Buell 1125CR Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Buell 1125CR (2009–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 44. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (41 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 1125CR model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44 | 4,705 | 1 | 4 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system41 64%
- Engine10 16%
- Exterior lighting7 11%
- Engine cooling3 4.7%
- Fuel system2 3.1%
- Equipment1 1.6%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2009: “I was traveling south bound on a highway, at 50 MPH with a steady throttle, which the power to the motorcycle cut out, and I was forced to coast to the side of the road. I was almost rear-ended due to the power not being on and the brake lights not having power. The bike was able to be re-started and finish my journey home.”
NHTSA complaint #10496694, filed 2013-02, 1,800 milesOther Buell models
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5 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology