Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Bmw K 1200 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Bmw K 1200 Gt. 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. Bmw K 1200 Gt: 152 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Concours 14
Bmw K 1200 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
155 hp
152 hp
Torque (Nm)
155 Nm
129 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
319 kg
279 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
155 hp @ 8,800 rpm
152 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
155 Nm @ 6,200 rpm
129 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
240 km/h
Weight
319 kg (wet/curb weight)
279 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Bmw K 1200 Gt
7.8/10
"A phenomenal sport-tourer if you buy a well-serviced example."
Pros
+Intoxicating high-revving engine
+Outstanding highway stability
+Excellent all-weather fairing
Cons
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Heavy at low speed
−Specialist servicing costs add up
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