2007 Kawasaki Zx-6r problems, complaints & recalls

2015-06-02 · Engine

“valve cover allowing oil to leak. multiple posts online about this being a standard problem with this vehicle, but the manufacturer never issued a recall. …”

2015-02-12 · Engine · 6,060 mi

“30 minutes into riding cruising 65mph motorcycle all of a sudden started making a clack clack clack noise, lost power, rpms started dropping, clutched in and coasted to side of road, bike shut off, would not turn back on. kawasaki dealership diagnosed problem saying engine would not make a full rotation. problem ended up being a valve welded itself…”

2011-06-30 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 6,000 mi

“oil leak in front of engine, gasket and o-ring. small amount of oil is leaking coming from the front top of the engine. *tr…”

2011-04-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 15,000 mi

“leaking oil left side of engine getting it fixed for the second time now. *tr…”

2010-07-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 23,000 mi

“valve cover gasket and o-ring for the sensor on the front of the engine leaks oil. oil leaks daily. valve cover gasket and o-ring needs to be replaced. oil leak can grease the tires of the motorcycle and cause a serious injury or death. *tr …”

2010-06-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 4,000 mi

“valve cover gasket and o-ring for the sensor on the front of the engine leaks oil. oil leaks daily. valve cover gasket and o-ring needs to be replaced. oil leak can grease the tires of the motorcycle and cause a serious injury or death. kawasaki is aware of the issue but refuses to issue a recall as demonstrated by the new parts that were manufa…”

2010-03-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 5,000 mi

“valve cover gasket and o-ring for the sensor on the front of the engine leaks oil. oil leaks daily. valve cover gasket and o-ring needs to be replaced. oil leak can grease the tires of the motorcycle and cause a serious injury or death. in addition, the engine can seize from lack of oil and ruin the product for the owner. *tr…”

2010-03-09 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 2,300 mi

“cams and tappets going bad in a 2007 kawasaki zx-6r a ticking is coming from the engine that has been associated with causing failure and the engine to seize. (i am not sure of my vin # but please contact me if you need me to find it). *tr …”

2009-10-31 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 5,625 mi

“valve cover gasket and o-ring for the sensor on the front of the engine leaks oil. oil leaks daily. valve cover gasket and o-ring needs to be replaced. oil leak can grease the tires of the motorcycle and cause a serious injury or death. *tr…”

2009-09-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 1,700 mi

“i have a 2007 zx6r kawasaki with only 1700 mile on it and i have noticed my head gasket leaks and a tapping noise in the engine. i don't know if this is safe. if the engine locks up at high speeds then it hurt and possible kill me. it don't sound to safe. *tr…”