2006 Kawasaki KL650A6F Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other KL650A6F years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Kawasaki KL650A6F. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 6,006 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Kawasaki KL650A6F problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 56% | 6,006 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 33% | 820 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | 2,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Kawasaki KL650A6F recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Kawasaki KL650A6F.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Upon detailed internal inspection of engine, it was determined that the balancer chain tensioning assembly had failed. Evidence showed that the spring (poorly made) had been broken for quite some time. It was also evident that had the spring not broken, the very poorly made tensioner quadrant would…
2006 kawasaki klr650 motorcycle. Balancer chain tensioner commonly referred to as the klr650 "doohickie". Coasting down a sleight grade with motorcycle in gear, motor suddenly made rapping noise and stopped. Upon investigation, it was determined that the spring keeping tension on the "doohickie"…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kawasaki klr650 (na). While performing maintenance on the vehicle, the contact noticed that the idler shaft spring failed. The contact removed a piece of the idler shaft spring from the engine. The dealer was notified. The contact will be repairing the vehicle. The fuel…
After reading about others that had this defective part on the exact same motorcycle as i have i decided to replace the part with a aftermarket upgrade. When i opened my engine case i noticed that part of it was already broken! I have under 3000 miles on the motorcycle. The part that i replaced was…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kawasaki kl650a6f. When the vehicle was shifted into neutral it lunged forward and produced a grinding noise. The contact possessed video footage of the failure. The contact stated that the clutch must be held in or the vehicle will always lunge forward when in neutral…
Other Kawasaki KL650A6F years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki KL650A6F?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Kawasaki KL650A6F?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Kawasaki KL650A6F a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other KL650A6F model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.