2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Engine Problems

“I purchased a brand new 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R. At just 3,500 miles, the engine catastrophically failed while I was riding. The bike seized and shut off suddenly without warning. This was months before Kawasaki issued their official “do not ride” notice for this known issue. I received no prior warning and had no opportunity to prevent the failure. The dealership confirmed the failure and linked it to a known internal defect affecting this model, which has since triggered a recall. …”

“As you are probably aware of this issue, there is a do not ride order in place for my 2024 Kawasaki ZX6R. The dealership confirmed that my VIN has been involved. I just got it, and I am paying for a motorcycle that cannot be used. The issues are below. This is unacceptable. safety recall report revealed certain vehicles may lose engine power during operation due to a seizure of the No. 5 metal crankshaft bushing leading to certain vehicles losing engine power and increasing the chance of a crash. …”

“I own a 2024 Kawasaki KRT ABS ZX6R. They want to do an inspection that will not be sufficient to ride my motorcycle safely. The absolute only way for Kawasaki to do that would be to open the engine up to where they could see the actual crank shaft. I feel we are all being jerked around with this. They won't be able to deem it safe simply by inspecting the outer bearing. My motorcycle doesn't even have 300 miles on it. I haven't been able to ride it for almost a month now. It sitting can cause further damage. I'm not sure if my State of Nevada will be one of the States that offer a refund. …”

“Unknown. Fatal motorcycle accident. Based on the police report, one witness said he blew a tire and all witnesses state that he and the bike went airborn. The motorcycle was part of the group of ZX6R's recalled by Kawasaki though its since been salvaged. The officer at the scene confirmed the bikes tire was intact so there's some suspicion that something else happened such as other parts coming off of the bike or the wheel smoking such as if it had locked up.”