The 1993 Kawasaki Zx1100-C has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 8,817 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE HEX NUT WHICH SECURES THE DRIVE CHAIN SPROCKET TO THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT MAY BECOME LOOSE.
CONTINUED USE OF THE MOTORCYCLE MAY CAUSE THE NUT ANDSPROCKET TO FALL OFF RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NUT AND WASHER AS A SET WITH A NEW NUT AND REDESIGNED WASHER.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I have a 1993 kawasaki zx-11, vin [xxx], with a 6 speed transmission and 27,824 miles on bike. I have a problem with 2nd gear, especially at slower speed and under acceleration. I can be going anywhere from 15 to 45 mph and when I accelerate the bike sputters and kicks. I had it to a dealer and…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Kawasaki Zx1100-C as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.