Craigslist Find! Suzuki Boulevard M109R MUSCLE BIKE! Ride, Review, Impressions, Buy or Bust? Cobra
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Craigslist Find! Suzuki Boulevard M109R MUSCLE BIKE! Ride, Review, Impressions, Buy or Bust?
Today we're finally getting our hands on a Suzuki Boulevard M109R V-Twin Monster Muscle Bike! This is a craigslist find, so stay tuned as I do my initial ride, review, share my impressions, and ultimately decide whether or not this is the bike for me. If I buy it, we'll bring it home to the garage. If it doesn't pan out, I'll discuss how much this used Suzuki M109R was listed for.
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The M109R are a good bike, I have a 2018 with woolich tune, opened up air box and sideburner exhaust. It made 116hp at the rear wheel. My custom 2016 Night Rod Harley made 117hp at the rear wheel with a same set up. The M109r has better handling and is easier to ride. I rate the M109r
Nice! Thanks for the info! I love hearing from people who have put some actual time on the saddle. Ride safe!
I had a M109R, beautiful bike and very stylish. Don't ride it to the limiter all the time, you will mess up the gearbox as I did. Gears are very clunky aswell. Also not a fan of the cable clutch. Cables are prone to breaking as the clutch is quite heavy.
Got a VTX 1800 at the moment and I'm absolutely loving it
Yeah, I agree the gearbox is quite clunky - one of my biggest complaints. But such a monster bike!
$4,000 is a very good price. Yes. I would have bought it especially with 20,000 miles on it.
Ok Jon I hear you, fair enough! Thanks
I bought my 07 109r last november and have not regretted one bit. My first cruiser so took a week and a half getting used to the footpegs. But 2 weeks before that 250 back tyre felt natural on turns! I've never owned anything this quick- not even close. Love the looks- different enough from harleys to not look like a wannabe like the C 109.
Heck yeah! It's definitely a unique bike, but after riding one, I can see where the appeal is for the right rider. Not for the faint of heart, that's for sure! Lol.
How many miles was on it? I'm still on the hunt?
Those bikes are sick dude, I want one! Guy will be calling you back in a week!😄😉
Hahaha...stay tuned. I may have picked one up shortly after checking out this one. ;)
I just bought a 2016 M90 1500 cc. and it is a beast. I haven't ridden in 10 years due to a work accident., its a little intimidating the weight of the bike but I'm sure everything will come back to me. I even enrolled in a couple different motorcycle cop courses.......
Nice video, I just brought the 2015 B.O.S.S edition & love it! I'm making a transition from street bikes to the cruisers and I was sold on the m109 the second I saw it
Heck yeah!
Just bought a black one tonight with 9000 miles for $4000 and love it
Heck yeah! Sounds like a smoking deal! Congrats on the new ride!
Sounds amazing
I paid 5500 for a 06 knowing i needed new tires but it was mint and only 5K miles ! I love it !
dope bike for sure but idk ive never seen an M109R around here for 4k. another great video bud.
Thanks, Metric Maverick! If you roll through AZ, we'll have to dual the vtx vs m109r! I think it'd be a close match - not sure who would take the win!
First..I was waiting for you to review this bike..
Not to worry - I may have found one shortly after this was filmed...hahaha. Stay tuned!
I have a 07, bought it in 2010. I installed 3 inch risers and a 250 dunlop tire on the rear and a 160 rear tire on the front, running the tirw in reverse.I just pulled the rear wheel yesterday after nine years on the 250. Ready to install a 260 me 880 tire. I have around 15k on the clock. And it still get lots of attention when im out on it.
Dang, 9 yrs on the tire!? Nice! Yeah, these are definitely head turners! Thanks for checking the vid! Ride safe!
@@JonsMotoGarage: forgot to mention that i also pluged it about 3x in the last 9 years.
Hell yeah that was worth it. What! You didn't buy it? That's insane, these Japanese bikes are very underpriced and under appreciated.
