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2021 Suzuki GSX-R1000

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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2Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Electrical System
1Engine
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 1 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Engine complaints

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25,000 miles · Feb 4, 2022
Engine

The contact owns a 2021 Suzuki GXS-R1000. The contact stated that while her husband was riding 80 MPH, the motorcycle stalled while shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. The rider was able to coast to the side of the road and noticed fluid dripping onto the exhaust. Additionally, the chain had detached from the swing arm and pierced th…

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The contact owns a 2021 Suzuki GXS-R1000. The contact stated that while her husband was riding 80 MPH, the motorcycle stalled while shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. The rider was able to coast to the side of the road and noticed fluid dripping onto the exhaust. Additionally, the chain had detached from the swing arm and pierced the motor. The contact pushed the motorcycle home. The contact took the motorcycle to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

NHTSA ODI #11450461

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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