AI Damage2007 Kawasaki KLR650: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Kawasaki KLR650 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 33% of all complaints
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kawasaki klr650 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the rear wheel seized abnormally and without warning. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle.
2007 kawasaki klr 650 with tire failure. Consumer states that the tires have separation cracks from the tire carcass. He states that the cracks begin two inches from the rim on both tires and are deep into the tire carcass. (dunlop tires)
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the KLR650 has 11 complaints (19 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kawasaki KLR650?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, tires. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Kawasaki KLR650?
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 2007 Kawasaki KLR650 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 2007 models
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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.