AI Damage2006 Kawasaki Vn900d6f: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Kawasaki Vn900d6f filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 12
What fails most often
- 1 Vehicle speed control 58% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 17% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 8% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 8% of all complaints
- Vehicle speed control: 7 complaints (58% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (17% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (17% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (8% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (8% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 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.
Problem: bad design of stator (charging unit of a motorcycle) for kawasaki vulcan 900 (years 2006 to present, including custom and lt models) causes premature wear, will short out engine, could cause loss of control of motorcycle.
Steering forks on 2006 kawasaki vn900 are out of alignment. Inline stability affected if handlebars turned to straighten forks. Stability in turns compromised due to misaligned forks/handlebars. Tire wear on first set of tires supports statement. Tire wear on new tires was evident immediately after install.
I have a 2006 vulcan classic lt motorcycle. I have had several occurrences of the throttle sticking when I start downshifting to slow down. This problem has caused two near misses for me. The first incident occurred in october 2007.
I have a kawasaki vulcan 900 classic, and if riding in 3rd gear around 35-40 mph and let off the throttle, the motorcycle continued to accelerate. I have taken it back to the dealer and they were not very helpful with the problem. Also, kawasaki denied the problem.
Speedometer on 2006 kawasaki 900 lt classic is 10 mph off. Contacted kawasaki and they said all big bore motorcycles are off. I checked my motorcycle with radar and my own car and it was 9-10 mph to fast. I also checked other motorcycles in the same class as mine and found them to be fast.
2006 kawasaki vn900b motorcycle throttle failed to close while in third gear only, causing unexpected continued accelleration. Seller claimed to have no knowledge of widely reported probem, or remedy of such.
To whom it may concern: I bought a new 2006 kawasaki vulcan 900 classic motorcycle (model: vn900b6f) on nov 8, 2006 from a local dealer and have experienced 4 engine stall events to this point.
Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle stalled without warning intermittently while slowing down and down shifting from any speed and any gear. The motorcycle was driven to the dealer where the clutch was adjusted. The problem recurred several more times. The motorcycle is a 2006 kawasaki vulcan 900 lt.
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 10,160 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 28% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki Vn900d6f?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: vehicle speed control, electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 12. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Kawasaki Vn900d6f?
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 Vn900d6f 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.