AI Damage2005 Kawasaki Concours: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Kawasaki Concours filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 50% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 25% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 25% of all complaints
- Tires: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Dt*: the contact stated the rear suspension was unstable causing to much movement in the rear wheels. The motorcycle was towed to a local dealership. The mechanic determined the rear suspension needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has been alerted.
Dt: steering stem was not tightened down at the factory. This should have been caught at the 600 miles service, which was taken to the dealer, consumer states he paid for the service, but nothing was done. Took the vehicle to another repair shop, and they found that the nut was loose.
I could not tell if the tire was punctured. My cousin who also has the same motorcycle with the same equipment experianced a rear wheel deflation while at speed. His 2005 kawasaki ninja also had less than 400 miles on it.
The consumer had to drive very slow on the freeway for fear that he may be knocked off of the motorcycle by the wobble.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Concours has 4 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 4, about average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kawasaki Concours?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, steering, suspension. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 Kawasaki Concours?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2005 Kawasaki Concours from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2005 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.