Kawasaki ZX600J7F Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Kawasaki ZX600J7F (2007–2007) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 12. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (11 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All ZX600J7F 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 12 | 2,200 | 0 | 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.
- Engine cooling11 92%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 8.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2007: “The engine of my motorcycle developed a ticking noise after ridding around 750 miles from new,this is noticeable when hot or cold,through a Kawasaki forum I use I found out this is a possible cam and tappets failure to fix may result in the engine locking up causing a possible crash if not death. Kawasaki however where I bought it say it's normal for Kawasaki's to sound like that.”
NHTSA complaint #10240090, filed 2008-08, 750 milesOther Kawasaki models
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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. Methodology