2007 Suzuki VZR1800: problems, recalls and reliability

“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 thousands of threads about this same type problem with this bike before I purchase”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2020

“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 repaired, but the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2019

“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 to be replaced within the transmission. The contact stated that the vehicle was in the process of being repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2017

“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 manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2014

“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”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2012

“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki vzr 1800. The contact stated that the motorcycle would drop out of gear and he was unable to shift into second gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the motor was too powerful for the gear box and caused the failure. As a result, the gear box needed to be upgraded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 6,200. Updated 09/01/2011”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2011

“I was riding along side a semi-truck when the driver of the semi-truck decided to change lanes. My assumption is that the driver did not see me and proceeded to change lanes. I tried to speed up and that's when my motorcycle lost power and would not accelerate. So in order for me to avoid being run over by the truck; I had to bring my motorcycle to and abrupt stop in the middle of the road. What I believe happened was that my motorcycle slipped out of 2nd gear into neutral!!!”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2011