What really gets to me is how overpriced Harleys are and people pay ridiculous money for those when it's a far worse bike all around.
Hopefully this changes in the future. Reliability, power and ride these bikes have it.
I did eventually pick one up a month or so later. Dollar for dollar, it's hard to beat the metric cruisers. Shame many of the brands have stepped out of the cruiser game.
NIce review, & i agree with Johnface moto, your gonna get a call back & it will probably within a few days. & WTH, your clos'n in on 4k subscribers! nice work. For a future video, maybe highlight some of the subs best "craigs list" buys. I'm working on a awesome find, 97 Valkyrie loaded for at least $1k under market value. I'll let you know how it goes, but don't get your hopes up, cuz i won't be doing front flips over it in a video.
Heck yeah! Shoot me pics to jonsmotogarage@gmail.com and include details if you end up buying it. Start on a trampoline and then work your way up to flipping the motorcycle. Lmao! Hahahaha...jk of course! I'd love to get a valkyrie at some point!
@@JonsMotoGarage Dude, i wouldn't try a front flip over that bike if you put a little trampoline on both sides of it. & you know it's an awesome deal if it's only listed for 7 hrs & he's already got a "sale pending" status.
guys where I come from these are very rare and going for about 10 k euros for 2009 with 30000 km.You dont realise how good you have it.And I dont even want to start about the price of gasoline...Beautyfull bike..
Dang, we're spoiled here for sure. Ride safe, brotha! 🤘😎
Bought a 2007 this Friday for 9000 euro. 62000km.
One of the cheaper out there in my country. Well maintained etc.
Bikes are so expensive in Europe (especially the nordics) compared to USA and Asia.
Good move on waiting. I know this was posted a while ago, but just came across your channel. I'm actually looking for that very bike. I currently have a 2013 ZX6R. I absolutely love it, but I want something different. I fell in love with the M109r years ago but could never find one.
In a few months the channel will pay for it.
That'd be awesome! We'll see...lol.
Buy or Bust? Would you buy this MONSTER V-Twin?
LOL, i'd pass, i think their ugly. Plus, you'd have to sell 2 other bikes just to fit that thing in your garage. or add a shed in the middle of your culdesac.
Im with you, hold out for the lower price allowing you to do the needed items..tires arent cheap ...$3500 would have left a little room for that and the oil service....likely someone that isnt reselling will buy it but if they dont give the guy a call in a week and offer again...there is a small market for these bikes due to its style and size...bluebook is decent on the bike but it is 13 year old model too...
The 109 is a awesome bike takes some getting use to but when you dial into it you can almost beat anything on it if that's your thing or on the other hand you can just cruise on it best of both worlds.
Definitely a monster! No doubt about it! Thanks for watching and commenting!
That was an awesome price.
Hi Jon, have you ever been on a Kawasaki Concours? It was my dream bike, and I picked one up last March. The bike is so smooth and powerful, and the handling is like a sport bike, but you can ride all day in comfort. If you ever check one out, look for a 2008 or newer. Would love to see you do a review on one.
I've never had the pleasure of riding one, but I've heard awesome things about them! I'll have to add it to the list. I imagine it's comparable to the goldwing, but even sportier since it's not as big, right? Now I want a concours! hahaha. Congrats on the new ride! Shoot me pics if you want it to show up in the next subscriber shout out vid! jonsmotogarage@gmail.com
I had an 08 Concours, if you take the secondary butterflies out and put a power commander on it, it will run with the zx1400r ninja's
I had a gut feeling you weren’t going to buy it lol I felt the same about that bike as you ✌🏻🇨🇦
Yeah, it's a monster!
I used to have a 08 m109r. Somedays I miss it.
Hard to find a comparable bike in terms of sheer gnarliness! Lol.
Tried one out. I felt it was too top heavy and rode more like sport bike rather than a cruiser. Torque-y as hell which was good thing. But the final deal breaker was all the plastic. Got the Yamaha Star Raider instead.
