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2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 6. The most common issue is electrical problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the position lights that are led illuminated on the r model of the gsxr are covered by plastic that becomes susceptible to cracking and breaking with normal driving when the motorcycle is left in the sun due to common road debris. was driving at 40-45 mph on a city street after the motorcycle was si. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.

6

Total Complaints

2

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 4 of 4)

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints
33%
  • • THE POSITION LIGHTS THAT ARE LED ILLUMINATED ON THE R MODEL OF THE GSXR ARE COVERED BY PLASTIC THAT BECOMES SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING WITH NORMAL DRIVING WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS LEFT IN THE SUN DUE TO COMMON ROAD DEBRIS. WAS DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH ON A CITY STREET AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SI
  • • BOUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE LAST MONTH AND NOTICED THERE IS A "STOP RIDING" RECALL WHICH HAS TO BE PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY. CONTACTED THE DEALER ON 2/10/18 AND THEY ORDERED THE PARTS. CONTACTED THEM AGAIN ON 2/26/18 BUT WAS TOLD NO PARTS HAS BEEN RECEIVED YET. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ON 3/5/18 AND NOTIFI
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE POSITION LIGHTS THAT ARE LED ILLUMINATED ON THE R MODEL OF THE GSXR ARE COVERED BY PLASTIC THAT BECOMES SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING WITH NORMAL DRIVING WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS LEFT IN THE SUN DUE TO COMMON ROAD DEBRIS. WAS DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH ON A CITY STREET AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (2)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP04/10/2018

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Suzuki DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 motorcycles. During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A86-2A88.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,607
Full coverage / month
$134
Liability only / year
$611
vs US avg
-4%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age1.00x
= Full coverage estimate$1607

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
LIGHTING(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    ELECTRICAL: THE POSITION LIGHTS THAT ARE LED ILLUMINATED ON THE R MODEL OF THE GSXR ARE COVERED BY PLASTIC THAT BECOMES SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING WITH NORMAL DRIVING WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS LEFT IN THE SUN DUE TO COMMON ROAD DEBRIS. WAS DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH ON A CITY STREET AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SI

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. AFTER PULLING THE THROTTLE, A LOUD NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FLORIDA MOTORSPORTS (6329 NAPLES BLVD, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OUTPUT SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    LIGHTING: THE POSITION LIGHTS THAT ARE LED ILLUMINATED ON THE R MODEL OF THE GSXR ARE COVERED BY PLASTIC THAT BECOMES SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING WITH NORMAL DRIVING WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS LEFT IN THE SUN DUE TO COMMON ROAD DEBRIS. WAS DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH ON A CITY STREET AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SI

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SPEED CONTROL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. AFTER PULLING THE THROTTLE, A LOUD NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FLORIDA MOTORSPORTS (6329 NAPLES BLVD, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OUTPUT SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Suzuki dealer
  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Suzuki GSX-R1000 — Year Comparison

How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2017
6Below Average
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
6
Recalls
2
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
6

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