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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
17%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Motorcycle was going 65mph when suddenly tclutch basket exploded into pieces.also, if pieces had gotten caught inside crankshaft engine would have locked up, causing serious injury or death. Manufacturer was aware of problem. Please provide more information.”

NHTSA complaint #8009490, filed 2002-05

“Clutch basket would lock up in 4th gear while driving. Would knock when starting. Engine sounds like a loose bolt inside. Once clutch is pulled, no noise.”

NHTSA complaint #884032, filed 2001-03

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2000217%

Other parts of the 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1

Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1

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