To know for certain where it was assembled a Kawasaki motorcycle, we see Box 11 of the VIN and if we have: GM71A= Multiple cylinder sport/street, 400-499cc, 4stroke four, Version1, Base model
So for example a 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500 would look something like this the tenth version would then be identified by the letter A then B etc.Ĩ=Model version ( base model usually by an A, another letter would be used for special editions or different models of the ame vehicle )Ġ9-9 ( Don't know what happens after that )ġ1= Factory code ( manufacturer code for what plant it was built in )ġ2,13,14,15,16,17= Vehicle Identification Number ( serial number ) V=V-Type engine, street, V2/V4/v6/v8 etc)ħ=Design sequence or model version first version uses 1 then second version uses 2 etc.
To identify the year you need the 'secret code '.ĭigits 1,2,3 are World, Manufacturer, Identifierġ = J ( Japan or whatever country the vehicle is made in )Ģ = k ( Kawasaki or Y for Yamaha or S for suzuki etc)ĭigits 4,5,6,7,8 are Vehicle descriptor Section By law, on road vehicles must have a 17 digit VIN, the tenth digit is the model year.
