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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Poseidon on October 07, 2019, 04:36:32 PM

Title: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: Poseidon on October 07, 2019, 04:36:32 PM
New models were released on Kawasaki’s website today. I just received the email. Looks like there will be a 2020 Concours14. There are no changes from the 2019... not even a color change!

(https://content.kawasaki.com/Content/uploads/Products/8062/Nav/20ZGT40E_201SL1DRF2CG_A.19919115249.png?w=792)

Title: Re: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: gPink on October 07, 2019, 04:53:32 PM
What makes it a 2020? Wouldn't that be leftover 2019s? Oh I see what they did there. :doh:
Title: Re: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: Poseidon on October 07, 2019, 04:58:50 PM
All they did was edit the web page and replaced “2019” with “2020”, but... at least they are still making them. At least for one more year.
Title: Re: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: maxtog on October 07, 2019, 05:22:17 PM
New models were released on Kawasaki’s website today. I just received the email. Looks like there will be a 2020 Concours14.

You do realize that just this morning I looked and it was 2019!  http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=22980.msg302765#msg302765 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=22980.msg302765#msg302765)

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There are no changes from the 2019... not even a color change!

It does seem odd no color change.  Does make you wonder if they really are making more or just dolling out what is left in stock in Japan.  Guess we will never really know.  They WILL be a 2020 based on VIN and warranty, though.... so, long live the Concours 14!
Title: Re: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: maxtog on October 07, 2019, 05:51:18 PM
Interestingly, I thought the Concours was discontinued everywhere in 2018 except the USA and Canada.  This was incorrect.  One other market still has it- the "Latin American" market:

https://www.kawasaki-la.com/la-en/motorcycle/concours (https://www.kawasaki-la.com/la-en/motorcycle/concours)

And they have the 2020 posted now, too.
Title: Re: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: olie on October 22, 2019, 06:20:56 PM
...tried Mexico...

https://mexico.kawasaki-la.com/la-en

...Costa Rica...

https://costarica.kawasaki-la.com/la-en

....Chile...

https://chile.kawasaki-la.com/la-en

....panama....

https://panama.kawasaki-la.com/la-en

good luck finding one !!
Title: Re: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: Boomer on October 24, 2019, 04:51:07 AM
On the UK site, apparently the word "Tourer" means bolt on some side bags.
I don't care what you bolt on to an H2 SX, Z1000ZX or Ninja 650.
They are not Tourers or even Sports Tourers.
A triumph of marketing over content,... again.
No wonder the motorcycle market is dying.
Title: Re: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: O.C. on October 24, 2019, 09:09:37 AM
On the UK site, apparently the word "Tourer" means bolt on some side bags.
I don't care what you bolt on to an H2 SX, Z1000ZX or Ninja 650.
They are not Tourers or even Sports Tourers.
A triumph of marketing over content,... again.
No wonder the motorcycle market is dying.

George, When I read your comment my first reaction was 'neah, that's not the case,' as I'm sure that I'd heard there had been growth BUT  you are right sir  :-[  'every day is a school day '

https://motorcyclesdata.com/2019/10/15/world-motorcycles-market/
Title: Re: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: JAB62 on July 27, 2020, 05:15:33 PM
Hope they have better colors, I saw a 2019 at the dealership and it looks terrible.
Title: Re: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: VirginiaJim on July 27, 2020, 05:52:41 PM
Well, from Kiss my A** to You're Welcome...thank you for your first post!
Title: Re: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: gPink on July 27, 2020, 05:57:13 PM

Well, from Kiss my A** to You're Welcome...thank you for your first post!
You're welcome?
Title: Re: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: VirginiaJim on July 27, 2020, 06:12:34 PM
Avatar...look to the avatar, grasshopper.
Title: Re: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: O.C. on July 28, 2020, 01:24:27 AM
Ironic avatar placement eh Jim  :rotflmao:   
Title: Re: 2020 Concours14 Released
Post by: VirginiaJim on July 28, 2020, 05:57:55 AM
It would seem so...LOL