honda cbr250r 2012 Complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

since around 550 miles(motorcycle now has 637 miles) my motorcycle has been intermittently stalling while pulling in clutch to downshift. i let off of throttle, pull in clutch to downshift and the engine will shut off. this has happened while going anywhere from 45-60 miles an hour. this machine will also stall on first start 99% of the time and has been getting worse. seems the stalling issues are related, because the stalling while riding did not happen until the stalling on start up started first. dealership/mechanic tells me that honda has no fix for this issue and doesn't even acknowledge this as an issue. even though, honda has known about this stalling problem, since 2011 when some of those owners first started to complain. currently i have had my bike into the dealership twice now with no resolve. i have video proof of the engine stalling on start up, but apparently this is not good enough.

Reported in: TROY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: MLHMC4103C5

ENGINE

since around 550 miles(motorcycle now has 637 miles) my motorcycle has been intermittently stalling while pulling in clutch to downshift. i let off of throttle, pull in clutch to downshift and the engine will shut off. this has happened while going anywhere from 45-60 miles an hour. this machine will also stall on first start 99% of the time and has been getting worse. seems the stalling issues are related, because the stalling while riding did not happen until the stalling on start up started first. dealership/mechanic tells me that honda has no fix for this issue and doesn't even acknowledge this as an issue. even though, honda has known about this stalling problem, since 2011 when some of those owners first started to complain. currently i have had my bike into the dealership twice now with no resolve. i have video proof of the engine stalling on start up, but apparently this is not good enough.

Reported in: TROY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: MLHMC4103C5

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

since around 550 miles(motorcycle now has 637 miles) my motorcycle has been intermittently stalling while pulling in clutch to downshift. i let off of throttle, pull in clutch to downshift and the engine will shut off. this has happened while going anywhere from 45-60 miles an hour. this machine will also stall on first start 99% of the time and has been getting worse. seems the stalling issues are related, because the stalling while riding did not happen until the stalling on start up started first. dealership/mechanic tells me that honda has no fix for this issue and doesn't even acknowledge this as an issue. even though, honda has known about this stalling problem, since 2011 when some of those owners first started to complain. currently i have had my bike into the dealership twice now with no resolve. i have video proof of the engine stalling on start up, but apparently this is not good enough.

Reported in: TROY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: MLHMC4103C5

ENGINE

when cold the bike starts and then the idle increases to 4000-5000 rpm and stays until the throttle is opened and closed. normal idle should be 1500+/-.

Reported in: CARBONDALE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

when cold the bike starts and then the idle increases to 4000-5000 rpm and stays until the throttle is opened and closed. normal idle should be 1500+/-.

Reported in: CARBONDALE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

engine shuts off when downshifting or getting ready to take off from stop.

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: MLHMC4109C5

ENGINE

2012 honda cbr 250. consumer writes in regards to motorcycles failed to start. *smd the consumer stated the second occurrence, which was september 2012, the muffler fell off the bike, the consumer was informed, the muffler may have vibrated loose. october 5, 2012, the motorcycle would not start. according to the invoice, the battery was replaced and the oil was changed, which the consumer did not request. november 2012, the bike failed to start. february 2013, the consumers son replaced the fully charged battery, but the bike still would not start. the consumers son was told to continue to attempt to start the bike, but to no avail. after numerous attempts, a strange noise was coming from the rear of the bike. later, that afternoon, the consumers son received a call, informing him they found the problem. it was a blown spark plug. the dealer stated it was a result of trying to start it too many times. the consumers son stated he was only following the directions he was given. on monday february 11, the consumer received a call from the sales manager, who informed her, water was found in the tank/fuel line. he suggested her son left the bike outside and unprotected, which is how water entered the tank/fuel line.

Reported in: CHATTANOOGA TN || Crash: N || VIN #: MLHMC4100C5

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

2012 honda cbr 250. consumer writes in regards to motorcycles failed to start. *smd the consumer stated the second occurrence, which was september 2012, the muffler fell off the bike, the consumer was informed, the muffler may have vibrated loose. october 5, 2012, the motorcycle would not start. according to the invoice, the battery was replaced and the oil was changed, which the consumer did not request. november 2012, the bike failed to start. february 2013, the consumers son replaced the fully charged battery, but the bike still would not start. the consumers son was told to continue to attempt to start the bike, but to no avail. after numerous attempts, a strange noise was coming from the rear of the bike. later, that afternoon, the consumers son received a call, informing him they found the problem. it was a blown spark plug. the dealer stated it was a result of trying to start it too many times. the consumers son stated he was only following the directions he was given. on monday february 11, the consumer received a call from the sales manager, who informed her, water was found in the tank/fuel line. he suggested her son left the bike outside and unprotected, which is how water entered the tank/fuel line.

