Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Triumph Trophy Se
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Triumph Trophy Se. 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. Triumph Trophy Se: 133 hp @ 8,900 rpm hp, 316 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Concours 14
Triumph Trophy Se
Horsepower (hp)
155 hp
133 hp
Torque (Nm)
155 Nm
112 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
319 kg
316 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
155 hp @ 8,800 rpm
133 hp @ 8,900 rpm
Torque
155 Nm @ 6,200 rpm
112 Nm @ 6,450 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
319 kg (wet/curb weight)
316 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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
Triumph Trophy Se
8.0/10
"The best non-German tourer you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Punchy, characterful triple engine
+Exceptional long-distance comfort
+Tech-rich spec as standard
Cons
−Screen mechanism can fail expensively
−Soft suspension when fully loaded
−Early electrical gremlins reported
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