Valve cover allowing oil to leak. Multiple posts online about this being a standard problem with this vehicle, but the manufacturer never issued a recall.
The worst 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls
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What 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
30 minutes into riding cruising 65mph motorcycle all of a sudden started making a clack clack clack noise, lost power, rpms started dropping, clutched in and coasted to side of road, bike shut off, would not turn back on. Kawasaki dealership diagnosed problem saying engine would not make a full rotation. Problem ended up being a valve welded itself into piston, also metal fused spark plug hole completely. Engine no longer usable. 6,060 miles on motor.
Oil leak in front of engine, gasket and o-ring. Small amount of oil is leaking coming from the front top of the engine.
Leaking oil left side of engine getting it fixed for the second time now.
Valve cover gasket and o-ring for the sensor on the front of the engine leaks oil. Oil leaks daily. Valve cover gasket and o-ring needs to be replaced. Oil leak can grease the tires of the motorcycle and cause a serious injury or death.
Valve cover gasket and o-ring for the sensor on the front of the engine leaks oil. Oil leaks daily. Valve cover gasket and o-ring needs to be replaced. Oil leak can grease the tires of the motorcycle and cause a serious injury or death. Kawasaki is aware of the issue but refuses to issue a recall as demonstrated by the new parts that were manufactured to replace the defective parts. Defects are in the 100's based on online forum complaints. Please see one of many online posts identifying problem on brand new bikes:
Valve cover gasket and o-ring for the sensor on the front of the engine leaks oil. Oil leaks daily. Valve cover gasket and o-ring needs to be replaced. Oil leak can grease the tires of the motorcycle and cause a serious injury or death. In addition, the engine can seize from lack of oil and ruin the product for the owner.
Cams and tappets going bad in a 2007 kawasaki zx-6r a ticking is coming from the engine that has been associated with causing failure and the engine to seize. (I am not sure of my VIN # but please contact me if you need me to find it).
Valve cover gasket and o-ring for the sensor on the front of the engine leaks oil. Oil leaks daily. Valve cover gasket and o-ring needs to be replaced. Oil leak can grease the tires of the motorcycle and cause a serious injury or death.
I have a 2007 zx6r kawasaki with only 1700 mile on it and I have noticed my head gasket leaks and a tapping noise in the engine. I don't know if this is safe. If the engine locks up at high speeds then it hurt and possible kill me. It don't sound to safe.
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Questions about the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R
Is the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 7.5 times a typical ZX-6R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R?
Engine and cooling, with 15 complaints, typically around 5,625 miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R have?
No recalls on record.
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