Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2006–2022) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Maintenance schedule
Factory schedule · verifiedFrom Kawasaki owner's manual (2024), verified Sep 2026
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 7,600 mi or 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 7,600 mi |
| Coolant | |
| Air filter | |
| Brake fluid | |
| Valve clearance |
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Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 5 days agoKAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 EX650C9F/FL AND MODEL YEAR 2010 EX650CAF/FL NINJA 650 MOTORCYCLES. THE RIGHT REAR PORTION OF THE LOWER COWLING CAN INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATOR'S FOOT WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF APPLYING THE REAR BRAKE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN UPDATED FOOTREST GUARD AND FAIRING BRACKET. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-802-9381.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2006–2022)?
Service every 7,600 mi or 12 months for the Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2006–2022), per the official maintenance schedule (Kawasaki owner's manual (2024)).
How often should the spark plugs be serviced on a Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2006–2022)?
Service every 7,600 mi for the Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2006–2022), per the official maintenance schedule (Kawasaki owner's manual (2024)).