Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 39 | 0 |
| 2008 1125R | 6 | 2 |
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Most common problems
- Electrical system33
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Power train4
- Exterior lighting4
- Vehicle speed control3
- Engine3
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Wheels1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the 1125R.
09V109000 · Service brakes, hydraulic2 Apr 2009 · 2008
BUELL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY IS RECALLING 3,316 MY 2008 1125R, MY 2009 XB12R AND XB12SCG MOTORCYCLES. THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES HAVE A FRONT BRAKE LINE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE FRONT TIRE. THE CONDITION COULD CAUSE A HOLE TO DEVELOP IN THE FRONT BRAKE LINE, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
08V267000 · Power train16 Jun 2008 · 2008
BUELL IS RECALLING 1,579 MY 2008 1125R MOTORCYCLES. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE 5TH GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE GEAR TO SEIZE TO THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP.
NHTSA recalls