Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS Weight (688lb)

Quick answer

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.

Wet / running weight679 lb (308 kg) to 690 lb (313 kg)
Dry weight606.9 lb (275.3 kg) to 675.1 lb (306.2 kg)
Fuel capacity5.8 US gal (21.95 L)
Full tank fuel weight36.1 lb (16.4 kg)
Power / 100 lb22.46 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
2008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020

Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

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.

LighterTypicalHeavier
688.1 lb (312.1 kg)
50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcyclesMedian: 558.3 lb (253.2 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight679 lb (308 kg) – 690 lb (313 kg)
Dry weight606.9 lb (275.3 kg) – 675.1 lb (306.2 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider838.1 lb (380.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 82.1% of total mass
180 lb rider868.1 lb (393.7 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79.3% of total mass
210 lb rider898.1 lb (407.4 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.6% of total mass

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.

Wet / running weight
2011-2015688.1 lb (312.1 kg)
2016-2020690 lb (313 kg)
Dry weight
2009675.1 lb (306.2 kg)
Torque
2009100.3 lb-ft (136 Nm)
2010-2015102 lb-ft (138.3 Nm)
2016-2020100.3 lb-ft (136 Nm)

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

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.
A full tank is not weightless: the 5.8 US gal (21.95 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Kawasaki curb-weight specification.
Weight is not identical across every model year in this page. Use the year-specific section rather than assuming one figure applies to every Concours 14 ABS.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 22.46 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

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.

Official information note

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.