Why the M109R is INSANE and why you don't want one
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I am 70 years old. Took the wife out on the boulevard. Now she’s pregnant.
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you're 70.. ur gurl is pregnant....... she is maybe 30 20 years younger than you?!........
"Makes you feel 20 years younger"
Me at 23: "Excellent."
I’m 16
I'm 27 and I've never riden a motorcycle before
Sam Schmidt it’s very fun
Lol 😂
@@gabec46 you'll go back to being fluid lmao
Just rode one of these 2019 M109Rs at a Suzuki demo event. Yes, its quick from the 110 ft/lbs of torque. The pillowy suspension, sweet fueling, and slick transmission showcased a refined, luxury, motorcycle.
Now ride the 2019 Harley Davidson FXDR
They must have done a lot with the gearbox, I'd describe my 07's shifting as agricultural. Not very befitting a Japanese bike.
The newer bikes had better transmissions. My 2019 shifts a lot smoother then the 2006 I had. The 2006 only had 7000 miles so it wasn’t very high mileage.
@@matthewniblock9876 i own a '17, its shifting was perfectly worded with agricultural... but it does the job and shifts well under load, just wants to buck you off in the 1-2 shift
Sold my Busa for a 109R. Dont regret it. Comfort for days.
Shame on you, I kept my Busa and bought a M109R. That's how you do it.
Such few words, such a wild story
@@MichaelWilliams-mt4hu yes sr same here!!!!
Damn smh
Sold my Concours for a ZX14, getting bored of it, looking for a Valkyrie or F6B
The tail is a homage to the Busa rear end, lots of peeps don't like that either.
Personally I love the look of the Busa & M109.
I'd hate to live in a world, where all bikes look the same & everyone rode identical bikes.
Oh yeah, war & famine are bad too.
We Ommkkl
I've been a sub for awhile now, I ride a 107 streetbob (HD softail). I've been riding for years but I've never owned a sport bike. I really like how you are doing the "recommended skill level" for each bike now
I ride a 2008 M109R and I love it! I think it handles the corners pretty well myself. It has aftermarket air intakes, pipes and a tuner and it moves quite well, love it because it makes me smile!
@GOONZOOF they have been known for the shift dogs/forks to wear, mostly because of abuse and missed shifts. There has even been Class Action Suit filed I believe against Suzuki. They have so much power that I rarely run mine way up in 1st gear before my shift into 2nd, if I do I just preload the shifter before I even pull in the clutch, it does help. Also you have to really shift it like you mean bussiness, if you do it like that it will last you forever with no damage! There's also a shift improver kit that changes out the Star Wheel in there that is supposed to help, done by the 1st Owner.
Brings back memories with my 2006 m109. Wish I had not sold it, that thing was a head turner. Cobra pipes and power commander sounded so good.
I'm 6'4 235 and actually own 2 liter (not for the comfort lol) but had the chance to drive a newer m109r from Mpls/St Paul to Duluth Mn and back on a late night run and it was extremely comfortable held higher MPH decent and was surprised by the breaking and torque . Very underrated bike IMO
I’ve been a 365 rider for three years on the C50. Absolutely love it. Just last week started looking at the m90 and the m109r at dealerships and now videos. This was the best so far. Thanks. Knowledge is power!
I drive fast... mostly, love freeway driving..2008 Suzuki C90T Boulevard 1500cc
Big heavy and fast.. really holds the road.
I would like a 6cyl gold wing next.
So what did you get ? M90 or M109 I got the M90
I bought my 9 new in 2008, That big v twin has monster torque but it also likes to rev... she is just getting into stride at 5k, hold those gears a little longer and you will be even more impressed with what it can do. Great video, can't help but smile while watcing.
Glad you took my advice from the survey Sean about doing more M109r videos, haha. I love my 2018 M109r.
What color is it??
i got the m109r, gorgeous bike, incredible sound. the take off speed is mental
Best muscle bike I've ever ridden was my dads 06 vrod CVO. Not a big fan of the styling but what an incredible bike to ride. From other harleys, to vmax, triumph rocket, m109r it was my absolute favorite. Extremely easy to ride as well, did corners much better than one would think. I guess it was the only year you could get the CVO engine in the smaller frame of the vrod. If I ever find one I'll buy it.
