MY ENGINE STALLS OFTEN WHEN ON ANY SORT OF INCLINE AND ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. TRYING TO GIVE IT GAS OR SLOWLY RELEASING THE CLUTCH DOES NOT HELP. *TR
2018 Kawasaki Z125 Pro
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Engine complaints
1 reportsOfficial recalls
117V774000 · Electrical System:software; Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors
Dec 1, 2017
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Z125 PRO & PRO KRT Edition motorcycles, models BR125JHF and BR125JJF. The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have an improper setting for the fuel injection, allowing the engine to stall.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2017. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System:software
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Z125 PRO & PRO KRT Edition motorcycles, models BR125JHF and BR125JJF. The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have an improper setting for the fuel injection, allowing the engine to stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2017. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Z125 PRO & PRO KRT Edition motorcycles, models BR125JHF and BR125JJF. The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have an improper setting for the fuel injection, allowing the engine to stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2017. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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