2000 KAWASAKI KLR650
0 recalls, 9 complaints - 1 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
Feb 3, 2014
Incident date: Feb 2, 2014
THE TORSION SPRING ON MY KLR 650 FAILED. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND HAPPENS TO ALOT OF KLR 650 OWNERS. LUCKY FOR ME IT DIDN'T CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SEIZE WHILE I WAS RIDING. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 24, 2006
Incident date: Mar 23, 2006
I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS 2000 KAWASAKI KLR650 FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW AND HAD 8766 MILES AT THE TIME! I HAD READ ON THE INTERNET THAT THE IDLER SHAFT LEVER(KAWASAKI PART NO. 13168-1436) AND SPRING(KAWASAKI PART NO. 92144-1860) PUT IN EVERY KLR650 SINCE 1996 WERE PRONE TO FAILURE. DUE TO POOR QUALITY STEE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 17, 2004
Incident date: Dec 8, 2001
THE CLASSIC KAWASAKI KLR 650 BALANCE SHAFT TENSIONER FAILURE. 2000 MODEL YEAR MOTORCYCLE MAINTAINED AS PER FACTORY RECOMMENDATIONS BROKE A BALANCE SHAFT SYSTEM. OCCURRED AT LOW SPEED SO IT WAS NOT DANGEROUS AS IF IT HAPPENED AT SPEED. THAT WAS THE FIRST FAILURE. RECENTLY I FOUND IT WAS CRACKED D... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 29, 2003
Incident date: Aug 7, 2003
BROKEN DOOHICKEY INSIDE MOTOR. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 9, 2003
I OWN A 2000 KAWASAKI KLR 650 DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLE WHICH I PURCHASED NEW. I HAVE KEPT UP WITH SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AS REQUIRED. THE IDLER SHAFT LEVER AND IDLER SHAFT SPRING WERE BOTH BROKEN. THERE WERE 3 BROKEN ENGINE PARTS INSIDE THE CRANKCASE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. THE DEALER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 9, 2003
I OWN A 2000 KAWASAKI KLR 650 DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLE WHICH I PURCHASED NEW. I HAVE KEPT UP WITH SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AS REQUIRED. THE IDLER SHAFT LEVER AND IDLER SHAFT SPRING WERE BOTH BROKEN. THERE WERE 3 BROKEN ENGINE PARTS INSIDE THE CRANKCASE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. THE DEALER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 27, 2003
Incident date: Nov 1, 2002
I OWN A 2000 KAWASAKI 650 KLR DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLE (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER), I HAVE KEPT UP WITH SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE...THE SAME PART(S) FAILED TWICE WITHIN THE ENGINE, CAUSING METAL PART FRAGMENTS TO GET CIRCULATED WITHIN ENGINE CASING DAMAGING ENGINE PARTS , WHICH COULD HAVE LED TO DANGEROUS FA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 13, 2003
Incident date: Sep 7, 2002
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP WHILE GOING 50 MPH DOWN A GRAVEL ROAD. REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING AN UNCONTROLLED SLIDE TO A STOP. JUST GOT OFF THE FREEWAY DOING 75 MPH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 10, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2002
THIS INVOLVES ENGINE PART #13168-1436 (LEVER, IDLER SHAFT) IN THE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM OF THE ENGINE'S BALANCER TENSIONER SYSTEM. I HAVE REMOVED A FAILED LEVER, IDLER SHAFT FROM MY KLR650 ENGINE. I HAVE ALSO ASSISTED IN THE INSPECTION OF THIS PART IN OTHER KLR650 ENGINES AND HAVE FOUND OTHER INST... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 KAWASAKI KLR650
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
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).
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Total Recalls
229
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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