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Meet The 5 Most Complained Motorcycle Brands In 2025 In Brazil, According To Procon And Workshops, And Learn How To Avoid Problems Before Buying Your Motorcycle.
The motorcycle market in Brazil is immense — there are millions of motorcycles circulating on the streets, used for work, leisure, and daily transportation. And where there is volume, there are also problems. According to data from Procon, independent workshops, and reports from motorcyclists, there are brands that stand out negatively in terms of recurring defects, complicated maintenance, and general dissatisfaction.
In this article, you will learn about the 5 motorcycle brands that receive the most complaints in 2025, understand why they appear on this list, and discover how to avoid headaches when choosing or maintaining your motorcycle.
Honda — Reliable, But Reporting Many Complaints Due To Volume
Even being a giant in the sector, Honda leads the ranking — and not because of total quality, but due to the enormous number of units sold. Popular models such as CG 160, CB 250F, and Biz frequently visit workshops for issues such as:
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- squeaky or dragging drum brake;
- issues with the electronic injection system, with warning lights and starting failures;
- wear of the clutch under intense use such as ride-sharing or delivery.
Workshops report that, despite being motorcycles considered robust, severe use combined with irregular maintenance — such as inappropriate or delayed oil changes — contributes to the increase in complaints.
Yamaha — Sportiness Brings Some Headaches
Yamaha, known for the sportiness of models like Fazer 150, Fazer 250, and YZF-R3, appears in the ranking for performance-related issues:
- premature basic oil consumption – such as lubricants outside the recommended specifications, which cause overheating and failures;
- digital display issues on the panel;
- difficulties in clutch modulation under intense urban use.
Technicians point out that, to maintain sporty performance, it is crucial to use original parts and perform maintenance within the authorized network, which does not always happen.
Honda X Yamaha: Technical Reason for High Volume
Despite the complaints, the presence of Honda and Yamaha at the top of the ranking reflects more sales volume than actual fragility. They are established brands, with a broad network of support and excellent resale value — which also becomes a target for complaints proportional to the number of customers.
Honda CG 160 — Specific Details
Within Honda, the CG 160 model stands out among complaints for:
- frequent failures in the electric injection system after 30,000 km;
- high consumption of suspension parts on urban routes with poor pavement;
- engine noises that arise mainly after intense use in deliveries, when motorcycles are less cared for.
State Procons confirm that this model is one of the most cited in complaint records, but not necessarily the worst, considering the overloaded use.
Honda CB 250F — Between Power and Complaints
The also popular CB 250F registers complaints such as:
- overheating of the engine in traffic jams;
- clutch wear out more quickly under commercial use;
- expensive maintenance compared to 150 cc models.
The combination of higher power and extremely high demand makes this model frequently appear in workshop reports.
Various Medium Brands — Kawasaki, Dafra, and Haojue
Although less sold, brands such as Kawasaki, Dafra, and Haojue also rank among the most complained for specific problems:
- Kawasaki Z300: structural noises at high speeds;
- Dafra Next 250: failures in the electrical and ignition systems;
- Haojue DK 150: low suspension robustness and expensive replacement parts.
These brands face lower volume but have high complaint rates proportionately — indicating more concentrated failures in design or support.
Why Do These 5 Brands Appear In The Ranking?
- Volume of Use and Exposure: the more motorcycles circulating, the greater the chances of problems and complaints.
- Neglected Maintenance: many motorcyclists struggle to keep up with regular maintenance and original parts, which accelerates defects.
- Severe Applications: motorcycles used for delivery or work tend to require more maintenance.
- Support Network: where there are more dealerships, there is a proportional record of complaints — which does not mean greater fragility.
What To Do To Protect Yourself And Avoid Problems
- Research the Model’s History Before Buying, Especially Used — forums like Moto.com.br and WhatsApp groups are very helpful;
- Perform Regular Maintenance with oil, pads, and cables as recommended by the manufacturer;
- Prefer Original Parts, even for minor repairs — the cost can prevent a serious defect later;
- Avoid Prolonged Use Without Maintenance, especially in demanding activities like deliveries, which require more frequent oil changes.
The brands with the most complaints among motorcyclists — dominated by Honda and Yamaha — reflect more intense use than their structural fragility. What matters is to stay alert, know the model’s history before buying, keep up with maintenance, and use quality parts. Thus, even the best-selling motorcycles in Brazil can be safe and durable companions for many years.
Em primeiro deveria ser shineray, comprei uma a 2 anos e ela simplesmente se quebrou no meio e partiu em 2. Com 22mil precisei fazer motor e com 25mil a moto quebrou no meio com minha esposa grávida na garupa, sorte que estava a 30kmh. Sempre elogiei e recomendei a marca pelo valor. Hoje em dia me arrependo de ter comprado uma. Aguardando início da ação contra a empresa.
Já tive cg, fan 125, fazer 150,e agora crosser 150 2020, foram poucas, mais a melhor mesmo, tá sendo a crosser, moto muito resistente, em termos de resistência bate de frente com qualquer uma ,principalmente para entregas, não nega fogo, tem motos mais velozes do que ela, mas pra uso, não tem melhor, vai de cada um….abraços…
Difícil ler essa reportagem. As propagandas entram uma atrás da outra e de repente, a matéria acaba. O título falava em 5 marcas, só vi 3. Acho que algum anúncio entrou por cima e eu perdi. Fraco