https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Suzuki Vzr1800. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:46:25 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1993787 Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT During acceleration after shifting into 2nd gear the transmission slips out and then back in sometimes causing the rear wheel to spin. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1925686 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT The clutch plates https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1795131 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT In late 2020 while in a turn on the interstate while in 2nd gear the motorcycle jolted like it slipped on ice. The second time it happened is when I attempted to accelerate to 3rd gear the bike shuddered like it was not getting gas. Not being able to provide gas caused the vehicles behind me to swerve into the other lane. After 8 months of the bike sitting at another Suzuki dealer because they https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1795132 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT In late 2020 while in a turn on the interstate while in 2nd gear the motorcycle jolted like it slipped on ice. The second time it happened is when I attempted to accelerate to 3rd gear the bike shuddered like it was not getting gas. Not being able to provide gas caused the vehicles behind me to swerve into the other lane. After 8 months of the bike sitting at another Suzuki dealer because they https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1795133 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT In late 2020 while in a turn on the interstate while in 2nd gear the motorcycle jolted like it slipped on ice. The second time it happened is when I attempted to accelerate to 3rd gear the bike shuddered like it was not getting gas. Not being able to provide gas caused the vehicles behind me to swerve into the other lane. After 8 months of the bike sitting at another Suzuki dealer because they https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1784889 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki VZR1800. The contact stated that while riding at approximately 35 MPH, the motorcycle independently shifted from 2nd gear to neutral. In addition, while shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the motorcycle. The contact mentioned that when the motorcycle shifted into neutral, the speed decelerated causing the motorcycle to https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1765885 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT I recently purchased a 2008 M109 and had no issues for the first 24 hours. However the next day at a stoplight experienced my first engine shudder from stopped to 1st gear that resulted in tire spin on rear tire and then stall. I have read this is a known issue with the clutch hub but Suzuki will not address. Also related is a high grinding 200-300 RPM before shifting up. I am left with a motor https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1765886 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT I recently purchased a 2008 M109 and had no issues for the first 24 hours. However the next day at a stoplight experienced my first engine shudder from stopped to 1st gear that resulted in tire spin on rear tire and then stall. I have read this is a known issue with the clutch hub but Suzuki will not address. Also related is a high grinding 200-300 RPM before shifting up. I am left with a motor https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1763167 Sat, 14 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Popping out of second gear. Very dangerous! And can not get out of the way of on coming traffic! Sent Suzuki a email less than a year of purchase, and was told it would cost upwards to 2000.00. This should be a recall! And is a known problem with this bike!!! I complained the first time I drove it home about second gear scraping and hard to shift, and was told there’s nothing wrong with it just ne https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1688446 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHEN YOU SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR AND ACCELERATE HARD IT FEELS LIKE IT SKIPS AND SHUTTER HARD INTERMITTENTLY. IT DOESNT DO IT EVERYTIME. SCARY FEELING. I USUALLY SHIFT INTO 1ST INTO 3RD WITHOUT ACCELERATING IN SECOND IF POSSIBLE. I CANT BELIEVE SUZUKI BEING A PROMINENT BIKE COMPANY HAS NOT CORRECTED THIS PROBLEM. I WISH I HAD READ UP MORE ON THE THOUSANDS OF THREADS ABOUT THIS SAME TYPE PROBLEM W https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1682970 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE A 2006 M109R WITH THE INFAMOUS 2ND GEAR SLIPPING OUT IN TO NEUTRAL ISSUE. THE BIKE HAS 12,000 MILES BUT THE SYMPTOMS STARTED AS EARLY AS 7,000 MILES. I HAVE THE BIKE IN THE SHOP WITH A $3600 BILL FOR FIXING THE TRANSMISSION. I'VE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS OF THIS NATURE WITH ANY OTHER MOTORCYCLES I'VE EVER OWNED. I OWN A 2016 DUCATI MONSTER 1200R THAT SHIFTS PERFECTLY. SUZUKI DROPPED THE https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1658714 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE 2006 VZR1800 SUZUKI MADE, AS WELL AS MODELS UP THOUGH 2010 HAVE SHIFTING FORKS IN THE TRANSMISSION THAT ARE TOO SOFT, THEY BEND AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SENT BACK INTO NEUTRAL. UNDER EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCE WHERE RIDERS DO NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, >$3000+S&H [MYSELF INCLUDED], THE TRANSMISSION FULLY LOCKS UP, THE REAR WHEEL ALSO, AND THE MOTOR. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OCCURS. