Motorcycles Under Oregon Lemon Law

Motorcycles are explicitly covered under Oregon’s Lemon Law (§ 646A.400). The 24-month / 24,000-mile Rights Period applies; the 3-attempt and 30-calendar-day OOS thresholds and BBB Auto Line IDS apply.

Coverage

§ 646A.400 covers motorcycles as “motor vehicles” purchased or leased in Oregon for personal use.

Common motorcycle defect patterns

Engine — internal failures, cam-chain tensioner issues.
Transmission — false neutrals, hard shifts.
Electrical — battery drain, ECU failures.
Cooling — overheating, fan failures.
Brakes — ABS failures, recall-worthy issues.
Suspension — fork seal failures.

Brand-specific patterns

Harley-Davidson — Milwaukee 8 engine cam chain, Twin-Cam oil cooler.
Indian Motorcycle (Polaris) — Thunderstroke engine, electrical.
BMW — Boxer engine failures.
Ducati — Desmo valve clearance.
Triumph — recall patterns.
Honda Gold Wing / Africa Twin — DCT transmission issues.

Oregon motorcycle market

Strong Harley-Davidson market in Portland metro.
Sport / adventure — Ducati, BMW, KTM. Bend / Hood River outdoor.
Mid-spring through fall primary riding season (rainy OR winters limit year-round use).

Lemon Law process for motorcycles

Same process as automobiles:

Document repair attempts at authorized dealer.
Send written notice to manufacturer.
File BBB Auto Line (if manufacturer participates) or court action.
Mandatory § 646A.404 fees apply.

Bottom line

Motorcycles get full Oregon Lemon Law protection.

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