IllustrationMOTORCYCLE WAS GOING 65MPH WHEN SUDDENLY TCLUTCH BASKET EXPLODED INTO PIECES.ALSO, IF PIECES HAD GOTTEN CAUGHT INSIDE CRANKSHAFT ENGINE WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
Power Train complaints
2 reportsCLUTCH BASKET WOULD LOCK UP IN 4TH GEAR WHILE DRIVING. WOULD KNOCK WHEN STARTING. ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE A LOOSE BOLT INSIDE. ONCE CLUTCH IS PULLED, NO NOISE.*AK
Official recalls
301V323000 · Tires:valve
Oct 10, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE NUTS SECURING THE TIRE VALVE STEMS TO THE WHEELS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, AIR PRESSURE WILL BE LOST FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VALVE NUT AND WASHER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
00V384000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Nov 21, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL GAUGE AND LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE INDICATION OF LOW FUEL LEVELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE OPERATOR COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO BECOME DISTRACTED, OR TO SLOW UNEXPECTEDLY IN TRAFFIC, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING COMPONENTS.
00V365000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Nov 14, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A LEAKING VENT PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO DRAIN ONTO THE GROUND.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSERT A SUPPORTING BRACE INTO THE TANK TO DAMPEN ANY EFFECTS OF VIBRATION ON THE VENT PIPE.
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NHTSA investigations
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