2017 Honda Cbr600ra: common problems
The maker issued 4 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 4
Components owners complain about
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Service bulletin - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL of multiple model year 2017 motorcycles to…
Service bulletin - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL of multiple model year 2017 motorcycles to replace a defective Owner?s Manual. Due to a printing error, critical symbols indicating the required skill level and…
- Dealer message - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL on multiple model year 2017 motorcycles to replace…
Dealer message - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL on multiple model year 2017 motorcycles to replace a defective Owner?s Manual. Due to a printing error, critical symbols indicating the required skill level, and…
- Customer letter - Some motorcycles in your dealership's inventory are affected by a recall to replace the…
Customer letter - Some motorcycles in your dealership's inventory are affected by a recall to replace the Owner's Manual. Enclosed are the remedy Owner's Manuals to repair the affected motorcycles.
- Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a…
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Cbr600ra?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 4 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Honda Cbr600ra?
NHTSA lists 4 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Honda Cbr600ra from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.