AI DamageSuzuki Burgman 650: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Suzuki Burgman 650 across 7 model years: 27 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 30% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 22% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 15% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 11% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 7% of all complaints
- 7 Electronic stability control 4% of all complaints
- 8 Engine 4% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 8 complaints (30% of all).
- Powertrain: 6 complaints (22% of all).
- Structure: 4 complaints (15% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (11% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (7% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
Motorcycle fails to start. Determined that the contacts in the switch melt and fail to make contact. Similar condition existed in the start button that resulted in headlights not working. Forced to bypass switch to make headlights work.
Only front brake failed. Rear was still operational. (implying only a valve controlling the front brake line was stuck closed. As a result of this partial failure, the bike could be carefully ridden home. It was trailered to the shop. Shop has the part.
While driving various speeds, the engine stalled and the electrical light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rectifier regulator failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Cvt bolt and pulley grinds; which may cause belt to break. If rider is at a high speed, this could cause a threatening accident. Suzukiburgman usa forem suggests this is a huge issue with 2003-2013 suzuki burgman 650's.
While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted a few moments later. The contact replaced the ignition switch himself, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired.
I had a transmission failure because of a sudden slowdown in speed from 65 mph and slower, I was almost hit from behind by a car. I could hear the tires screeching behind me. A dangerous situation as this one, could lead to death or serious injury to anyone because of a malfunction in the motorcycle.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
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Read also
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 2026-11-06.