2009 Kawasaki Kl650e problems, complaints & recalls

2012-08-29 · Electrical System · 1,600 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e motorcycle. while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v062000 (electrical system:wiring) however, was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not include…”

2011-10-13 · Electrical System · 6,350 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e. the contact attempted to start the vehicle and it failed to start. the contact was eventually able to start the vehicle; however after inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the metal bracket attached to the generator was extremely sharp and was cutting into the wiring harness. the vehicle was not ta…”

2011-07-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 7,000 mi

“2009 klr 650 with only 7k miles, engine cut off suddenly at highway speed. mechanics reporting the entire engine will need to be replaced due to excessive oil usage causing damage in all parts of engine. *kb…”

2010-09-03 · Electrical System:wiring · 8,500 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e motorcycle. while traveling at night approximately 55 mph, the engine completely stalled with the loss of the electrical system. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. there was recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 09v062000 (electrical system: wiring). the vin…”

2009-12-04 · Electrical System · 6,400 mi

“the wiring harness rubbed in two different places on the motorcycle that lead to a neutral light staying on and the turn signal to not activate. the bike wiring harness had a previous recall that was completed by kawasaki on march of 2009. kawasaki factory rep. came in to the dealership to investigate and took photos and samples of the faile…”

2009-10-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 180 mi

“new 09 kawasaki klr650 bought from ridersville cycle in berkeley springs, wv. on initial ride oil drain plug came out, draining oil, leading to engine seizing while traveling at 55mph, but for the quick reactions of the rider, a serious accident would have pursued. dealer/manufacturer error for not checking bolt tightness, as 2 quarts of oil had to…”