Across 7 covered model years from 2008 to 2023, the Kawasaki Concours 14 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 661.4 lb (300 kg) to 690 lb (313 kg) and dry weights ranging from 606.1 lb (274.9 kg) to 670.2 lb (304 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Concours 14 weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Concours 14?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Concours 14 is heavier than about 95% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Concours 14 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 661.4 lb (300 kg) to 690 lb (313 kg) |
| Dry weight | 606.1 lb (274.9 kg) to 670.2 lb (304 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,352 cc |
| Torque | 74 lb-ft (100.3 Nm) to 102 lb-ft (138.3 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 US gal (21.95 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2008 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.21 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.42 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.96 cc / lb to 2.23 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.8 lb / 100 cc to 51 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% to 5.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 642.1 lb (291.3 kg) to 706.3 lb (320.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Concours 14 weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Concours 14 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 661.4 lb (300 kg) to 690 lb (313 kg), while dry weight is 606.1 lb (274.9 kg) to 670.2 lb (304 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki Concours 14 weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 95th percentile among 50 compatible Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki Concours 14 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Concours 14?
A full tank works out to about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) from the listed 5.8 US gal (21.95 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Concours 14 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 870 lb (394.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Kawasaki Concours 14 torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 12.21 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.42 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Kawasaki Concours 14 engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.96 cc per lb to 2.23 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Kawasaki Concours 14 years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 606.1 lb (274.9 kg) (2008) up to 690 lb (313 kg) (2021-2023).
Is the Kawasaki Concours 14 above or below the typical Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 131.7 lb (59.8 kg) heavier than the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 558.3 lb (253.2 kg) in this dataset.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.