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Kawasaki KL650E years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the Kawasaki KL650E since 2006, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2008 model year has 12 complaints, more than any other year, led by lights and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
20
Recalls
3
Worst year
2008
Model years
2006-2012

Kawasaki KL650E years to avoid

No model year of the Kawasaki KL650E stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Kawasaki KL650E years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Kawasaki KL650E complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2006200820092012

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Kawasaki KL650E problems

All model years combined.

  • Lights
    7
  • Engine
    6
  • Electrical
    5
  • Body
    3
  • Visibility
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Kawasaki KL650E problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2012-1Engine00
2009-6Electrical6,40020
2008-12Lights3,20030
2006-1Body00

Recalls 3

See all 3 recalls for the Kawasaki KL650E

Questions about the Kawasaki KL650E

What years of the Kawasaki KL650E should you avoid?

No single model year of the Kawasaki KL650E has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Kawasaki KL650E?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Kawasaki KL650E?

Lights, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by engine (6) and electrical (5).

How many recalls does the Kawasaki KL650E have?

3 recalls between 2006 and 2012. The 2008 model year has the most, with 3.

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