Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Harley-davidson Street Glide
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Harley-davidson Street Glide. 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. Harley-davidson Street Glide: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 368 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Concours 14
Harley-davidson Street Glide
Horsepower (hp)
155 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
155 Nm
155 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
319 kg
368 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
155 hp @ 8,800 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
155 Nm @ 6,200 rpm
155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
177 km/h
Weight
319 kg (wet/curb weight)
368 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated 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
Harley-davidson Street Glide
8.0/10
"The definitive American touring motorcycle, warts and all."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance wind protection
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
+Rock-solid resale value
Cons
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
−BOOM! Box screens fail expensively
−Fuel economy rarely exceeds 40mpg
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