2008 Honda Cbr1000rr: excessive oil consumption

Filed Dec 5, 2020 · Engine · 1,000 miles · NV

Vehicle burns oil at a rate of over 1l per 1,000 of minimal to moderate riding.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Engine · 17,000 miles · CO

The engine burns oil at the rate of 1 quart per 500 miles regardless of how it's operated. Absolutely ridiculous. Most other owners know this is a common issue with faulty piston rings and no recall has been issued. This problem only results in unnecessary wear and tear on other engine components, higher cost of ownership and much higher emissions. Honda, please fix your bike!!

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Engine · 18,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cbr1000rr motorcycle. While changing the oil in the vehicle, the contact noticed that it was burning oil too fast. The contact stated that the motorcycle had been burning oil too quickly ever since it was purchased a year ago. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the motorcycle was burning too much oil. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The motorcycle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Engine · IL

Burning large amounts or oil. Definitely seeing soot/smoke coming out the exhaust have had the oil light come on during usage and when checking dipstick noticed that oil was very low, about 1 quart low. Have already talked to honda dealers claiming one quart of oil burnt per 1000 miles is normal, but I'm exceeding those guidelines. I've also had multiple motorcycle dealers look at motorcycle and they've validated that the engine is burning large amounts of oil just from looking at the oil soot/ash in the exhaust. They've speculated to me that this is an issue with the piston rings or valve seals but could not make that determination without tearing down the issue which would come at substantial cost.

Filed Feb 5, 2014 · Engine · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cbr cbr1000rr motorcycle. The contact stated that engine oil had to be added to the vehicle every 700-1000 miles. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure and stated that the oil consumption was within specifications. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 17, 2013 · Engine · 11,000 miles · TX

My 2008 honda cbr1000 burns an excessive amount of engine oil. Over the course of my ownership I have noticed that my bike burns on average 1 qt of fully synthetic motor oil in about 1000 miles of use. This is an excessive amount of oil and I am constantly refilling oil and worrying about the extra strain on the engine due to this high amount of oil consumption.

Filed May 5, 2012 · Engine · AZ

It burns a quart of oil every 600 miles. This is crap! The bike only has 3000 on it. I am really glad I checked it before it got any lower. Honda says this normal. What a load of you know what! Come on honda just admit you screwed up and recall these bikes and fix them.

Filed Nov 1, 2011 · Engine · NJ

My 2008 honda cbr1000rr motorcycle is consuming excess oil. This motorcycle burns a quart of oil every 300 to 400 miles. I need to ride with a back pack with oil whenever a ride is taken outside my local area. I have another cbr1000rr, but it's 2009 and it doesn't consume not one drop of oil and it has 12,120 miles and my 2008 only has 4435 miles. I learned from other owners that they have the same problem and get the run around with the honda dealerships. I had dealer personnel describe that honda had made changes on the engine internally for the 2009 model. (same motorcycle). In matter of fact, the piston rings for the 2008 don't even have part #'s in their system per honda employees! I feel cheated and robbed! I contacted american honda corporation and refused to make necessary repairs. I was told that I can take my motorcycle to the local honda dealer for evaluation buy I'd be responsible with a $800 + tax = $856 to check the problem since motorcycle's warranty is expired! Every single 2008 honda cbr1000rr has this problem! Spoke to numerous individuals this year through my business and it's all over the internet! Honda being a very reputable manufacture and myself owning 4 hondas in the last few years has surprised me that they won't stand behind their mistake. I understand it's a costly mistake and that's why they don't want to have a recall. But all owners of the 2008 honda cbr1000rr will have to live with this defect that makes the motorcycle dangerous and create the engine to seize and lock up if oil goes too low. We all would greatly appreciate any assistance you can do. Thank you respectfully submitted.

Filed Mar 26, 2010 · Engine · 579 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cbr1000rr. The contact stated that the rings around the engine were not sealed properly, causing oil to spill from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle to shake when it reached a speed of 50 MPH. The engine needed to be replaced and the manufacturer agreed to do so free of charge. The contacts concern was that the engine would lock up at high speeds causing a crash. The failure mileage was 579. The current mileage was approximately 700.