Ideal Beater Bike

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They were a great value when new, and an even better value now that they're 20-30 years old: Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours. Great weather protection, shaft drive, locking bags, 7.5 gallon tank, 16 years in production so parts are readily available, reliable liquid-cooled 1000cc engine, plenty of performance if not a bit porky (600 lbs.) and buzzy above 80 mph. And no ABS. I see them for sale around here all the time with paltry miles (30,000 - 40,000) for less than $2000.

+1 concours. i have one. it is my rain bike. I have less than 2 k in it total.


i got it from my friend Tom (in background). this was near maggie valley in '17, thats his daughter to the right, he was on that 78 GL.

my 99 'beater' is to the left. so easy to maintain and parts are beyond cheap as there are a ton of them out there.

Great endorsements. Something to consider for long range and freeway duties.