The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) > The Bike - C14/GTR 1400
C14 Long-Term Reliability
Farry22:
I'm planning on pulling the trigger some time this winter on either a Concours, R1200RT, or a Triumph Sprint.
One of my friends, He says they are just not good quality engines and systems as they were in the past, and he sees a lot of repairs on the later models.
I could easily flop back over to the Triumph at this point, but would like to hear from you that have a lot of experience with the bike. I have owned Kawis in the past, a couple from new, and had great results, but none of them were models from the recent years, as this bike will be.
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Thanks in advance.
gPink:
Welcome to the forum. Does your friend own one and have first hand knowledge of poor quality engines and systems?
Boomer:
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Compared to BMW and Triumph, the Kawasaki motors and running gear are indestructible.
I have nearly 200k miles on my 1989 C10 and 75k on my 2007 C14.
We have at least 2 on here who are over 200k miles on their C14s and several in the 100k+ bracket.
Remember that this is a detuned ZX14 (1352cc) motor and that motor has awesome reliability.
My C14 has had some clutch issues and had to have a bearing replaced in the output bevel box.
A few have had leaks from the final drive, but most I know of have had little or no problems.
Besides, the R1200RT and the Sprint ST are both substantially under-powered compared to the C14.
I would say the RT is more comfy, but the motor is bland and prices are high.
maxtog:
--- Quote from: Boomer on December 03, 2019, 05:14:00 AM ---Compared to BMW and Triumph, the Kawasaki motors and running gear are indestructible. [...]Remember that this is a detuned ZX14 (1352cc) motor and that motor has awesome reliability.
--- End quote ---
It is not detuned. It makes the same overall power as the ZX14, shifted lower in the RPM band where it is more useful and appropriate for the bike's intended use. It is tuned to be exactly what it is- a sport tourer, a very reliable, smooth, comfortable, powerful bike.
connie_rider:
Farry, as others have sed, some in the club have over 200K on their C-14's.
Many have over 100k.
Like all bikes, there have been some problems on the engines.
ie; We've seen some tranny and clutch problems. But the percentage is extremely low.
NOTE: If your buying new or even recent used, extended warranties can be bought with the original that cover the engine for 6 years. BMW or Triumph don't have that coverage.
Ride safe, Ted
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