Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Bmw K 1300 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Bmw K 1300 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 1300 Gt: 160 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 296 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
Kawasaki Concours 14
Bmw K 1300 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
155 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
155 Nm
140 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
319 kg
296 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
155 hp @ 8,800 rpm
160 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
155 Nm @ 6,200 rpm
140 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
319 kg (wet/curb weight)
296 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical 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 1300 Gt
8.5/10
"The sport-tourer benchmark that still embarrasses newer rivals on pace."
Pros
+Thunderous inline-four engine
+Sophisticated Duolever handling
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Expensive service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−ESA electronics age poorly
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