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BrowningBAR · 03-06-2007, 09:39 AM

I think Kawi should have kept the original looks of the current Concours and put the new motor in it.

priday · 03-06-2007, 09:44 AM

I'm in love. My next rig is going to be a sport touring, and this looks like it's gonna be a slam dunk. Can't wait for the review!

~Rob

acecycleins · 03-06-2007, 09:45 AM

yer soooo funny.

Yamaha should be very nervous about this bike.

Fenton · 03-06-2007, 09:49 AM

The old big block in a vega trick.

BrowningBAR · 03-06-2007, 09:58 AM

Especially if Kawi avoids the "order/down payment without looking at or test riding or seeing the bike" system that Yamaha currently uses.

But really, imagine rolling up in what looks like cutting edge 1985 motorcycle technology than using the 100+ foot lbs of torque to pull away and wheelie past the squid trash.

BrowningBAR · 03-06-2007, 10:01 AM

Exactly.

And it's funny, everyone knows someone who knows someone that did this. Whether it was a vega or some other beater.

earthspirit60 · 03-06-2007, 10:04 AM

I love the concept a "sporty sport tourer". The styling (or lack thereof) is what kills me. That muffler is hideous! Testarossa meets godzilla!

Because it is sport tourer, no one will make a nice looking replacement. The headlights are another eyesore. I'm sure that the engine will kick butt. What worries me is that the thing will be ugly and weigh a ton.

The BMW has the style, but comes in "Grandpa" colors and cost as much as my loaded Mustang GT

My hope is for a 1000cc VFR that weighs under 500 lbs wet...hey, I can dream!

earthspirit60 · 03-06-2007, 10:06 AM

Amen! Maybee add an adjustable windshield, but keep it simple...

seruzawa · 03-06-2007, 10:12 AM

They already make a 1000cc+ VFR. It's called the SprintST. It's an improvement because it doesn't have the ridiculous variable valve timing.

seruzawa · 03-06-2007, 10:15 AM

Looks pretty good to me except for the stupid grill lines and the dumbass variable valve timing overcomplexity.

03-06-2007, 09:39 AM	#1
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,364	Re: Kawasaki Concours 14 with Variable Valve Timing! I think Kawi should have kept the original looks of the current Concours and put the new motor in it.

03-06-2007, 09:44 AM	#2
priday Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 285	Re: Kawasaki Concours 14 with Variable Valve Timing! I'm in love. My next rig is going to be a sport touring, and this looks like it's gonna be a slam dunk. Can't wait for the review! ~Rob __________________ Rob Priday Horsepower is an illusory mathmatical equation; Torque is Real, and is the source of all good things in the world.

03-06-2007, 09:45 AM	#3
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,125	Re: Kawasaki Concours 14 with Variable Valve Timing! yer soooo funny. Yamaha should be very nervous about this bike. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

03-06-2007, 09:49 AM	#4
Fenton Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,898	Re: Kawasaki Concours 14 with Variable Valve Timing! The old big block in a vega trick.

03-06-2007, 09:58 AM	#5
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,364	Re: Kawasaki Concours 14 with Variable Valve Timing! Especially if Kawi avoids the "order/down payment without looking at or test riding or seeing the bike" system that Yamaha currently uses. But really, imagine rolling up in what looks like cutting edge 1985 motorcycle technology than using the 100+ foot lbs of torque to pull away and wheelie past the squid trash.

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03-06-2007, 10:01 AM	#6
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,364	Re: Kawasaki Concours 14 with Variable Valve Timing! Exactly. And it's funny, everyone knows someone who knows someone that did this. Whether it was a vega or some other beater.

03-06-2007, 10:04 AM	#7
earthspirit60 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 88	Re: Kawasaki Concours 14 with Variable Valve Timing! I love the concept a "sporty sport tourer". The styling (or lack thereof) is what kills me. That muffler is hideous! Testarossa meets godzilla! Because it is sport tourer, no one will make a nice looking replacement. The headlights are another eyesore. I'm sure that the engine will kick butt. What worries me is that the thing will be ugly and weigh a ton. The BMW has the style, but comes in "Grandpa" colors and cost as much as my loaded Mustang GT My hope is for a 1000cc VFR that weighs under 500 lbs wet...hey, I can dream!

03-06-2007, 10:06 AM	#8
earthspirit60 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 88	Re: Kawasaki Concours 14 with Variable Valve Timing! Amen! Maybee add an adjustable windshield, but keep it simple...

03-06-2007, 10:12 AM	#9
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Kawasaki Concours 14 with Variable Valve Timing! They already make a 1000cc+ VFR. It's called the SprintST. It's an improvement because it doesn't have the ridiculous variable valve timing. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

03-06-2007, 10:15 AM	#10
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Kawasaki Concours 14 with Variable Valve Timing! Looks pretty good to me except for the stupid grill lines and the dumbass variable valve timing overcomplexity. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.