Engineered by Kawasaki for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 2023 Kawasaki Concours 14 utilizes a 1352 cc (82.5 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 155 HP (113.1 kW) at 10,500 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 and a 4,300 rpm working window between peak torque (6,200 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), 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 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 7 indexed model years from 2008 to 2023, 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)
Power Band Window
6,200–10,500 rpm
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1352.0 ccm (82.50 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Power155.0 HP (113.1 kW)) @ 10500 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 electronic 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.
Front Travel112 mm (4.4 inches)
Rear SuspensionTetra-Lever with stepless rebound damping adjustment and remote spring preload adjuster / 5.4 in.
Rear Travel137 mm (5.4 inches)
Wheelbase1519 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground Clearance124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating petal-style discs. Four-piston calipers.
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Power
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Torque
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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
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
