2013-2014 Kawasaki Concours 14/GTR1400 ABS Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule with associated service intervals for the 2013-2014 Kawasaki Concours 14, also known as the Kawasaki GTR1400 ABS or ZG1400 in different markets.
This is the original Concours, with a 997cc L4 liquid-cooled carburetor-fed engine. It’s a sport-touring model that is more oriented towards touring with its comfortable seating and huge road presence.
This maintenance schedule applies to the following models:
- 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14/GTR1400 ABS
- 2014 Kawasaki Concours 14/GTR1400 ABS
- Kawasaki ZG1400
(These are all the same bike — slight variations on power, depending on market — but mostly the same, with different names!)
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2013-2014 Kawasaki Concours 14/GTR1400 ABS Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2013-2014 Kawasaki Concours 14/GTR1400 ABS.
The following is the list of maintenance operations and to be done on this motorcycle with a time or distance interval — whichever comes earlier.
The maintenance for the 2013-2014 Kawasaki Concours 14/GTR1400 ABS is broken into three sections: Engine Related Items, Chassis Related Items, and Change/Replacement Items.
Periodic Maintenance Chart
1. Periodic inspection (Engine Related Items) Operation (Engine Items) | Every | 1000 km (600 mi) | 6000 km (3750 mi) | 12000 km (7500 mi) | 18000 km (11250 mi) | 24000 km (15000 mi) | 30000 km (18750 mi) | 36000 km (22500 mi) | |
K | Valve clearance – inspect (e) | • | |||||||
Throttle control system (play, smooth return, no drag) – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | ||||
K | Engine vacuum synchronization – inspect (e) | • | • | • | |||||
Idle speed – inspect (e) | • | • | • | • | |||||
K | Fuel leak (fuel hose and pipe) – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | |||
K | Fuel hoses damage – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | |||
K | Fuel hoses installation condition – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | |||
Coolant level – inspect | • | • | • | • | |||||
Coolant leak – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | ||||
Radiator hose damage – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | ||||
Radiator hoses installation condition – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | ||||
Evaporative emission control system – function (California model only) (e) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
Air suction system damage – inspect (e) | • | • | • | ||||||
2. Periodic Inspection (Chassis Related Items) Operation (Chassis Items) Clutch and drive train: | |||||||||
Clutch operation (play, engagement, disengagement) – inspect | • | • | • | • | |||||
Clutch fluid level – inspect | 6 months | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
Clutch fluid leak – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
Clutch hose damage – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
Clutch hose installation condition – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
Final gear case oil level – inspect # | • | • | • | ||||||
Wheels and tires: | |||||||||
Tire air pressure – inspect | year | • | • | • | |||||
Wheels/tires damage – inspect | • | • | • | ||||||
Tire tread wear, abnormal wear – inspect | • | • | • | ||||||
K | Wheel bearings damage – inspect | year | • | • | • | ||||
Brake system: | |||||||||
Brake fluid leak – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
Brake hoses and pipe damage – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
Brake pad wear – inspect # | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||
Brake hose installation condition – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
Brake fluid level – inspect | 6 months | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
Brake operation (effectiveness, play, drag) – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
Brake light switch operation – inspect | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
Suspensions: | |||||||||
Front forks/rear shock absorber operation (damping and smooth stroke) – inspect | • | • | • | ||||||
Front forks/rear shock absorber oil leak – inspect | year | • | • | • | |||||
K | Uni-trak rocker arm operation – inspect | • | • | • | |||||
K | Uni-trak tie rods operation – inspect | • | • | • | |||||
Steering system: | |||||||||
K | Steering play – inspect | year | • | • | • | • | |||
K | Steering stem bearings – lubricate | 2 years | • | ||||||
Electrical system: | |||||||||
Lights and switches operation – inspect | year | • | • | • | |||||
Headlight aiming – inspect | year | • | • | • | |||||
Side stand switch operation – inspect | year | • | • | • | |||||
Engine stop switch operation – inspect | year | • | • | • | |||||
Chassis: | |||||||||
Chassis parts – lubricate | year | • | • | • | |||||
Bolts and nuts tightness – inspect | • | • | • | • |
3. Periodic Replacement Change/Replacement Items | Every | 1000 km (600 mi) | 12000 km (7500 mi) | 24000 km (15000 mi) | 36000 km (22500 mi) | 48000 km (30000 mi) | |
Air cleaner element # -replace (e) | every 18 000 km (11 250 mile) | ||||||
K | Engine oil # – change | year | • | • | • | • | • |
K | Oil filter – replace | year | • | • | • | • | • |
K | Fuel hoses – replace | 5 Years | |||||
K | Coolant – change | 3 Years | • | ||||
K | Radiator hoses and O-rings – replace | 3 Years | • | ||||
K | Brake or clutch hoses – replace | 4 Years | • | ||||
K | Brake or clutch fluid (front and rear) – change | 2 Years | • | • | |||
K | Rubber parts of master cylinder and caliper (or slave cylinder) – replace | 4 Years | • | ||||
Spark plug – replace (e) | • | • | • | • | |||
Final gear case oil – change | • | • | • | • | • |
Notes:
K: Should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer
*: For higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here
#: Service more frequently when operation in severe conditions: dusty, wet, muddy, high speed, or frequent starting/stopping
(e) Emission Related Item
Tyre size and tyre pressure for the 2013-2014 Kawasaki Concours 14/GTR1400 ABS
The 2013-2014 Kawasaki Concours 14/GTR1400 ABS has the following tyres and tyre sizes standard:
- Front: 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58 W) BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX BT021F U
120/70 ZR17 M/C (58 W) BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX BT021F M - Rear: 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73 W) BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX BT021R U
The manual for the 2013-2014 Kawasaki Concours 14/GTR1400 ABS recommends the following tyre pressures (when cold):
- Front: 290 kPa/42psi
- Rear: 290 kPa/42psi
General information about the 2013-2014 Kawasaki Concours 14/GTR1400 ABS
The Kawasaki Concours® 14 has rewritten the rules for modern sport-tourers, blending strong yet refined sportbike performance with touring-class technology and comfort. The chrome composite-plated aluminum cylinder bores are lightweight, durable and quickly carry heat away from the combustion chamber and piston for supreme durability under high loads
The heart of the Concours sport-touring package is its amazing and thoroughly modern 1,352cc DOHC inline-four powerplant. The Concours 14 engine generates excellent low- and mid-range power, all followed by a top-end rush that would turn most open-class sportbikes green with envy.
A big part of its tremendously wide power delivery is due to its variable valve timing (VVT) system, which automatically alters camshaft profiles according to rpm to boost low-end and mid-range power without sacrificing top end. Advanced fuel injection, ram-air induction, and decades of experience building the world’s most potent motorcycle engines add up to a simply amazing powerplant, one that makes the Concours 14 ABS a force to be reckoned with in the performance sport-touring segment
Manual for the 2013-2014 Kawasaki Concours 14/GTR1400 ABS

The above maintenance schedule comes directly from the user’s manual for the 2013-2014 Kawasaki Concours 14/GTR1400 ABS, which is available here.