Reliability & cost of ownership
Buell 1125r Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Buell 1125r? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars — then open the year you're shopping for a full reliability and repair-cost forecast.
Buell 1125r problems by model year
2 recall entries and 45 owner complaints on file across 2 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 1125r | 0 | 39 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2008 1125r | 2 | 6 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Buell 1125r, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- electrical system33 complaints
- engine and engine cooling6 complaints
- power train4 complaints
- exterior lighting4 complaints
- vehicle speed control3 complaints
- engine3 complaints
- service brakes2 complaints
- hydraulic2 complaints