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2000 Kawasaki KLR650 Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
16,067miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Kawasaki KLR650, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,067 miles.

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

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10562606, filed 2014-02, 16,067 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202316%
2009350%
200811%
200115%
2000113%

Other parts of the 2000 Kawasaki KLR650

Engine cooling
6 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Kawasaki KLR650

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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