Yamaha XVS650 vs Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Yamaha XVS650 | Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 45 | 112 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2010 | 1995–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 2003 |
| Best model year | — | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.9% | 4.5% |
Yamaha XVS650 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
55.6%
Wheels
4
8.9%
Suspension
3
6.7%
Electrical System
2
4.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
4.4%
Seats
2
4.4%
Equipment & Accessories
2
4.4%
Steering
1
2.2%
Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
30
26.8%
Engine & Cooling
25
22.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
13.4%
Brakes
9
8.0%
Electrical System
6
5.4%
Lights
6
5.4%
Suspension
5
4.5%
Body & Structure
4
3.6%