Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Maintenance schedule
Factory schedule · verifiedFrom Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012) service schedule, verified Sep 2026
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Spark plugs | every 7,500 mi |
| Lights | every 7,500 mi or 12 months |
| Coolant | |
| Coolant | |
| Steering | |
| Air filter | |
| Air filter | |
| Brake hose | |
| Engine oil | |
| Oil filter | |
| Side stand | |
| Brake fluid | |
| Front forks | |
| Headlight aim | |
| Radiator hose | |
| Radiator hose | |
| Cooling system | |
| Safety switches | |
| Valve clearance | |
| Engine idle speed | |
| Throttle operation | |
| Brake master cylinders | |
| Steering head bearings | |
| Engine vacuum synchronization |
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Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 3 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.
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET ACCESSORY SADDLE BAGS SOLD FOR USE EXCLUSIVELY FOR MY 2008 AND 2009 KAWASAKI KLE650 (VERSYS) MOTORCYCLES. INSTALLATION OF THE ACCESSORY SADDLEBAGS COVERS UP THE REAR SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE LIGHTING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-802-9381.
Common questions
How often should the spark plugs be serviced on a Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012)?
Service every 7,500 mi for the Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012), per the official maintenance schedule (Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012) service schedule).
How often should the lights be serviced on a Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012)?
Service every 7,500 mi or 12 months for the Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012), per the official maintenance schedule (Kawasaki Versys 650 (2008–2012) service schedule).