If not what is the top speed? Of course, comfort is a high priority on the Concours. Related bikes List for comparison of specs. In fact, the pads were smoking after just four maximum braking tests, and the hand effort required had the lever very close to the bar. I've never had it that high, but 5th gear makes sense. With the protection of a full fairing, carrying capacity of saddlebags plus the Ninja-like power and handling, the Kawasaki Concours is a machine that makes long-distance adventures a pleasure and commuting more fun, all at an amazingly reasonable price. Slowed down and the shield righted itself.
The Concours handles twisty backroads just as easily as it cruises the highway. The carbs were downsized from the Ninja's 34mm mixers to 32mm, the stainless steel headpipes a rarity back then made 6mm smaller, and a unique set of cams with 15° less duration than the Ninja, but a fraction more lift than the Eliminator's finished the changes. Power reaches the five-spoke rear wheel through a quiet and reliable low-maintenance shaft drive. I've been trying to find videos of a 1st Gen Connie doing test runs like top speed, fast gear changing and maybe some riding videos. Attention to Detail The mirrors are fantastic, perhaps the best we've ever used. We installed a brand new rear tire and flushed all the fluids, so this motorcycle is ready to hit the open road. This article needs additional citations for.
But, in all, our complaints are relatively minor items. The factory build sheet on mine had a claimed 110 at the crank. This gave the heavier Concours 12% more torque in the midrange 3000-7000 rpm than the Ninja. Plus, the smooth flowing lines of the Concours add an aesthetic touch, and special panels can be secured to the sides when the saddlebags and mounting brackets are removed. And finally, the downside to excellent wind protection seems to be the gentle but constant push from behind as it swirls around behind the rider. There are also some things that I didn't appreciate: The distortion in the windscreen was a little bothersome. A number of the original Concours had cam tensioner problems reported by 17% on our owner's Survey in 1994.
It was a free dyno at a Military Motorcycle Safety Stand Down so they were moving bikes through as quickly as possible, with little time for analysis. The way the bike can be visually converted from tourer to sportbike is still a plus; with the saddlebag mounts and rear rack easily hidden away with form-fitting covers. I've heard somewhere around 96 hp. If that is true, then somewhere around 90~95 with the drivetrain losses might be right. All of a sudden I had a full blast of wind at my head, trying to figure out what was going on. And at Kawasaki there is more than one way to go V-twin touring.
All of a sudden I had a full blast of wind at my head, trying to figure out what was going on. But let the screaming eagle go. A triple density foam seat is deeply contoured to please both the rider and passenger, while the full fairing creates an aerodynamic envelope for two when riding in a relaxed, upright riding position. The engine tune was largely borrowed from the Eliminator variant, a low slung dragster-inspired machine, with bodacious torque as its calling card. Buying a bike starts at Bikez Get a list of before you buy this Kawasaki. Ask questions Join the group or the general group. In-between, the ratios are well-spaced so that you usually have more than one choice in corners, depending on your mood.
Note that the side vents, positioned to cool the rider's legs in warm weather, can be swapped side to side to do the reverse in cold riding. However, after speaking to a number of owners, we suspect individual models may have slightly more or less smoothness than our test bike. I was selling Kawasakis the year the Concours arrived on the scene. But his bike was too prettty to smoke. This was both an oblique suggestion that the bike would continue in production that long and an open invitation to the after-market to support the new machine another anachronism. Let's hope they do it. Where the road you ride counts as much as the destination.
Amazingly, no cracks or stress marks. Ask questions Join the group or the general group. Naturally, you want full-dress luxury and convenience. The wife never wanted to ride with me after that. Also have them run correction factors and also get the torque charts, lots to learn there, too. Its diamond frame design is simple yet rigid, and uses the engine as a stressed member to eliminate weight and ease engine maintenance.
Here, it is done well. A remote adjuster on the single shock makes it easy to tune rebound damping to any of four settings, and air pressure can be adjusted to match riding style, load and road conditions. As well, for a do-it-yourself mechanic, there exists a substantial market for used parts that can be purchased at reduced prices through salvage yards. Brakes As was typical many years ago, the Con-cours' original front discs were undersized for its weight—671. But in the standard position, they will scoop rain splash at the legs effectively, too—an unfortunately good test for waterproof boots. Sure, some of its technology has been eclipsed now, but there are still many things that make it the bike-of-choice for many: A large fuel tank and plenty of range, cushy suspension that smooths out bumps, shaft drive to eliminates all the maintenance needed with a chain, a seat that uses triple-density foam—comfortable for making lots of miles, and wind protection that's first rate. It don't get no respect, just because it wasn't built last year.
And check out the rating of the bike's You can compare the rating with other bikes. Today, the basic engine specifications are unchanged, and our latest example put out 2. There doesn't seem to be much in the way of videos on this bike actually moving. The front brakes are too weak and the lever pull is way too spongy. Dual front disc brakes and a single disc rear provide sure stopping power. But, the secret of how this particular machine defied the odds of the marketplace and is still on sale twenty years later dog years in terms of motorcycle technology is no great surprise when you spend time with it. The bike used the luggage rack as a wheelie bar and the drove on the back tire for 30ft and then landed in a ditch.