Brakes became warped at around 5500 miles. This is extremely low miles for brakes to warp. It can be felt when slowing from interstate speeds when exiting the interstate. Bike is less controllable, handle bars wobble, and the braking is less. Per this bikes specific forums, newer kawasaki concours 14s have this issue.there are many "threads/posts" of this issue. I believe that its very dangerous. And although my bikes brakes warpage is light now - it will continue to get worse, and at this time the dealer doesn't think its an issue even though they could feel it when they test drove it. I think it has to do with the weight of the bike and the quality of the oem brake pads/rotors (brake system).
The worst 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 and 14ABS motorcycles manufactured May 8, 2008, to February 20, 2013, and modified for police authority use. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.
- Risk
- If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kawasaki has notified the affected police departments and will send trained personnel to repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1‑866‑802‑9381. Kawasaki 's number for this recall is MC15-02. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 12V‑134, 13V‑370 and 13V‑387.
Recall number 15V117000 · Recall details
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The improper installation of additional police accessories may cause multiple safety issues such as fuel leaks, reduction of braking ability and loss of electrical power to the engine, resulting in a stall.
- Risk
- These issues increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kawasaki has notified that affected police departments and will send trained factory personnel to the departments to repair the motorcycles. The recall began on August 21, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1‑866‑802‑9381. This campaign is being conducted independent of recalls 12V134 and 13V370 for blown fuses on authority bikes.
Recall number 13V387000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.
- Risk
- If the fuse blows, the engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical system problems, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1‑866‑802‑9381. This campaign is an expansion of recall 12V‑134.
Recall number 13V370000 · Recall details
What 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Motorcycle failed to accelerate while twisting the throttle open while cruising at a speed of 35 MPH approaching an intersection. Dash board light consistently blinked but motorcycle did not respond to increase speed over an approximate two minute period of time motorcycle had previous issues: 1) complete loss of power recorded under the federal safety agency id number 10557219 on dec 24, 2013 2) error code f1 transpired on three separate occasions and local kawasaki warranty dealer could not simulate nor did the ecu record any error codes affected part/s unknown
Loss of complete power resulting in a possible fatal injury while traveling on a busy road. Upon vehicle arriving home, accessed the battery compartment and touched the wires when I heard a click and the bike resumed power. Plan the take the motorcycle in the shop tomorrow in effort to investigate this major failure.
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Questions about the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14
Is the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14, close to a typical Concours 14 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system and service brakes.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 electrical?
Yes, 2 recalls: 15V117000, 13V370000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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