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2000 Buell M2 Cyclone problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other M2 Cyclone years?

M2 Cyclone NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted4 complaints1997: 4 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 4 complaints
M2 Cyclone NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension375%
Transmission125%

Does the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

00V163000SuspensionJune 16, 2000 · 6,219 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAN BREAK, DRAGGING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE GROUND.

Consequence

THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHOCK REINFORCEMENT PACKAGE (SRP) WHICH PROTECTS THE STRUCTUAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. A NEW SHOCK ABSORBER IS CURRENTLY BEING DEVELOPED. WHEN THE NEW SHOCK ABSORBER IS AVAILABLE, IF AN OWNER CHOSES, THEY CAN HAVE IT INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE THROUGH THE DEALER NETWORK.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAK OIL WHICH RENDERS REAR SUSPENSION INOPERABLE, AND MAKES MOTORCYCLE DANGEROUS TO OPERATE. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · April 23, 2001

“2000 BUELL M2 CYCLONE FAILURE OF PRIMARY CHAIN ADJUSTOR CAUSED INSTANT SEIZER OF DRIVE TRAIN. VEHICLE IS TORN DOWN FOR INSPECTION NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED. A QUICK SEARCH OF THE INTERNET REVEALED THAT THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON FAILURE. BUELL MOTOR COMPANY HAS DISCONTINUED THE ORIGINAL ADJUSTER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 2, 2005

2000 Buell M2 Cyclone — common questions

Is the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.