I bought a new Concours 14 in 2010. Still have it, still love it! I've done some enhancements. I lowered mine since I'm only 5'6" and it's a fairly heavy bike especially if you can't touch the ground solidly. I also installed a ZX-14 header and converted to dual exhausts. Handle risers to give a bit more upright feel. Larger windshield, custom seat, K/N air filter, and had the ECU reflashed professionally. The bike is very fast and responsive.
Just snagged a mint 2008 last summer with 14K miles for $4000 usd. Love it. No abs, no modes, no linked brakes- just a locomotive of a motorcycle, pure and simple.
I have a Concours now and absolutely love it. I've been riding a ZX12R for years and still have it. This Concours is a nice addition to the stable for sure. Kawasaki just does it right!😉
My concourse 14 is my daily commuter to work and for long weekend trips. Great bike. Fits my briefcase in the saddles and makes going to work way more fun.
I rode Hill Country on my 2012 C14 after the 2013 Austin MotoGP. I unlinked my brakes a long time ago, so much better. Also got a Guhl reflash to open the secondary butterflies much earlier, way more oomph down low. A few more mods (HID headlights to burn the paint off the license plate of the car in front of you holding you up, insanely loud horn) to make it nice, now the only problem is always replacing tires because when you ride a 700 lb bike hard, it eats tires. Whatever, that's what it's for. Got to ride mine yesterday, 43 and sunny, gotta take what you can get in January!
Spot on with your assessment. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles of some of the ST bikes out there right now, but still an incredible value. Incredibly fast, really comfortable, and great protection for the rider in foul weather.
The roads called the Three Twisted Sisters in the hill country is a great place to test any bike. The concours would be a great bike to ride there. Loved the review.
I ride the Concours hard on good riding days, the bike will eat rear tires up like a ZX or Busa. I like to see the traction control light come when it's leaning in corners.
Nice bike. I have a 2012. If you get one I would recommend getting the ecu flashed. The factory tune programming leaves the potential of the bike untouched. It can produce a lot more power than what it comes with. I recommend Shoodaben Engineering for all concours 14 flashes of which they have three.
Another great video Jamie. I especially liked the clip at high speed from ground level. I have a Concours 14 and it definitely is a "land rocket"! The exhaust may not be too impressive sounding off the bike, but on the bike it truly sounds exhilarating with that big engine revving.
Glad you made it to the Hill Country. I enjoy riding there. Speed limit enforcement is usually light. I hope that short clip with the officer didn't indicate you found it to be otherwise.
C14s are quick. a friend told me the manual says to lower the wind screen at speeds over 160. He said he discovered that if you forget it automatically lowers at about 170.
+Alberto Knox I'm just seeing this post a year late, but no it doesn't. the bike is limited to 156MPH in the 2010-2015 models, and the 2008-2009 bikes had a hard time getting to 160. I've been to the limit, and the wind screen never moves on it's own.
There good at eating miles fast and like open higways but will heat up in the city quickly. They use up tires really fast . Taped my one out to 280kph two up and still had more, unfortunately the road got too bumpy.
@@innocentspringrain729 Seriously 1st 1st bike? Or have you had experience? I mean it's a very heavy huge bike, how do you handle corners and especially low speed ones? I don't believe the power is a problem for first bikes if you have a right mind and don't speed. I have trouble with my 2016 zx6r and it's my 3rd bike if I count the moped.
Well. I took a 4 weekend training course. I live out in the country, so its very rurual which makes it easier to learn. Cornors at low speed were a bit tricky. But getting use to it.
The Concours is absolutely, without any doubt at all........................................................the second best Japanese sport-tourer out there. :)
What's this bike like compared with the Honda Blackbird, I used to own a Blackbird which I loved riding, but couldn't take the heat of the engine and the leaning on the wrists anymore, is this bike any better for those issues? The Concours looks slightly more comfy from what I can see, no reviews have mentioned the heat being an issue either? Any advice much appreciated.
The 2009 n earlier models are hot! In 2010 they changed the faring to deflect a lot of it. The stance doesn't have you leaning on the bars too much either. I hate that and I can ride this thing ALL day. I'm in Phoenix so the heat was also an issue for me. I had an FJR n got rid of it for a Connie! GREAT BIKE
I sat on a Concours just a few days back, very comfy! I will try and get 2010 onwards if I can then in that case, many thanks for the advice, its appreciated! Cheers, Paul.
Blimey that is good, I live in England though. Its either gonna be a Concours (we call them GTR1400 here) or a Honda F6B, not sure if I want the more responsive sportier ride of the Concours or the laid back Honda, I'm sure both are great for long days in the saddle, shame I cant afford both really :-(
In case Jamie responds to these, how do you feel about a linked braking system like BMW has where the front brake lever does the back, but the back brake pedal does not do the front brakes?
