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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 5 of 12 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
12 reports
22,000 miles · Jun 2, 2006
Electrical System
WIRES CONNECTORS THAT ATTACH THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND STATOR MELTED. WHITE SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM UNDER THE REAR SEAT. AFTER REMOVING THE SEAT, I NOTICE THAT OIL WAS PRESENT IN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND ONE OF WIRES HAD BURN LOOSE. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE JUNCTION/BOX HEADLIGHT RELAY SWITCH TO FAIL. I…
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WIRES CONNECTORS THAT ATTACH THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND STATOR MELTED. WHITE SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM UNDER THE REAR SEAT. AFTER REMOVING THE SEAT, I NOTICE THAT OIL WAS PRESENT IN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND ONE OF WIRES HAD BURN LOOSE. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE JUNCTION/BOX HEADLIGHT RELAY SWITCH TO FAIL. I RECEIVED A $175 EQUIPMENT FAILURE TICKET. FORTUNATELY IT WAS ABOUT 6:00 PM AND STILL LIGHT OUT. I CALL THE LOCATE KAWASAKI DEALER TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS. I HAD TO CUT WIRES TO THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER, STATOR AND SOLDER/CRIMP, BECAUSE THE CONNECTOR WAS BADLY DAMAGE; THERE WASN'T A GOOD CONNECTION BEING MADE. I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE JUNCTION/FUSE BOX, BECAUSE IT HOUSED A RELAY THAT OPERATES THE LIGHTS. OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10158824
36,000 miles · Jun 4, 2004
Steering
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STATOR WIRE CONNECTION IS LEAKING OIL UNDER THE REAR SEAT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ONTO REAR TIRE, AND CREATE A SHORT TO THE REAR CONNECTOR, RESULTING IN A FIRE HAZARD. LEAKING OIL CAUSED THE CONNECTOR TO MELT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10075710
5,800 miles · Jun 12, 2003
Exterior Lighting
AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 100 MILES IN THE RAIN, HEADLIGHT FUSE BLEW, CAUSING THE COMPLETE FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS SIMILAR INCIDENTS DOCUMENTED ON WEBSITES. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10021471
10,000 miles · Jan 27, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingCrash
WHILE TURNING CORNER AT 30 MPH, THE BACK TIRE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO A OIL LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN CONSUMER HITTING A TREE ,AND MOTORCYCLE WAS TOTALED. A WEEK LATER CONSUMER RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OIL LEAKAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10004681
10,000 miles · Jan 27, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingCrash
WHILE TURNING CORNER AT 30 MPH, BACK TIRE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO A OIL LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN CONSUMER HITT A TREE AND MOTORCYCLE WAS TOTALED. A WEEK LATER THE CONSUMER RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OIL LEAKAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10004680
Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2002
Electrical SystemFire
WHILE DRIVING ELECTRIC SWITCH ON THE BOTTOM OF MOTORCYCLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8018364
Mileage unknown · May 9, 2002
Power Train
MOTORCYCLE WAS GOING 65MPH WHEN SUDDENLY TCLUTCH BASKET EXPLODED INTO PIECES.ALSO, IF PIECES HAD GOTTEN CAUGHT INSIDE CRANKSHAFT ENGINE WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8009490
Mileage unknown · Mar 5, 2002
Tires
NHTSA RECALL 01-V-323-000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 01-V-323-000. CONSUMER HAS WAITED FOR PARTS TO BECOME AVAILABLE FOR 5 MONTHS. DEALER DOESN'T KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE IN STOCK. *AK *SLC
NHTSA ODI #8005006
Mileage unknown · Feb 15, 2002
Suspension
MOTORCYCLE IS USTABLE AND WILL NOT TRACK CORRECTLY. PULLS TO RIGHT. FRONT TO REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS NOT CORRECT DUE TO BENT FRAME AND TWIST IN FRONT FORKS/INCORRECT TOLERANCES IN REAR WHEEL SPACING. KAWASAKI WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. HAD MOTORCYCLE MEASURED BY PROFESSIONAL ALIGNMENT FACILITY AND THERE FINDINGS WERE THAT MOT…
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MOTORCYCLE IS USTABLE AND WILL NOT TRACK CORRECTLY. PULLS TO RIGHT. FRONT TO REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS NOT CORRECT DUE TO BENT FRAME AND TWIST IN FRONT FORKS/INCORRECT TOLERANCES IN REAR WHEEL SPACING. KAWASAKI WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. HAD MOTORCYCLE MEASURED BY PROFESSIONAL ALIGNMENT FACILITY AND THERE FINDINGS WERE THAT MOTORCYCLE ALIGNMENT IS OUT OF SPEC FROM FACTORY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #758266
Mileage unknown · Apr 2, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 00V384000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL MC0013. MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOR OVER A MONTH. DEALER HAS TAKEN PARTS APART AND WAS CURRENTLY ASKING CONSUMER TO PICK MOTORCYCLE UP WITHOUT CORRECTING RECALL WORK OR EITHER PUTTING MOTORCYCLE BACK TOGETHER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY …
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CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 00V384000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL MC0013. MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOR OVER A MONTH. DEALER HAS TAKEN PARTS APART AND WAS CURRENTLY ASKING CONSUMER TO PICK MOTORCYCLE UP WITHOUT CORRECTING RECALL WORK OR EITHER PUTTING MOTORCYCLE BACK TOGETHER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE NUTS SECURING THE TIRE VALVE STEMS TO THE WHEELS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, AIR PRESSURE WILL BE LOST FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VALVE NUT AND WASHER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL GAUGE AND LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE INDICATION OF LOW FUEL LEVELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE OPERATOR COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO BECOME DISTRACTED, OR TO SLOW UNEXPECTEDLY IN TRAFFIC, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING COMPONENTS.
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