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#BS-2008-BUE112-3079

2008 Buell 1125RProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 9 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

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

Complaints
9
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
5
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 9 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

2 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 4K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain2 (22%)
Electrical1 (11%)
Engine1 (11%)
Power Train:clutch Assembly1 (11%)
Power Train:driveline1 (11%)
Suspension1 (11%)
Speed Control1 (11%)
Wheels & Tires1 (11%)

2008 Buell 1125R: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2008 Buell 1125R, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 4,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 4K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2008 Buell 1125R, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2008 Buell 1125R, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:clutch Assembly Issues

Power Train:clutch Assembly complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2008 Buell 1125R, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:clutch assembly-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

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2
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Buell 1125R. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

08V267000Jun 2008

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

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.

09V109000Apr 2009

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

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. 9 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls 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.

Other Buell 1125R Model Years

20092008
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2008 Buell 1125R: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Buell 1125R?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Buell 1125R is related to the drivetrain, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Buell 1125R reliable?
The 2008 Buell 1125R has 9 complaints, 2 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 2008 Buell 1125R 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 2008 Buell 1125R have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Buell 1125R has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buell 1125R problems start?
Based on 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 4,000 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 2008 Buell 1125R 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.
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