2005 Kawasaki Concours™

2005 Kawasaki Concours™ pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport-Touring
MSRP
$8,499
Warranty
36
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport-Touring
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Concours(TM)
Year
2005
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.92
Stroke (mm/in)
58 / 2.29
Displacement (cc/ci)
997 / 60.8
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
4
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
3.17 / 2.06 / 1.59 / 1.33 / 1.15 / 0.97
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.71
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
V
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
V
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 VR18
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 VR16
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Air Assisted
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.52
Width (in/mm)
36.6 / 929.6
Height (in/mm)
55.7 / 1414.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
61.2 / 1554.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
6.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
595 / 269.9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
676.8 / 307
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
440.9 / 200
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
7.5 / 28.4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.68
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.1 / 789.9
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months)
36
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Metallic
Yes
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
2
Location
Left and Right Side
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • Utility
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Sep 16, 2008

    I bought my first connie used in 2000. It was a 97'model. My 2nd was bought new in 2005. While the bike isn't the best in it's class it performs well enough & does everything it's supposed to do with ease & then some.

    Pros:

    - Huge gas tank over 7 gallons

    - large aftermarket ...

    - Does everything it's asked to do w/o complaint.

    - "enough" power

    - good feedback & fun to ride

    - a good rider can sport bike it through the twistees

    Cons:

    - Valve adjustment periods too short @ 7500 miles

    - Buzz. My 97 didn't have much but my 05" does (many fixes to this issue)

    - Stock seat is awful for anyone over 170lbs

    - Top Heavy

    - have to muscle it through the tight stuff

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  • Old Guys Riding Old Bikes
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 15, 2008

    OK,I admit so much has been written about the Connie over the years and it's been around so long the first thing that comes to mind is a yawn.

    But you have to own one to understand why it's remained so popular for so long. I bought mine in 2005 thinking it was the last chance to own a classic ...

    Just like owning a Maytag washing machine the bike is so reliable and predictable it's a shock if anything goes wrong. Like being married to the same woman for 20 years it can seem boring at times and you may be tempted to stray to something newer and hotter. But when you come back to your senses the Connie will be there waiting and it knows you better than any of those crotch rockets ever will.

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  • Mr
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 06, 2008

    I really like my 2005 Concours. Low maintenance, shaft drive, good looks, and smooth ride with plenty of power!

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