Kawasaki Concours maintenance schedule & recalls
2000–2022
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual. Factory-verified schedule coming soon.
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 5 days agoKawasaki 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 drag. This can cause the rear brake to overheat, leading to rear brake damage and lock-up or failure of the rear brakes. The front brakes may also be affected on ZG1400C models.
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 contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Kawasaki Concours?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Kawasaki Concours (2000–2022) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Kawasaki Concours?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Kawasaki Concours (2000–2022) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Kawasaki Concours?
Service every 12 months for the Kawasaki Concours (2000–2022) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Kawasaki Concours?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Kawasaki Concours (2000–2022) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).