1999 KAWASAKI KLR650

0 recalls — 7 complaints — 1 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 7, 2011
Incident date: May 7, 2011
THE 1986-2007 KAWASAKI KLR650 MOTORCYCLE'S TENSIONING SYSTEM FOR THE ENGINE BALANCER SHAFT DRIVE CHAIN IS UNRELIABLE, AND A FAILURE COULD LEAD TO SUDDEN ENGINE LOCK-UP AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR FATALITY. THE MOST TROUBLESOME PARTS OF THE BALANCER DRIVE ADJUS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Feb 15, 2006
Incident date: Oct 10, 2004
1999 KAWASAKI KLR650 MOTORCYCLE BALANCER ADJUSTER FAILURE >ENGINE LOCKUP & LOSS OF CONTROL . PARTS & LABOR TO REPAIR $1211.81 REPAIR DATE INVOICE DATE 5/24/05 INVOICE#99079450 HILLSIDE MOTORSPORTS RT14 WHITE RIVER JCT , VT 05001 MAYBE SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO SUDDEN ENGINE LOCK UP, BIKES NEED RECALL FOR ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: May 21, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOHICKEY CRACKED ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DOOHICKEY IS AN IDLER SHAFT LEVER WHICH PUTS TENSION ON THE CHAIN INSIDE THE ENGINE. THERE WERE NO WARNING OR INDICATORS OF A PROBLEM. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BY THE CONTACT WHEN DOING ROUTINE SERVICE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jan 13, 2003
Incident date: Oct 17, 2002
WITH LESS THAN 3,000 MILES ON MY 1999 KAWASAKI KLR 650, DURING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, A FAILED LEVER, IDLER SHAFT AND SPRING WAS DISCOVERED AND REPLACED WITH AN AFTER-MARKET PRODUCT. DURING THIS SAME MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY, TWO OTHER KLR 650'S WERE FOUND TO HAVE SUFFERED THE SAME FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 12, 2003
Incident date: May 12, 2000
BALANCER CHAIN BROKE CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK UP AND LOCK UP THE REAR WHEEL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jul 8, 2002
Incident date: May 14, 2002
I WAS RIDING ALONG IN TRAFFIC WHEN THE MOTOR SIZED UP LOCKING THE REAR WHEEL ALMOST GETTING ME KILLED FROM THE TRUCK BEHIND ME. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPEND. IN 1993 I BOUGHT A NEW KLR650 AND RODE IT TILL 1999 WHEN THE MOTOR LOCKED UP ONE DAY WHEN COMMING HOME FROM WORK. IT COST ME $200.00 T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: May 12, 2002
IN 1993 I BOUGHT A NEW SKAWASAKI KLR650IT WAS ALWAYS MAINTAIND AS PER FACTORY SPEC. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 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

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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 (current) 0 7
1998 0 6 View
1997 0 1 View
1995 0 1 View
1993 0 2 View

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