Your videos are always fun to watch! You understand motorcycles. It's not about what you ride, it's where you are going! Too true and I also love anything with two wheels and a motor.
I like how you did the comparison. keep doing those in the videos!
good to see its still getting some love. ive owned one, great bike. theres no scary power, its easy to use and its comfy as, with great brakes
Had the 2012 blue and white - i called it the bull- amazing riding feeling super sounds even with stock pipes and by far a head turner - if you are into mountain touring this is not your bike it will just drain u- had to let go couple of years back as I was moving countries but left it in safe hands- I ride a v Strom 1000 xt now still miss my bull
Great review mate and love the proverbs dropped in!
Best review of M109R ever. I had gutted cobra dragster pipes on at some stage. Have been pulled over by cops (not in US) all the time riding this thing for being noisy. One time they even blocked part of the city to catch me (I wasn't running). Was having fun from traffic light to traffic light, as you said. Pure adrenaline. Just watching this review made my heart race again.
One more thing. To make it ride and look better, I recommend lowering it by 2 inches. Will have to replace the kickstand.
And you have to get rid of stock turn lights for leds.
I also never used a passenger seat. Its a one man bike. And you have to get rid of those passenger pegs. Not needed.
Yes, this is a short distance bike. However, I did about 1,000 miles in 24 hours on it once. Alone. Never again. Too much attention. Too dangerous. And that posture is not for long distance riding. My back and neck were killing me. Still best bike ever.
Thanks for bringing back good memories.
Lowered mine 1.5 inch.
It looks so bad ass squating on that big, wide back tire.
Gears are a little clunky, but damn this thing has torque for days. It is not a begginers bike. Such a beautiful bike, and so much fun.
Man Sean, you’re a real pro presenter now bro. 🤙🏻. Love your vids.
Love your videos mate !!! Greetings from Stockholm, Sweden. Im buying my M109R next week :D
Love your vids, its been raining for the last three years it feels like. Haven't been able to get out on my shadow ace 1100 and its pissing me off lol. Just installed intake an exhaust and finished up the carb jetting. I can't even go out and test my mods to see if it puts a bigger smile on my face than before
I absolutely love my 109, and especially I love running long trips. She handles amazingly and sounds awesome. Mine is ridiculously loud and I never have a problem with other cars on the road. Or even in traffic
I trailed one for 5 or 6 miles and when I pulled up alongside it the rider said he wondered wtf was behind him cause my bike was all he could hear lol
Are you using stock pipes or aftermarket pipes?
I loved the long trips as well. 2200 miles was my record…. But I wouldn’t recommend that length to anyone older than 30… it beat the hell out of me.😁 still one of my favorite memories tho
I'm 36 years old, I bought a M190r a year ago. It's bring me back 10 years old too. When you ride in the street every one is looking. A big guy in a big motorcycle.
Greetings from Saudi Arabia guys
Just bought a M109R 2009, it's white with blue stripe in the middle, it has been lowered and is surprisingly very easy to handle... bad ass look, lot's of fun to ride.. simply LOVE IT ! :)
Dude, thanks so much. Loved your video, it was informative and very useful. Getting one of those beasts soon. On bikes since 12. Love the big muscle bikes.
I've been tryin to ride my dad's M109r for years and would always say I'm not experienced enough, last week he finally let me take it out...... I felt like a kid in a candy store lol the power is insane
I have an 07 M109. I’ve had it for about 6 years now and it’s still fast!! I would add to the con list, weak clutch basket. I lost my clutch a couple years ago, pulled the clutch plates out and discovered the flaw In the bike. The basket nut had stripped out due to the insane torque. I’m told it was fixed for 2016 and newer but the fix was not made for older 109s. Also, the clunky shifting was smoothed out with a 6plate mod, as the 5plate original was never designed for this much torque. Finally, I’ve completely personalized mine with hard bags and a train horn to get distracted 4 wheelers attention before they try to kill me. I’ve taken this bike on thousand mile trips, and even a 2000 miler once, but it does beat the heck out of me.... but the pure joy which comes with 2wheels, 137 hp and 147lbf torque far outweighs a little discomfort.(yes... I had it dynoed after adding cold air cones and a chip)
I’ll never get rid of my muscle... but I will be getting a Harley for the longer rides. Thanks for showcasing the 109. Not many people know about how amazing this machine really is.😊
which horn did you buy? link? I've had my 06' for 8months and love it.
