Zx-14 Supersport-Tourer

ZX-14 SUPERSPORT-TOURER

First one to the next state wins! Is this (finally) the coup de grace for Kawasaki's Concours? Spotted in Japanese magazine Young Machine, known for reliably breaking news about upcoming models, this computer-generated image seems to suggest that Big K's long-inthe-tooth sport-tourer, now in its 20th year, is about to be replaced by a "GTR1400." Based on the 186-hp ZX-14, the GTR would get higher handlebars, a taller windscreen, color (and louver) matched saddlebags and shaft final drive.

Kawasaki U.S. denies any spe cific knowledge of the speedy sport tourer, which proba bly means you should get a deposit down as soon as oossibIe~.

David Edwards