Engine locked up- due to faulty tenioner spring on balancer chain & lever.
The worst 2006 Kawasaki KLR650 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Kawasaki KLR650 1
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What 2006 Kawasaki KLR650 owners say
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Questions about the 2006 Kawasaki KLR650
Is the 2006 Kawasaki KLR650 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, fewer than a typical KLR650 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Kawasaki KLR650?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2006 Kawasaki KLR650 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Kawasaki KLR650 have bad engine?
The Kawasaki KLR650 model years with the most engine complaints are 2001 (15 complaints) and 2008 (13 complaints).
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