Great review! A couple questions: Are you able turn off the ABS on this bike? And, I was a little confused about the dual braking control....are you able to disable that completely, or not? Thanks!
Hi Can you please write the location of that nice roads Really thinking of visiting that places this summer since i moved to Houston And thinking of making the same route that was made in this video Thank you
Sweet video! However, please keep in mind that the name of the bike is pronounced WITHOUT the "s". Meaning, say: "Kon-core" 14. Other than that little flub, it was entertaining and informative. Nice!
I was out riding on a Monday, passed a unmarked state patrol at around 100mph, guy was a little pissed at me, :) But he let me go with a verbal warning..good thing he didn't see me earlier, was doing 130+....
Fabio Santos NO cruise! That’s the only thing that kept me from buying the KAWASAKI! I ENDED UP BUYING THE FJR1300 WITH CRUISE! OTHER WISW A VERY NICE SPORT TOURER!!!!!
A Kaoko throttle lock is very helpful. It's not "real" cruise control, but it's at least a way to give your hand and wrist a break from time to time, which is the main thing. Wish mine had cruise, but I wouldn't consider it a deal-breaker.
I bought a new Concours 14 in 2010. Still have it, still love it! I've done some enhancements. I lowered mine since I'm only 5'6" and it's a fairly heavy bike especially if you can't touch the ground solidly. I also installed a ZX-14 header and converted to dual exhausts. Handle risers to give a bit more upright feel. Larger windshield, custom seat, K/N air filter, and had the ECU reflashed professionally. The bike is very fast and responsive.
What risers did you go with?
@@CactusJack252 Did you encounter any negative ride quality or agility impacts from the lowering kit?
How fitting. The 7:47 mark is where you’ll want to go back and listen to, time and time again.
Just snagged a mint 2008 last summer with 14K miles for $4000 usd. Love it. No abs, no modes, no linked brakes- just a locomotive of a motorcycle, pure and simple.
How do you like the bike? Thank you.
I love my 2012 concour , she never gets old
I have a Concours now and absolutely love it. I've been riding a ZX12R for years and still have it. This Concours is a nice addition to the stable for sure. Kawasaki just does it right!😉
“Very fast at high speeds” Kawasaki’s new motto
My concourse 14 is my daily commuter to work and for long weekend trips. Great bike. Fits my briefcase in the saddles and makes going to work way more fun.
I rode Hill Country on my 2012 C14 after the 2013 Austin MotoGP. I unlinked my brakes a long time ago, so much better. Also got a Guhl reflash to open the secondary butterflies much earlier, way more oomph down low. A few more mods (HID headlights to burn the paint off the license plate of the car in front of you holding you up, insanely loud horn) to make it nice, now the only problem is always replacing tires because when you ride a 700 lb bike hard, it eats tires. Whatever, that's what it's for. Got to ride mine yesterday, 43 and sunny, gotta take what you can get in January!
I hate replacing the clutch though.
"The bike is very fast at high speeds" lol :)
Spot on with your assessment. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles of some of the ST bikes out there right now, but still an incredible value. Incredibly fast, really comfortable, and great protection for the rider in foul weather.
Top notch camera work and quality production. Nice review thanks for all that effort, great stuff!
I love the group shot at the 6:47 mark with the guys full moon. Glad you made it to Texas.
4 years ago I watched Jamies video on the GTR 1400 ( concours ) so I went out and bought one !
excellent review, told me just about everything i needed to know, and glad to see and here how quiet the engine is! ! !
If you want cruise control go get in a Cadillac! This is a bike made to ride fast, in every condition while bringing along everything you need!!
The roads called the Three Twisted Sisters in the hill country is a great place to test any bike. The concours would be a great bike to ride there. Loved the review.
Will be going there for sure! Thanks for a hint!
I ride the Concours hard on good riding days, the bike will eat rear tires up like a ZX or Busa. I like to see the traction control light come when it's leaning in corners.
Riding a bike that has the amenities of a Gold Wing AND a sporting ride quality- impressive. All on a Hill Country ride. You sir have an awesome life!
I can definitely agree. My aftermarket exhaust makes it sound like a monster.
This video got me test one. The results is known and i don't regret. Although i had a zx14 before...this is still a beast
You're on your way to COTA and I'm jealous! Enjoy the MotoGP.
Nice review mate, looking forward to the next one. Do the FJR 1300 ES if ya get the opportunity please.
It would be my bike, I love the looks, the power and all,- but still no cruise control... Whats up Kawasaki???
7:45 - Holy shit! :-)
dbauernf - NO SHIT “HOLY SHIT!!” She’s a quick one!
Im on my 2nd Concours these are great bikes, bullet proof...
Nice shots, keep it up!
A great review of a great bike, thanks!
He broke the sound barrier!
Now that is how to ride a Connie!
