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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1998 Kawasaki KLR650 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
9,749miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Kawasaki KLR650, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,749 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202316%
200822%
200219%
200115%
2000113%
1998117%

Other parts of the 1998 Kawasaki KLR650

Engine cooling
4 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Kawasaki KLR650

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology