Honda motorcycles of 2021

What's changing in 2021

honda's CMX 1100 Rebel makes a comeback among large custom bikes. Its only real risk-taking for 2021. New models include a major facelift for the NC 750 X, slightly less for the CB 1000 R (and its Black Edition version), a more distinctive identity for the CBF 125 and a more powerful engine for the CB 125 R. Reserved for the Japanese market, the CBR 600 RR gets a much stronger electronic package and is closer to the CBR 1000 RR-R. The lightweight CRF L trail bike makes a comeback, this time as a 300.

The CB 300 R leaves the catalog. Some 800 VFRs remain in stock, as Honda finishes selling off 2017 stock.

Recalled models from 2021

There have been 9 recalls for 2021 models :

Motorcycles recalled on Friday, May 9, 2025 in 6 countries : CBF 125

The internal plates of the headlight structure may resonate due to vibrations from the engine and steering. This can lead to bending at the base of the terminal. Metal wires can fatigue at the root of the terminals, leading to flickering or headlight failure, which can cause an accident.

Motorcycles recalled on Friday, December 20, 2024 in 1 country : CRF 1100 L Africa Twin

Due to incorrect program settings in the electronic control module, the wheeling control function may malfunction. When the user operates the throttle to accelerate, the wheelie control function may be activated. This can affect throttle response, resulting in a lack of acceleration. This can cause the rider to fall, creating a risk of injury.

Production dates: July 8, 2021 - October 15, 2024

Motorcycles recalled on Friday, November 22, 2024 in 10 countries : GL 1800 GOLDWING Tour DCT/Airbag GL 1800 GOLDWING Tour GL 1800 GOLDWING DCT

The clamping bolt of the primary drive pinion is subject to fatigue failure due to excessive stress caused by bending forces. When this happens, the impulse rotor becomes dislodged, resulting in ignition signal failure and engine stalling while driving, or inability to start. This creates a risk of accident and injury to vehicle occupants.

Motorcycles recalled on Friday, March 1, 2024 in 11 countries : GL 1800 GOLDWING Tour GL 1800 GOLDWING DCT GL 1800 GOLDWING Tour DCT/Airbag

The fuel pump impeller may be defective, preventing the supply of fuel, which could lead to a power cut or engine stoppage. If this occurs while driving, it creates a risk of accident and injury.

Production dates:

14/11/2017 (CBR600RA/RR)
14/12/2016 (CBR1000RA/RR/S1/S2)
31/10/2017 (GL1800/BD/B/DA)

Motorcycles recalled on Friday, September 23, 2022 in 17 countries : CBR 1000 RR-R SP Fireblade CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports CRF 1100 L Africa Twin GL 1800 GOLDWING DCT GL 1800 GOLDWING Tour DCT/Airbag

The fuel injection system may malfunction, causing fuel injection and ignition to stop. The engine may stall while driving, creating a risk of accident. In the case of vehicles with dual-clutch transmissions, a malfunction in the fuel injection program may cause the clutch to disengage, resulting in a loss of power.

Motorcycles recalled on Friday, August 19, 2022 in 4 countries : GL 1800 GOLDWING Tour GL 1800 GOLDWING Tour DCT/Airbag GL 1800 GOLDWING DCT

Incorrect operation of the ignition timing control in the engine control unit can cause the engine to stop while driving, increasing the risk of an accident.

Motorcycles recalled on Friday, February 18, 2022 in 13 countries : CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade CBR 1000 RR-R SP Fireblade

If you're driving in first gear and at high revs, the surface of the oil cooler's resin pipe may overheat due to radiant heat from the exhaust. This can cause the resin hose to crack and the engine oil to leak. This may cause a fire, or the oil may adhere to the rear tire, causing the rider to fall.

Motorcycles recalled on Friday, December 24, 2021 in 13 countries : CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade CBR 1000 RR-R SP Fireblade CMX 1100 Rebel

Due to a manufacturing error, the motorcycle may have insufficient sealing performance due to a small overlap with the engine cooling system filler neck. If the vehicle is operated continuously under these conditions, high-temperature coolant may leak from the overflow tube, potentially leading to an accident.

Motorcycles recalled on Friday, March 12, 2021 in 14 countries : NC 750 X

Engine speed may drop momentarily when the gas pedal is opened rapidly from the fully closed position to the slightly open position. As a result, the engine may stall when starting or stopping, increasing the risk of an accident.

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