2007 Suzuki Vzr1800 problems, complaints & recalls

2026-06-15 · Power Train

“i got on the highway going to [xxx] on [xxx]. when i merged into traffic i almost got hit from behind because the suzuki m109r slipped out of second gear. fortunately the driver of the dump truck behind me noticed that i was not speeding up and he slammed on the brakes saving my life. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act …”

2024-05-23 · Power Train

“during acceleration after shifting into 2nd gear the transmission slips out and then back in sometimes causing the rear wheel to spin.…”

2022-02-16 · Vehicle Speed Control

“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 b…”

2021-12-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 13,500 mi

“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 neutra…”

2020-08-30 · Power Train · 17,000 mi

“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 t…”

2020-02-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 22,000 mi

“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 th…”

2019-11-04 · Power Train · 30,000 mi

“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…”

2018-07-23 · Power Train · 22,000 mi

“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 …”

2016-07-22 · Power Train · 40,000 mi

“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 ma…”

2015-02-09 · Structure:body · 2,000 mi

“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…”