I haven't heard about any major issues with the KRX. I believe a lot depends on how you treat the machine and follow the owner's manual and stick to the break in instructions. As far as pricing goes there are extenuating circumstances (covid-19) that I believe are driving down the price of the KRX and in an effort to at least move units dealers are willing to sell close to cost. I bought mine from Big St Charles in Missouri for 16300 before tax and registration. My local dealer said he would have matched that price(which is always easy to say after the fact). So long and short of it is you could wait but once the economy becomes somewhat normal discounts may not be as deep. Kawasaki has been building ATV and sxs for some time now so it's not like they are completely new to the game. Even car manufacturers recall vehicles they have been building for yrs. Choice is yours but I think now is the time to buy!