Yeah, all the plastic trim is a turn off for sure. Personally, I think the Raider is a bit more manageable, but the torque is ridiculous on the m109r no doubt. Lol.
@@JonsMotoGarage You know you're right about the mid-controls Jon. That was one of the things I couldn't put my finger on. Now that you have pointed that out it is apparent. 25 years ago I had a Suzuki Intruder 800 that came with drag bars and mid-controls. I loved the feel of that bike. It felt quick and sport like but was still a cruiser. Even though I changed it by putting on Ape Hangers. But if that would have changed the experience of riding the M109 then I would most likely went back to Yamaha and went after a V-Max. But if new of someone who rode sport bikes and wanted to transition to a cruiser I would recommend the M90 or M109.
That bikes has got some powerrr.
For reals! It's ridiculous! How are the wheelies coming along! Any luck in second or first?
@@JonsMotoGarage Haha still the same im ordering a jd jet kit and a exhaust to give it some more grunt im only 70kg but i think im doing something wrong ill just keep watching your wheelie video til i can do it
Its sounds great, throaty.
Yeah, the cobra exhaust has a good tone to it!
That seems like a fair price but if looking to resell and it needs new tires you probably did the right thing. Nice looking bike.
My thoughts exactly. Fair price, but not the one for me.
I agree about the mid controls on bikes like that. I am no fan of huge bikes anyway but putting your feet way up and forward seems a prone position to get hurt and leaves little to hang on to a quick bike with.
Right!? It just doesn't make sense to me. But lots of people seem to dig it, so I may just be missing something.
@@JonsMotoGarage
That makes 2 of us.
i dont like forward controls ,im old school i like doing all my braking and shifting in the normal footpeg positions and then jus have cruiser front pegs
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I couldn't agree more. If the V Rod had pegs and controls in a mid position I may have bought one.
That's my dream bike
Stay tuned! I may have something coming soon...
What are your thoughts on a late 90’s early 2000’s Honda shadow spirit 750? I’m thinking of picking one up soon
My first bike was a 2003 shadow 600. I'd definitely get the 750 over the 600. Comes with the 5 speed and extra power. It's been a while since I jumped on one but they seem to get good reviews overall for reliability. Super good middle weight cruiser. My only complaint is they still have chain drive so it's extra maintenance. But not necessarily a deal breaker. Keep me posted if you pick one up!
Bust!
Would you mind showcasing your "vlogging" setup on your helmet and how's everything connected/wired up?
Yeah, big bust unfortunately. I've had a few people ask about the vlogging set up and have been meaning to do a vid, but keep putting it off for other stuff. Lol. I'll try to get to it sooner than later. Truth be told, it's pretty ghetto compared to most. Hahaha. I put links to most of the stuff I'm using in the descriptions of my vids as well. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Jon's Moto Garage Haha yeah I noticed. I've owned a Hero Session for like 2 years now, but I want to get rid of the wind noise and start using mic, so I'm thinking of ordering the mic setup you have linked (I'm in Europe) and getting the gopro which would work with it. Bonus would be if I could record in rain (shitty weather here :D) Thinking between gopro 2,3,4, your thoughts?
@@danielney6 I've only had experience with the 4. But no complaints. I'll eventually upgrade to the new one but the 4 is good for now. Plus you can get the accessories for relatively cheap. Not sure the best option for rain since it's pretty dry over here. Lol. Keep me posted if you start something up!
I want this bike!
Super fun bike for sure m!
I would've definitely jumped on that for 4000$
20,000 miles really isn't many miles at all if it was serviced properly. Considering I do all my own work tires aren't a huge expense of you're doing it yourself. I've seen the same bike with 15,000 miles on it go for 6,500. Was definitely a fantastic deal.
Im really wanting that m109, i understand your approach at $3,500. Tires will cost about 500
Heck yeah! The m109r is an awesome bike!
