Across 13 covered model years from 2008 to 2020, the Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 679 lb (308 kg) to 690 lb (313 kg) and dry weights ranging from 606.9 lb (275.3 kg) to 675.1 lb (306.2 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS 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 ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS is heavier than about 93% 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 ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 679 lb (308 kg) to 690 lb (313 kg) |
| Dry weight | 606.9 lb (275.3 kg) to 675.1 lb (306.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,352 cc |
| Power | 155 hp |
| 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 22.46 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.45 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.19 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.02 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.96 cc / lb to 2.23 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 44.9 lb / 100 cc to 51 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% to 5.9% |
| Weight with full tank | 643 lb (291.7 kg) to 711.1 lb (322.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 679 lb (308 kg) to 690 lb (313 kg), while dry weight is 606.9 lb (275.3 kg) to 675.1 lb (306.2 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 93rd percentile among 50 compatible Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles.
Are all Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS 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 ABS?
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 ABS weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 868.1 lb (393.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 22.46 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 74th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 643 lb (291.7 kg) to 711.1 lb (322.6 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.2% to 5.9% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 12.19 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.02 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.