2001 Kawasaki KLR650 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
19 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
12,800 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 19 complaints (42.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 5.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 8; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Engine: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle): 1; Suspension:Rear: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 2; 2003: 6; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2012: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000454 · 2003-01-01 (January 1, 2003)
BALANCER IDLER SHAFT, TENSIONER LEVER FAILURE ON A 2001 KAWASAKI KLR 650 MOTORCYCLE, RESULTING IN PIECES OF STEEL ENTERING OIL SUMP, CRANKCASE AND TRANSMISSION OF ENGINE.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,810 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000454 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10127560 · 2005-07-05 (July 5, 2005)
1)POOR PERFORAMANCE SEEMED LIKE CARBURATER PROBLEM. 2)SUDDEN LOUD KNOCK AND ENGINE STALLED AT 40MPH. UPON INTERNAL INSPECTION, BALANCER SHAFT ADJUSTER FAILED (BROKE INTO 4 PIECES) CIRCULATED PIECES THROUGHOUT CRANKCASE AND SNAPPED BALANCER CHAIN. MAY BE ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO INTERNAL ENGINE PARTS. AFTER RESEARCH, LEARNED THAT FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC AND RESULTED IN ENGINE SIEZING AT HIGH SPEED. 3)REPLACING BALANCER SHAFT ADJUSTER WITH SUPERIOR AFTERMARKET PART, REPLACING BALANCER CHAIN, STILL INSPECTING ENGINE FOR ADDITIONAL D…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,218 miles reported. Look up ODI 10127560 at NHTSA ↗