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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 19 of 24 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
24 reports
Mileage unknown · Nov 18, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CAUSES SURGING, STALLING, AND UNEXPECTED ENGINE PERFORMANCE. UNABLE TO OPERATE VEHICLE IN SAFE MANNER DUE TO UNEVEN AND UNEXPECTED ENGINE PERFORMANCE. WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AT A CONSTANT RPM, THE BIKE "SURGES" BACKFIRES, MISSES, AND CAN NOT MAINTAIN A CONSTANT RPM. I HAVE RODE TWO OTHER IDENT…
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THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CAUSES SURGING, STALLING, AND UNEXPECTED ENGINE PERFORMANCE. UNABLE TO OPERATE VEHICLE IN SAFE MANNER DUE TO UNEVEN AND UNEXPECTED ENGINE PERFORMANCE. WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AT A CONSTANT RPM, THE BIKE "SURGES" BACKFIRES, MISSES, AND CAN NOT MAINTAIN A CONSTANT RPM. I HAVE RODE TWO OTHER IDENTICAL BIKES THAT DO NOT EXHIBIT ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS AND ARE SAFE TO DRIVE. SUZUKI CUSTOMER SERVICE REFUSES TO ADMIT OR ADDRESS THAT THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH CERTAIN SUZUKI DL1000 MOTORCYCLE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS. DT
NHTSA ODI #769855
Mileage unknown · Nov 11, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT CAUSE. DT
NHTSA ODI #769582
1,500 miles · Oct 18, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH OIL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE BIKE, WHICH IS COMING FROM THE CYLINDER, THE CYLINDER BASE GASKET HAS HAD TWO FAILURES-WHICH IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL. MR *SCC *NLM
NHTSA ODI #8021180
600 miles · May 1, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
(SUZUKI GS650 2002) THIS COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE ENGINES OF MOST 2001/2002 SUZUKI BANDIT 1200 MOTORCYCLES. HUNDREDS OF OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED SMOKING AND HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION SINCE BUYING THIS MOTORCYCLE. THEY CERTAINLY CANNOT PASS EPA EMISSIONS STANDARDS IF THEY SMOKE. *TS ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO…
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(SUZUKI GS650 2002) THIS COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE ENGINES OF MOST 2001/2002 SUZUKI BANDIT 1200 MOTORCYCLES. HUNDREDS OF OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED SMOKING AND HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION SINCE BUYING THIS MOTORCYCLE. THEY CERTAINLY CANNOT PASS EPA EMISSIONS STANDARDS IF THEY SMOKE. *TS ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***761433
NHTSA ODI #10009196
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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