2007 Suzuki GSX-R600: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
44 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
6,914 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 33 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 44 complaints (45.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 8 | 18.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 13.6% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 2.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 1 |
Electrical System: 20; Fuel System, Gasoline: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Power Train: 2; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 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 | 30 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 30; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (30). 11 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2007: 6; 2008: 17; 2009: 5; 2011: 4; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2017: 1; 2019: 2; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 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 10194758 · 2007-06-27 (June 27, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R600. ON JUNE 18, 2007, THE CONTACT'S KEY FAILED TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. ON JUNE 20, 2007, THE DEALER RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS YET TO HEAR BACK FROM THE DEALER BUT WILL CALL THEM ON JUNE 27, 2007. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 800.
Owner-reported narrative. 800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10194758 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208805 · 2007-11-13 (November 13, 2007)
ABRUPT THROTTLE RESPONSE. BIKE SEEMS TO TURN ON/OFF QUICKLY WHEN TRYING TO MAINTAIN SPEED. HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A RIDE(HOUR OR SO RIDES). SUZUKI DEALERSHIPS DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME BIKE HAVE THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208805 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208831 · 2007-11-13 (November 13, 2007)
ON/OFF THROTTLE CAUSES SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION. BIKE WOULD JERK WHEN THE THROTTLE IS SLIGHTLY TURN ON AND THEN OFF. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10208831 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10209636 · 2007-11-21 (November 21, 2007)
I OWN A 2007 SUZUKI GSXR 600, IN BETWEEN 4000-6000 RPM THERE IS NO REAL THROTTLE CONTROL, YOUR CAN NOT ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE SMOOTHLY, ITS REAL JERKY, IF THIS HAPPENS IN A CORNER THE BACK TIRE COULD BE THROWN INTO A SKID CAUSING A WRECK, THE PROBLEM DOES NOT EXIST ALL THE TIME, AND I HAVE FOUND WHEN YOU FIND THE PROBLEM HAPPENING IF YOU WILL PULL OVER AND RESTART THE BIKE THE PROBLEM WILL GO AWAY FOR AWHILE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5 miles reported. Look up ODI 10209636 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10209674 · 2007-11-21 (November 21, 2007)
THIS IS A COMPLAINT IN REFERENCE TO THROTTLE IRREGULARITIES FOUND ON THE 2007 SUZUKI GSXR 600 SPORT BIKE. THE THROTTLE IRREGULARITY EXPERIENCED CAN BE DESCRIBED AS AN ABRUPT TRANSITION FROM SUBTLE MODULATION OF APPLYING THROTTLE OR DISENGAGING THE THROTTLE. THE RESULT CREATES A SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED SURGE OR RAPID DECELERATION OR THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS CREATES A DESTABILIZING EFFECT TO THE CHASSIS AND POTENTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL. THE PROBLEM OCCURS AT LOWER ENGINE RPM (4,000 TO 6000 RPM), AND OFTEN AT HIGHER ENGINE TEMPERATURES. THE PROBLEM AL…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10209674 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10210253 · 2007-11-28 (November 28, 2007)
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+ DEGREES) AND ESPECIALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON AND STARTED WHILE AT HIGHER TEMPERATURES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10210253 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10215349 · 2008-01-18 (January 18, 2008)
ABRUPT ON/OFF THROTTLE CAN CAUSE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED RAPID DECELERATION AND ACCELERATION, DESTABILIZE 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+ DEGREES) AND ESPECIALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON AND STARTED WHILE AT HIGHER TEMPERATURES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10215349 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10221923 · 2008-03-21 (March 21, 2008)
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 SLAMMED SHUT. ONCE A SMALL AMOUNT OF THROTTLE IS REAPPLIED, IT SNAPS BACK TO THE PREVIOUS THROTTLE SETTING. CREATES A JERKY, UNSTABLE CONDITION, ESPECIALLY WHEN CORNERING, OR ON SLIPPERY ROADS. CAUSED ME TO LOSE GRIP ON MY FRONT TIRE DURING CORNER…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10221923 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
13V449000 · Service Brakes
Reported: 2013-10-18 (October 18, 2013)
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).
NHTSA campaign record ↗