Kawasaki KL650E Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Kawasaki KL650E (2008–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2008 has the most, with 12. Across all years, the part named most often is exterior lighting (7 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All KL650E model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Exterior lighting7 35%
• Electrical system5 25%
• Engine cooling4 20%
• Body and structure2 10%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 5.0%
• Transmission and drivetrain1 5.0%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

Other Kawasaki models

All Kawasaki models →