Total Complaints
3 filings
SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8 · model year
2008 SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8
3 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2008SUZUKIGSX-1300RK8 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2008 GSX-1300RK8 is structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand with 1 filings, followed by power train (1) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 2008 GSX-1300RK8. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (1)
08V24900003/06/2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
AMERICAN SUZUKI IS RECALLING 9,109 MY 2008 GSX1300R MOTORCYCLES. IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE A BENT PORTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO FLEX RATHER THAN SLIDE WHEN THE HANDLEBAR IS MOVED FROM RIGHT TO LEFT OR LEFT TO RIGHT. REPEATED SIDE-TO-SIDE MOVEMENT OF THE HA
Recent Complaints
20120808ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I JUST CALL SUZUKI 714-572-1490 TO RECEIVE SERVICE ON A RECALL FOR MY MOTORCYCLE THEY DENY TO GAVE ME THE SERVICE BECAUSE THEY CANT FIND THE VIN NUMBER. THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS A 2 RECALL ONE FOR THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR THAT MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION AND THE OTHER ONE FOR IGNITION KEY. *TR
Mileage: 6,800
20080723POWER TRAIN
SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R YEAR 2008. THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD VIOLENTLY SHAKE WHEN LEAVING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THOUGH IT IS NOT VERY CONSISTENT. IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE IN A WHILE. IT HAPPENED AGAIN AT 7/11/08 WHEN MY GIRLFRIEND WAS RIDING WITH ME, AND I FEAR FOR HER SAFETY AS THE MOTORCYCLE IS NOT VERY RESPONSIVE WHEN THIS DEFECT HAPPENS. I'VE TAKEN THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPORTED THAT THEY COULDN'T RECREATE THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT FOR THIS MODEL ACCORDING TO THE MEMBERS OF M109RIDERS.COM, THEY REPORTED THAT IT IS A CLUTCH HUB DEFECT AND THAT THE SPRINGS IN THE HUB IS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR THE MOTORS POWER. I TRULY AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ESCALATING BECAUSE OF SAFETY. THE ABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE TO RESPOND WHEN NEEDED IS CRITICAL TO THE RIDERS SAFETY. *TR
20080402STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KICKSTAND WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT SUPPORT THE VEHICLE. HE STOPPED RIDING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE KICKSTAND AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN FIRST GEAR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 4.
Mileage: 4
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2008 SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8 have?▼
The 2008 SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2008 SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8?▼
Yes, the 2008 SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8?▼
The most-complained component for the 2008 SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8 is STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2008 SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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