2025 Honda CB1000SP

Routine

Owners filed 3 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the suspension. It has been recalled 3 times.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Suspension1
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Power Train1
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Engine1
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3 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings26V194000
Filed Mar 26, 2026429 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 CB1000SP motorcycles. The fuel feed hose may disconnect from the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak.

Risk. A fuel leak near the rear tire can increase the risk of a crash or injury. In addition, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Dealers will secure the angle sensor coupler wiring harness and replace the fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KU5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 4, 2026.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical25V892000
Filed Dec 18, 2025474 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 CB1000SP motorcycles. The pistons and piston rings may have been improperly manufactured, which can lead to rod bearing failure, possibly resulting in rear wheel lock up or oil leaking onto the rear tire.

Risk. Rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash or injury. Engine oil that leaks onto hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Dealers will inspect and repair the engine assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 9, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KT6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 7, 2026.

Power Train › Clutch Assembly › Pedal/Hand Lever(motorcycle)25V723000
Filed Oct 23, 2025340 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 CB1000SP Hornet SP motorcycles. The pivot bolt on the gearshift pedal may loosen and detach, resulting in the inability to shift gears. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

Risk. The inability to shift gears while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the pivot bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KT2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Engine
Filed Sep 9, 2026TN

Engine has oil consumption, Honda has a recall for this defect told us in August 2026 should have a remedy and is September 2026 and no remedy available yet in their recall can be dangerously drive this motorcycle they supposed repair or replace the whole engine component it’s dangerous can be fatality to drive it

Power Train
Filed Jun 25, 20262,100 milesNY

The contact owned a 2025 Honda CB1000 SP. The contact stated that the transmission intermittently failed to downshift properly. The contact stated that the failure occurred since the motorcycle was purchased. The contact stated that while attempting to downshift, the transmission shifted into neutral instead of the intended lower gear or failed to engage until the clutch was released and then re-engaged. The contact stated that while downshifting from second gear to first gear, the transmission shifted into neutral instead of first gear. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while riding in traffic and while making a turn. During the most recent failure, the contact was driving on a city street toward an intersection in a turn lane while attempting to downshift for the turn, and the transmission shifted into neutral instead of first gear. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated; however, the gear indicator intermittently displayed a dash (-) or neutral instead of the selected gear. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, who duplicated the failure during a test ride; however, no repairs were performed. The motorcycle was then taken to an authorized Honda dealer in May 2026, where it remained while the dealer attempted to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that a recall repair was performed during the dealer visit; however, the transmission concern was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mi

Suspension1 injured
Filed Sep 30, 2025ME

Subject: Suspension Defect Report — Rear Shock Spring Rate / Stability Hazard To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting a safety defect report concerning my 2025 Honda Hornet SP1000. The motorcycle is equipped with Öhlins suspension, and from new, the rear suspension has exhibited unsafe behavior due to an inappropriate spring rate. Safety-related issues observed: The rear shock frequently tops out and unloads over standard road bumps, causing instability and momentary loss of traction. Tire temperature measurements after a long ride confirm a load imbalance: rear tire 99 °F (underheated), front tire 124 °F (overheated). This indicates the rear suspension is not carrying proper load, forcing excessive stress onto the front end. The motorcycle becomes unpredictable mid-corner and during throttle transitions because the rear fails to remain planted. The resulting instability poses a clear risk to rider safety on normal public roads. I weigh approximately 150 pounds, and at this weight the stock rear spring rate is excessively stiff. The suspension is effectively tuned for a much heavier rider, which makes the motorcycle unsafe for a significant portion of its intended market. Requested action: That NHTSA investigate this suspension tuning defect to determine whether it constitutes a broader safety concern requiring manufacturer remedy or recall. Respectfully submitted, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

3 of 3 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Mar 26, 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.