[It Worked!] Can I extract key code from my Kawasaki KR1 S VIN?

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Diana
Member since March 2022 • 139 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Kawasaki KR1 S?

Posted on February 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 684 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki KR1 S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Bluemoon
Member • 66 posts

My Kawasaki KR1 S is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 33 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Kawasaki KR1 S won’t recognize the key.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 93 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Kawasaki KR1 S, thanks for posting!

February 14, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 9 posts

My Kawasaki KR1 S just blinks. I think this might fix it.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 127 posts

I have a 2011 Kawasaki KR1 S, will this method work for that year?

February 16, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 10 posts

Been stuck with my Kawasaki KR1 S for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 17, 2025 Reply

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