Honda Recalls Certain CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Motorcycles

Broken plates may cause a sudden drop to the vehicle height, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

If a powersports dealer cares about it, MPN covers it.

Published: Apr 21, 2021

Honda is recalling certain 2021 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP motorcycles. The rear cushion connecting plate(s) may have been installed incorrectly, which may cause the plate(s) to break.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace both rear cushion connecting plates free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda’s number for this recall is KL9.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V249000

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.

Link: NHTSA

Brand-New 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

A powerful, scrambler-inspired street motorcycle debuts worldwide.

By Meagan Kusek

Meagan Kusek is the editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News. Since 2016, she has been covering various aspects of the B2B automotive markets, including professional carwashes, auto dealerships, motorcycle/powersport dealerships and collision repair shops.

Published: Mar 21, 2024

Husqvarna Motorcycles launched its all-new and powerful naked motorcycle, the 2024 Svartpilen 801. Combining performance, agility and a contemporary scrambler-inspired design, the Svartpilen 801 is the latest and largest displacement naked machine in the brand’s lineup. Engineered to elevate the road riding experience and escape the ordinary, this exceptional motorcycle sets a new standard of excellence for middleweight street models.