Kawasaki Concours 14 Test Ride & Review! Biggest Bike I’ve Ever Been On!
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2020
- To be honest I was a little bit intimidated by this bike, not only does it weight a significant amount, it's quite massive when you get into the riding position. But I was quickly surprised by how agile it was once it gets moving, super fun bike!
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What’s the biggest bike you’ve ever ridden???
Harley Road King😔
awesomesauce666 hey nothing wrong with that! You’ll learn more on a small bike like that than you will on big bike 👍🏻👍🏻
Mac 215 shame on you! 🤦🏻♂️😂 lol it’s ok I rode a fat boy before 😜
@awesomesauce666 no shame in that at all! I started on a 250 and rode the shit out of that bike for 2 and 1/2 years before I upgraded. Take your time and enjoy the ride
awesomesauce666 that’s awesome to hear man! Very happy my videos could help you out! Ride safe brother! 👊🏻😁
youre gonna get a whole bunch of concourse owners on here agreeing with you and im one of them. Best bike ive ever owned by far (with some modifications) i dont think im switching anytime soon
I have an '08 Connie with over 216,000km, pulls like a train. Only mods are a Power Commander 3 and Delcovic slipon. I ride with my brother and his '04 ZX12, when we go for a dig it's so close that it's hard to justify his uncomfortable (comparably) seating position, he definitely has the edge the more real estate you have. Incredible bike that does everything very well.
Two weeks ago, June 2022, I bought a black 2012 w/bags and OEM trunk in perfect, never dropped "Concours" condition for $7,495 ($8,995 out the door) Lake Villa, IL Indian dealer. 11,000 miles, now it has 13, 200 (in 2 weeks!,) have discovered it has a cat delete full exhaust, Delkavic titanium pipe, quick shifter, LED lights, ECU flash, and I can verify 155 mph and I wasn't all the way there, love this 688 lb bike.
congrats! my friend loves his!!
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Looks awesome! Love the White custom paint! Looking at one of these or an FJR for my next bike
I ended up buying GTR1400 after watching a lot of reviews. They don’t import them anymore to Thailand ( where I’m living) so it was a bit of a gamble not being able to test ride one except the one I ended buying used! I have no regrets & the more I ride it the more I love it!
As was mentioned, there are a few mods on the bike -- paint and exhaust (C14 have single exhauste; right side), etc., but I agree with your assessment -- have an `09 which is almost exactly the same as a `08, lots of torque, lots of capacity and although not an R1 or an H2, very good handling for nearly anything paved...
I have a 2015 and they are a blast. It is the ZX 14 motor just detuned for more low to midrange power. Have seen several of these with just crazy miles and still running like a champ. Only thing that would be nice would be cruise control for the longer rides.
easily added for about 300 bucks
It's not just detuned
My seller is throwing the cruise control in the deal. 😁
This is a great bike. I bought mine new in 2009 and can't seem to part ways with it. I made only a few basic changes from stock. Area P slip-on (purchased slightly used) Sargent low profile seat (purchased slightly used), C-Bailey wind screen (mid size). I recently had the ECU flashed by Ivan. Wish I had the flash done sooner. I've run Pirellis after I wore out the stock tires. The heat issues you all likely read about are not too bad in my opinion. I have 50K on it now and have no plans to sell.
Currently, would like to add a Triumph Street Triple or a Ducati Monster as a second bike.
Totally just watched the Vlog you made over a year ago and you were speaking about purchasing a 250cc. I’ve been watching four Vlogs for a while now. Still have not seen anything on the 250cc since. Did you buy it?
I was about to get a ninja 1000 to trade my 600 zx6r , i was tired of being uncomfortable and wanted something fast but comfortable .
I nearly bought the 1000 but my wife did not like the back seat. plus i wanted to do some touring and the 1000 you had to pay extra for the saddle bags.
We spotted a 08 C14 with 7000 miles on the back, after getting on it i pulled the trigger.
Honestly in thought i was going to hate the bike and I did it to please my wife .. having only riden a BMW 1250 and a tiget XCT I thought it would be the same.
Well the bike is great, and i still go on short rides with it . The best feature this bike has is the long windshield,. I never though i would actually end up liking a bike that has a big windshield but holy crap(i bought a custom windshield ) but hole crap. I ride with the face shield on the helmet open 99% of the times unless it is raining or riding behind a dump truck, being able to feel the wind on your face without having to use glasses on the face shield is incredible .and yes I know there is still a risk . but after 25k miles some of them cross country i have yet to have something hit my eyes, so yeah..
Another welcomed feature is the drive shaft. not having to worry about the chain is a blessing , just change the gear oil every oil change and you are set.
This thing has power up the arse,. I raced a Z09 off a light and beat it, the guy was visually pissed.. lol also i have beaten friends on aprilla 1000s and even kept up (but lost) to a ducati Diavel and a hayabusa (lost too that thing is a beast)
Also the wife has ridden with me from Miami to Savannah Georgia and she enjoyed it, we have since gone to St augustine and I did a long ride to new orleans. I mean it is not a gold wing but it can definitely do the long trips.
