2000 Suzuki GSXR750

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2000 Suzuki GSXR750
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:41:07.003Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
34
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

97% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 34 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003
1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 34 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003
1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 34 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003

2000: 34 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19993
200034
20011
20020
20030

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

97% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

INJURY
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Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will jerk and will slip into 2ND gear causing a vehicle accident. Dealer notified…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-24

Second gear transmission failure

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-12

A lot of 2000 Suzuki gsx-R750 motorcycles are having the 2ND gears go out of them due to a hollow shift shaft and the 2ND driven gear engagement dogs. Suzuki america will not admit to this problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-15

Engine and engine cooling

6% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.

Vehicle speed control

3% · 1 report

Suspension

3% · 1 report

Most commonly citing rear.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-11-05Defect petitionClosed 2003-02-26 2000/2001 Suzuki gsxr-750 transmission
  2. I
    2003-07-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-13 Cam chain tensioner (Cct)
  3. R
    2008-09-11Equipment08E052000 Motion pro is recalling 10,000 aftermarket brake levers, model No. 14-0415, sold for use on certain my 1999 through 2008 Suzuki and my 1998 through 2003 yamaha motorcycles. The lobe height on some…

    Remedy: Motion pro will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The recall began on September 11, 2008. Owners may contact motion pro at 1-877-438-7831.

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Suzuki GSXR750 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08E052000 · Equipment

FAQ

Is the 2000 Suzuki GSXR750 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Suzuki GSXR750?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 97% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Suzuki GSXR750 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.