HONDA CBR650R · model year

2023 HONDA CBR650R

2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2023HONDACBR650R carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2023 CBR650R is power train with 1 filings, followed by power train:manual transmission (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 77 investigation files overlapping the 2023 CBR650R, and 9 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

2 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
POWER TRAIN1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1

Recent Complaints

20250327POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CBR650R Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked, the contact observed that the gear shifter was loose and sliding back and forth. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the gear shifter was loosened and needed to be tightened. The motorcycle was repaired. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V107000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,989.

Mileage: 3,989

20250327POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CBR650R Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked, the contact observed that the gear shifter was loose and sliding back and forth. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the gear shifter was loosened and needed to be tightened. The motorcycle was repaired. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V107000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,989.

Mileage: 3,989

Compare 2023HONDACBR650R to Similar Vehicles

NHTSA Investigations 9 Open

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2023 HONDA CBR650R have?
The 2023 HONDA CBR650R has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 HONDA CBR650R?
The most-complained component for the 2023 HONDA CBR650R is POWER TRAIN with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Is the 2023 HONDA CBR650R safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.