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2012 Suzuki LS650

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1Owner complaints

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Engine complaints

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300 miles · Jul 8, 2014
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI LS650. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A RATTLING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY VISIBLE PROBLEMS. SHORTLY AFTER, THE ENGINE BLEW UP, THE BIKE FISH TAILED, THE OIL LEAKED ON THE GROUND AND THE CRANK SHAFT …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUZUKI LS650. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A RATTLING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY VISIBLE PROBLEMS. SHORTLY AFTER, THE ENGINE BLEW UP, THE BIKE FISH TAILED, THE OIL LEAKED ON THE GROUND AND THE CRANK SHAFT WAS STICKING OUT. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.

NHTSA ODI #10609034

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NHTSA investigations

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