Honda Motorcycles — Reliability & Buyer Risk Guides
Honda's motorcycle division has earned an unmatched reputation for mechanical reliability across six decades of production. Their parallel-twin and single-cylinder engines routinely exceed 100,000 km with basic maintenance, and Honda's global dealer network ensures parts are rarely a problem to source. From A2-licence-compatible entry points like the CB500 series to the landmark Gold Wing, every Honda model prioritises predictable long-term ownership costs over chasing peak performance numbers.
Honda reliability data at a glance
Across the 13 Honda models we track, official safety databases list 20 recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints, alongside 34 owner-reported issues verified in our own database. Documented repairs for this brand average €447. The most frequently affected areas are Transmission, Electronics and Ergonomics.
Most-recalled models
Sources: NHTSA (U.S. recall & complaint databases) and the Motor Risk Score verified issue database. Data updated July 2026.
Model Risk Guides
Adventure
Honda Africa Twin
Adventure · 0 recalls · 3 known issues
Honda CB500X
Adventure · 3 recalls · 3 known issues
Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
Adventure · 0 recalls · 9 known issues
Honda NC750X
Adventure · 1 recall · 8 known issues
Honda X-ADV
Adventure · 0 recalls · 1 known issue
Cruiser
Naked / Standard
Superbike
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