2005 Kawasaki Concours

Based on their Ninja 900 and Ninja 1000R models. Key differences between the Ninja 1000R and the ZG1000 included 32 mm instead of 36 mm carburetors, less aggressively ramped cams, shaft drive, front and rear sub-frames, hard luggage, and full fairing. To 1993 the design was largely unchanged aside from modifications to the screen, handlebars and other very minor changes.

Kawasaki updated the instrument cluster, forks, controls, front fender, front brakes, and the front wheel. To 2006, the design again experienced only minor changes: fork protectors and exhaust tips. As the Concours first generation endured with few revisions, experienced mechanics and used parts are readily available.