I purchased this bike and have not been able to ride it, due to the severity of the safety and mechanical issues the dealer failed to disclose to me. Once I got the bike home and had it inspected by a reputable mechanic, he informed me the dealer couldn’t have inspected this bike without seeing the multitude of dangerous, and illegal modifications. The brake switch was disconnected, the kickstand sensor was bypassed. Emissions tube has a screw in it as a makeshift plug of sorts. The frame is modified and the balance of the bike is off. The dealer was negligent in ensuring the safety of the motorcycle before selling it. There were no warning lamps or other indicators of a problem, because they have all been bypassed and/or faulty.
The worst 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r problems
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ninja zx-10r, and 2009-2012 ninja zx-6r motorcycles manufactured from december 14, 2007 through july 26, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.
- Risk
- If the battery discharges, the motorcycle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the voltage regulator, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 24, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 949‑770‑0400.
Recall number 12V064000 · Recall details
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Is the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r, close to a typical Ninja ZX-6r model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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