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SuspensionPart report

2023 Kawasaki KLR650 Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
10miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10 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 contact owns a 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the handlebar was wobbly and unstable. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 10.”

NHTSA complaint #11546458, filed 2023-09, 10 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202316%
200898%
200219%
200115%

Other parts of the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650

Steering
16 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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