2006 Suzuki BOULEVARD M109R: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
44 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
6,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 40 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 44 complaints (40.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 15 | 34.1% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 15.9% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 18 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 |
Power Train: 18; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 14; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 6; Engine: 2; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 39 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 39; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (39). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
2006: 1; 2007: 3; 2008: 14; 2009: 5; 2010: 1; 2011: 9; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 4; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 2
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 15 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10165150 · 2006-08-10 (August 10, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESTART WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP EACH TIME. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE GAS CAP IN AN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS A 2006 SUZUKI M109R. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165150 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10182463 · 2007-02-13 (February 13, 2007)
I BEGAN NOTICING A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE AROUND MY SUZUKI M109R MOTORCYCLE AND COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE STRONG ODOR. I STARTED THE MOTORCYCLE IN MY GARAGE TO LET IT WARM UP AND WENT INSIDE MY HOME TO RETRIEVE A JACKET SO I COULD GO RIDING. WHEN I RETURNED SEVERAL MINUTES LATER THE ODOR OF GASOLINE WAS EXTREMELY STRONG AND I NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF GAS HAD FORMED ON THE GROUND UNDER MOTORCYCLE. I SHUT THE MOTOR OFF AND LOOKED AND NOTICED THAT FRESH GASOLINE WAS POURING FROM UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AIR BREATHER AND DUMPING ONTO THE …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10182463 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208433 · 2007-11-08 (November 8, 2007)
THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE. THIS IS THE 2ND SUCH FAILURE I HAVE EXPERIENCED. WHEN APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC I WAS DOWNSHIFTING THE MOTORCYCLE USING THE ENGINE TO DECELERATE. THE CLUTCH CABLE SNAPPED WITHOUT WARNING WITH THE MOTORCYCLE STILL IN GEAR. I WAS ABLE TO LOCK US THE BRAKES AND KILL THE MOTOR BEFORE RUNNING INTO THE BACK OF A CAR. THIS IS THE 2ND CLUTCH CABLE ON THIS MOTORCYCLE THAT HAS FAILED IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS. AFTER THE FIRST OCCURRENCE I JUST THOUGHT MAYBE I HAD A BAD PART. I REPLACED IT AN…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208433 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208585 · 2007-11-10 (November 10, 2007)
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF 2006 & 2007 SUZUKI M109R MOTORCYCLES THAT HAVE DEFECTIVE BREAKING SYSTEMS ON THEM. THE REAR ROTOR IS SEPARATING FROM THE MOUNTING PLATE. SUZUKI SAYS THIS IS NORMAL BUT OTHER MECHANICS SAY THAT THE ISSUE IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE CHANGED. SUZUKI HAS IN FACT CHANGED THE ROTOR FOR THE 2008. LINE UP I WILL BE POSTING YOUR WEB SITE SO OTHER OWNERS CAN LET YOU KNOW HOW BIG THIS PROBLEM IS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208585 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10215595 · 2008-01-21 (January 21, 2008)
SUZUKI 2006 M109R SIX MONTH OLD MOTORCYCLE (3,400 MILES) CLUTCH FAILURE - CLUTCH WAS REPLACED FOUR MONTHS LATER WITH 7,298 MILES - SECOND GEAR SHUTTER TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALERSHIP MOTORCYCLE WAS DISASSEMBLED - FOUND THAT 2ND GEAR SHIFT FORK, 2ND GEAR SYNCHRONIZER, 2ND GEAR DAMAGE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED FAILURE WAS NOT DUE TO "RIDER ABUSE" MOTORCYCLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY WHEN PROBLEM WAS FIRST DIAGNOSED MANUFACTURER DENIES ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND WILL NOT COVER REQUIRED REPAIR. DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED MANUFACTURER OF MECHANICAL ISSUE O…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215595 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10220845 · 2008-03-11 (March 11, 2008)
AFTER PAYING 12,000$ FOR A SUZ. M109R IT HAS A VIBE PROBLEM THAT EVERY 109 THAT HAS BEEN SOLD HAS SUZ. WILL NOT MAKE IT GOOD .THIS PROBLEM I BELIEVE COULD CAUSE INJURY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 30 miles reported. Look up ODI 10220845 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10233796 · 2008-07-10 (July 10, 2008)
WHEN LETTING OFF THE CLUTCH IN FIRST GEAR FROM A DEAD STOP THERE IS A VIOLENT SHUDDER\JERKING REACTION MADE BY THE BIKE KIND OF LIKE THE BIKE IS IN THE WRONG GEAR WHEN STARTING OFF. WHEN CLUTCH LEVER IS PULLED BACK IN AND THEN SLOWLY RELEASED AGAIN ALL IS NORMAL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10233796 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10234610 · 2008-07-16 (July 16, 2008)
LOOSE REAR BRAKE ROTOR AT ABOUT 600 MILES ON MY 2006 SUZUKI M109R CLUTCH SHUDDER AT ABOUT 1,000 MILES ON MY 2006 SUZUKI M1096. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10234610 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.