DOHCtor sure sounded like it!
Great angle shots on the bike, geographically aligned with every scenes.. all in all. Awesome. 💓💕👍🇵🇭
Nice bike. I have a 2012. If you get one I would recommend getting the ecu flashed. The factory tune programming leaves the potential of the bike untouched. It can produce a lot more power than what it comes with. I recommend Shoodaben Engineering for all concours 14 flashes of which they have three.
Nice video! Jamie you awesome! Greetings from México :D
Absolutely the most kick ass bike on the road. How do I know? I got one!
MUST add the two brothers after market slip on muffler. Gives it a deep growl, when I idle it makes the dishes rattle in the cabinets.
Very nice review... you nailed it!
Another great video Jamie. I especially liked the clip at high speed from ground level. I have a Concours 14 and it definitely is a "land rocket"!
The exhaust may not be too impressive sounding off the bike, but on the bike it truly sounds exhilarating with that big engine revving.
Im on my 2nd brand new Concours 14 , they are great bikes
Nice footage, keep it up!
Glad you made it to the Hill Country. I enjoy riding there. Speed limit enforcement is usually light. I hope that short clip with the officer didn't indicate you found it to be otherwise.
7:45 dayum Jamie! You weren't hanging about were you :P Nice work as always guys.
C14s are quick. a friend told me the manual says to lower the wind screen at speeds over 160. He said he discovered that if you forget it automatically lowers at about 170.
+Alberto Knox I'm just seeing this post a year late, but no it doesn't. the bike is limited to 156MPH in the 2010-2015 models, and the 2008-2009 bikes had a hard time getting to 160. I've been to the limit, and the wind screen never moves on it's own.
Michael Lites Well now, that's interesting. Thanks.
Alberto Knox No problem, but you should lower it at high speed. the wind buffet will damage the screens motors or mounts.
There good at eating miles fast and like open higways but will heat up in the city quickly. They use up tires really fast . Taped my one out to 280kph two up and still had more, unfortunately the road got too bumpy.
I have the same bike and same color ,i just love my C14 great video man.
I'm so jealous of this bloke right now bikes and BBQ ! Doesn't get any better
Well a little. I didn't see a BEER.
Im on my 2nd C14, great bikes 👍
And it comes with the Standard exhaust system ? Hmmm....
@ 7:45 AWESOME
nice review, nice bike. GREAT location!
Good stuff Jamie!! Keep up the great videos.
I am buying this as my first bike tomorrow.
RIP
I been enjoying it so far. A little bit intense as a starter bike. But it rides amazing.
@@innocentspringrain729 Seriously 1st 1st bike? Or have you had experience? I mean it's a very heavy huge bike, how do you handle corners and especially low speed ones? I don't believe the power is a problem for first bikes if you have a right mind and don't speed.
I have trouble with my 2016 zx6r and it's my 3rd bike if I count the moped.
Well.
I took a 4 weekend training course. I live out in the country, so its very rurual which makes it easier to learn. Cornors at low speed were a bit tricky. But getting use to it.
@@innocentspringrain729 Nice dude. You have it in you most likely :). Be safe.
The Concours is absolutely, without any doubt at all........................................................the second best Japanese sport-tourer out there. :)
John Jones whats the 1st
the concours
It must be the FJR1300 since the ST1300 is little heavy :)
love your show mate... besides the repulsive road kills you post from time to time ;)
the adjustable windscreen isnt an addition at all. its had that feature since its inception in 2008.
That’s a great motorcycle. 👍🏼
I have the 2010 model and I love it
What's this bike like compared with the Honda Blackbird, I used to own a Blackbird which I loved riding, but couldn't take the heat of the engine and the leaning on the wrists anymore, is this bike any better for those issues? The Concours looks slightly more comfy from what I can see, no reviews have mentioned the heat being an issue either? Any advice much appreciated.
The 2009 n earlier models are hot! In 2010 they changed the faring to deflect a lot of it. The stance doesn't have you leaning on the bars too much either. I hate that and I can ride this thing ALL day. I'm in Phoenix so the heat was also an issue for me. I had an FJR n got rid of it for a Connie! GREAT BIKE
I sat on a Concours just a few days back, very comfy! I will try and get 2010 onwards if I can then in that case, many thanks for the advice, its appreciated! Cheers, Paul.
If you're in the states I know where you can get brand new with 3 miles for 11k out the door. You don't get the choice of color though
Blimey that is good, I live in England though. Its either gonna be a Concours (we call them GTR1400 here) or a Honda F6B, not sure if I want the more responsive sportier ride of the Concours or the laid back Honda, I'm sure both are great for long days in the saddle, shame I cant afford both really :-(
choppertj1 Where?
In case Jamie responds to these, how do you feel about a linked braking system like BMW has where the front brake lever does the back, but the back brake pedal does not do the front brakes?
