Buell 1125R vs BMW 650I
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Buell 1125R | BMW 650I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 61 | 151 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2009 | 2006–2017 |
| Worst model year | — | 2012 |
| Best model year | — | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 16 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.9% | 15.9% |
Buell 1125R by year
What breaks
Electrical System
34
55.7%
Engine & Cooling
9
14.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
5
8.2%
Lights
4
6.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
4.9%
Brakes
2
3.3%
Suspension
1
1.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
1
1.6%
BMW 650I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
34
22.5%
Electrical System
13
8.6%
Airbags
13
8.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
7.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
7.3%
Seats
11
7.3%
Brakes
10
6.6%
Seat Belts
8
5.3%