TRANSMISSION OFTEN FAILS TO SHIFT PROPERLY IN FIRST AND SECOND GEARS. THERE IS ALSO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION THROUGH ENTIRE MOTORCYCLE WHEN POWER IS APPLIED AT CERTAIN RPM'S. *TR
2007 Suzuki VZR1800 powertrain problems
severe 55 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
55
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 14 most recent
CLUTCH SHUDDERS VIOLENTLY WHEN ENGAGING FIRST GEAR CAUSING LOSS OF FORWARD MOTION AND ENDANGERING RIDER SAFETY. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM. *TR
DEFECTIVE CLUTCH THAT CAUSES UNSAFE VEHICLE RESPONSE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION FROM A STOPPED POSITION. CLUTCH VIBRATES VIOLENTLY AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO JERK OR LURCH FORWARD OR KILLS THE ENGINE. *TR
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH MY CLUTCH SHUTTERING FROM DAY ONE. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER AND THEY ADJUSTED THE CABLE AND TOLD ME IT WAS A "SLIPPER CLUTCH" TO KEEP ME FROM WHEELING. I LATER FOUND OUT THAT WAS A LIE. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER TO DO MY FIRST SERVICE AND COMPLETE A RECALL. I HAD THEM ADDRESS THE SHUTTER ISSUE AND THEY STATED IT WAS NORMAL, ALTHOUGH MY CLUTCH WAS ADJUSTED A LITTLE L…
WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN I WENT TO FIRST GEAR THEN SECOND. WHILE TRYING TO GO TO THIRD IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND A CAR HIT ME FROM BEHIND. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI VZR 1800 M109R. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR THE VEHICLE CHANGED GEARS WITHOUT WARNING ON IT'S OWN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTING MALFUNCTION WAS CAUSED BY A HARD SHIFT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR COST. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISKS SINCE THE GEARS SHIFTING AT WILL COULD CAUSE A CRASH…
SUBJECT IS MY AND OTHERS 2007 SUZUKI BOULEVARD 109 MOTORCYCLE, 2ND GEAR DEFECT/FAILURE.I WENT ON THE WEBSITE OF M109RIDERS.COM AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL OF THE SAME CASES AROUND THE COUNTRY AND ALL OF THEM ARE OF THE 2ND GEAR JUMPING OUT INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, WHICH I HOPE DOESN'T RESULT IN SOME ONE GETTING KILLED OR SERIOUSLY HURT. NOT TOO FAR FROM WHERE I LIVE,THERE IS A SUZUKI…
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…
IF YOU BRING RPMS TO 3000 RPM THE BIKE JUMPS VIOLENTLY FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING EXPLODE IT DOES ANY TIME YOU ARE GOING TO GET IN TO THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC IN HURRY I AM BRINGING IT TO THE SHOP TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS. *TR
I STOPPED FOR A SIGNAL LIGHT. THE CLUTCH ON THE MOTORCYCLE LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE MOTORCYCLE SURGED FORWARD. I HAD TO KILL THE ENGINE BY USING THE EMERGENCY KILL SWITCH. I HAD TO HAVE THE MOTORCYCLE TRANSPORTED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. AFTER DISASSEMBLY, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TUBULAR NUT ON THE (GEAR ASSY., PRIMARY DRIVE SKU: 21100-48G00) HAD BACKED OFF. THIS ALLOWED THE PRIMARY GE…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2007 Suzuki VZR1800?
It's a meaningful issue. 55 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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