The American arm of Kawasaki US has announced it is placing a technical hold on the 2011 Ninja ZX-10R sportbike. According to the manufacturer, there will be two actions initiated through the Kawasaki dealer network. “The company is proactively addressing a remedy which reflects Kawasaki’s commitment to excellence and its relationship with its highly valued customers and dealer network” says the company’s statement.
More power, more problems?
First, all unsold units will be returned to KMC warehouses. These units will be distributed once Kawasaki is 100 percent confident they reflect company standards for this race-bred machine. Second, those who have taken delivery of a unit willbe instructed to return the bike to the dealership for a full refund and will be among the first to have the option of receiving a new unit once the technical hold has been lifted. Rumors suggest there is a problem with the engine but the Japanese didn’t go into specifics.
2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Specifications and Photos
via ZX-10R.net
