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Buell 1125R years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the Buell 1125R since 2008, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2009 model year has 39 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
45
Recalls
2
Worst year
2009
Model years
2008-2009

Buell 1125R years to avoid

No model year of the Buell 1125R stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Buell 1125R years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Buell 1125R complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20082009

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Buell 1125R problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    33
  • Engine
    9
  • Transmission
    4
  • Lights
    4
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Brakes
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Most reported problems on the Buell 1125R

Stalling 12

Buell 1125R problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20097539Electrical6,60000
2008946Transmission4,00021

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Buell 1125R

What years of the Buell 1125R should you avoid?

No single model year of the Buell 1125R has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Buell 1125R?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Buell 1125R?

Electrical, with 33 complaints across all years, followed by engine (9) and transmission (4).

How many recalls does the Buell 1125R have?

2 recalls between 2008 and 2009. The 2008 model year has the most, with 2.

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