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Motorcycles · Kawasaki · Sport

Kawasaki Ninja 300/400/650.

Owner complaints to the U.S. government, 2005 to 2024 models.

Kawasaki Ninja 300/400/650

Photos: Mr.choppers (Wikimedia Commons)

87owner complaints
2recalls
16%involved a crash, fire or injury
466typical miles at complaint

What riders watch most.

From 100 YouTube videos about the Kawasaki Ninja 300 / 400 / 650, 45.5M views.

What owners say it costs

Used prices people quote$4,750middle of 4 prices in 4 videos; most fall between $4,000 and $5,500.Hear it ▶

Dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos (median, so one wild number can't swing it). Not verified sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.

Most-watched topics

  1. Reviews & rides25.5M views
    Riding my Ninja 400 to School! | Davis, CARiding my Ninja 400 to School! | Davis, CABobby's Bikes · 1.1M views · 63 videos
  2. Beginner & learning to ride7.0M views
    Best Beginner Motorcycles! Ninja 400 vs Meteor 350 vs CRF300L vs Sondors Metacycle vs G310GS | CTXPBest Beginner Motorcycles! Ninja 400 vs Meteor 350 vs CRF300L vs Sondors Metacycle vs G310GS | CTXPRevZilla · 1.5M views · 15 videos
  3. Versus rivals5.6M views
    Honda CBR300R vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs KTM RC390 vs Suzuki GSX250R vs Yamaha YZF-R3 | On Two WheelsHonda CBR300R vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs KTM RC390 vs Suzuki GSX250R vs Yamaha YZF-R3 | On Two WheelsMotorcyclist Magazine · 1.9M views · 9 videos
  4. Problems & repairs3.9M views
    Ninja 400 gets TOTALED right off the lot! (Motorcycle Crash)Ninja 400 gets TOTALED right off the lot! (Motorcycle Crash)Tickler Nick · 3.3M views · 3 videos
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  1. Mods & upgrades1.6M views
    2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Sound- Stock VS. Yoshimura Alpha T Slip-on2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Sound- Stock VS. Yoshimura Alpha T Slip-onYoshimura R&D of America, Inc. · 1.2M views · 3 videos
  2. Long-term & high mileage709K views
    Kawasaki Ninja 650 | Long term update | Motorcyclenews.comKawasaki Ninja 650 | Long term update | Motorcyclenews.comMCN - Motorcyclenews.com · 212K views · 4 videos

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What owners complain about. Share of complaints.

engine61%
fuel system29%
transmission & drivetrain26%
electrical10%
frame & body7%

Recalls 2

  • Electrical System 2013

    Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 Ninja 300 and 300 ABS motorcycles manufactured July 16, 2012, through April 27, 2013. Due to an improper setting in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the motor…

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2013

    Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 EX300BDFAL motorcycles manufactured August 16, 2012, through April 2, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and l…

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific bike's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by model year.

20054
20063
20075
20086
20091
20102
20123
201356
20142
20151
20171
20211
20221
20241

Popular years get more complaints just because more were sold. There are no free U.S. sales figures by motorcycle model, so these are counts, not rates.

Filed as: NINJA 300, EX300, EX250F7F, EX250F19, NINJA 250R. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Every motorcycle

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