2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 82%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,072miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R, 82% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,072 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“M109r 2nd gear failure. I purchased the bike new in 2008 and it has always had a problem with second gear. I had a recent minor accident during a motorcycle training course for dod. The bike frequently fails to shift into 2nd gear.”
NHTSA complaint #10399147, filed 2011-05, 12,000 miles“Violent shutter from a complete stop. Multiple times but intermittent. Had to pull off road to try to engage 1st gear. Nearly rear ended. In the upper gears, bike has a grinding feel, somewhat comparable to having low oil. ( which is not my case, oil level is right on) after reading numerous reports on this problem, I am reluctant to bring it to an authorize Suzuki dealer. Seems it will be a waste of time and money. This is a common problem and Suzuki should stand by their product. …”
NHTSA complaint #10463203, filed 2012-06, 4,550 miles“I was riding with my bike group. We stopped at a major intersection waiting for the light to change. On the green light I accelerated and was almost hit in the rear buy a pick up truck do to the fact my 2nd gear slipped into neutral. I thought it was an isolated issue. It was not, my bike slips out of 2nd into neutral continuously. This is a major issue when you are trying to get in the flow of traffic!!!!!!!!!!!!!! . I spoke with several dealerships and the response was the same ( the m109r is known for that) why won t Suzuki recall or fix this issue. This s%#t is not fair!!!!!!!!! . …”
NHTSA complaint #10479224, filed 2012-10, 12,125 miles“I bought a brand new 2008 Suzuki m109r in mid july 2008. From day one the clutch lever didn't have the usual stiff feel that I am accustomed to from Suzuki?s, I had just traded in a Suzuki m50. I talked to the dealer about this and they said that as long as it had a 1/4in play in the lever that it was not an issue. After the 600 mile service I noticed that the clutch would only start grabbing about an inch to an inch and a half from being all the out. I told the dealer about this and again as long as it had a quarter inch play there was no issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10252368, filed 2008-12, 4,600 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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