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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.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
2009444,70514Not 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.

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 miles

Other Buell models

Buell 1125R
45 complaints
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18 complaints
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14 complaints
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10 complaints
Buell S1 Lightning
7 complaints
Buell XB12S
7 complaints
Buell X1 Lightning
5 complaints
Buell XB12X
5 complaints

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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