Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1995 Kawasaki Ninja — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
THE TOOLS MAY COME OUT OF THE TOOL KIT BAG WHILE RIDING, FALL INTO THE DRIVE TRAIN AREA AND POSSIBLY LODGE IN ONE OF THE MOVING PARTS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOOL KIT BAG AND ITS RETAINING STRAP WITH A DRAW-STRING BAG AND NEW RETAINING BAND.
Defect
THE DRIVE CHAINS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CHAIN SIDE PLATES TO CRACK AND ULTIMATELY FAIL.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAINS ON THE MOTORCYCLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL.
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 Kawasaki Ninja. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.