2009 Kawasaki KLE650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 9, 2013 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other KLE650 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Kawasaki KLE650. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2,700 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Kawasaki KLE650 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Equipment1 · ~2,700 mi
Visibility/wiper1 · ~550 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment150%2,700——
Visibility/wiper150%550——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 1 complaints
2011: 1201112013: 120131

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Kawasaki KLE650 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Kawasaki KLE650.

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.

The mirrors on this motorcycle move by themselves while driving. The actual mirror part itself moves, not the metal stalk holding the mirror. This requires constant adjustment while riding, ie: every 15 minutes or so. I think that the wind moves them, and there is no way to tighten only the mirror…

Visibility/wiper · received Jan 9, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10491923

Kawasaki 2009 versys (kle650): left side mirror does not stay in a fixed position. Unable to tighten locking mechanism sufficiently. Mirror suddenly moves during travel poses a distraction to driver, unable to see traffic in left rear-view mirror. *tr

Equipment · received Jul 30, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10416329

Other Kawasaki KLE650 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
200920

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki KLE650?

Owners most often report equipment, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Kawasaki KLE650?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Kawasaki KLE650 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other KLE650 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.