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2025 Honda Cb1000sp

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2 owner complaints · 3 recalls · data verified July 10, 2026 · source: NHTSA

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Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.

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Complaint volume (40%)100
Severity (30%)79
Recall load (20%)79
Trend (10%)60

The road ahead

What breaks on a 2025 Honda Cb1000sp, plotted where owners report it happening.

Transmission & drivetrain

50%

1 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years

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 occ…

Suspension

50%

1 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years

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 H…

Recalls (3)

Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.

Fuel System, Gasoline · 26V194000

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.

Fix: 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 · 25V892000

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.

Fix: 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 · 25V723000

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.

Fix: 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.

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The fine print: this verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the 2025 Honda Cb1000sp as a model, not for any individual car. A well-maintained example of an “Avoid” can outlast a neglected “Buy”. Informational only — always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.