2006 Suzuki Sv1000s problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:clutch Assembly (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2014-05-29 · Engine“motorcycle started to vibrate more at handle bars and became uncomfortable to ride. electrical output from the magneto was also starting to drop in dc output. self investigation into issue revealed that the internal magneto rotor that normally has 6 magnets epoxied to it, now only had 5 epoxied in the correct place. the other 1 had broken the bo…”
2007-01-25 · Power Train:clutch Assembly · 800 mi“loud abnormal knocking sound coming from engine with clutch lever released. same sound nearly inaudible with clutch lever pulled in. primary drive nut on crankshaft that secures primary drive gear assembly loosened and partially unthreaded. nut then makes with contact with the inner right hand engine case and rubs. the primary drive gear is the…”
2007-01-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 505 mi“i put 500 miles on my bike of very easy riding the engine isn't broken in until 600 miles and i pulled up to a stop light and and there was a knocking grinding noise with the clutch out and it went away when i pulled it in. i brought it to the dealer and they found that the primary gear nut had backed off the crankshaft and was rubbing up against t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.