Great review! A couple questions: Are you able turn off the ABS on this bike? And, I was a little confused about the dual braking control....are you able to disable that completely, or not? Thanks!
ABS you can turn off. Traction control you can. Duel break system you “can” but not via a button.
Good video, im on my 2nd Conny 14, they are excellent bikes 👍
Did you try an FJR before the c14? I impulsively bought the fjr and regret not having waited to try the c14
Good video. I have a 2012 and nobody better take it from me!
Nice review. BTW the cowboy hat with the star, looked like it found a new home. lol
I know it was a "review" and not an "adventure" but wow, 6 minutes in before a food stop?! You must have been famished Jaime. Nice review.
I very like your video keep up a good work.
What, no tire pressure sensor?? I love mine
They have tire pressure sensors
Nice bike ...Nice review... Nice Video !!!
'Fast at high speeds' - really? Another great vid.
Looks like you did the Twisted Sisters. Welcome to Texas :)
Hi
Can you please write the location of that nice roads
Really thinking of visiting that places this summer since i moved to Houston
And thinking of making the same route that was made in this video
Thank you
this is an amazing bike, all Kawasaki has to do now is add cruise control and make it have better gas millage like their competitors have done already
And it still doesn’t have cruise control
I get between 45-52 on trips with the SISF MR flash - good for almost 300 miles. 👍
I'm about 5'7", wouldn't that be too big for me? I'm looking at one right now here, where I live, and I just can't get it off of my mind.
Sweet video! However, please keep in mind that the name of the bike is pronounced WITHOUT the "s". Meaning, say: "Kon-core" 14.
Other than that little flub, it was entertaining and informative. Nice!
Mr critic here. In some countries it's a GTR1400 also.
Killer vid!!
Texas...It’s like a whole another country!
good but not up to youre usual standard,did you sack the director or something jamie?
this video had no flow like the others
I wonder how fast he was going when he blew past the camera at what sounded like Mach 2! Lol
Great review, made me want to do a road trip for some ribs!!
Revisiting this video, years later, I finally bought the bike. Love it!!
7:42 Warp Speed!
This channels features as much food as bikes. LOL. Top notch stuff!
6:52, she doesn't have any pants!! Haha.
Great no talking ending clips.
I think the fjr1300es adjustable suspension is hard to beat though.
I got rid of my FJR for a Connie!
+choppertj1 How is 2 up riding and cornering? Thank you
"The bike is very fast at high speeds." Really?
High rpm. My guess
Campwood Texas
7:45!!!! WOW!!!!
Ok got ya thats cool
I was out riding on a Monday, passed a unmarked state patrol at around 100mph, guy was a little pissed at me, :)
But he let me go with a verbal warning..good thing he didn't see me earlier, was doing 130+....
Not a bad bike but no cruise control ! Ridiculous for a touring bike. I went with the FJR1300.
It's a sport touring motorcycle and this constant crying for cruise control is a nonsense, if you feel you need it give your throttle cables a lub...
You can always buy an after market cruise control kit.
Wonder how many people watching this know this guy is a world class ex-250GP rider...
I must ask, is this guy the discount SerpentZA?
The great sinner and this bike is: does not have electronic cruiser control.
Fabio Santos NO cruise! That’s the only thing that kept me from buying the KAWASAKI! I ENDED UP BUYING THE FJR1300 WITH CRUISE! OTHER WISW A VERY NICE SPORT TOURER!!!!!
I saw someone that had a throttle lock on theirs; seems like the way to go on the older Connie’s.
A Kaoko throttle lock is very helpful. It's not "real" cruise control, but it's at least a way to give your hand and wrist a break from time to time, which is the main thing. Wish mine had cruise, but I wouldn't consider it a deal-breaker.
bro bring in super bikes n' cafe racers......
Why is this man Not doing this on TV what is going On ????
Мечтаю взять такой, но по всей видимости не доживу до этого момента
The review part felt like "something you had to do to get that out of the way first". :)
Is this the MotoGeo video where Jamie sits down and eats some sort of meat in the middle?
Should not have watched this hungry. Those ribs look amazing. The bike is ok too...
Great brakes alright but you feel very much how much bike you are braking
CC would be nice but in the corners CC would be useless! Otherwise I love my 2012 land based cruise missile!
Do a review of the new Yamaha MT-07 !! :)
Zx14 comes from it.
The fact it doesn't have cruise control keeps me from buying one.
If I could talk like you my wife would be well pleased.
Nice bike but needs better styling.
Wish I could ride like Jamie. My problem is no balls, LOL.
"Incredably fast and very fast at high speeds".... C'mon... Not slow? :)
Love Motogeo, but
better one for next test...
That is how I ride mine. Balls out! Safe?, no. Do I care?, not really.