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.
2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R engine problems
15 complaints (100% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 5,625.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 100%
- typical mileage
- 5,625
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine7
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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.
Questions about the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R engine
Does the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R have engine problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 100% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 5,625 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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