2006 Kawasaki ZG1000A6F Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 27, 2010 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ZG1000A6F years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Kawasaki ZG1000A6F. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 2,176 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. 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 2006 Kawasaki ZG1000A6F problems

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

Unknown or Other2 · ~2,176 mi
Electrical System1 · ~2,176 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~59,200 mi
Tires1 · ~1 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other240%2,176——
Electrical System120%2,176——
Exterior Lighting120%59,200——
Tires120%1——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 4 complaints
2006: 4200642010: 120101

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Kawasaki ZG1000A6F recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Kawasaki ZG1000A6F.

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.

Tail light inoperative. For the second time since i've owned this motorcycle my tail light doesn't come on unless i jiggle the key before i ride it. This morning a highway patrol officer hit his siren to get my attention and told me my tail light was out and to get it fixed. I had the dealer…

Exterior Lighting · received Jan 27, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10302897

Consumer complaint concerning 2006 kawasaki concours bike safety. *ts the consumer was told that the part was not available. *jb

Unknown or Other · received Nov 9, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10174324

My concern is with the handling capabilities of my 2006 kawasaki concours motorcycle. The motorcycle is top heavy and is extremely unstable when riding at highway speeds in traffic. The wind turbulence from the other vehicles makes the bike very wobbly and difficult to maintain complete control…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 13, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10168120

Broken speedometer cable, 2 times. Cable has been replaced twice already, this latest incident of breakage will be the third replacement. The cable was left dangling both times and could have possibly caused the front wheel to lock up. There have also been other mechanical issues with this…

Electrical System · received Sep 12, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10167950

2006 kawasaki concours with dunlop sport radial tires. K701f in front, k700j in rear. These tires track severely on rain grooves on california highways. I have 30 years experience driving motorcycles and have never been so scared by how a tire behaved over rain grooves until i bought this bike. I…

Tires · received Mar 21, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10153376

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki ZG1000A6F?

Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Kawasaki ZG1000A6F?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Kawasaki ZG1000A6F a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZG1000A6F model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.