Me too. 07. Blue with a white stripe. Bought it new and will never sell it. Didn’t know you could do a clutch mod. Is it worth chipping mines all original
@@trevormillard1339 , it’s not necessary… but you’ve had that thing long enough that you might enjoy the extra power and torque. I’m up to 147 on torque, and it’s definitely thrilling to ride.
@@macj30074 hello Joe, those mods sound exciting. you have an instagram page or a place where I can see your bike with mods? Thanks
@@ehsan83 no, bud.. I don’t. I have a voice made for radio, and never really got into making videos. Besides, the way I ride… the videos would actually be evidence that could be held against me in the court of law.
Love that you share Scripture. I know this is an old video, but keep it up. I’m looking at getting back into riding. This is probably too much bike for me just getting back into it after not riding for 16 years. Had a Suzuki GS750 back then.
incredible review! This is a true muscle bike! Heavy! Thanks for the verses too!
Two fun facts : the M109R had the largest piston of any production bike or car in the world when released and in Australia it came with a 300 section tyre.
In Australia came with a 240 rear tyre. Mine is an 07, bought 2nd hand, fitted with oversize 250 rear.
And yet my stock cruiser will eat the 109 up.
Oh, and I dont need your mythology. Superstitious silliness.
@jimanders9971 what cruiser?
2020 Triumph Rocket 3@@shanesafford6808
I really loved my c50. Fantastic starter bike. Very easy to ride, very comfortable. The only thing it didn't do well was highway riding. Above 70-75 it just felt like you were pushing it a little too hard, and that's where I like to cruise.
I sold it for a first gen FZ1 so I could satisfy my inner rossi, but I'm really considering selling that for a c109.
Maybe wait a year, do that, then get an R1 to compliment it...
My first bike was a 1980 Suzuki GS 850. Never rode before that and it was great to start on.
Excellent video and very informative. Thank you and great bike!
I really enjoy your videos and the way you always break it down.
2006 109R's had a 2nd gear fail problem--on some of the bikes. It was corrected in later models.
What you said @3:40 is so true: you get it just from riding a motorcycle to a small degree, but there's a certain appeal to bikes that especially make being alive after your ride feel like a huge accomplishment👍
Damn that was fast... and you didn't even launch it. But I still don't understand how the M109R was able stick around for so long but Yamaha's Warrior didn't. Same concept: big vtwin, cruiser frame, fat rear tire, sport bike suspension, braking from the R1, plus it looked better, and being air cooled it even sounded better than the Suzuki! It's too bad they stopped making them. I was still young enough to ride sport bikes when the Warrior first came out, and was (still am) a huge Yamaha fan. My first Yamaha was an FZR 600, and it kept me going back for R6's and R1's. Every time, the Warrior would call out to me and I had fully intended to buy one once I reached my cruiser stage... until one day, I stopped seeing it. So, I ended up at the HD dealership instead once my back and arms said "no more sportbikes."
Luv yer vids, man. Great job
Love your test rides and commentary.
I had a 2018 M109R BOSS. black and orange edition. ABSOUTLY LOVED IT!! It had freedom short curve exhaust, K&N air filter, and a fuel management system. it was a beast!!! Sadly i was only ever to ride her for about 3 months before a chevy 1500 decided he wanted to pull out in front of me and i had no where to go...so i lost that bike.... I will be getting another one though asap after my injuries finish healing and i am cleared to work/ride again. miss this bike. great bike!!!!
All this time later did you heal and get another one?! Glad you made it!
Hope you're able to tell us you're OK.
I want to go buy one now just because you said it’s for “making my mother in law mad” 😂
Don't forget that neighbours will start hating on you too.
I bought mine to make the dragon in law mad
Aren't they always mad about something?
