Even with my Russell seat, I find I need to stop at least every 100 miles or so.. I think the fuel range is fine, myself. However, if one has been used to longer ranges in other bikes before the C14, I can see where one might think it lacking. I had a C10 before my C14 and the range on that bike was very good, although I very rarely went from tank to tank. My 08 suits me as is.
Up until now I've always stopped filling about a 1/4 inch below the fuel neck next time I will try filling all the way to the neck and see how much extra range that adds.
I will try filling all the way to the neck and see how much extra range that adds.I dont think I would try that, the C-14 has the same warning the 03 Z1000 has. I read on riderforums of people filling the tank all the way & gas getting into the charcoal canister they posted about the bikes stalling or losing power.
I dont think I would try that, the C-14 has the same warning the 03 Z1000 has. I read on riderforums of people filling the tank all the way & gas getting into the charcoal canister they posted about the bikes stalling or losing power.Only CA bikes have the cannister crap. I fill mine up the very tippy top, rocking the bike slightly to burp the air out so I really am getting the gas up the top. One thing to remember is when you get this much gas in, if you park the bike on the side stand soon after, it'll drip gas out the over flow.
The cool gas expands from the engine heat or the gas tank being in the sun.
I fill to the plate.
Yes, the heavier K16 does make more torque in lower RPM (and LESS than the C14 in higher RPM). But roll-ons in what gear? Most "roll-on" tests are in top gear, and that is hardly valid on a C14 which has a true overdrive. 5th and under is the only valid comparison.
Hey Max, please stop spreading false information. The C14 DOES NOT HAVE A OVERDRIVE! 6th gear is 1.07:1, which has been discussed many times already...
This is one of my gripes about the C14, and many newer vehicles in general. They keep setting the top gear ratio lower than it could be, so people don't have to down shift to pass. Personally I would rather have the top gear be maximum fuel economy, and deal with down shifting when needed. I usually drop down to 3rd to pass anyway.
According to Kwak engineering it is an 'Overdrive' and they call it as such.
Page 12... http://www.kawasaki.com/Content/pdfs/products/concours_QandA.pdf
And that's good enough for me....
Hey Max, please stop spreading false information. The C14 DOES NOT HAVE A OVERDRIVE! 6th gear is 1.07:1, which has been discussed many times already...
.This is one of my gripes about the C14, and many newer vehicles in general. They keep setting the top gear ratio lower than it could be, so people don't have to down shift to pass. Personally I would rather have the top gear be maximum fuel economy, and deal with down shifting when needed. I usually drop down to 3rd to pass anyway.
I was dead set on low 1200RT 2011 left over till I drove the ZG,
Power can't campare no way no how , now with the ZX exhaust and Gulh flash the 1600 is a DOG.
A POODLE with a fancy hair cut
Just so you're aware, the R1200RT and the K1600GT are totally different machines. The R has a 100hp air cooled flat twin and the K has a 160hp liquid cooled six cylinder engine. The K's engine dwarfs the Concours' torque output by about 30%.
The K's engine dwarfs the Concours' torque output by about 30%.Stock form yes. I really need to hit the dyno, bench racing is no fun when all ya have is butt dyno numbers
Stock form yes. I really need to hit the dyno, bench racing is no fun when all ya have is butt dyno numbers
Till then? My Ninjabago will smoke the K1600GT night and day To keep it fair, I will loosen up the headlights so they can move left and right like the GT
BTW, I really hate bench racing, I wish someone would bring a GT to Pacific Raceways so we can do a one on one comparison
I guess we know who wins in a straight line.
http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/features/2012FebruaryK16vC14.pdf
So the C14 is quicker and has better numbers but the BMW still wins in this category?