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 occurred since the motorcycle was purchased. The contact stated that while attempting to downshift, the transmission shifted into neutral instead of the intended lower gear or failed to engage until the clutch was released and then re-engaged. The contact stated that while downshifting from second gear to first gear, the transmission shifted into neutral instead of first gear. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while riding in traffic and while making a turn. During the most recent failure, the contact was driving on a city street toward an intersection in a turn lane while attempting to downshift for the turn, and the transmission shifted into neutral instead of first gear. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated; however, the gear indicator intermittently displayed a dash (-) or neutral instead of the selected gear. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, who duplicated the failure during a test ride; however, no repairs were performed. The motorcycle was then taken to an authorized Honda dealer in May 2026, where it remained while the dealer attempted to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that a recall repair was performed during the dealer visit; however, the transmission concern was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,100.
- NHTSA ID
- 11746395
- Incident
- Jun 12, 2026
- Mileage
- 2,100 mi