2007 Suzuki Sv1000s problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2016-02-26 · Power Train · 27,355 mi“drive gear (clutch gear) for oil pump, cams etc. broke spider washer (retainer clip) and came loose striking back of clutch basket which kept it from coming completely off which would have caused engine destruction. gear should have had more torque applied at factory to nut and red lock-tite applied to threads. should have been recall. remaining 1/…”
2014-06-27 · Engine · 19,600 mi“i was riding my motorcycle at a cruising speed of 45 mph. my motorcycle suddenly shut off in the middle of traffic. i thought it was fuel related so i pushed my bike 1/4 mile to the nearest gas station and filled up. the bike did not start, so i thought it was battery related. i had to get my pickup, then trailer the bike home. i then found out th…”
2014-06-21 · Engine · 14,800 mi“the motorcycle had symptoms of a bad battery. the battery was replaced and died while 2 hours from the house. i began checking the charging system and notice 0vdc generator output. i inspected the part and found that several magnets were cracked, one sliding over another and being filed down by the stator. this has also left massive amounts of debr…”
2013-10-07 · Engine · 18,000 mi“the ignition rotor has a series of magnets glued to it but that glue failed causing the magnets to come loose and break apart in the engine cause fragments to go all over inside the engine. what i have read on the suzuki forums this is a common occurrence. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.