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Buell S1 White Lightning years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Buell S1 White Lightning since 1998, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 1998 model year has 4 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
6
Worst year
1998
Model years
1998-1998

Buell S1 White Lightning years to avoid

No model year of the Buell S1 White Lightning stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Buell S1 White Lightning years

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Buell S1 White Lightning complaints by model year

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

1998

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Most common Buell S1 White Lightning problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Buell S1 White Lightning problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1998-4Brakes61

Recalls 6

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Questions about the Buell S1 White Lightning

What years of the Buell S1 White Lightning should you avoid?

No single model year of the Buell S1 White Lightning has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Buell S1 White Lightning?

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

What is the most common problem with the Buell S1 White Lightning?

Transmission, with 1 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (1) and engine (1).

How many recalls does the Buell S1 White Lightning have?

6 recalls between 1998 and 1998. The 1998 model year has the most, with 6.

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