There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,100 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 19,000 miles · reported Jun 8, 2013
I was riding for about 30 minutes in the mountains making a curve, my bike started to sputter and kick, I went off the edge hit a rock, almost hit the mountain side, and almost off the side of the mountain. After stopping and getting my mind and nerves straight and letting the bike sit for 30 minutes to cool down, it would run fine for a few minutes, then start sputtering again. While heading back to my hotel, it started again and killed while going up a mountain, I was almost hit from behind by a van. After doing a bit a research, I've discovered the ECU was bad, due to over heating because…
Electrical System · at 35,600 miles · reported Oct 10, 2010
2005 kawasaki ninja zx6r (636), bikes ECU rests over muffler on vehicle. I've had the bike just shut off on me for no apparent reason, sometimes the bike just shuts off completely and sometimes the bike just sputters and you give it gas and it will continue to sputter causing the bike to "buck". I've this happen to me approximately 21 times since july 4, 2010. Once the bike shuts off you have to turn off the key to restart the computer (Ecu) and it will reset itself and will run fine until the computer (Ecu) overheats again. I tried to put more heat tape in between where the bike muffler is…
Power Train · at 7,000 miles · reported Apr 6, 2007
I bought a 2005 kawasaki zx-6r in august of 2005. Since then the bike has developed a serious problem within the transmission. Starting around 7000 miles the bike will frequently come out of second gear and shift itself back into neutral while riding. It also frequently takes two or three tries to get into second gear from first, usually kicking and jerking and refusing to go into gear. I have contacted my dealer and kawasaki. They both told me I would need to have the bike opened up, and it would most likely not be covered under their warranty, and kawasaki deemed it a wear and tear item. A…
Unknown or Other · at 13,248 miles · reported Jul 18, 2006
Foot pedal broke when rider shifted his weight causing his foot to hit pavement resulting in lost of control of kawaski motorcycle.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 16,100 miles · reported Jun 11, 2006
I was riding the motorcycle and prepared to stop at a stop sign. I applied both the front and rear brakes. As I applied the rear brake, the bracket that secures the rear brake to the motorcycle frame failed. The brake lever detached from the bracket and the rear brake was non-functional. I was able to stop the motorcycle using the front brake only. The old parts are currently available.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Kawasaki ZX636C1?
Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,100 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.