2007 Suzuki GSX-R600: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 44 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (39% of complaints); the 2008 and 2009 model years look 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 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Faulty and/or terrible placement of the rectifier causing my bike to overcharge the battery. I am very lucky the battery didn't catch fire or explode. I have replaced the stator, rectifier, and battery before because of this problem, but this time was a lot worse. Why has suzuki not recalled the 07's?? After getting off the the interstate, riding approximately 70 mph, I noticed a strong sulfur smell which turned out to be the battery. This problem needs to be fixed by suzuki. They are very lucky someone hasn't lost their life because of this.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2021
“Rectifier and stator problem. Riding down the road the bike completely turns off. Pulled into a parking lot and smell smoke. I look at the rectifier and it is extremely hot with a small ember burning on the back of it. Bike will not turn on anymore. Looks to be a similar recall for bikes made in 07 as well.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2019
“I've bought 2 batteries, 2 stators and 2 rectifiers because my motorcycle charging system is over charging and frying the whole charging system. It causes my bike to have a very rapid jolt/loss of power almost throwing me over the handlebars because it just falls on its face and dies. Then it won't restart or anything until the parts are replaced! This has happened 3 times to me in the 8 months I've owned the bike and I know for sure it's happened at least 1 time prior to me purchasing it..... The times it's happened to me I've been on the highway going 55-65 mph.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2018
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“Be cause of the factory location of the rectifier behind the radiator the rectifier will over heat and blowup causing a short in the electrical or catch on fire researching and finding out this is a common issue the manufacture should replace the rectifier and stator to provent death while riding the motorcycle if your in gear while the rectifier fails the bike will stall and stop cause it was in gear also relocate the rectifier to a better location.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2017
“Regulator rectifier recall I believe this condition to be caused by defective regulator/rectifier. There is a recall for late 2007- 2008 models, however my bike is not included. Faulty engineering location behind radiator causing over heating condition in addition to faulty adhesive material. Both headlight and high beam burnt out- over voltage condition. Impairing ability to drive at night. Main fuse burnt out- causing no start condition.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2016
“I was on the interstate going 68 mph when my motorcycle rpm's stopped working and turned to zero. I lost power suddenly after bike just shut off in the left lane. I had to push bike across moving traffic to get to the right side of road with shoulder to stop. Bike was towed to dealer and they say the rectifier was shot and this is a common thing on 06-07 gsxr 600/750 and has been going on for along time. When the rectifier failed this caused discharge of the battery and lead to engine stalling. I almost lost my life when bike shut down with no warning in the fast lane of interstate. No battery light warning or anything just abandoned.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki gsx-r600. While driving at approximately 20 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The failure recurred twice. The engine restarted after receiving a jump from another vehicle. The second time the failure recurred, the vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter and regulator rectifier failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki gsx-r600 motorcycle. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle seized without warning and failed to restart. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rectifier needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle overheated and shut off. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 8,500.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2015
“I was on my way to work which is 32 miles from home. I normally take a major highway to work which I did cause if I did break down theres always cars going by to help. I was doing 70mph which is the speed limit and half way to work my gauges flickered and bike completely shut off on a 3 lane highway. Smelt like something was burning and looked at rectifier and that was fried. It was a very dangerous situation, almost lost my job cause I was almost late for work. Luckily my parents have a trailer to haul back home. If it was dark out I dont think I'd be alive. It would be great if I could get this rectifier problem taken care of through suzuki.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2015
“I was riding my bike and my buddies behind me smelled a sulfur smell rode about 15 more miles and the bike shut off pulled in to park it and see what happened and the sulfur smell was 10x worse and had to tow the bike home. The dash went all crazy flashing and shut on and off and then an f1 code popped up. So the next day I took it to the local mechanic and my battery was bad,he said the regulator rectifier was over charging the battery. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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).
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-R600 reliable?
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600. The most complained-about area is electrical system (39% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 10,715 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has 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.