MYRModel Year Report

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14

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2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:24:54.902Z

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kawasaki Concours 14 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2008: 27 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 4 complaints 2012 2013: 3 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2014 2016: 4 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaints 2021
2008: 27 complaints
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YearComplaints
200827
20097
20100
20113
20124
20133
20141
20164
20172
20211

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

5 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14. THE VEHICLE WAS A KYMCO, MODEL NUMBER PEOPLES250. WHILE SLOWING DOWN THE VEHICLE, THE LEFT BRAKE FAILED. THE BRAKE IS CALLED THE FORK, WHICH WAS CONNECTED TO THE HANDLE BAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090109

SERVICE BRAKES

5 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes.

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ON OR ABOUT JUNE 20, 2016 I NOTICED THAT MY REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEGINNING TO GET HARDER TO PUSH TO APPLY BRAKE TO THE REAR ABS BRAKING SYSTEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180920

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WARPED UNDER NORMAL USE, CAUSING VERY NOTICEABLE STEERING VIBRATIONS. WHICH MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. I FEEL THIS MATTER TO BE A SAFETY CONCERN TO THE OPERATORS OF THIS MOTORCYCLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130106

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

5 of 27 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

STRUCTURE

3 of 27 total reports mention: structure.

EQUIPMENT

3 of 27 total reports mention: equipment.

INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14. WHILE RIDING THE VEHICLE FOR 10 MINUTES, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BECAME AND GAVE THE CONTACT A FIRST DEGREE BURN ON HIS RIGHT CALF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070831

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20120727 — service brakes, hydraulic, structure

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Concours 14 (ZG1400 A/B/C/D) motorcycles. Due to a gap between the brake pedal and guard, small stone or debris can become trapped, creating a brake

Remedy: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder rod end and remove the brake guard (if installed), free of charge. The safety recall began on July 37, 2012. Owners may

Campaign 12V343000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 12V343000 (service brakes, hydraulic, structure) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.