AI DamageKawasaki ZX1200C2: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Kawasaki ZX1200C2 across 1 model years: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 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.
This is regarding the zzr 1200 model cam pitting. At the first service interval, on 05/31/05, 12 of the 16 cam lobes were scuffed. By the 3rd service interval the cam lobes were pitted. This will wear the rockers unevenly, and cause premature failure. There are several documented incidents of this on the internet.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other models of this make
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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.