AI Damage2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R: common problems
Owners of the 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 88% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 3 Wheels 13% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 7 complaints (88% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (13% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Both tires have less than 500 miles and are cracking at the sidewall. Cracks are on both sides and are getting deeper. Both tires have a manufacturing date of 2015. Here is a link to a facebook page with many people having this same problem. Https://www.facebook.com/groups/[phone]36817/ thank you
On april 18, 2015 I was riding for about a hour everything was fine until I merged to a main highway and I noticed the loss of power at 55 mph . Was stuck in the a center line where cars are going up 70 miles. I was attempting to pass a car but the bike was loosing power rapidly it was not going faster than 40 mph.
In july 13 I was attempting to pass a car but the bike lost power and would not go faster than 50 mph. Luckily there was no on coming cars because I could not make the pass. I tried shifting down and starting having problems shifting at all.
In july 2013 I was attempting to pass a car but the bike lost power and would not go faster than 50 mph. Luckily there was no on coming cars because I could not make the pass. I tried shifting down and starting having problems shifting at all.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Boulevard M109R has 26 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 8, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine, wheels. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (38%), knocking, grinding or other noise (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2011 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.