I am looking to downsize my bike, and upsize the power. The Connie was one of my candidates back when I bought my 2013 Honda F6B. I was able to test ride the Honda, but couldn't find a dealer to test a Concours 14 at the time. I am getting that itch to change bikes again and the Concours immediately came back to mind.
I checked Kawasaki.com and they show two dealers within 100 mile of me (20 miles south of Boston, MA) that do test rides. The first one doesn't have a Concours in stock. I'm waiting to hear from the second one that is in western MA. I have read reviews, been checking sites like this etc..., but don't want to buy a bike type I've never ridden.
I'm surprised that this is so difficult. Both Honda dealers I visited within 10-15 miles of my house let me test ride their bikes. Is this common for Kawasaki, or is it just the Concours that is difficult to find?
Anyone know a New England dealer that does test rides and has a Concours to test? I don't mind riding a ways to test one. The wife and I can make a day of it on the F6B if need be.