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2007 Suzuki GSX-R600 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 51 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 25.5 times the median GSX-R600 year — the 2007 model ranks #1 of 17 GSX-R600 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

The trouble concentrates in one system: electrical system issues account for 47% of all reports (24 of 51), far ahead of fuel system at 13.

51

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

5

Fires reported

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other GSX-R600 years?

GSX-R600 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted51 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 4 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 3 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 44 complaints2007: 51 complaints2008: 6 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 1 complaints
GSX-R600 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System2447%
Fuel System1325%
Engine48%
Speed Control48%
Transmission36%
Lighting24%
Body & Structure12%

Does the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

13V449000BrakesOctober 18, 2013 · 208,966 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

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).

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 28, 2019 · fire

“ABRUPT ON/OFF THROTTLE CAN CAUSE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED RAPID DECELERATION AND ACCELERATION, DESTABILIZING THE VEHICLE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR AT LOWER ENGINE RPM'S (4,000-6,000 RPM) AND SEEMS MOST PREVALENT AT HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURES (205+…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 4, 2008 · crash

“INABILITY TO SMOOTHLY DECELERATE OR HOLD A NEUTRAL THROTTLE SETTING. INTERMITTENT, ABRUPT OPENING/CLOSING OF THE THROTTLE CAUSES RAPID ACCELERATION/DECELERATION. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SMOOTHLY ROLL OFF THE THROTTLE, THE MOTORCYCLE INITIALLY DOES NOT SLOW DOWN AT ALL, THEN ACTS AS IF THE THROTTLE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · November 3, 2007 · crash

“I OWN A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R600. THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TOWED HOME. THE MECHANIC STATED THE REGULATOR COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS ONLY A RECALL RELATED TO 2008/2009 MODEL VEHICLES. THE FAILURE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 4, 2011

“THROTTLE PROBLEM, WHEN RIDING MY MOTOR CYCLE BETWEEN THE RPM'S AROUND 35,00RPM'S AND 55,00RPMS MY THROTTLE WILL CUT OF DRASTICALLY WITH BARELY ANY HAND MOVEMENT OF LETTING OFF THE THROTTLE. BY LETTING OFF JUST A LITTLE BIT THE SPEED OF THE BIKE IS DRASTICALLY REDUCED BY SLOWING DOWN, THE SAME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 1, 2008

2007 Suzuki GSX-R600 — common questions

Is the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 51 complaints put the 2007 model at #1 of 17 GSX-R600 years. It is one of the GSX-R600 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 GSX-R600 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (24 complaints), fuel system (13 complaints), engine (4 complaints).

Does the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Suzuki GSX-R600 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the GSX-R600 years to avoid are 2007, 2006. The cleanest record among GSX-R600 years belongs to 2012.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.