Better choice is a 2013-up FJR or a later RT........ if you need to know anything about FJR's lemme know.
Kawasaki Concourse 1400
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Shouldn't it have been 225 miles?
(or 250)
lddave
been there
My 2010 Concours has been only needed a fuel pump and tpms sensors replacement plus normal maintenance in 113,000 miles .
When I was shopping for a sport-touring bike from a Jap maker, I kept hearing that Hondas were more comfortable but the Kawi Concours were sportier, more for aggressive riding in the mountains. But I've never ridden one. I sat on an older Concours 1000, and it felt OK in the parking lot.
As for the Versys 1000, a friend who has a Goldwing 1500 and that Versys says he really likes the smaller bike, even for long trips.
Last year when I had a V-twin cruiser and he had those two bikes of his, we rode together a bit, and he ended up completing a SaddleSore 1000 on the Versys, whereas I had to drop out of my attempt due to a coolant leak on my bike.
I'll add this for grins. I ride with groups focused on the ST bikes, and also the Concours bikes. I'd say the ST bikes are made more for comfort, though they are no slouch for performance. The Concours bikes are more for performance, though they are no slouch for comfort. I know Concours riders who routinely ride from Canada to New Mexico for a couple days to get together with friends. But when you get to the C14, the word that comes to mind is "brute". They are no holds bared for performance in a sport-touring configuration.
That said, I think the smaller displacement bikes are where it is at...if you're buying new. If you're buying used, then it is a different story. The new bikes have more than enough power to get you where you're going and far exceed what you're capable of handling. And the added benefit for those of us who are getting older, is they do the same thing, but weigh far less. They say the weight disappears when the bike gets moving...but that doesn't help in the driveway or the parking lot.
Chris
That said, I think the smaller displacement bikes are where it is at...if you're buying new. If you're buying used, then it is a different story. The new bikes have more than enough power to get you where you're going and far exceed what you're capable of handling. And the added benefit for those of us who are getting older, is they do the same thing, but weigh far less. They say the weight disappears when the bike gets moving...but that doesn't help in the driveway or the parking lot.
Chris
I own an ST 1300 and a Concours 14, they are at both ends of the sport-touring spectrum. I have lost twice to a Subaru on the ST. Although they never seem to want to engage when I am on the Connie.
This is not something I make a habit of or even seek out, 2 Subies is definitely asking for trouble and on the street is not anything more than a quick shot to thumb noses at each other is not going to happen. That said they both were as quick as I was.
The ST demands smooth inputs and gives very good outputs for performance, But it is a touring-sport bike.
The Concours demands smooth inputs gives incredible outputs all the way into insanity compared to the ST.
But keep in mind, neither are true sport bikes. They are at both ends of the sport- touring class and they both operate very, very well at what they do..
I have put 130000 on the ST and almost 40000 on the Kaw with long 2 up and single trips on the ST and hit the east coast on the Concours. Comparing the two isn't really fair to neither one. But owning them both is really nice
This is not something I make a habit of or even seek out, 2 Subies is definitely asking for trouble and on the street is not anything more than a quick shot to thumb noses at each other is not going to happen. That said they both were as quick as I was.
The ST demands smooth inputs and gives very good outputs for performance, But it is a touring-sport bike.
The Concours demands smooth inputs gives incredible outputs all the way into insanity compared to the ST.
But keep in mind, neither are true sport bikes. They are at both ends of the sport- touring class and they both operate very, very well at what they do..
I have put 130000 on the ST and almost 40000 on the Kaw with long 2 up and single trips on the ST and hit the east coast on the Concours. Comparing the two isn't really fair to neither one. But owning them both is really nice
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OP
Thank all of you for the input and information. I've decided to keep my 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT due weighing less and ease of maneuvering around the garage. It's a great bike just not what I thought it was going to be after replacing my 95 ST1100 with the Tracer. Thanks again everyone and have a great day!