AI Damage2006 Kawasaki Vn900b6f: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Kawasaki Vn900b6f filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 14% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 14% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 14% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 14% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 14% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 14% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 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.
Stalling: bike stalls when holding clutch and stop sign or red light but cranks back up. Also when I warm it up it runs high until its warm and then misses and sometimes cuts off while being stationary. Almost got ran over at stop light when this happened once.
I got to the first stopping point and it failed to start. I received a jump start and was able to get the motorcycle home. I researched the issue and discovered that on 2006 model kawasaki vulcan 900 classic, the stator has a history of failure.
1. In third gear at 40 mph, the vehicle will maintain speed after releasing the throttle. 2. This has occurred several times a month, maybe 5-6 times a month ever since owing the vehicle. The time before last, I almost ran into a car that was breaking hard in front of me. 3.
The consumer stated he noticed the rear fender shaking and moving with an extreme amount of play.
Premature headlight failure occurred---less than 12 months from original (new) purchase. The physically large headlight housing is attached to the motorcycle frame in only two locations, both on the bottom of the housing. This allows the headlight housing to vibrate significantly from normal road vibration.
The throttle on my 2006 kawasaki 900 motorcycle will periodically stick while in third gear when traveling at speeds above 25 mph. For example, this occurred to me four times in a two hour period on 8/19/2007. This is very typical and has happened to me dozens of times since purchasing this vehicle.
Also, on two separate cold days, the bike has almost stalled while going up a hill close to my house. I pulled over, shut off the engine, restarted it and everything was fine after that. The bike was warmed up properly and had already traveled about a mile before the events.
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 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki Vn900b6f?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (43%), vibration (29%), headlights and tail lights (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Kawasaki Vn900b6f?
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 2006 Kawasaki Vn900b6f 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 2006 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.