Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

2025 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R Recalled by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Date: July 7, 2025
Company: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798.

Affected Products

2025 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.

Why Was This Recalled?

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has 9 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report