Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Honda St1300 Pan European
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Honda St1300 Pan European. 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. Honda St1300 Pan European: 125 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 296 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Concours 14
Honda St1300 Pan European
Horsepower (hp)
155 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
155 Nm
124 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
319 kg
296 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
155 hp @ 8,800 rpm
125 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
155 Nm @ 6,200 rpm
124 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
240 km/h (estimated, limited)
Weight
319 kg (wet/curb weight)
296 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (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
Honda St1300 Pan European
8.5/10
"The best value sport-tourer you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof V4 engine
+Exceptional long-distance comfort
+Integrated panniers included
Cons
−Seriously heavy machine
−Valve service costs hurt
−Dated electronics and displays
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