There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Kawasaki KLR650, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Kawasaki KLR650 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 6
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
- Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and Attachment — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Kawasaki KLR650 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 16,067 miles · reported Feb 3, 2014
The torsion spring on my klr 650 failed. This is a major problem and happens to alot of klr 650 owners. Lucky for me it didn't cause the engine to seize while I was riding.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 8,766 miles · reported Mar 24, 2006
I have only owned this 2000 kawasaki klr650 for a few months now and had 8766 miles at the time! I had read on the internet that the idler shaft lever(Kawasaki part no. 13168-1436) and spring(Kawasaki part no. 92144-1860) put in every klr650 since 1996 were prone to failure. Due to poor quality steel and poor manufacturing! Which can cause the timing chain to seize, which results in the engine seizing, and if this were to happen while riding would cause the rear wheel to seize. Which would cause damage, injury, possibly an accident and death! Sure enough a friend of mine who is a motorcycle…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 20,000 miles · reported Dec 17, 2004
The classic kawasaki klr 650 balance shaft tensioner failure. 2000 model year motorcycle maintained as per factory recommendations broke a balance shaft system. Occurred at low speed so it was not dangerous as if it happened at speed. That was the first failure. Recently I found it was cracked during service of the water pump. Installed the 3rd adjuster at that point. Recently I found aftermarket parts to prevent future failures as this is actually a very common problem on these motorcycles as the get high in miles. At this point I have had 2 failures of a part that is a very well known about.…
Steering · at 7,900 miles · reported Aug 14, 2003
I own a 2000 kawasaki klr 650 dual sport motorcycle which I purchased new. I have kept up with scheduled maintenance as required. The idler shaft lever and idler shaft spring were both broken. There were 3 broken engine parts inside the crankcase which can cause the engine to lock up. The dealership was made aware of this problem.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 40,000 miles · reported Jun 27, 2003
I own a 2000 kawasaki 650 klr dual sport motorcycle (I AM the original owner), I have kept up with scheduled maintenance...the same part(S) failed twice within the engine, causing metal part fragments to get circulated within engine casing damaging engine parts , which could have LED to dangerous failure of motor while riding... The parts that failed were the idler shaft lever and idler shaft spring first incident occurred november/2002 second incident occurred june/2003.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Kawasaki KLR650 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Kawasaki KLR650 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Kawasaki KLR650?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (6 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,000 miles.
Are Kawasaki recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kawasaki dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.