MYRModel Year Report

1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle

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1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:43:50.509Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Honda Motorcycle Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2003: 28 complaints 2003
1998: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19902
19941
19952
19963
19973
19986
19993
20002
20013
200210
200328

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

2 of 6 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield and rearview mirrors/devices.

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THE TALL WINDSCREEN FROM HONDA HAS AN OPTICAL DEFECT THAT CAUSES DISTORTION LOOKING THROUGH THE SCREEN. THIS IS AMPLIFIED IF THERE IS ANY VIBRATION OF THE WINDSCREEN DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980618

TIRES

2 of 6 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

INJURY
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WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE MOTORCYCLE TOOK OFF, SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING UNWANTED SPEED, AND RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. ALSO, MOTORCYCLE DID NOT NOT SHIFT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000121

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

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ENGINE STALLS GOING OVER 60 MPH CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981118

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.