Yamaha announced two separate recalls for the YZF-R3, one for a problem with the gear shifter and the other for a potential coolant leak. The gear shifter recall affects 11,240 units of the R3 from model years 2015 and 2016 while the coolant leak recall affects 16,760 units from 2015 to 2018. According to the […]

Kawasaki has issued a recall for the Z900RS and the Z900 because of poor routing of the rear brake hose and rear wheel speed sensor wire. The recall is only for 2018 models, including both ABS and non-ABS versions of the Z900, but not the Z900 Cafe. The recall affects 1,173 motorcycles in the U.S. […]

Ducati is recalling the Monster 1200, Monster 821, Supersport and Supersport S because the gear shifter knob may not have been properly attached and could fall off. The recall affects 2,705 motorcycles in the U.S. from model years 2017 to 2019. According to documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the gear shift […]

Ducati is recalling the Panigale V4 from model years 2018 and 2019 (including the S and Speciale versions) because of a problem that can cause the oil cooler to leak. The recall affects 1,663 units in the U.S. According to recall documentation released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the output port on the […]

The Ducati Supersport is being recalled because their mirrors may vibrate too much, affecting their usability. The recall affects 1,676 motorcycles, including both the base model and the Supersport S version, from model years 2017 to 2019. According to recall documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, certain frequencies created by a combination […]

Yamaha is recalling the 2012-2013 Super Ténéré because of an electrical issue that can prevent the engine from returning to idle. The recall affects 4,736 Super Ténéré in the U.S.; models from later model years are not included in this recall. According to documents Yamaha filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, heat over […]

Kawasaki is recalling the 2018 Ninja H2 SX SE because poor welding may prevent the centerstand from staying retracted.

Brembo is currently going through it second significant recall of the year, this time affecting rear brake pads. This follows a recall in January for front radial master cylinders. As with the earlier recall, the new brake pad recall affects parts installed as stock equipment on brand new motorcycles from a number of manufacturers, in […]

Yamaha is recall certain 2018 MT-07 and XSR700 models because the change guards attached to the swingarms may come loose. The recall affects 3,493 units in the U.S. As of this writing, the MT-07’s predecessor, the FZ-07, is not included in the recall, despite sharing a similar swingarm design. According to documents released by the […]

Michael Rutter broke John McGuinness‘ TT Zero lap record by more than 20 seconds and became the first rider to lap the Isle of Man TT‘s Mountain Course on an electric motorcycle with an average speed of more than 120 mph. Riding the Mugen Shinden Nana, Rutter averaged a speed of 121.824 mph. To put […]