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Heck yeah! I'm a huge fan of the boss editions. Thanks for checking the vid!
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Shoot me pics to jonsmotogarage@gmail and I'll feature it in the next rider shoutout (no pressure of course)!
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For 4K its a bargain, its only just run in, I'm never selling my 2014 limited edition model, with the Q5 intakes, Cobra swept exhaust and the ECU flashed it's a total torque monster .. It's the most fun you can have whilst still wearing your jeans 😂
I have one M109 the bike is a monster you must respect it or it will hurt you
4k was good. But 3500 would have been better. 🙂. The body style hasn't changed. It still looks the same as the 2019. So if it was in good condition 4k was fine with the exhaust and added mods it had. But if you little voice in your head said "don't buy" you gotta listen. Just my thoughts.
Yeah, had the tires been new, I probably would've picked it up...or if the miles had been lower. But all good - sounds like you know the drill! Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting! Ride safe!
bike is a monster i have a 2017 matt grey 109r and its a blast to ride... took it to vegas with some freinds and there harleys and they wanted to race and the 109 DESTROYED them all haha .handles good once you get used to it there nimble !
I like the look of the newer m109r's a lot more - color scheme and all. Is that the BOSS? No doubt in my mind it'll take on any harley (aside from the vrod and maybe some super built ones). The ultimate "Harley Killer!" Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Once again..its all about the ride...not how fast it goes...living onthe edge = ...not good....Enjoy !!
Dang, $500 difference and you couldn't make a deal. Seems like a nice bike and it did have a full exhaust system on it. Those M109's are monsters. So what do you think about it compared to your Raider performance wise? The 109 has both low down grunt and it will pull hard up high also (7000rpm redline). The long stroke, air cooled, pushrod Vtwins pull hard up to about 3500rpms or so, then they die out as the revs go up.
I ended up picking up a different m109r shortly after (vid to come). In fact, literally just got back from taking it to the gas station. Lol. I had the raider dude back here a few days ago. The m109r smoked it! But I will say the raider seems overall more user friendly. The m109r seems to be for the select few who want true gnarly muscle power in its rawest form. Lol. It's such a monster! On a side note: I buy/sell (side hobby). So if it doesnt work for that purpose, I'll pass even if it's a good deal. Like I said, $4k was definitely a fair price given condition and all, but just not for me. Stay tuned for more m109r stuff! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@JonsMotoGarage that's awesome, where's the new vid?
Just bought 2005 Suzuki C90 1500cc in perfect condition with 22k miles for $2500 from CL.
Heck yeah! That's a smokin deal! Congrats on the new ride! Roll safe!
Jon, i just got a 2012 m109r, 9k on the miles, paid 7k, bike is amazing, for 4k, I would definitely got it
Nice! That's a great deal for the 2012. I think they made some minor changes over the years that make the newer ones a bit more reliable (I could be mistaken). I rarely see 2012+ on the used market.
@@JonsMotoGarage jon this bike is so awesome, the guy i got it from did so much to this bike, really a gorgeous bike, runs falsely
@@JonsMotoGarage the guy i got it from said he doesn't ride much anymore that is why he let it go, he put 6k in upgrades on this bike, so now i have VTX 1800cc, M109R, GSXR 600, Kawasaki ninja 650R, Harley Davidson sportster 883, and having a great time
@@diningroomfish5470 Wow! That's a gnarly garage lineup! Awesome!
@@JonsMotoGarage thanks bro
I just got rid of mine for my dream Victory.
Nice! What are your thoughts comparing the two? I think the victory is a more well rounded cruiser - tons of torque and power, smoother, more comfortable, and overall more refined feeling. My issue with the m109r is the plastic and it just feels kind of cheap. Also not a huge fan of the styling (too bubbly for my taste). But HOLY SMOKES is it a torque monster and I always seem to enjoy the ride more than I anticipate.
