Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Suzuki boulevard m50 motorcycle (n/a). The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the drive shaft failed intermittently and without warning. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the drive shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,800.
2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R powertrain problems
severe Owners of the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the powertrain at roughly $2,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See powertrain across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
| Model year | powertrain complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Boulevard M109R | 31 |
| 2007 Boulevard M109R | 40 |
| 2008 Boulevard M109R | 17 |
| 2009 Boulevard M109R (this page) | 7 |
| 2011 Boulevard M109R | 7 |
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When does it fail?
Of the 7 powertrain complaints filed for the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Reported failure mileage clusters in the 0-25,000 mi band — 6 of 6 complaints with an odometer reading on file land there.
Of the 5 model years of Suzuki Boulevard M109R we track for powertrain problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (7).
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
I ride a 2009 Suzuki boulevard m109r, I bought the motorcycle brand new from chicago cycle in illinois, in 2009, I noticed every once in a while that while I was riding, and the transmission was supposed to be in the second gear, it would end up in neutral, I brought this to the attention of the service department at rosenau powersports after being told that this was a common issue with the m109r…
The rear tire locked up as I was stopping at a red light. Luckily I was not going at highyway speed, because I would have been seriously injured or killed. I contacted Suzuki and all I got was the run around. I did research and found the this problem has been occuring since the boulevard came out in 2007. There have been numerous reports of 2nd gear problems with this bike. I guess someone has to…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Suzuki boulevard m109r. The contact noticed that the vehicle would shift in between gears intermittently without warning. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 5,000. The approximate failure mileage was 1. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Suzuki boulevard m109r motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer because it would not shift into second gear. The dealer made repairs to the vehicle but to no avail. The vehicle would only shift into second gear when abrupt force was applied. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 1,200 and the current mileage was 5,715.
I own a Suzuki 2009 m109r and my 2nd gear started to slip late last year and at first I thought it was the bad shifting from 1st to 2nd gear that Suzuki is known for but after several times of this happening I took it to my dealer where I brought the bike from and they said "the engine needs to be pulled to check the gears" the cost would be between $2,500 to $3,000 if Suzuki don't cover your…
I started to experience what the other owners of the Suzuki boulevard m109r's are calling clutch shudder. The symptom is when one is stopped and beginning to accelerate. The clutch does not engage right away. Feels like it is stuck so it barely gets a gold of the plates causing one of two things to happen. 1. You release the clutch too much and it loosens too quickly causing the bike to shut…
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?
It's a meaningful issue. 7 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?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, powertrain issues most often appear around 7,009 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Suzuki/Boulevard M109R.
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