Reported in: CHATTANOOGA TN || Crash: N || VIN #: MLHMC4100C5

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2012 honda cbr 250. consumer writes in regards to motorcycles failed to start. *smd the consumer stated the second occurrence, which was september 2012, the muffler fell off the bike, the consumer was informed, the muffler may have vibrated loose. october 5, 2012, the motorcycle would not start. according to the invoice, the battery was replaced and the oil was changed, which the consumer did not request. november 2012, the bike failed to start. february 2013, the consumers son replaced the fully charged battery, but the bike still would not start. the consumers son was told to continue to attempt to start the bike, but to no avail. after numerous attempts, a strange noise was coming from the rear of the bike. later, that afternoon, the consumers son received a call, informing him they found the problem. it was a blown spark plug. the dealer stated it was a result of trying to start it too many times. the consumers son stated he was only following the directions he was given. on monday february 11, the consumer received a call from the sales manager, who informed her, water was found in the tank/fuel line. he suggested her son left the bike outside and unprotected, which is how water entered the tank/fuel line.

Reported in: CHATTANOOGA TN || Crash: N || VIN #: MLHMC4100C5

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

2012 honda cbr 250. consumer writes in regards to motorcycles failed to start. *smd the consumer stated the second occurrence, which was september 2012, the muffler fell off the bike, the consumer was informed, the muffler may have vibrated loose. october 5, 2012, the motorcycle would not start. according to the invoice, the battery was replaced and the oil was changed, which the consumer did not request. november 2012, the bike failed to start. february 2013, the consumers son replaced the fully charged battery, but the bike still would not start. the consumers son was told to continue to attempt to start the bike, but to no avail. after numerous attempts, a strange noise was coming from the rear of the bike. later, that afternoon, the consumers son received a call, informing him they found the problem. it was a blown spark plug. the dealer stated it was a result of trying to start it too many times. the consumers son stated he was only following the directions he was given. on monday february 11, the consumer received a call from the sales manager, who informed her, water was found in the tank/fuel line. he suggested her son left the bike outside and unprotected, which is how water entered the tank/fuel line.

Reported in: CHATTANOOGA TN || Crash: N || VIN #: MLHMC4100C5

ENGINE

slowing down downshifting the engine turns off and all dash display dead. key off/ key on engine starts fine. 2400km has happened 5 times. bike going to shop for warranty repair.

Reported in: AJAX NY || Crash: N || VIN #: MLHMC4129C5

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

slowing down downshifting the engine turns off and all dash display dead. key off/ key on engine starts fine. 2400km has happened 5 times. bike going to shop for warranty repair.

Reported in: AJAX NY || Crash: N || VIN #: MLHMC4129C5

ENGINE

i was going at about 30mph in moderate traffic on my motorcycle, and had to use the friction zone on the clutch a lot. occasionally, when i disengage the clutch all the way, and also close the throttle (to not give the motorcycle any additional gas), the engine will cut off and die completey. usually, with clutch disengaged and gas off, it would idle at 1500rpm and the motorcycle would continue to roll. however, the engine died (0rpm, twisting throttle doesn't do anything), and it would not start up quickly enough. since i stopped going going forward because the engine would not start, i was rear ended by a car, but it was not too serious of an injury. my honda cbr250r has done this a lot of times, though usually i would be able to start the engine quickly enough by pressing the start switch again. however, it is defective since the engine dies randomly if i disengage the clutch and allow the engine to idle.

Reported in: BERKELEY CA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

ENGINE

basically when you downshift on the bike no matter what speed or gear it will just shut off even when the clutch is pulled in. it doesn't do it every time but it will happen at least once every time i ride.

Reported in: ABINGDON MD || Crash: N || VIN #: MLHMC4105C5