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1997 KAWASAKI KLR650

0 recalls, 1 complaints - 1 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE1
ENGINE Dec 5, 2012
Incident date: Dec 5, 2012
I JUST WISHED TO REPORT SOMETHING I FOUND OUT BY CHANCE, UPON INSPECTING THE INSIDE OF MY ENGINE, AND WHICH COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSE MY ENGINE TO STOP FUNCTIONING/SEIZE AT SPEED, WHICH IN TURN WOULD HAVE LED ME TO CRASH. THE IDLER SHAFT LEVER & SPRING IN MY ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE. UPON FINDING... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 KAWASAKI KLR650

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE1
MC24-01 Jan 25, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed.

KAWASAKI KLR650 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KAWASAKI KLR650 across all model years (2008, 2008).

1 Total Recalls
229 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KAWASAKI KLR650 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2024 0 2 View
2023 0 19 View
2022 0 3 View
2017 0 1 View
2009 0 8 View
2008 1 129 View
2006 0 1 View
2005 0 1 View
2003 0 7 View
2002 0 12 View
2001 0 20 View
2000 0 9 View
1999 0 7 View
1998 0 6 View
1997 (current) 0 1
1995 0 1 View
1993 0 2 View

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