4 WORST and 6 BEST Honda Motorcycles To Own In 2026 (A Mechanic’s Buyer Warning)

🔴 SUBSCRIBE 🔴   / @throttleinsider   The Honda badge doesn’t guarantee reliability—and one 2026 model can suffer catastrophic engine failure while you’re riding. We break down the 4 worst and 6 best Honda motorcycles to own in 2026, covering Honda recalls, engine problems, reliability, maintenance risks, owner complaints, pricing, and real-world value. From the recalled CBR600RR and Gold Wing to the CB750 Hornet, Transalp, Africa Twin, Rebel 500, and Fireblade SP, this is what buyers need to know before visiting a Honda dealership. Subscribe to ThrottleInsider and comment which Honda motorcycle you would buy in 2026—and which one you would avoid completely. SOURCES: Official Honda specifications, pricing and model information: Honda Powersports – 2026 U.S. motorcycle lineup, specifications and pricing https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle Official U.S. recall documents: NHTSA 25V891 – 2024–2026 Honda CBR600RR engine/oil-consumption recall https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025... NHTSA 24V820 – 2018–2021 Honda Gold Wing primary-drive-gear-bolt recall https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024... NHTSA 24V882 – Honda Africa Twin FI-ECU software recall https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024... NHTSA 25V583 – Honda Africa Twin left-handlebar-switch recall https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025... NHTSA 25V358 – Africa Twin, Transalp and Rebel 1100 crankcase-bolt recall https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025... Independent testing and reviews: RevZilla – 2023 Daily Rider Year in Review: Honda Transalp ranked first https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread... RevZilla – 2025 Daily Rider Year in Review: Honda CB750 Hornet ranked first https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread... RevZilla – 2025 Honda Transalp long-distance road test https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread... Recall status can vary by VIN. Owners should check their motorcycle directly through Honda or NHTSA. #HondaMotorcycles #MotorcycleReliability #MotorcycleRecalls #ThrottleInsider