2006 Suzuki Gsx-R750 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (4) · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System (3) · Power Train (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes 2013-10-18 · campaign 13V449000 · 208,966 vehicles
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
Risk: As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2022-10-26 · EPN-2546-2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock (revised).
Service Brakes 2022-10-24 · EPN-2546 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock.
What owners report
2020-08-06 · Electrical System · 10,000 mi“the first time i had my problem i was in motion when the rectifier burned up and the rectifier and stator went out i pushed it home, 2 years after that in the spring i put my battery back in it fired it up and poof the rectifier burns up and now 8/6/20 bike quit running bought a new battery and still wont start i checked the rectifier and it looks …”
2018-04-23 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki gsx-r750. while driving 50 mph down a mountainside, the vehicle's throttle did not move, the speed decreased to zero, and the motorcycle seized. the contact had the motorcycle towed to his residence. the local dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…”
2009-07-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 14,102 mi“gentlemen i own a 2006 suzuki gsxr 750 sport bike and to put it lightly, i am scared to ride it. the problem is that the bike while riding at an average speed at around 4000-6000 rpm's, with just a minute change in acceleration the bike accelerates and decelerates uncontrollably. this is a great problem which can lead to loss of control and potenti…”
2009-07-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 900 mi“at low rpm's or opening throttle from stop, the throttle abruptly engages and jerks me forward in an uncontrolled manner. this could be serious if i were to loose control or take my attention away from the road or vehicles in front of me. *tr…”
2009-07-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 27,800 mi“my gas tank on a 2006 gsxr 750 rusted out in under 3 years. gas was pouring out of the bottom of the tank where 3 holes were subsequently discovered. apparently, rusted out gas tank is not covered under warranty on a 3 year old bike. if the gas tank can't handle the regular water content of the gas that is poured into it, it is an unsafe tank. *tr…”
2008-09-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 3,000 mi“i purchased a 2006 gsx-r750 in april 2008 with 3000 miles on it. the fi light and display go on and stay on, with no code being lodged with the onboard computer. i have had it cleared twice and the fault recurs. the bike gets poor gas mileage, has poor throttle response and occasionally stumbles on deceleration or at low revs when engine temp is hi…”
2008-07-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 5,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki gixxer gsx-r750. while riding 35 mph, antifreeze spontaneously sprayed onto the contact's leg. upon inspection, he noticed that the cooling fan failed in the radiator unit, which caused antifreeze to leak out. the failure nearly burned his body parts. he is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the fai…”
2008-04-01 · Power Train · 1 mi“1.) at this point there is no failure...yet. 2.) my 2006 suzuki gsxr 750 and 2006 suzuki gsxr 600 motorcycles have severe on/off throttle response. when applying throttle no matter how much and/or how smooth the application is, motorcycle has a abrupt response. problem is also very bad when getting of the throttle also. by saying "abrupt" motorcycl…”
2007-11-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System · 100 mi“abrupt on/off throttle can cause sudden and unexpected rapid deceleration and acceleration, destabilizing the vehicle potentially leading to loss of control and a crash. the problem seems to occur at lower engine rpm's (4,000-6,000 rpm) and seems most prevalent at high engine temperatures (205+ degrees) and especially when the vehicle is turned on …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.