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#BS-2013-KAWCON-6248

2013 Kawasaki Concours 14

Based on reports from 6 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
0
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

2 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 13K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

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$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical2 (33%)
Engine1 (17%)
Fuel System1 (17%)
Speed Control1 (17%)
Brakes1 (17%)

2013 Kawasaki Concours 14: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 13,230 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 13K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

13V370000Sep 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

13V387000Aug 2013

SERVICE BRAKES

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.

15V117000Apr 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2013 Kawasaki Concours 14: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 is related to the electrical, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 reliable?
The 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Kawasaki Concours 14 problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 13,230 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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