The second recall this week over faulty stands seems to point to a failing among modern motorcycle side and centre...
Honda Australia has recalled their CRF1000 Africa Twin adventure motorcycle’s accessory main stand kit which could come loose and fall off....
KTM has announced a recall of its 2015/16 1290 Super Adventure over an an oil leak in the semi-active rear shock absorber. The leak is at the plug connection and software for the semi active shock also requires updating. The recall notice says oil loss may result in damage to...
Piaggio Australia has recalled 683 Fly 150 3V scooters over an issue of loose brake discs. The official product safety...
Aprilia and Moto Guzzi have recalled 197 bikes over an issue with a dragging front brake. The issue affects the...
BMW Australia has recalled some of its K series sportsbikes over brake problems. The recall notices say that the brake fluid can foam up, which is the same problem that caused a safety recall of the same bikes in June 2009. Bikes affected, going back several years, are: K40, K...
Kawasaki Motor Australia has recalled the latest Ninja ZX14R over an issue that could reduce braking performance. The official notice...
Indian motorcycle is recalling their current fleet of Thunderstroke-powered motorcycles after two American bikes appeared to have a ghost in...
Indian Motorcycle has issued a global recall on 2019 Scout and Scout Bobber motorcycles for a possible problem with the brakes. The brake fluid on some bike might not have been filled to the manufacturer’s quality standards which could allow an air bubble which would affect braking efficiency. This is...
Recalls on 161 Triumph Speed Triple S and R models and O’Neal helmets are the third and fourth motorcycle-related safety...
Parents are warned about buying a mini bike for their kids with the third safety recall in recent weeks from...
KTM Australia has finally joined the global recall for the Brembo brake problem that has resulted in thousands of European bikes recalled around the world. The official Australian recall notice says bikes affected are 2015-17 model 690 Duke R, 1290 Super Duke R /SE and 1290 Super Duke GT. Vehicle Identification...
Ducati Australia has recalled the new feet-forward XDiavel cruiser over loose side stands and loose nuts on the final drive....
BRP has issued a worldwide recall on the current model Can-Am Spyder ST and RT over brake issues. Read my...
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled 124 R3 and MT-03 (pictured above) learner motorcycles over possible breaking front brakes. The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says that when “strong gripping force is applied to the front brake lever, it may break”. “If the front brake...
Indian Motorcycle has recalled all 2014-2017 models with the Thunderstroke 111 engine for a potential fuel leak and fire risk as part of...
The recent recall of Ducati Multistrada S motorcycles for a faulty side stand is one of many similar recalls that...
Honda Motorcycles Australia has recalled 1400 CFR450L dual-sport bikes over an issue with the horn dropping off! The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says the horn bracket may fatigue and fracture “due to insufficient strength and riding vibrations”. “If the horn bracket fractures,...
BMW Motorrad has been inspecting the forks of all water-cooled R 1200 GS and GS Adventure models when bikes came...
BMW Motorrad has issued a worldwide recall on the new water-cooled R 1200 RT and seems to be bending over...
Riders of 2018-20 Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 701 motorcycles have been grounded for seven weeks over a potential fuel leak issue. The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on 21 May 2020 said owners should “immediately contact an authorised dealer and do not ride the vehicle”....
A broken battery cable could cause a sudden engine cutout in 2019/20 Ducati Hypermotard models, promoting a safety recall. Ducati...
Indian Motorcycle has issued a worldwide recall of 7611 Chief and Roadmaster models over a potential rear brake failure. Models...
Only eight owners’ bikes are affected in a national recall of Indian Motorcycle models over a non-compliant halogen headlights. An official notice has been issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. However, Indian Motorcycle Australia boss Peter Harvey says only eight owner bikes are affected. Four more are still...
PS Importers has issued a voluntary recall for the Hyosung GT650R over an issue with an oil leak. The notice,...
Kawasaki Australia has recalled their baby adventurer, the Versys-X 300 over a possibility the rear tail/brake light bulb could fall...
Suzuki Australia is recalling UH200 scooters over an issue with rusty speedos that could cost the rider a hefty speeding fine. The official notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says 60 scooters from 2018 and 2019 are affected. The full list of vehicle identification numbers (VIND) are included...
Triumph Australia has urged owners of its 2021/22 Speed Triple RS and Speed Triple RR motorcycles to bring their bikes...
Kawasaki Australia has recalled the retro W800 motorcycle from 2011 to 2015 over two faults, both of which can cause...
Yamaha Australia has recalled their 2020 – 2021 Bolt cruiser (xvs950) due to an issue with oil leaking from the crankcase. The official government notice blames the manufacturing issue for the leak in the engine crankcase. It says “oil may leak on to the road and come in contact with...
There were 39 official safety recalls for failures in motorcycles, scooters and quad bikes in 2016, the biggest number in...
Honda Australia has recalled the 2017 CBR1000RR Fireblade over a defective fuel cap seal that may allow fuel to leak...
There were 28 safety recalls in 2017 in Australia for motorcycle, ATV and scooter faults which is the lowest number since 2014. There were 39 official safety recalls in 2016 which was the biggest number in five years: 30 in 2015, 28 in 2014, 20 in 2013, 24 in 2012...
Italian brake manufacturer Brembo has been stopped in its tracks with a second major product safety recall on its products...
The new water-cooled 900cc Triumph Bonneville Street Cup has been recalled over a hazard lights fault. Australian distributors PS Importers...
Harley-Davidson Australia has again issued a recall over the possibility of their saddlebags falling off. In 2015 they issued a recall for their Touring models because the standard saddlebags could fall off. It was unfortunately too late for me as we lost the right saddlebag off a Road King while...
The American Honda Motor Company has issued a recall of all 2021 Honda NC750X bikes equipped with the DCT (Dual...
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued an immediate safety recall of its learner-approved 2019 YZF-R3A over a fault with the front...
Mini or pocket motorcycles are fun and make great Christmas presents for your kids, but there are potential dangers in buying unknown brands. In most countries, these machines are categorised as novelty toys and are not regulated by the same conditions as other vehicles. Also, be aware that, in many...
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled its three-wheeler Niken as well as their FJR1300, MT09, MT10, XT1200 motorcycles from 2013-2020 over...