For my first bike I’m considering the M109 or the Honda Fury. I’m 6ft and sportbikes feel way too small for me.
The m109r is night and day differene from the fury. I'd try and get your hands on both and see which one you dig most. Both are fun bikes and have their pros and cons. M109R is a total powerhouse/torque monster, but not as comfortable ergonomics. Fury is still a fast, powerful bike. Much more comfortable IMO. Thanks for watching and commenting! Keep me posted!
Have you ever tried the VROD/Night Rod?
I think you missed a deal. Mine has 17,000 miles, and I wouldn't sell it for less than 10K (it's not for sale, either). It's a "Keeper", like my Suzuki GSX-R1100 that I bought new in 1988 (and still have).
how did it feel compared to harley. or do they have their own feel all together.
IMO a lot of the metric cruisers have a different feel than the harleys. The Yamaha Road Star, Stratoliner, and Raider seem to have the most "harley-esque" feel from my experience. A lot of metrics use plastic covers, fenders, etc. I'm sure it keeps the weight and cost down, but definitely results in a different ride experience/feel. Hard to put my finger on it exactly, but there's definitely something different. But no doubt the m109r is a lot of bike for the money. I always buy used so you're going to be getting it a lot cheaper than the comparable harley as well. Buying new is another story.
@@JonsMotoGarage yeah i just learned that. i dont want a plastic fender.
4 k is fair, but 3500 would be better obviously. This bike has a cult like following even though their arent many of them around. I have a 17 BOSS, matte grey, Q5 intakes, VPR Shortie exhaust and BCS tuned ECU, few other odds n ends. If you think that bike was a beast I'd love to let you take mine out! Night n day difference compared to a relatively stock 109.
I can only imagine! I really dig the BOSS style! Yeah, I can't even imagine what that's like! Lol. The ULTIMATE Muscle bike!
Send me pics to jonsmotogarage@gmail.com if you wanna have it in the next sub shoutout! I'd love to showcase it!
@@JonsMotoGarage awesome. Will do!
DUDE! That thing is a MONSTER! (I just got the pics). I'm at a loss of words. Lol.
@@JonsMotoGarage lol, thanks. Next mod will be a 10" rear wheel with a 300 tire.
So which one do you prefer the c109r or the m109r ?
I'd opt for the c109r for longer rides and the m109r for around town. But if I could only have one, it'd probably be the c109r. Overall more comfortable and you still get the ridiculous power and torque. Of course that's just my opinion. Great question!
Wouldn't have paid more than 3500 myself even if the tires were new. Juice wasn't worth the squeeze for multiple reasons. Right choice home slice.
Hahaha...you used a few of my favorite sayings: juice ain't worth the squeeze, home slice! Well said!
I had a 1300 I thought it was a Beast until I got on the 109
I would’ve bought the bike for 4 grand all day
Yeah, still a good deal for sure...I ended up finding one with 2k miles a short while later (vid is live now). Thanks for watching! Ride safe!
If it didn’t have any leaks and it was well maintained with 21k miles, sure $4k not bad
Yeah, it was definitely a fair deal. Thanks for watching and commenting! Ride safe!
NO i wouldnt have bought to flip , no profit room , i would want to steal it at $3k lol ....but i do luv those big ass bikes
My thoughts exactly!
You did good walking away. That bike's going to be a tough sell. I bet he calls you and says he sell at $3,750. Hold at $3,500. Just my two cents.
Yeah, it's a lot of bike so it narrows the market. But they're hard to come by and rarely show up priced under $4500. So $3500 would do it for me.
I’d have bought it bro no doubt
I ended up finding one a few weeks later. Crazy bikes for sure!
she's a big girl for sure. I like how you wheelied it like I wheelie. 😞
Hahaha....it's a lot of bike! The wheelie at the beginning was the drz. At the end it was the harley. But I've seen people wheelie on the m109r as well.