@@neemyn407 yeah your right, ive just fitted a freedom performance shorty exhaust & while im smiling & reving im having to much of a good time to even consider the hate
I've had a 2006 M109R for 16 years and 39,000 miles. I love it. It isn't insane at all when compared to my other bike, a 2008 Suzuki B-King. That's INSANE. Yoshimura exhaust, K & n filter in a ram air modified box, Dyno Jet Power Commander V. Total insanity. I love it! I'll be 61 soon. My M109R has a ton of mods, including aftermarket rims. 10 inch with 280 in the back, 4 inch with 140 up front. As compared to the stock 8.5 inch with 240 rear, 3.5 with 130 up front.
Nice test drive! Thanks. How about some drag races between various bikes of yours to liven things up?
Came for the words of wisdom, stayed for the M109R.
For the clucking of the gearbox from 1st to 2nd install a PRO EVO SHIFT STAR KIT.
Another great review Shaun. Due to disability I can no longer ride but your riding makes me feel as though I’m in the saddle with, of course, a great choice of bikes. Just one thought, I would have expected a hydraulic clutch on that bike. Regards, Bob M. South Wales
I had the C90 Boss 1500cc and loved it!
M109r handles great. Play with sport bikes all the time in the twisties. Of course I learned to ride on 6" extended swingarm turbo hayabusa for my first bike.
Yammie Noob, is that you????
I kinda felt at home with the 1st to 2nd clunk. It felt positive like the older bikes I rode. It Also felt like I was grabbing a gear not the neutral slap
I have the 2007 M109R... I love this this. Sooo comfy, handles awesome, power for days...
Great 'real world' analysis, my man. Good stuff!
Thank you, now I know how to answer the dealer sales person's question, "What kind of bike are you interested in?" Super muscle bike cruiser!
I have a C50 and a C90 they are great love em
I have an old Marauder 800 the bike that M50 replaced. I love it
I had an '06 also, only bike I ever had for just 2 years because of the clunky trans. Got a 2017 BOSS now, love it. Wish there were more exhaust options though.
The Japanese have some great styling, back end of the m109r is cool looking, different,i really like it, everything about the bike, can't say enough, i have 2012 love it
Same here, dont think ill ever sell it.
i love that humm. it takes me to a good space.
I miss the days when you and Caleb did test rides together. Those were fun videos. I remember the Goldwing trike video, that was fun
You probably already read something to this affect, However your awesome I hope you get a 10,000 subs soon. When I first saw one of your videos I thought you where a high class know it all, (before I knew you were a dealer); I apologize Then You did a video on OC choppers, and this one on the M109. May God bless you, thank you for your willingness to serve Him.
First of thank you for the scripture! Sadly missed in so many places in this world. Secondly the bike preview was great. Recently i had the chance to purchase a 109r and love its looks. In my 70's now so that is a barrier to my purchase i'm afraid. Rode harleys and kawasakis when i was young. Loved them both.
I had a very hard time deciding between the Honda VTX1800, and the M109. I landed on the VTX, both have almost the same power(107HP/122ft-lb torque), which felt more cruiser like on the M109, while the VTX felt a little lazier down low in the range, they both have power everywhere, and dutifully put that power to the ground when you want it, or perform a smoke show, whatever. The brakes and transmission on the VTX feel a bit more suitable for this style riding than on the 109, in the end, I was able to save about $1500 by buying the VTX, and so far have zero regrets. In a race, both stock, the M109 feels like would pull ahead, but not enough to matter, both bikes are capable. This is Suzuki's answer to the VTX, which came out in 1999 followed by more models in the next few years, so you'd expect it to be very close, but I didn't get that feel that it was pulling as strong as the VTX, I could be wrong, it's hard to really compare bikes as an average consumer, I think maybe it comes down to the small stuff, for me the VTX, especially the F1 looks better, handles better, pulls harder...but still loses something to the M109, a pseudo sporty feel, I think, but it's a cruiser/muscle bike, so who cares. I probably would have bought an M109 if I didn't fall into the deal I did, just being honest, and I like how the M109 sounds a LOT more, let's admit it, that's a big part to this kind of bike, so that's what the aftermarket is for =). I also owned an S40, which I did not like the metal used to make that bike at all, it would probably rust up if you spit on it :\ that may have weighed in as well.
