2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 24 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control; the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2013
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“while traveling at 55mph and just exiting a corner my front brake without any warning and instantly locked up sending me and my bike to the highway in A Skid. there is a known problem with using aftermarket levers after the recalled master cylinder has been changed.this problem poses a serious risk to many if not addressed and remedied. there was a police report that does not reflect what actually happened at all. I did over the winter service my bike adding new levers. related info can be obtained online.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2023
“Suzuki will not perform the recall on my brake for the master cylinder. The bike has no front brakes and they will not send me the new parts to do the repair. They are telling I must pay to get it towed to a dealer 2 hrs from my house to get it repaired. If they won't pay for the tow then they need to send me the part so I can complete the repair myself.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2021
“Front brakes are not stopping the bike instead it becomes jumpy from the triple tree. It happens when ever coming from a stop of 10 mph”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2017
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“For safety recall campaign #2098 from suzuki motorcycle model 2007 gsx-r1000. Idle speed control valve replacement kit includes: isc valve set and electronic control module. The ecm has two wiring harnesses that plug into it, and if the dealer doesn't use dielectric grease when they replace the ecm, corrosion can occur, causing pins to break off, and engine unexpectedly shut off in operation. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2010
“I have a 2007 suzuki gsx-r 1000 sportsbike and the frame broke in half at the welds. It is a very clean break at the welds. I have searched online and found many other complaints of the same issue for the same bike. Suzuki does have a recall on the 05/06 gsxr 1000 fro the same problem. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki gsx-r1000. While making a right turn at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle collapsed to the ground. The contact restarted the vehicle and noticed that the frame was fractured. The vehicle was not weighed down at the time of the failure. His vehicle model year was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 09v022000 (structure: frame and members:under body shields). He called the manufacturer, but has not received a response. The failure and current mileages were 8,000.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki gsx-r 1000. The contact stated that during winter and fall months the clutch became inoperable. The dealer made three attempts to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The motorcycle was not repaired. The current mileage was 12,524. The failure mileage was 1200.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2007
“Tl*the contacts owns a 2007 suzuki gsx-r1000. On august 28, 2007, the contact received NHTSA recall notice number 07v362000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that they would be unable to perform the repair because the part was unavailable. They also stated that they did not know when the part would arrive. There had been no failure to date. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 1,300.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 suzuki gsx-r1000. When the contact started the vehicle and accelerated to 45 mph, the speed increased automatically. He attempted to pull the clutch to decelerate, but the front wheel flipped up and he kicked the vehicle. The driver was rushed to a trauma center and suffered lacerations, bruises, a concussion, and brain damage. He received recall notice number 07v362000 (vehicle speed control) after the crash. The vehicle was destroyed. The number of cylinders was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 2,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
“I was riding in the "c" mode for about 10 mins before turning the motorcycle off for a minute or two. I started the motorcycle and continued my ride. A couple of minutes later I was in a curve going about 15-20 mph when the motorcycle begin to slide. The rode was free of any objects\fluids that would cause a slide. The slide was caused by the rear tire spinning and loosing grip. I had not increase the throttle when this happened. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
When filing, owners marked a crash in 11 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EACH TIME THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) PRE-SETS THE POSITION OF THE IDLE SPEED CONTROL (ISC) VALVE FOR SUBSEQUENT ENGINE STARTING BY OPENING THE VALVE COMPLETELY AND THEN CLOSING IT TO A START-UP POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ISC VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED PART, AND WILL ALSO REPLACE THE ECM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 reliable?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.