My only complaint is that the FOB is expensive and if you lose it or get it wet it is pricey to replace, specially if you lose both, the Kawaski's kpass computer is like 900 dollars and you have to change it if you run out of fobs and did not activate another one.
Also the bike gives out a lot of heat but i fixed that with pro long.
Overall love the bike.. no regrets.
The fastest i have taken it on an empty interstate was about 160 (indicated) mph, it was still pulling but i ran out of balls lol
@G-Misc 59 a bit of pro long .. wierd, i mean it still hot but i can barely feel it now
@@ROrneli whats pro long? to fix the heat like whats the mean?
@@TH3FUNKYFRESH yea I have no idea what he’s talking about
I just googled and I guess it’s an engine oil additive, kind of like Lucas? Can’t hurt I guess but I have a hard time believing that it’s actually making it run noticeably cooler.
@@OhYeaMista It is an additive. give it a shot. just put like 1 -10 of the bottle in there after an oil change.
Contrary to popular belief the Concours engine is not the ZX14 engine. Many of the internals of the engine on the Concours (cams, pistons, throttle bodies, VVT etc.) are much different than the ZX14's internals.
You are correct, engine housing is the exact same, but a concours IS NOT a zx14r. Way different. I drive an 08 CONNIE, ecu flashed, it runs great and I love it. My next bike will be a zx14r.
Exactly. Concours also has vvt.
I have my 2018 gsxr 750 and my 2013 Harley Vrod muscle..Both are a blast to ride...The Vrod being the more comfortable of the two..obviously...ride safe..
Robby Terrill nice! The Vrod is quick for a cruiser!
How tall are you? We’re you hunched over at all while riding it? Was it an upright seated position?
Just picked up a clean 2015 Connie with only 4,400 miles. Loaded with accessories. Exhaust on order already. Can't wait for the snow to break....
How much did you pay?
@@shwab4life1 $9,600 pre-tax.
The ‘08 & ’09 are the most powerful and fastest of the C14’s. They dumbed them down in ‘10 and people chase oem power of the earlier bikes for their ‘10-later C14’s. Plus, the 08/09 look better and don’t look like the same bike as the last 10 years of C14’s.
''The most comfortable bike I've ever ridden.' It will need lowering if you are uner 5ft 10ins tall, unless you stop on tippitoes. Massive height aside ,the early 80s GTR1000 (I had three back to back) was even more comfier, and overall a far better machine - multiple coats of paint, no ABS simply aching to kill you, a proper back mudguard (I transferred one over from a 1981 GTR1000 to my 2008 GTR1400), and no piles of expensive irrepairable nonsense eg. tyre pressure sensors. Yes it only did 135 mph (before being restricted to 118 mph) but in the UK go that fast and likely one is sent to jail. So why did I buy a GTR1400? I didn't realise how badly the marque had deteriorated.
'Same engine as the ZX14.' Yes, but unless you buy a very early model it will have been significantly de-tuned. Whatever version you have its a great engine.
'It's super ninble.' Yes it is weaving about driving down the road, but try throwing that high C of G into a tight bend, or undertake a turning loop in the road! (Your 'tight turn' was actually massive).
P.S. If your ABS goes haywire (as many do) then simply pull out the ABS fuse. If otherwise fully serviced your bike will the work great, including having a proper rear brake. A friendly MOT testing garage will pass you with the ABS disconnected. Mine does.
I love mine. I have had two, a 2008 and now a 2014 :) I love the heated grips and the ABS on the 2014 plus they have cooled down the engine heat off the fairing. The 2008 threw off way too much heat for summer riding with a bunch of gear on - when you were on tour going through cities slowly, it felt like you were sitting in a sweat lodge! haha...Zoom zoom!
Hi there, what year did they cool down the bike with changing the fairing or however they cooled it down.
@@Stavros1977 same exact question...
@@Stavros1977 2010
@@Stavros1977 It was changed 2010. The plastic fairing is the same, only soft material added inside to block the heat.
Watch out doing the tight turns at low speed with this beast hahha
“Ooo a little snake!” Lol!!!!
Tell us the details on the dual exhaust conversion
Sport tourers are fun to ride, power, comfort and can ride them all day.
ryt ryt81 absolutely! 💯🙌🏻
I own a ‘22 and owned a ‘08 C-14 but don’t remember it being available in white. Love the color.
I have 2012 Connie. Too bad it will never get cruise, but holy crap will it accelerate. Corners ok, but it’s a bit of work in the real twisties.
That thing will wheelie like a peach. I prefer the FJR1300 but would really consider this as my next choice.
Almost bought an fjr1300, but they sold it that morning.
Buying a 2010 tmrw. So excited. Calling her Seabiscuit. 😁🐴🤠
What part of FL are you in?
Love the sound of that exhaust! Do you know if the owner had flashed the ECU as well?
Not sure honestly, definitely sounds great though!
I have a 2013 model with the throttle miester add and yes a comfy cruise missle.... love the bike...27kmiles.
Rocklyn Roll very nice! What does the throttle miester do? Like a cruise control?
