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Chronological history of the Kawasaki Concours.
Chronological history of the Kawasaki Concours.
Unless otherwise noted, specifications apply to the 49 state version of the US model Kawasaki Concours. Similar changes are made to non US models, colors often vary though. "No production US model" often denotes excess manufacturing, which is often sold the following model year. The information is deemed reliable, but can not include all modifications or changes.
1986
ZG1000-A1
Introduction
Color: Pearl Gentry Gray, aka silverdammit among COG members :)
1987
ZG1000-A2
No US production
Candy Wine red (Canada)
Bars and windscreen raised approximately 1"
1988
ZG1000-A3 and A3a
Color: Candy Wine Red
1989
ZG1000-A4
No US production
Color: Candy Persimmon Red (Canada)
1990
ZG1000-A5
Color: Candy Persimmon Red
Cam chain tensioner design changed to ratcheting type.
Case half modified in several locations for larger case half bolts.
1991
ZG1000-A6
Color:Candy Persimmon Red
1992
ZG1000-A7
Color: Ebony
Clutch and brake lever reach now adjustable on some models.
1993
ZG1000-A8
Color: Ebony. (Black with red pin striping)
1994
ZG1000-A9
Color: Luminous Vintage Red and Cosmic Gray (Wineberry, gray)
New design instrument cluster (ZX-10).
New design dash cowl and inner fairing panels.
Wider front rim width.
New design wheel pattern, front and rear.
Dual piston front calipers, with semi floating front rotors.
New design 'stepped' seat profile.
Air adjustable front suspension replaced by spring preload forks.
Brushed chrome exhaust canisters replaced with bright chrome.
1995
ZG1000-A10
Color: Luminous Vintage Red and Cosmic Gray.
1996
ZG1000-A11
No production US model.
1997
ZG1000-A12
Windsor Green, Cosmic Gray lower
1998
ZG1000-A13
Windsor Green, Cosmic Gray lower
1999
ZG1000-A14
Candy Amaranth Red, gray lower.
Fork tube protectors added, fork seals 'double' lips
Clutch 'star spring' redesigned mid year
2000
ZG1000-A15
Candy Persimmon Red, Cosmic Gray lowers
Recall notice to replace star spring nut on several Kawasaki models. Engine numbers ZGT00AE025431 through ZGT00AE028058 (1999 - 2000 model years)
2001
ZG1000-A16
Metallic Sonic Blue, Cosmic Gray lower
2002
ZG1000-A17
Metallic Phantom Silver, Cosmic Gray lower
2003
ZG1000-A18
Candy Cardinal Red, with dark bronze lower
The news here is, Kawasaki finally ran out of "Cosmic Gray" paint for the lower
2004
ZG1000-A19
Pearl Black, Chateau Gray lower
2005
ZG1000-A20
Pearl Luster Beige, dark bronze lower.
20th Anniversary :)
The pipe into the muffler is now chromed.
2006
ZG1000-A21
"Metallic Nocturne Blue", "Metallic Graystone" lower
21 years now. Like a Timex, the Concours keeps on ticking ;)
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