That bike has a very acquired taste. If you like to change bikes a lot, it's probably better that you didn't pull the trigger. That will probably be a little harder to sell than a 72 ;)
Yeah, definitely a bit of a narrow market, no doubt. Not a lot of riders who need a rocket cruiser on two wheels. Lol.
I would have bought it
I like the looks of The Suzuki boulevard line but they don’t fit me right the foot pegs and bars are to stretched out for me. I had a chance to sit on all the models at the NYC motorcycle auto show. If the bike needed new tires and work he should have taken that off the price.
Dang, I need to make my way to the NYC moto show. That sounds awesome! No better way to get an initial feel for what you might like. Yeah, the price wasn't quite there for me. Still fair considering what's out there.
4k? Yes.
Nice! I ended up finding one about a week later.
yes on the tires the back should of been a 240 , a friend of mine bought a blue one new after he put on a tuner and a side outlet exhaust and had it dyno tuned it was a bad ride
Nice! I bet that thing was a ROCKET with the exhaust and tuner.
i just think its too bubbly looking for me. I like the breakout more. But of course the price is crazy compare to this bike.
You should have bought the bike,
prices are going up I have been trying to get one I would have jump
For that price dude
I ended up getting one a few weeks down the road. 💯🤙
I would have brought the bike.
Yeah, it's still a TON of motorcycle for the money at $4k.
It wasn't a bad looking bike. I'm not really into the curves on it but I would have probably offered 3,750. No way 4. Tires and a service alone you'd be several hundred dollars in and then your loosing profit. I would have passed too.
Yeah, my thoughts exactly.
The vmax gen1 and 2 have mid controls. Anf is way faster than the m109r. Also so does the honda magna all gens.
I really want a vmax!
@@JonsMotoGarage try a gen 1 then gen 2 for comparison. The gen 2 in terms of acceleration can really only be compared to like the busa and zx14.
@@seanbutler2291 oh man! I can only imagine! Lol.
Im honestly not sure if the vrod falls in the same category of the M109 (I mean the vrod is just a 1200cc) but what do i know. If i remember right you test rode one and were not impressed with the vrod. Love the look of the vrod but not sure if the performance is there I could be wrong tho. Ive seen strykers beating vrods on youtube videos.
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After taking the vrod out, I did some research and realized I hadn't actually tapped into its potential. In a biker shootout with the m109r, vtx1800, warrior 1700, valkyrie, vmax, and a few other bikes, the vrod came in 2nd! I couldn't believe it. The vmax came in 1st and is also a 1200cc. Goes to show bigger isn't always better with the motor. Of course that was with stock bikes. I checked out that vid (super cool!). Looks like both bikes were heavily modified! That's probably the coolest stryker I've ever seen!
Jon's Moto Garage true i agree 100%, have u seen the new vmax? They are almost 1700cc which i think is insane. Hopefully u get a vrod soon and we will find out lol.
I just bought a 08 M109r2 with 16K for 4.....today!!!!!
Heck yeah! That sounds like a smoking deal! I'm sure I don't need to tell you at this point, but HOLD ON! Hahaha! RIde safe, brotha! And thanks for checking the channel!
;)
To Keep ,yes, To sell no
Well said!
Would only have given $3500
My thoughts exactly.
Jon please check your email need your assistant.
I gotcha! Just replied.
Pass to big to ugly an that 240 rear tire cost an most dont last to long big power soft rubber compund equal tire change every 5,000 miles if you lucky
Hahaha...the rear tire sounds almost as bad as what the wheelie does to the dyna. Lol.
@@JonsMotoGarage Canyon carving funnier than wheelies an easier on your Bike 😂😁😎
M90 is way better on performance
I had an m90 a while back. Just going off my subjective recollection, I was a bit underwhelmed by it. But that wasn't stacking up the two side by side, nor was I ever really riding it with performance in mind. So, it is quite possible I didn't tap into its true potential. I can see where the M90 would be a good choice over the m109r for some riders.