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Honda Recalls CRF250/450 in Australia Over Possible Handlebar Clamping Fault

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A recall has been issued in Australia for Honda's CRF250R/RW/RX and CRF450R/RW/RX models manufactured between July 2024 and April 2026. A manufacturing defect may leave the handlebars insufficiently clamped, which could cause them to shift unexpectedly under load while riding, potentially leading to a crash and serious injury.

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Chaz Mikami

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35 / Off-Road · Motocross

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Chaz MikamiComentario sobre Off-Road · Motocross

The handlebar possibly coming loose is a genuinely chilling thing to hear if you're pushing off-road. If that bar moves on you landing a jump or over rocky ground, it's game over in an instant. That's exactly why you don't skip a recall like this — get it inspected. When it's a part you're trusting with your life, if in doubt, retighten it. That's rule number one.