2010 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 ABS|POLICE BIKE REVIEW

POLICE BIKE|2010 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 ABS REVIEW

The fact is that Kawasaki has technically perfected the new Concours 14 and also had to solve the previous generation model’s cooling problems, so that is why it is called new. Honestly, it doesn’t look new. Modern, yes, but not new simply because we’re all familiarized with Kawasaki’s idea of a touring derivation from a veritable supersport motorcycle.According to Kawasaki, the Concours 14 ABS Police will "lead the segment in safety, acceleration, handling, and braking." Other bikes in this category include the BMW R1200RT-P, Honda ST1300PA and Harley Davidson FLHTP.

The Concours 14 Police will be delivered with a tighter turning radius and custom law enforcement equipment, including an adjustable speedometer, a second wiring harness with 12 fused circuits and a separate battery dedicated to the add-on electronics.

An extensive selection of emergency equipment is available to satisfy agency requirements. According to Kawasaki the Concours 14 Police will have the "quickest acceleration and best high-speed handling in the law enforcement class.

The Concours 14 ABS provides significant competitive advantages for law enforcement agencies, compared to the police offerings from competing manufacturers.

SPECIFICATION

Engine and Transmission

• Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valve per cylinder, inline-four with VVT
• Displacement: 1,352cc
• Bore x stroke: 84.0 x 61.0mm
• Maximum torque: 102.0 lb-ft @ 6,200 rpm
• Compression ratio: 10.7:1
• Fuel Injection: Digital Fuel Injection w/ 40mm throttle bodies
• Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
• Transmission: Six-speed
• Final drive: Tetra-Lever shaft drive

Chassis and Dimensions

• Rake / trail: 26.1 degrees / 4.4 in.
• Front tire: 120/70 ZR-17
• Rear tire: 190/50 ZR-17
• Front Suspension / Wheel Travel: 43mm inverted, telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload / 4.4 in.
• Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel: Tetra-Lever with stepless rebound damping adjustment and remote spring preload adjuster / 5.4 in.
• Brakes, front: Dual floating 310mm petal discs with four-piston calipers (optional ABS)
• Brakes, rear: Single 270mm petal disc (optional ABS)
• Fuel capacity: 5.8 gal.
• Seat height: 32.1 in.
• Wheelbase: 59.8 in.
• Overall Length: 89.4 in.
• Overall Height Fairing Lowered / Raised: 50.8 in. / 55.3 in.
• Overall Width at Handlebars / at Saddlebags: 30.7 in. / 39.4 in.
• Curb Weight: Concours 14 / Concours 14 ABS: 670.3 / 679.1 lbs.