Kawasaki has paint problems on all they're bikes. I have a black 06 ZX10 and a red ZX14, both have paint issues from day 1. Mostly blimishes and thin paint. I have bought ninja's way back to the original 900 ninja in 84. All these paint problems have surfaced in the last couple years. I dont know whats up with them. I wish they could get it right like the rest of the companies. :angry I've had Honda's, Suzuki's and Yamaha's the last few years and have seen zero issues with they're paint. Sorry to vent but it sucks when you drop that kind of money on a bike especially they're so called "Flagship Bike", the ZX-14 and they can't even get the paint right . :banghead