2007 Kawasaki KLR-650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 21, 2012 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other KLR-650 years
Not enough data 10th of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Kawasaki KLR-650. That ranks 10th out of 17 KLR-650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 29,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Kawasaki KLR-650
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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Kawasaki KLR-650 problems

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

Suspension1 · ~29,000 mi
Tires1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension133%29,000——
Tires133%———
Unknown or Other133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 2 complaints
2008: 2200822012: 120121

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Kawasaki KLR-650 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Kawasaki KLR-650.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kawasaki klr650 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the rear wheel seized abnormally and without warning. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. The contact discovered that the torsion spring fractured into…

Suspension · received Sep 21, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10476631

My complaint is about the "crotch rocket" motorcycles that go over 100 mph on 2nd & 3rd gear on our public streets. These bikes were designed for professional racers and are being marketed to young adults. They should be regulated. My son lost his best friend last week on one of these bikes. How…

Unknown or Other · received Jul 21, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10235233

2007 kawasaki klr 650 with tire failure. Consumer states that the tires have separation cracks from the tire carcass. He states that the cracks begin two inches from the rim on both tires and are deep into the tire carcass. *kb (dunlop tires) *jb

Tires · received Mar 20, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10222745

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kawasaki KLR-650?

Owners most often report suspension, tires, unknown or other problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Kawasaki KLR-650?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 Kawasaki KLR-650 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other KLR-650 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.