Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r years to avoid
No model year of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r problems
All model years combined.
- Engine53
- Electrical11
- Transmission4
- Brakes2
- Fuel system1
- Driver assistance1
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 1 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 24 | Engine | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 18 | Engine | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 8 | Electrical | 900 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | - | 2 | Driver assistance | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 1 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 5 | Electrical | 8,000 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r
What years of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r?
Engine, with 53 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (11) and transmission (4).
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r have?
3 recalls between 2009 and 2026. The 2025 model year has the most, with 2.
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