2009 Kawasaki Ex650c9f problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2010-07-09 · campaign 10V323000 · 6,764 vehicles
Defect: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 EX650C9F/FL AND MODEL YEAR 2010 EX650CAF/FL NINJA 650 MOTORCYCLES. THE RIGHT REAR PORTION OF THE LOWER COWLING CAN INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATOR'S FOOT WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF APPLYING THE REAR BRAKE.
Risk: THIS COULD DIMINISH THE OPERATOR'S CONTROL OVER BRAKE FORCE APPLICATION OR DISTRACT THE OPERATOR, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN UPDATED FOOTREST GUARD AND FAIRING BRACKET. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-802-9381.
What owners report
2010-05-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 151 mi“the 2009 kawasaki ninja 650r models vent excessive heat to the right side of the motorcycle during operation. my husband and i recently purchased two new 2009 ninja 650r motorcycles and both of us experienced slight burns to our right calves after riding for just 20 minutes. i was wearing long, cotton pants and he was wearing shorts. his burn was…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.