JKBZXJK1XRA001197

Available vehicle information

VIN
JKBZXJK1XRA001197
Model year
2024
Country
Japan
Record status
rust damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
25V376000 07/07/2025 View details
Summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798.

Recall 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
25V798000 18/11/2025 View details
Summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.

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Crash Test & Safety Ratings

No NHTSA crash-test rating returned

No matching U.S. NCAP safety rating was found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Gasoline
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

JKB WMI · ZXJK1X VDS · RA001197 VIS
WMI JKB World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS ZXJK1X Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS RA001197 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code R Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code A Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make KAWASAKI
Model Ninja ZX-6R
Model year 2024
Manufacturer KAWASAKI MOTORS, LTD.
Vehicle type MOTORCYCLE
Body class Motorcycle - Sport
Series ZX636KR
Displacement 0.636000 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 126.2 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Manual/Standard
Transmission speeds 6
Plant city AKASHI
Plant state HYOGO
Plant country JAPAN
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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