The Kawasaki Concours motorcycle specifications include a 997 cc (60.84 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 269.9 kg (595 lb).
Key specifications
The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Concours compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 45% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 86% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
997 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Kawasaki models.
790 mm — taller than about 42% of Kawasaki models.
28.4 L — larger than about 99% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
930
833
12% above average.
1,415
1,175
20% above average.
1,554
1,441
8% above average.
790
801
Close to average.
130
187
30% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-VR18 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-VR16 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.28:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 997 cc (60.84 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 74.0 x 58 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 4 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Transistor Controlled Breakerless Ignition (TCBI) with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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Chassis and suspension
| Frame | High-tensile steel diamond design |
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| Front suspension | 41mm preload-adjustable fork |
| Rear suspension | Air-adjustable UNI-TRAK® single-shock system with four-way adjustable rebound damping |
| Rake | 28.5° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-VR18 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-VR16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 269.9 kg (595 lb) |
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| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 930 mm (36.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,554 mm (61.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 28.38 L (7.50 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Pearl Luster Beige/Metallic Dark Bronze |
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| Price as new | US$ 8299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.