THE FRONT WHEEL BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH WITHOUT CAUSE. *JB
2002 Suzuki GSX1300
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 3 of 4 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. 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.
What owners actually said
4 reportsFALSE NEUTRAL WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH GEAR
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CHAIN POPPED CAUSING DAMAGE TO MOTORCYCLE. MR WHEN THE CHAIN BROKE IN HALF, IT WRAPPED ITSELF AROUND THE BACK LEFT BLINKER LEAVING THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL IN TRAFFIC. *TT
WELDS AROUND NECK OF FRAME HAVE BROKEN AND CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Official recalls
0No recalls in this snapshot.
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NHTSA investigations
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