SALTxTHExWOUND it is a high quality cnc machined throttle lock... adjustable and 1/4 turn operation...you can also choose different bar weights to dampen any vibration.... i found out in a few weeks of having bike that i needed some slick solution for longer trips.
I am on my second C14 sold my 2009 black in 2013 and missed badly, now i have the Original 2008 C14, not sure why that bike has the gear indicator out side they do come standard on the LCD panel!
The gear indicator is an ATRE.. gets rid of the soft restrictions in the first 3 gears.. My ecu is unflashed as i did this a long time ago before anyone knew how to crack into them.. No flies, muzzy advancer, pc3, duel muzzy exhaust, z14 early headder, air filter, some other stuff.. Did 155 on dyno when first mods were done, 105 ft/lb torque, 60 deg morning with low humidity, sea level of course..
Funny you posted this. I just bought a 2012 C14 three days ago! I sold my Fz09 for it and I absolutely love the highway legs this thing has.
Also, I've never seen a white concours before. That's not a OEM color. I think the 08s only came in silver
they do, he changed the fairings , I was considering doing this with mine to turn it black
also he had a 4 into 2 exhaust...ive never seen that on Concours
Neutron silver that's what kawasaki calls it
Where did he get the dual exhaust?
Yes-I noticed the dual exhaust right away. I plan to install a ZX14 exhaust system on my 2012 C14
Those are like a two wheel convertible Honda Civic😎 Super comfy👌
Mac 215 no doubt! I could easily road trip on this bike 🙌🏻
more like a convertible ferrari,
@@ROrneli 💯💯👌
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These bikes are awesome all the way around I have 2021
Awesome bike bro how much gears does it have I was hoping to see u go through all the gears
Moto-xj Rides it’s 6 speed, I would have liked to but I wasn’t real familiar with the area and didn’t know where the best place to open her up would be
SALTxTHExWOUND aww ok and. She looks awesome
Somebody painted this bike cause 08 only came in 1 color, neutron blue lol. Which looks silver. I've got 58 thousand on my 08. Love it.
So did someone put a ZX-14 Exhaust on this? These were 4 into 1 stock...
My neighbor has a 09 for $2000 he wants it gone runs great
Shift! Good grief!
At lower speeds, you kinda don't need to on these bikes.
So just a comfortable sport touring version of a ZX-14? That thing is still running strong at over 100k miles!
yeah i was surprised, that means my bike has plenty of miles left
My buddy has one with 168,000 miles. They go forever
Looks like your riding around the Ocala area
Traveling Joe Ocala is a great place to ride! When my fiancé was going to UF we rode around that area a few times. This is south of Tampa actually 👍🏻
The very heavy bike comment is humorous I have one and I've come from goldwing and Electra glide it's a middle weight I my opinion. It's a matter of experience. 😅😊
i have 2011 connie, biggest bike i rode 2000 honda valkyrie 6 cylnder big bike.
You need third gear to keep going?
Closer to 700 lbs. I think 670 wet or something like that.
CAN YOU LANE SPLIT ON THIS MOTORCYCLE?
as long as the cars don't open their doors lol
@@SALTxTHExWOUND If you have ridden dirt bikes in the past, could this bike be too much to handle? Thanks for the info!
They are nice bikes but they arnt the same thing as the zx14
I know! Those things are insane. I have the older concourse 1000 that I modified into a sport bike, check it out on my channel
Spencer Hinshaw awesome! I’ll check it out 👍🏻
Is this bike flashed (ECU)?
I don't believe so
The vegetation is so beautiful, where is this?
A lot of back roads in inner FL look like this.
Correction.... 690lbs wet. fyi
The Connie needs ride by wire, cruise control, and updated dash. Been waiting for over a decade for any of these changes. Nothing. Too bad. Since then I had to go with the FJR and Goldwing. Much rather have a Connie, but that is not going to happen. Stop with the “well, you can get a throttle lock and just deal with the antiquated electronics”. Umm, we are the customers. Kawasaki owners have been clamoring for the updates for over a decade. They can update their Other ZX lines, but not the Connie.
so....is it a heavy bike? lol (it's not really though) try riding a boss hoss sometime
It does not have the same engine as the zx1400
its the same, just detuned.
@@PopCulturzTV no its not.
no they are not the same its not just detuned there is aot of differences like different compression different cams different throttle body the pistons are different one is chain one is shaft
I believe it's 668 pounds with a full tank.
Your not old enough for that bike Salt
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I have a 2012. It's my do it all sportbike. Can keep up with 600 supersports if you know what you're doing. Here's a pic taken just the other day. instagram.com/p/CADSvnXhjSE/?
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These names
USA Concours 14
Europe GTR1400
USA Ninja1000
Europe Z1000SX
USA ZX14
Europe ZZR1400
You are correct except for he Ninja 1000SX name has replaced the Z1000SX worldwide.
Alex LaJeunesse yes with the 2020 model
Maybe it's just me but seeing you use the clutch to shift makes me cringe
Nothing crazy. Just 700 mile days......
love these bikes, but wow, white is butt ugly of a color.
I have a 2000 Connie 1000. I ride it every day and Love it!