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1648232 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT MAJOR LOSS OF POWER TO THE GROUND. MAINLY IN SECOND GEAR IF I OPEN THE THROTTLE TO ANYTHING ABOVE SAY 20% TWIST OF THE WRIST THE RPMS GO UP BUT BIKE WONT GAIN SPEED WHILE ALREADY DRIVING. CLUTCH DOES NOT SHOW SIGNS OF BURNING UP AND ALL SEEMS NORMAL THERE. IVE ADJUSTED IT PER SUZUKI'S MANUAL AND FOLLOWED THEIR UPDATED METHOD VIA SERVICE BULLETIN THE NEXT TIME I MADE ADJUSTMENT. IN ALL GEARS I GET https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1648233 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT MAJOR LOSS OF POWER TO THE GROUND. MAINLY IN SECOND GEAR IF I OPEN THE THROTTLE TO ANYTHING ABOVE SAY 20% TWIST OF THE WRIST THE RPMS GO UP BUT BIKE WONT GAIN SPEED WHILE ALREADY DRIVING. CLUTCH DOES NOT SHOW SIGNS OF BURNING UP AND ALL SEEMS NORMAL THERE. IVE ADJUSTED IT PER SUZUKI'S MANUAL AND FOLLOWED THEIR UPDATED METHOD VIA SERVICE BULLETIN THE NEXT TIME I MADE ADJUSTMENT. IN ALL GEARS I GET https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1618099 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI VZR1800K7 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE GEAR INTERMITTENTLY SHIFTED FROM FIRST INTO SECOND GEAR, AND THEN DOWNSHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO SYSCO HOUSTON (10710 GREENS CROSSING BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77038, (713) 672-8080) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR WAS STUCK AND NEEDED TO BE LOOSENED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REP https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1590299 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT THE BIKE HAS A ROUTINE SLIP IN 2ND GEAR ONLY ABOVE 20 MPH AT A DEAD STOP. IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION, AS THE SLIP COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR RIDER INJURY. THE SLIPPING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR IS WORSE WHEN THERE'S A PASSENGER AND/OR HEAVIER LOADS. THIS ISSUE CAUSES YOU TO EITHER SKIP 2ND GEAR OR NOT RIDE THE BIKE AT ALL. THE REPAIR IS VERY E https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1485050 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI VZR1800. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SECOND GEAR SLIPPED INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ALL OHIO MOTORSPORTS (23361 AURORA RD, CLEVELAND, OH 44146, (440) 786- 2230) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SECOND GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTAC https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1391233 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT BOUGHT MY METZELER ME880 280/35 18 ON MAY 11TH. ON JUNE 18TH I NOTICED CRACKING ON THE OUTSIDE OF TIRE. WITH ONLY 1400 MIKES ON IT I CONTACTED ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATV ABOUT THE ISSUE. I ENDED UP SENDING IT BACK TO GET A REPLACEMENT. I RECEIVED MY NEWER TIRE ON JULY 7TH. AND INSPECTED THE TIRE NOTICED THE TIRE HAD THE MARKINGS OF WHERE THE FIRST TIRE CRACKED AT. SO NOW SENDING IT BACK FOR A REFUND VERY https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1390759 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT I PURCHASED A NEW METEZLER 280-35-18 REAR TIRE FOR MY SUZUKI M109R. UPON DELIVERY OF THE NEW TIRE I INSPECTED IT AND IT APPEARS TO HAVE A SEPARATION OF THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL IN THE FORM OF A CRACK THAT IS THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE TIRE ON BOTH SIDES! THIS TIRE IS NEW AND HAS NEVER BEEN MOUNTED. TIRE DOT CODE IS 3816. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1319780 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI VZR1800. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, THE GEAR INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED OUT OF SECOND GEAR INTO NEUTRAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1300648 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI VZR1800K7 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR AND WHEN ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILUR https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1255256 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT THERE IS A VIOLENT SHUDDER WHEN TAKING OFF IN FIRST GEAR WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS ON A MOTORCYCLE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. TALKING TO OTHER OWNERS AND MECHANIC...IT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH AND SPRINGS AND APPARENTLY A PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL OF THESE BIKES. https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#recall-15E053000-suzuki-suzuki-vzr1800-2012 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevard M109R) motorcycles. The mounting hardware kits may include four 110mm bolts instead of two 75mm b https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#recall-15E053000-suzuki-suzuki-vzr1800-2011 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevard M109R) motorcycles. The mounting hardware kits may include four 110mm bolts instead of two 75mm b https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#recall-15E053000-suzuki-suzuki-vzr1800-2009 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevard M109R) motorcycles. The mounting hardware kits may include four 110mm bolts instead of two 75mm b https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#recall-15E053000-suzuki-suzuki-vzr1800-2008 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevard M109R) motorcycles. The mounting hardware kits may include four 110mm bolts instead of two 75mm b https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#recall-15E053000-suzuki-suzuki-vzr1800-2007 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevard M109R) motorcycles. The mounting hardware kits may include four 110mm bolts instead of two 75mm b https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#recall-15E053000-suzuki-suzuki-vzr1800-2006 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevard M109R) motorcycles. The mounting hardware kits may include four 110mm bolts instead of two 75mm b https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1155769 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT JUST LIKE OTHER DRIVERS, 2ND GEAR WOULD DROP TO NEUTRAL AND WHEN SUZUKI REPAIR THE WARRANTED BIKE, THEY TOOK ALMOST 6 MONTHS TO FIX IT AND IT HAPPEN 3 MORE TIME WITHIN THE NEXT 4 YEARS AND LESS THAN 20,00 MILES...ALONG WITH THE CLUTCH GOING OUT 3 TIMES AND A BROKEN SWINGARM THE BIKE HAS BEEN GROUNDED LONGER THAN IT'S BEEN ON THE ROAD... *TR https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800 https://plaincars.com/make/suzuki-vzr1800#complaint-1155770 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT JUST LIKE OTHER DRIVERS, 2ND GEAR WOULD DROP TO NEUTRAL AND WHEN SUZUKI REPAIR THE WARRANTED BIKE, THEY TOOK ALMOST 6 MONTHS TO FIX IT AND IT HAPPEN 3 MORE TIME WITHIN THE NEXT 4 YEARS AND LESS THAN 20,00 MILES...ALONG WITH THE CLUTCH GOING OUT 3 TIMES AND A BROKEN SWINGARM THE BIKE HAS BEEN GROUNDED LONGER THAN IT'S BEEN ON THE ROAD... *TR