AI DamageKawasaki ZR1100: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Kawasaki ZR1100 across 1 model years: 2 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9999 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 50% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 50% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 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.
The contact stated while driving 55 mph, fuel leaked from the overflow fuel tank. The contact installed a pull-tie to the overflow hose in order to slow the fuel leak. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated there was a hole in the rear of the right fuel tank.
Rear motor mounts cracked. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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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 2026-11-06.