Kawasaki should sell quite a few
Note: No ST's were harmed in this evaluation. My ST's feeling have not been hurt as I intend to hug and flog mine for a long time...