# 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `637531` · 2007-09-06 · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUZUKI
- **Model:** GSX-R1000
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Miles at failure:** 1,032
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
I WAS RIDING IN THE "C" MODE FOR ABOUT 10 MINS BEFORE TURNING THE MOTORCYCLE OFF FOR A MINUTE OR TWO.  I STARTED THE MOTORCYCLE AND CONTINUED MY RIDE.  A COUPLE OF MINUTES LATER I WAS IN A CURVE GOING ABOUT 15-20 MPH WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE BEGIN TO SLIDE.  THE RODE WAS FREE OF ANY OBJECTS\FLUIDS THAT WOULD CAUSE A SLIDE.  THE SLIDE WAS CAUSED BY THE REAR TIRE SPINNING AND LOOSING GRIP.  I HAD NOT INCREASE THE THROTTLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED.  *TR
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