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Honda CMX300, CMX500, SCL500 handlebar lock screw recall
Honda has issued official safety recall 26V500000 affecting the CMX500 from model years 2017–2023 and 2025, the CMX300 from 2017–2023 and 2025–2026, and the 2025 SCL500. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach. American Honda Motor Co. initiated this recall. The specific consequences of screw detachment remain unspecified by the manufacturer.
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2027 Honda CRF450 gains 10% power, new HRC-WE variant
Honda launches 2027 model year CRF450R and CRF450RX with major updates: 10% more power and 4% more torque from a redesigned engine featuring larger bore, new piston, and shorter-stroke crankshaft. The 70% new frame uses optimized sections and materials. A new HRC-WE variant includes hand-finished ports, Yoshimura titanium exhaust, and Twinair filter. The CRF450RX gains a titanium fuel tank. CRF250 models receive visual updates and graphics refresh.
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2027 Honda CRF450RX: New Engine and Chassis
Honda unveiled the 2027 CRF450RX with a redesigned 449.5cc engine delivering 10% more power and 4% more torque than its predecessor. The bike features a 70% new twin-spar aluminium frame, weighs 103.5kg (5.6kg lighter), and includes a titanium fuel tank, titanium intake and exhaust valves, and new slipper clutch with Back Torque Limiter. Electronics include HRC Launch Control, HSTC, and EMSB. The 18-inch rear wheel is now standard fit.
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Honda E-Clutch expands to XL750 Transalp and CB750 Hornet
Honda debuted a new generation E-Clutch system at EICMA 2025, expanding the technology to the XL750 Transalp and CB750 Hornet. The updated system integrates Throttle-by-Wire for adaptive behavior and includes an automatic blip function during downshifts. Originally introduced on the CB650R and CBR650R, E-Clutch uses electronic actuators for half-clutch control to enable smooth starts and gear changes, distinguishing it from traditional quickshifter systems that interrupt ignition or fuel.
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Honda CRF450R 27YM gains 10.3% power, 4.5kg lighter
Honda's 2027 model year CRF450R features a 449.5cc engine producing 10.3% more power and 3.7% more torque than the previous generation. The new model weighs 102.7kg without fuel, a 4.5kg reduction achieved through a 70% redesigned frame and updated suspension. The variant formerly known as CRF450RWE is now designated CRF450 HRC-WE. New features include a Back Torque Limiter with rubber damper activation.
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Honda's CB750 Hornet and XL750 Transalp custom builds compete at Wheels and Waves 2026
Honda presents the seventh annual hondacustoms.com competition at Wheels and Waves festival in Biarritz from 10–14 June 2026. Ten custom builds—five CB750 Hornets and five XL750 Transalps—compete in an 'On Road vs Off Road' contest. The builds will be reviewed by original designers Valerio Aiello and Giovanni Dovis from Honda's R&D centre in Rome. Online voting runs throughout summer 2026 at hondacustoms.com.
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Honda CRF450RX Finke Limited Edition
Honda released a CRF450RX Finke Limited Edition model exclusively in Australia. The specific production volume, technical specifications relative to the standard CRF450RX, pricing, availability window, and official Honda confirmation remain undisclosed. This variant appears to be a market-specific release, though full details about its distinctive features and launch timeframe have not been publicly detailed.
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2027 Honda CRF250RX gets new colours and graphics
The 2027 Honda CRF250RX receives updated colour and graphic options for the new model year. The bike carries over its 25YM-generation frame, suspension, engine, and electronics, which include a 70% aluminium twin-spar mainframe, revised intake and exhaust settings, 3-level Honda Selectable Torque Control, Launch Control, and Engine Mode Select. The RX variant features an 8-litre fuel tank, 21/18-inch wheels, and aluminium sidestand and knuckle guards.
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Seiko and Honda limited-edition Motocompo watch
Seiko and Honda have collaborated on a limited-edition watch inspired by the Honda Motocompo. The timepiece celebrates the iconic small-displacement motorcycle. Availability details, pricing, production quantity, and exact release date remain unconfirmed. The collaboration marks a notable partnership between the watchmaker and automotive manufacturer in the gear segment.
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Honda 27YM colour updates for X-ADV, NC750X, Forza 750
Honda introduces new colour options for three popular models in the 2027 model year. The X-ADV offers Mat Warm Ash Metallic, Pearl Deep Mud Gray, Grand Prix Red, and Mat Ballistic Black Metallic. The NC750X is available in Glint Wave Blue Metallic, Mat Deep Mud Gray, Earth Black, and Earth Khaki. The Forza 750 comes in Gunmetal Black Metallic, Mat Iridium Gray Metallic, and Mat Warm Ash Metallic. All three models feature bodywork using recycled and biomass-derived plastics including Durabio material.
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