Recall 25V798000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Report Date
20251118
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2024 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
2025 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
2026 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.