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 2012 EX250JCF/A/AL/L NINJA 250, EX650ECF/L NINJA 650 AND KLE650CCF/L VERSYS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2011. DUE TO ENGINE VIBRATION AND DAMAGE DURING ASSEMBLY, THE CIRCLIPS ON THE FOOTPEG MOUNTING PINS CAN BREAK AND FALL OFF AND CAUSE THE FOOTPEG TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy: KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER FOOTPEG PIN CIRCLIPS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI 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)).