chris3232
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posted January 24, 2008 05:23 PM
Looking for feedback
I currently ride a Ducati 1098 and my bike before that was a zx14. I have been impressed with both, however I seem to be loosing my desire to ride a sport bike. I think the Concours 14 is what I need(my wife probably thinks otherwise). My expectations about the Concours 14 is that it is a bad ass sport tour that I can take in the twisties and still have fun, and that it is pretty damn fast also, at the same time much more practical and comfortable. I guess I'm looking for some input on how you all like the Concours.
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fish_antlers
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posted January 24, 2008 05:28 PM
I own both bikes (1098 and C14) ... the Concours is fun, but you may be disappointed in it coming from the 1098 (which has gobs of torque, fantastic handling etc) I like them both, but they're apples and oranges...
I'd suggest a test ride if you can arrange one.... (personally, I'd keep the Duc!)
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posted January 24, 2008 06:25 PM
Flies out on the C14, the 1098 doesn't have as huge a gain over it...C14 flies out makes like 90 LBS RWTQ at 3700 or so. The guy said he wasn't enjoying SS much these days, so the C14 would be about the best choice for him to get a good balance, IMO...FWIW
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TedG
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posted January 24, 2008 10:19 PM
I have a ZX10 and a C14. No the C14 is not a ZX10 nor is it a duck 1098.BUT this is one fun bike, it will flat tear up a twisty road, No shaft jacking whatsoever, Creamy smooth, and although you are sitting bolt upright is is comfy as hell. Good slipper clutch. I can ride this thing 700 miles in one day and not be hurting in the slightest. Even with the flies in it is very formidable. Because over 5k the thing goes like a striped ass ape and below it is just well managed power. I like the wind protection, the adjustable shield goes from sport bike wind to almost calm in the up position. But the main thing is you can drone on forever and just enjoy the scenery then when a twisty road comes your way you can put it on the local sport bike types. I love sport bikes and can't wait to ride my 10 but this thing has made me enjoy motorcycling again like when I was a kid. Now i just put my finger on the map as far away from home as i think I can go and just head there. I am depressing myself, the 10 day forecast calls for snow and more snow.
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garvin6
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posted January 26, 2008 10:33 AM
I bought my concours with ABS in Sept. and have over 6000 miles already. I commute to work everyday carrying my lunch and supplies to the classroom in my spacious bags and laying waste to anyone going slow in front of me. I am out on some great twisties every weekend and absolutely love riding my sportier than touring bike. I too rode a sport bike in my youth and now find a more comfortable riding position without sacrificing power and fun. At the Intl. motorcycle show in san mateo, the C-14 was the talk of the town for people my age (50) and when I was at the Rock store in Nov., guys who rode there on FJR's were all over my bike (practically drooling). I don't know what more I can say except get down to the Kawai dealer and start riding your new C-14
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chris3232
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posted January 26, 2008 06:10 PM
Hey, thanks for the input, I think I'm ready.
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wormgear
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posted January 27, 2008 01:27 PM
Now might be a good time to buy being winter and all. Find a dealer with one or two in stock. Take a copy of an ebay ad where you can get an abs model for 12k (before tt&l) and tell them you want a price that will make it worth not buying and shipping that one.
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dw4402
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posted January 27, 2008 04:57 PM
"I have a ZX10 and a C14. No the C14 is not a ZX10 nor is it a duck 1098.BUT this is one fun bike, it will flat tear up a twisty road, No shaft jacking whatsoever, Creamy smooth, and although you are sitting bolt upright is is comfy as hell. Good slipper clutch. I can ride this thing 700 miles in one day and not be hurting in the slightest. Even with the flies in it is very formidable. Because over 5k the thing goes like a striped ass ape and below it is just well managed power. I like the wind protection, the adjustable shield goes from sport bike wind to almost calm in the up position. But the main thing is you can drone on forever and just enjoy the scenery then when a twisty road comes your way you can put it on the local sport bike types. I love sport bikes and can't wait to ride my 10 but this thing has made me enjoy motorcycling again like when I was a kid. Now i just put my finger on the map as far away from home as i think I can go and just head there. I am depressing myself, the 10 day forecast calls for snow and more snow. "
I couldn't agree with TedG more, except I don't have a zx10 and don't have to worry about snow . I came off a zx12 to get my C14 and at first and especially during break-in, I missed the power of my 12. Now that I'm all broken in and have had a couple of chances to find some nice twisty roads here in NE Florida, I love my C14 and think it totally ROCKS! I haven't even pulled the flies, yet!
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