Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Kawasaki ZX1000-C1 (2004–2004) that have at least 5 complaints. 2004 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is wheels (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All ZX1000-C1 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.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 2,522 | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Wheels4 80%
- Engine cooling1 20%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2004: “I was traveling around 40 to 50 MPH when the front wheel of my motorcycle seemed to just give way and shhoot me and the bike into a curb therefore highsideing me. The only injury I had was to my left and right ankles. 3 weeks after the accident I received a recall notice not to ride my motorcycle due to casting flaws. My bike is destroyed.”
NHTSA complaint #10096064, filed 2004-10, 3,045 milesOther Kawasaki models
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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. Methodology