I had a look at the Honda too. The Yammie, Honda and the Bully all look great, IMO, but I ended up buying the Bully. Awesome for long days in the saddle and the linear power delivery never gets boring. Effortless overtaking, solid as a rock on the highway, fairly economical considering the performance and soooo comfy. I'm a short guy and the ergonomics are perfect for me. Sounds like the VTX is a nice ride too.
I have a 2008 C109...liked the classic look of the C109 Vs M109 but to each his own!
Dude. Hilarious review! Love it!
The M109 was Suzuki’s answer to Honda’s VTX 1800, which at the time was the bad boy V-twin. The M109 was a tad quicker in the quarter. It was quite a while before Harley had anything close to the two bikes. And when they did, it wasn’t the traditional HD motor (V-Rod).
Yup
@@adriansolis7760 what? I’m a young mid 20’s fella so I wasn’t on bikes back in that era but the m109r came out in 2006, the VTX1800c as a 2001 right? The vrod came out as a 2002 model too. So I don’t consider that “quite a while” for Harley to come out with something that compares and two, you said “anything close to the two bikes” but the 109 wasn’t until 2006 so that was years after the Harley and VTX, so another bit of misinformation no?
I think the vtx may be more reliable tho. I hear tranny issues with the early m109r
@@kokobeatz7222they fixed that issue 2010
I got back into riding on an M50 and moved up to a M109R. Cobra swept pipes, cobra Fi2000, cone sir intakes. Wheel spin in 2nd gear at about 6,000rpm
eds-texas yeah I’m trying to do that on my fxdr got an exhaust have to get mine tuned still lol
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@@BrandonBicasso Did not expect to find you here! 🤣
@@ccristian1715 I’m everywhere 🫠
Awesome Vid!!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I worked the demo rides for Suzuki a few years ago at Daytona bike week. I got on the M109 every time it wasn't being riden.
pretty awesome bike . Way cheaper than a HD and more dependable.
I picked up my m109 about a month ago. I actually like the tail it's different. I will say that first to second shift annoyed the hell out of me at first but I don't notice it much anymore. Cornering took some getting used to as well. I still prefer my 14 fatbob on longer rides, it's just more comfortable and after riding the m109 way easier to corner.
Sean, I had a "Ganglion" on my right wrist. I had it removed (while I was in the Army) surgically and it grew right back. Then, I was swimming and smashed my wrist on the concrete side of the pool. The cyst (Ganglions are cysts) was "exploded" and went away and never came back. My mom said, "We use to put our wrist between two books and hit the top book real hard. That would break the cyst up and the Ganglion would never come back." Old world medicine works sometimes better than modern medicine. Look into a Ganglion and you will find that you may not need surgery. My wife had one on her wrist and put a clay drying compound on it and in 2 weeks the Ganglion went away (smart woman, no surgery, no crushing). BTW, since I was in a Top Secret job, in the Army, I could not be put under during the surgery. The doctor put a tourniquet on my arm and drained the blood. I got to see him cut my wrist and take the snotty cyst out. A tourniquet on your arm feels like when you hit your funny bone in your elbow until it finally goes numb.
I want one i,m going to pissof myn1200 sporty anget a real bike yahooooiiiiiieeeee
A Babbit yep. I’ve heard them called “Bible Bumps” because the Bible was usually the biggest book in the house, so people thought it worked better
i owned one of these when i lived in the states 2007 -- zen man. Still sounds the same 12 yrs later
I agree with your analysis, this is the Suzuki Muscle Bike : big engine, a lot of torque and a huge rear tire. Excellent video. Many thanks.
As a previous M109R Rider it is great in corners lean and scrape pegs easy. My wife used to hit me in the back of the head when I did that, I loved it. Not in my opinion a great bike for an experienced rider.
I love my 109R it’s just an amazing bike. BTW, the rear 250 you talked about is not the original size tire.
The second gear clunk is a known issue on older 109’s
@martinbarabe4643 what yr did they fix the clunk?
