Model year guide

2006 Suzuki DL650

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Suzuki DL650 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

2006 Suzuki DL650 — representative photo
Representative photo

2006 Suzuki DL650 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints2

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2006 Suzuki DL650 recalls 1

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #08E052000 · 15/08/2008

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 OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER …

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2006 Suzuki DL650 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 1

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION: SDS/ABS MODE SELECTION SWITCH COUPLER LOCATIONS FOR MODELS DL650/AK7-K8. *PE

Bulletin 41 · Service Brakes, Air · Jan 2008

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the DL650. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2006 Suzuki DL650 vehicles on record

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Other Suzuki DL650 model years

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2006 Suzuki DL650 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Suzuki DL650 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Suzuki DL650. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki DL650?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.