AI Damage2006 Suzuki Burgman 650: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Suzuki Burgman 650 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 60% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 20% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (60% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 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.
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.
My transmission on my suzuki burgman 650 keeps going out. It seems to happen about every 12 to 15k miles; with the exception of this last time it happened at about 5k. The scooter doesn't shift out of second gear. It first starts with intermittent gear shifting problems then gets severe and stays in first or second.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki bergman an650. The motorcycles speedometer and odometer reading were displaying incorrect readings. The contact noticed that the readings were incorrect after he purchased the gps. The contact stated that the gps speedometer and odometer readings were accurate.
This is a potentially dangerous situation involving a 2006 suzuki burgman scooter here are some details: purchased new 2006 suzuki burgman scooter, with only 138 miles on this scooter my self(dave) and the service manager(trevor) noticed rusty weld joints,he contacted his area suzuki service rep and we both were…
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 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Burgman 650 has 4 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
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.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki Burgman 650?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain, structure. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (20%), won't start (20%), rust, corrosion (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Suzuki Burgman 650?
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 2006 Suzuki Burgman 650 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 2006 models
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.