Honda Nt1100 vs Kawasaki Concours 14
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Nt1100 vs Kawasaki Concours 14. Honda Nt1100: 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 248 kg (curb weight, manual; DCT version approximately 256 kg) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Kawasaki Concours 14: 155 hp @ 8,800 rpm hp, 319 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Nt1100
Kawasaki Concours 14
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
155 hp
Torque (Nm)
104 Nm
155 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
248 kg
319 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm
155 hp @ 8,800 rpm
Torque
104 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
155 Nm @ 6,200 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
248 kg (curb weight, manual; DCT version approximately 256 kg)
319 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Nt1100
8.2/10
"The sensible tourer that quietly embarrasses more expensive alternatives."
Pros
+Silky, torquey parallel-twin
+Excellent fuel efficiency
+DCT option is brilliant
Cons
−19L tank feels stingy
−Wind noise at speed
−Luggage system feels afterthought
Kawasaki Concours 14
8.5/10
"The ultimate budget sport-tourer if heat and heft don't scare you."
Pros
+Savage, reliable 1400cc engine
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
+Exceptional two-up capability
Cons
−Brutal summer heat soak
−Wallowy solo suspension setup
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
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