The right side footrest bracket on my 2023 Kawasaki ZX-14R is almost entirely split down the middle where the casting failed. I noticed the break today, 7/31/2025. When I put a small amount of weight on the foot peg the entire part flexes and I believe riding the motorcycle will cause it to snap off entirely. I have never crashed the motorcycle and it only has 3064 miles on the odometer. I fully believe this is a manufacturing defect with the casting that was not found in a quality control check.

2022 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-14R

ID: 2105547

STRUCTURE:BODY

I want to come and change my covers on my motorcycle and why I was taking the covers off. I noticed the big crack in it.

2013 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-14R

ID: 2086823

ENGINE

Hello, I would like to report a known problem with Kawasakis Zx14r due to failing oil pump cover that leaks causing oil starvation to internal engine components ultimately causing catastrophic engine failures. My motorcycle only has right at about 20,000 on and being a mechanic i religiously keep oil changes on time even prematurely changing the oil for longer engine life. But just recently while riding my motorcycle home from work under normal conditions the engine started making a loud knocking sound so I shut the engine off and costed off the freeway. Once I got to a safe place I restarted the engine and the knock was coming from the bottom end of the motor consistent with ‚Äúrod knock‚Äù . Once I got it home I removed the clutch cover and clutch for inspection but all clutch components were in good working order, However when I dropped the oil there were metal shavings in the oil also consistent with oil starvation causing metal to metal contact. I have researched this similar issue with other Kawasaki zx14 motorcycles models and in some cases Kawasaki has replaced engines due to oil starvation due to defective oil pump covers. Forums administrators have suggested to reach out to you for any kind of guidance or help Thank you.