Kawasaki Z500 years to avoid
No model year of the Kawasaki Z500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kawasaki Z500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kawasaki Z500 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 Z500 problems
All model years combined.
Kawasaki Z500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Kawasaki Z500
What years of the Kawasaki Z500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kawasaki Z500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kawasaki Z500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kawasaki Z500?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Z500 have?
1 recall between 2025 and 2025. The 2024 model year has the most, with 1.
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