Kawasaki Concours 14 Key Replacement

Quick answerThe Concours 14 uses KIPASS, so the bike has to detect a registered fob before the ignition will turn. If you still have one working fob, a Kawasaki dealer can register more, up to six. If every fob is gone, Kawasaki's owner's manual says new fob codes cannot be registered into the existing control unit, which makes it a dealer and parts job, so call us first and we will tell you plainly what can be done at the bike.

Kawasaki Concours 14 key quick facts

KIPASS, Kawasaki's Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System, was introduced on the 2008 Concours 14.
The owner's manual says up to six fobs can be registered with the KIPASS system at one time.
Registering another fob is a dealer job, and the manual tells owners to bring the motorcycle and all fobs.
The manual states that if all fobs are lost, registering new codes into the electronic control unit is impossible.
Kawasaki's parts catalog for the 2012 model lists a fob key and a separate spare fob key, and the fob battery is a CR2025.
The parts list shows key-operated locks for the seat, the fuel cap and both saddlebags.

Kawasaki Concours 14 key types by year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
2008 and later	Concours 14, Concours 14 ABS	KIPASS fob with a mechanical key inside, plus a key at the ignition switch	yes	Up to six fobs. Kawasaki lists separate key blanks for the main switch and for the spare fob.

How the Concours 14 key system is laid out

The Concours 14 does not start like other Kawasakis. A key sits in the ignition switch as a turning knob, and the fob stays in your pocket. When the KIPASS control unit detects a registered fob nearby, which the manual puts at about 80 cm, the switch is released so you can turn it, start the engine and lock or unlock the steering. Without a recognized fob in range, the switch stays locked.

Kawasaki's parts catalog for the 2012 Concours 14 ABS shows how many pieces are involved: a fob key, a spare fob key, the KIPASS electronic control unit, the ignition switch, and three kinds of key blank, including one for the main switch and one for the spare fob. The fob runs on a CR2025 coin cell.

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Locks that use the mechanical key

The electronics only cover the ignition. Everything else on the bike is an ordinary lock worked by the cut key, and the parts list names them.

Seat lock
Fuel tank cap lock
Left saddlebag lock
Right saddlebag lock

What the manual says about lost fobs

This is the part every Concours owner should read before something goes missing. Up to six fobs can be registered at one time. To add one, the manual directs you to an authorized Kawasaki dealer with the motorcycle and all of your fobs, so the full set can be registered again together. A fob left at home that day will not be part of the set.

If all fobs are lost, the manual says registering new codes for replacement fobs into the electronic control unit is impossible. There is no owner procedure and no way to add a fob from zero on the existing unit by the book. That is why a Concours 14 with a single fob is one mistake away from an expensive repair, and why a second fob is worth sorting out while the first still works.

Losing only the key at the ignition is less serious. The manual notes that the key carried in the fob can be used as the emergency key in its place.

What we can do at the bike, and when the dealer is the answer

Mechanical problems are our side of the job: a snapped or worn key, a saddlebag or seat lock that will not open, a fuel cap that has seized, or a cut key needed for a fob that has lost its blade. We check photo ID against the registration or title and work where the bike is parked.

Fob registration is where the dealer comes in, and for a bike with no working fob we will say so before you spend money on a visit. Tell us how many fobs you have, whether any of them still releases the switch, and whether the emergency key is with you. If the fob only works held close to the bike, try a fresh CR2025 before assuming the worst.

Where to find the key code

Kawasaki supplies a key number with the original keys. If the tag or plate survived with the owner's manual, a mechanical key can be cut to it. Without it, we cut to a lock on the bike.

What to have ready

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

Kawasaki Concours 14 key FAQ

How many fobs came with a Concours 14, and how many can it have?

Kawasaki's parts catalog for the 2012 model lists a fob key and a spare fob key. The owner's manual says up to six can be registered at one time.

I lost all my Concours 14 fobs. Now what?

The owner's manual says new fob codes cannot be registered into the existing control unit once every fob is lost, so the factory route is a dealer repair with new parts. Call us with the VIN first and we will tell you honestly whether a mobile visit can help.

Can you open my saddlebags or seat without the key?

Yes, those are mechanical locks. Once we confirm ownership we can open them and cut a key that fits, without touching the KIPASS system.

What battery does the Concours 14 fob take?

Kawasaki's parts list names a CR2025. A weak cell shortens the range, so replace it at the first sign of trouble.

Can I add a spare fob myself?

No. The manual assigns fob registration to an authorized Kawasaki dealer and asks you to bring the bike and every fob you own.

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Page last updated November 14, 2026.