2011 KAWASAKI ZX600RAF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 KAWASAKI ZX600RAF
The 2011 KAWASAKI ZX600RAF has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 KAWASAKI ZX600RAF
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 KAWASAKI ZX600RAF. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 KAWASAKI ZX600RAF
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 KAWASAKI ZX600RAF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN APPLYING CONSTANT THROTTLE IN THE 10,000 RPM RANGE THERE IS INCONSTANT POWER DELIVERY. THIS CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE PHYSICALLY SURGE FORWARD AND FALL BACK AS THE POWER LEVEL CHANGES EVEN THOUGH THE THROTTLE APPLICATION HAS REMAINED CONSTANT. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS SUCH AS ROAD SURFACE OR LEAN ANGLE IN A TURN THIS ISSUE CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE TO BECOME EXTREMELY UNSTABLE. I PERSONALLY HAVE EXPERIENCED NEAR CRASHES SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE BOTH ON PUBLIC ROADS AND ON CLOSED COURSES. I AM ABLE TO REPRODUCE THIS ISSUE CONSISTENTLY UP TO 5TH GEAR AT WELL OVER 100MPH ON A CLOSED COURSE. I HAVE NOT ATTEMPTED TO REPRODUCE IN 6TH GEAR. IT IS EASILY REPRODUCIBLE ON THE STREET IN 1ST THROUGH 3RD GEARS AT OR BELOW NORMAL SPEED LIMITS. KAWASAKI CUSTOMER SERVICE INSISTS THAT THIS IS A FEATURE OR CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS MODEL OF MOTORCYCLE (ZX-6 2009-2011). HOWEVER, KAWASAKI DID HAVE THE DEALER REPLACE THE ECU BUT THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN THE BEHAVIOR OF THE MOTORCYCLE. *TR
WHEN APPLYING CONSTANT THROTTLE IN THE 10,000 RPM RANGE THERE IS INCONSTANT POWER DELIVERY. THIS CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE PHYSICALLY SURGE FORWARD AND FALL BACK AS THE POWER LEVEL CHANGES EVEN THOUGH THE THROTTLE APPLICATION HAS REMAINED CONSTANT. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS SUCH AS ROAD SURFACE OR LEAN ANGLE IN A TURN THIS ISSUE CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE TO BECOME EXTREMELY UNSTABLE. I PERSONALLY HAVE EXPERIENCED NEAR CRASHES SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE BOTH ON PUBLIC ROADS AND ON CLOSED COURSES. I AM ABLE TO REPRODUCE THIS ISSUE CONSISTENTLY UP TO 5TH GEAR AT WELL OVER 100MPH ON A CLOSED COURSE. I HAVE NOT ATTEMPTED TO REPRODUCE IN 6TH GEAR. IT IS EASILY REPRODUCIBLE ON THE STREET IN 1ST THROUGH 3RD GEARS AT OR BELOW NORMAL SPEED LIMITS. KAWASAKI CUSTOMER SERVICE INSISTS THAT THIS IS A FEATURE OR CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS MODEL OF MOTORCYCLE (ZX-6 2009-2011). HOWEVER, KAWASAKI DID HAVE THE DEALER REPLACE THE ECU BUT THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN THE BEHAVIOR OF THE MOTORCYCLE. *TR
WHEN APPLYING CONSTANT THROTTLE IN THE 10,000 RPM RANGE THERE IS INCONSTANT POWER DELIVERY. THIS CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE PHYSICALLY SURGE FORWARD AND FALL BACK AS THE POWER LEVEL CHANGES EVEN THOUGH THE THROTTLE APPLICATION HAS REMAINED CONSTANT. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS SUCH AS ROAD SURFACE OR LEAN ANGLE IN A TURN THIS ISSUE CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE TO BECOME EXTREMELY UNSTABLE. I PERSONALLY HAVE EXPERIENCED NEAR CRASHES SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE BOTH ON PUBLIC ROADS AND ON CLOSED COURSES. I AM ABLE TO REPRODUCE THIS ISSUE CONSISTENTLY UP TO 5TH GEAR AT WELL OVER 100MPH ON A CLOSED COURSE. I HAVE NOT ATTEMPTED TO REPRODUCE IN 6TH GEAR. IT IS EASILY REPRODUCIBLE ON THE STREET IN 1ST THROUGH 3RD GEARS AT OR BELOW NORMAL SPEED LIMITS. KAWASAKI CUSTOMER SERVICE INSISTS THAT THIS IS A FEATURE OR CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS MODEL OF MOTORCYCLE (ZX-6 2009-2011). HOWEVER, KAWASAKI DID HAVE THE DEALER REPLACE THE ECU BUT THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN THE BEHAVIOR OF THE MOTORCYCLE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2011 KAWASAKI ZX600RAF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 KAWASAKI ZX600RAF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 KAWASAKI ZX600RAF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 KAWASAKI ZX600RAF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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