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#BS-2008-KAWKLR-6D49

2008 Kawasaki Klr650

Based on reports from 129 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
129
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
1
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 129 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the LightsHIGH

79 owners reported lights issues — failures commonly reported around 2K miles.

!Inspect the StructureMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

121
0–30K
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (121 reports) • Median: 2K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Lights (79 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Lights79 (61%)
Structure8 (6%)
Engine7 (5%)
Suspension:rear:shock Absorber6 (5%)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal6 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine4 (3%)
Electrical4 (3%)
Suspension:rear:springs2 (2%)

2008 Kawasaki Klr650: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 61% of all reports filed for the 2008 Kawasaki Klr650, with 79 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 2K-mile mark.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2008 Kawasaki Klr650, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2008 Kawasaki Klr650, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:rear:shock Absorber Issues

Suspension:rear:shock Absorber complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2008 Kawasaki Klr650, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:rear:shock absorber-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
07
106
08
3
09
8
10
2
11
3
12
3
18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Kawasaki Klr650. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

07V244000Jun 2007

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SPRING RETAINING PIN ON THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY WELDED IN PLACE AND COULD FALL OUT, ALLOWING THE SIDESTAND TO DROP INTO THE "PARKING" POSITION.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 129 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2008 Kawasaki Klr650: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Kawasaki Klr650?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Kawasaki Klr650 is related to the lights, with 79 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Kawasaki Klr650 reliable?
The 2008 Kawasaki Klr650 has 129 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Kawasaki Klr650 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Kawasaki Klr650 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Kawasaki Klr650 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Kawasaki Klr650 problems start?
Based on 121 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 2,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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