507 Units Of Honda CB650R And CBR650R 2025 Withdrawn, This Is The Cause

Honda CBR650R. (Doc. Honda)

JAKARTA - American Honda Motor Co (Honda) is withdrawing or recalling for two of its models, namely CB650R and CBR650R in 2024, due to the problem of removing the movement of teeth.

In the Rideapart report, quoted Monday, March 10, according to the According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the imposition that holds the stems of voters or gear shifts of the arm can relax and be released.

"This failure can prevent motorcyclists from changing teeth, a situation that poses a significant risk to road safety," the report read.

For example, you can imagine if the vehicle was turning and had to lower its teeth to get through a sharp bend, but it turned out that the gear didn't work.

"In heavy traffic or high speed, this failure could result in serious accidents, endangering the lives of motorists and others," the report added.

Honda estimates that only 507 CB650R and CBR650R 2024 units will be affected by this problem. However, it remains unclear whether versions with manual transmission and new variants with e-Clutch are included in the recall, as details released do not mention this information.

Owners of CB650R and CBR650R 2024 are advised to contact Honda's authorized dealer to check whether their unit is included in the recall. If so, Honda will repair the flaw free of charge to customers.

Although Honda has built a reputation for the reliability of its motorcycles, this incident underscores the importance of recalling as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of users.