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Suzuki Boulevard M109R Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 130 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Suzuki Boulevard M109R (2006–2011) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 45. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (107 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Boulevard M109R model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
201183,09000—Not enough data
2009113,00000—Not enough data
2008224,57500—Stable
2007458,91500Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2006446,70000Not compared (before 2008)Stable

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2007: “My Suzuki m109r 2007. 9k miles start having 2nd gear problem. Lound clunky sound and missed shifting 2nd gears. I'm scared to end up I'm the middle of the road . I'm at the stoplight 1st gear ok and once I hit my 2nd gears I suddenly slow down and down or up shift trying to figure out how to speed up again while car behind me honking at me like carzy”

NHTSA complaint #11124075, filed 2018-09, 5 miles

2006: “I'm the owner of a 2006 Suzuki m109r I was riding at 35 miles an hour and my bike pop out of second gear into neutral scaring the hell out of me luckily I keep my cool and new how to handle the cycle the bike has a serious problem with second gear something has to be done or someone is going to seriously get hurt or even killed.”

NHTSA complaint #10576925, filed 2014-04, 3,300 miles

2008: “When riding my motorcycle it jumps out of 2nd gear at 2000-3000 RPM,s. I contacted the Suzuki corporation. I asked if they had a recall on this problem and they stated no. I was told to take my bike to the dealer and let them diagnose the problem and I would have to pay for the repairs. My bike is a 2008 with less than 7000 miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #10534178, filed 2013-08, 6,400 miles

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology