Twenty years in production is a long time. Which model year Concours is the best?
Nothing much changed over the years. Here’s a brief history. From 1986 to 1993, the only major change was an inch rise added to the handlebars from 1987 on. In 1994 the front brakes went from single to dual piston calipers. The new forks, from the ZR1100 Zephyr, went from air to mechanical preload but lost their oil drains. A wider 5 spoke front wheel was added with a rear wheel restyled to match. The seat changed from a relatively flat style to a Corbin style. The dash cowl was redesigned, the instrument panel is from the ZX11, and storage pockets were restyled with locking lids. Adjustable hand levers also came from the ZX11. A new zoomy front fender was added, along with a stepped Corbin style seat. In 19 99 the forks sprouted little shields. That’s about it for changes. That’s why the new yearly color used to be such a hot topic.
