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Year
2009
Year
2024
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport-Touring
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Concours™ 14 ABS
Display Name
Vulcan® S Base
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2008
Introduction Year
2015
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$14,299
MSRP
$7,349
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Unlimited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Destination Charge
-
Destination Charge
450
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
4
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
6200
Torque RPM
6600
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Nm)
139
Torque (Nm)
62.8
Bore (mm/in)
84 / 3.31
Bore (mm/in)
83 / 3.27
Stroke (in/mm)
2.4 / 61
Stroke (in/mm)
2.36 / 60
Displacement (cc/ci)
1352 / 82.5
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 39.6
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
40
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
89.4 / 2270.8
Length (in/mm)
90.9 / 2308.9
Width (in/mm)
39.4 / 1000.8
Width (in/mm)
34.6 / 878.8
Height (in/mm)
55.3 / 1404.6
Height (in/mm)
43.3 / 1099.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.8 / 1518.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62 / 1574.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
615 / 279
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
679.1 / 308
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
491.7 / 223
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.8 / 22
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.2
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Frame
Steel
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
Yes
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Lower Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Pocket
-
Pocket
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.4 / 111.8
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.4 / 137.2
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.2 / 81.3
Front Central Suspension Strut
-
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Tire Width
190
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
50
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 120/70R 18 (59H)
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
190/50 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 160/60R 17 (69H)
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.5
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Brake Brand Name
-
Brake Brand Name
Nissin
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Optional
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.1 / 815.3
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.8 / 706.1
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Optional
Detachable
-
Detachable
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Hard Side Cases
Standard
Hard Side Cases
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Location
-
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Side Case Material
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Number Of Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Helmet Storage
Optional
Helmet Storage
-
Camouflage Trim
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Type
Halogen
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Mounting Bar
-
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
-
Height
Mid
Height
-
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Levers
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Other Convenience
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Side Case Mount
Standard
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
-
Metallic
Yes
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
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