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#BS-2009-BUE112-391B

2009 Buell 1125CRProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 64 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
64
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
4
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 64 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

41 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

63
0–30K
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (63 reports) • Median: 5K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (41 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical41 (64%)
Engine12 (19%)
Lights7 (11%)
Fuel System2 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (2%)
Equipment Adaptive/mobility1 (2%)

2009 Buell 1125CR: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 64% of all reports filed for the 2009 Buell 1125CR, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 4,705 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2009 Buell 1125CR, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2009 Buell 1125CR, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2009 Buell 1125CR, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
09
1
10
16
11
19
12
26
13
1
18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Buell 1125CR. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

08V554000Oct 2008

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BUELL IS RECALLING 140 MY 2009 1125CR MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE REAR CYLINDER CAM CHAIN TENSION GUIDE (PART NUMBER F0020.1AM). THIS CAN CAUSE PLASTIC DEBRIS TO BLOCK THE OIL PUMP SCREEN, POSSIBLY LEADING TO OIL STARVATION AND ENGINE SEIZURE.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

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PE10004ClosedOpened Jan 2010 · closed May 2010

SUDDEN FUEL EXPULSION

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

PE12035ClosedOpened Nov 2012 · closed Apr 2013

Motorcycle Stalling

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 64 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

2009 Buell 1125CR: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Buell 1125CR?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Buell 1125CR is related to the electrical, with 41 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Buell 1125CR reliable?
The 2009 Buell 1125CR has 64 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Buell 1125CR problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Buell 1125CR have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Buell 1125CR has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buell 1125CR problems start?
Based on 63 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 4,705 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2009 Buell 1125CR data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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