At the heart of the 2020 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS sport touring motorcycle, Kawasaki pairs a 1352 cc (82.5 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 155 HP (113.1 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 136 Nm (100.3 lb-ft) at 6,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 114.6 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Concours 14 ABS measures 313 kg (690 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (2.02 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,519 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21.95-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 2008 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
114.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.5 HP/kg (2.02 kg/HP)
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1352.0 ccm (82.50 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsVVT
Power155.0 HP (113.1 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque136.0 Nm (13.9 kgf-m or 100.3 ft.lbs) @ 6200 RPM
Compression10.7:1
Bore x Stroke84.0 x 61.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI with four 40mm throttle bodies
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with Digital Advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
DrivelineTetra-Lever shaft drive
Chassis
Frame TypeMonocoque Aluminum
Rake26.0°
Trail112 mm (4.4 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted, telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload / 4.4 in.
Rear SuspensionTetra-Lever with stepless rebound damping adjustment and remote spring preload adjuster / 5.4 in.
Wheelbase1519 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground Clearance124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Optional ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Optional ABS.
Rear Brake Ø270 mm (10.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.313.0 kg (690.0 pounds)
Seat Height815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1290 mm (50.8 inches)
Overall Length2230 mm (87.8 inches)
Overall Width1001 mm (39.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity21.95 litres (5.80 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMetallic Matte Fusion Silver/Metallic Spark Black
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Power
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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