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Honda CB650R and CBR650R gear shift arm can fall off
high How serious is it? About this label
Losing the ability to shift gears while riding raises the risk of a crash, so get it inspected right away and avoid riding until the free repair is done.
What's wrong, in plain English
On some 2024 Honda CB650R and CBR650R motorcycles, the bolts holding the gear shift arm — the lever you press with your foot to change gears — can work loose and come off. If that happens, you cannot change gears at all while you are riding. Honda dealers will put on a new gear shift arm at no cost to you. Honda began mailing letters to owners in 2025.
What you should do
1. Enter your bike's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm it is included.
2. Call a Honda motorcycle dealer, or Honda customer service at 866-784-1870, and ask about recall KR7.
3. Have the gear shift arm replaced — the repair is free.
2. Call a Honda motorcycle dealer, or Honda customer service at 866-784-1870, and ask about recall KR7.
3. Have the gear shift arm replaced — the repair is free.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Honda — official Honda recall lookup
Customer service: 1-888-234-2138
The bigger picture
- Why do Honda transmissions, driveshafts and shift levers keep getting recalled? · all 6 Honda recalls in this area
Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 CB650R and CBR650R motorcycles. The fasteners of the gear shift arm may loosen and detach, resulting in the inability to shift gears.
- Safety risk
- The inability to shift gears while riding increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the gear shift arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 31, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR7.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.