MOTORCYCLE GALLERY AND REVIEW

When the weather turns cooler, the new bike’s got your hands covered, with standard grip heaters that are easily adjustable via a control Meanwhile, a 2.75-inch taller, electric-adjustable windscreen creates a bigger still-air pocket for the rider and passenger, and new ducts above the instrument panel relieve the low pressure area behind the windscreen for an even smoother, quieter cruise. The biggest change is immediately apparent: All-new bodywork not only gives the new Concours 14 an even more aggressive demeanor, it’s also designed to channel more heat away from the rider for increased comfort. Two years on, the next-generation Concours 14 benefits from an entire laundry list of comfort, convenience and safety items carefully engineered to surpass all expectations of what a perfect sport tourer should be. But the people who ride these motorcycles are not known for their patience.

That bike’s amazing 1,352cc engine and unique monocoque frame lent themselves perfectly to this exciting new class of transcontinental sport touring motorcycles, and the original Kawasaki Concours 14 and Concours 14 ABS rose immediately to the top of the critics’ lists just two short years ago. More Technology and Refinement for This Multiple Award Winner Performance touring comes naturally to Kawasaki, seeing as how we already had the performance part of the equation nailed with the incredible Ninja ZX-14 sportbike. Delivering both awesome supersport performance and comfortable long-distance touring potential, the Concours 14 stands apart from its rivals. Building on the continent-crossing performance of its predecessor, the 2010 Concours 14 incorporates new touring features and the latest rider support technology.