Learned to ride on a 250, but for my first bike I’m strongly considering an M90 or M109. I’m not into speed, but I’d love to cruise around on a comfortable big bike.
Thanks...Glad I found this.
Gonna have to disagree about the cornering part 😂 and I love the backend 😍
ikr just slam it! air ride on 280 winter and 300 summers. when i pull up with that big badonkadonk motherfuckers be like weeee then i hit that air and pishhh scrape sparks* spark* sparks* lol I have solid steal plate to make sparks. lol it my fave way to terrify anything tail gating my ass. at high speed the sparks can hit your helmet if you are close enough. lol
@@grandmaster-grouch dude that sounds badass haha do you have pipes on it? I bet that bike makes dudes look and go awww I want one 😂😂
@@sentientdogma1206 youd be surprised how often women ask me to take her on a ride. My answer is "sorry no fat chicks they make me scrape" as i ride off on my lowest setting making sure to scrape the sparkers.. lol always a good time on the 9.
They ride crap. Warrior or vtx would leave it for dead on any bends
@@noremorse4379 Another baseless comment to ignore. Moving on.
I've owned my M109R for over 10 yrs now and it still rides like a beast. Even put custom cobra pipes and custom paint (American Flag). I love the power it provides and you can go 0-60 much faster than that, trust me... ; )
Do you know any custome parts shop for m109r ?
Not anymore. I did back when I lived in Colorado but it's been over 8 years since then and I live on the Eastcoast now. These days, it best to look online if you're able to do itself and cut out the overhead cost, depending on what your wanting of course. Sorry I couldn't help more. @@almodamerr1634
Great videos good job god bless you brother
I have a C90T Boss and she goes pretty good. No complaints.
So I bought a 2011 M109R as my first bike 3 weeks ago Lmao. It's been fun as heck. I'm 6'4 and got a wide frame. When I sit on it I feel like I'm riding a motorcycle designed for me and only me.
I daily one. I'm 21 and its my 2nd bike. I went from an iron 883 to this monster. I love it. I've gpsd to 132, personally havent gone faster but it will go a bit faster. It handles like a dream and sounds amazing too. I did a 8hr, 502 mile trip this past weekend. And it wasn't bad at all. But it does get thirsty. All in all and amazing bike and if you can ride one do it.
This channel is highly entertaining. I'm addicted to watching your videos.
The starting description is so great that i dont have a count for how many times i've seen "THOSE WHO ARE MESSED UP IN THE HEAD".
Love the review.
"Making your mother-in-law mad", SOLD! 🤣
The C stands for “classic”. Specific characteristics include long flowing fenders etc.
Does the M stand for Marauder? My 07 has an M on the top of the tank where other's have the Suzuki S.
@@rossbrumby1957 muscle
Crazy how my M50 sounds exactly like that but I can tell the R is a real monster.
Ay,you're right. Mine does that too. It has a hiccup sometimes between gear 1 and gear 2
First time I saw an ad for this bike it called to my soul, lol. Finally got one, 2011 le, and it has completed my life, lol. Love this bike.
You never really said why you don't want one! I've always considered the M109R to be one of the only cruisers I could ever see myself being interested in (along with maybe the Diavel). Just a monster beast of a bike!
Kawi mean streak, Yamaha Raider, Vmax are also pretty monstery :)
I like how Sean pronounces ‘boulevard’ as “BOO-luh-vard”! 😉
I heard "bull-vard..whatever tf that is🤔
I have a 2011 m109r and it's my first bike, I love it. It handles pretty well l and goes pretty fast light to light
"It handles pretty well "
You don't know.. till you own couple more bikes.
I looked long and hard at the m109r, but because of that wide rear tire and doing mostly mountain cruising, I opted for the Kawasaki Mean Streak.
I had a new 2013 M109R limited. I loved the bike and got rid of it in favor of a 2018 Vmax. The ONLY thing I had a problem with was a weird vibration in the front end over about 80 mph. It always bothered me but the bike NEVER broke down and I never had any issues with it. My VMax will absolutely destroy the M109R - it isnt even close. However, I love my M109R and was very happy with it in all the years I owned it.
I never had that. Balance your tire.
I had both. Loved the vmax but it was so uncomfortable and steering was so heavy.
@@timothyberlinski2299 Uncomfortable is really dependent upon each person, but the VMax felt heavy? Really? I never heard that before!
@glickmpb yeah the steering to me felt really heavy, it took work to steer it. The M109 personally for me was a very comfortable bike. A shame really cause the vmax was a monsyer
@@timothyberlinski2299 I have found that, when the tires are under inflated, it makes the steering really bad. Maybe that was your problem? All I know is that I LOVE my VMax!! I would NEVER trade it!!
Shawn's high school had professors??? Now I wonder if my high school was even "legit".😂😂😂 Great Video guys. Take care
Peckerhead I knew someone would comment about that.
@@WoodyRides 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂
Coming in late on this vid, but they used to be known as the Intruder line. They then branched off in 2005 to the Boulevard line. C was the cruiser line, S was the sportier chopperish bikes, and M was formerly the Marauder. I'm original owner of my 04 VL1500 Intruder (yeah, they also used to use cc's instead of ci's).
I owned a 2002 Suzuki Volusia (C50) for a couple years. It was a decent machine but after my wife decided to hop on the back and go cruising with me, we moved on up to the wonderful Honda VTX1300s. That has by far been my favorite bike amongst the 9 that I've owned and numerous other road tests of various machines. I did test ride the Suzuki M109 and to be frank, it scared the crap out of me. Terrible low speed handling and a VERY twitchy throttle response. In my mind, that bike was just "Death Waiting For A Place To Happen"! I was commenting to a colleague of mine, (who also happens to be a motorcycle driving instructor and races a modified Hyabusa), that the M109 was pretty scary. His reply? Don't feel bad. That bike "Beat Me Up". Conversely, I test rode a Harley V-Rod with similar power and loved it. I mentioned that ride to my colleague and he ended up buying a V-Rod (the Screamin' Eagle Version of Course). He offered to let me ride his Busa but I informed him that I didn't have a death wish!
Unfortunately my wife convinced me to move to a GL1800 Goldwing from our VTX1300 in 2016. She loved that bike with all it's amenities and comfort but for me it was just a "Car on 2 Wheels" not a motorcycle. Since we were moving out of our house back into an apartment, we sold the Goldwing in 2020.
Now due to advancing years, I've only retained a couple lighter machines. The wonderful and rare 2017 Honda CB1100EX, and I recently picked up a used pristine 1991 Honda 750 Nighthawk. It's now 30 years old with just 30,000 miles on it and runs like a champ. Still a charm to ride and my son and I enjoy going out for cruises together. He knows he will inherit that rare CB1100 in a couple years and he loves it. It's certainly not the most powerful 1100 out there but it has torque everywhere and cruises the highways at remarkably low rpms.
I'll probably give up riding all together in a couple years. My wife thinks that's crazy talk BUT she has never ridden herself. I told her I'd rather "Get Off, Before I Fall Off". I've been blessed to have had the pleasure of riding for over 40 years. It's a great way to clear your head!
2:06 ..i beg to differ..I've hit curves so tight to where my pegs touched the ground..handles like a charm
Straight truth...first time I grabbed a curve so tight that my pegs sparked, I had to get a new seat since I lost the first one up my ass from clinching so hard!
@@thePiratePimp lmao!
Me too. I take sharp curves like I did with my Sportbike with no problem.
I got a shit load of scratches under my pegs and pipes. I had to lower mine aonce im 5'7 lol
@MSC MSC yeah, you've obviously never rode a m109r, pegs hit and fold before the pipe even gets close
I need this bike in my life.
get a yamaha raider... similar power ... far better looks.... and all the fairing /fenders are metal instead of plastic.... yes you read that right the 109R has some plastic fenders i know the rear is 100% for sure not sure about the others...
@@wormer66 vtx1800 is better looking too. I could care less about plastic fenders, but looks are important on a cruiser
I have a Vic 07 Hammer , this bike definitely sparks my interest
This is my dream bike the M109R ... I’m hoping one day to buy one. Kinda hard to do on disability but I’m praying one day I can have one