The Suzuki Boulevard M109R is a Wild Cruiser That You Shouldn't Overlook!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ม.ค. 2024
- Suzuki may not be the first name that pops in your mind when you're shopping for a cruiser, but if you want something with awesome looks and class leading performance, you absolutely have to check out the Suzuki Boulevard M109R. It's the kind of bike that you just can't find anymore, and it's special! Check it out at Maclean's Sports here: www.macleanssports.com
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Really nice. I like that a lot, and I think for an older guy like me (72) who no longer can feel comfortable on a sport touring bike because of the bend in the legs, that M109R could be perfect.
I just bought one same color ., I got a great deal, it was a Demo model, I save around $5k. I have factory warranty and purchase extended warranty. Love the tones of torque and love that is a drive shaft no chain maintenance. 😃
@eddielopez7272-I just purchased a 2024 one today. I haven't rode in 6yrs and i'm coming from riding supersports. How has this bike been for you? I have to get mine shipped from another state. Can't wait to get it. Coming from supersports these jokers are heavy.
@@antownemercer7552 It is a heavy bike but once your moving handles pretty good., you need to learn how to manage first gear., basically first gear is just to start moving and the second gear is the one to get you up to speed. when i make a full stop in traffic lights or stop signs, I stop in second gear then put it on neutral. I read a lot of comments about first gear on this bike, I guess is the way it was design.
Cool red Suzuki cruiser motorcycle here. Thanks for the helpful review.
This Suzuki is a timeless beauty. ♥♥♥
I demo’d this bike at my local bike week a few weeks ago. I was absolutely impressed with this bike! The ride and performance was amazing. I think I had it up to 60+ mph in 1st, no problem. This is a bike to buy.
Thanks for this great video. I have the exact colour, and I love it so much. Mine is 2022. Toronto, Canada :)
Thanks for watching! What a great bike. I have to be honest, I've seen it online and just kind of glanced past it, but WOW, what a stunning bike in person, and what a powerhouse! Enjoy it!
How is the Suzuki on the highway. I am surprised it never was updated to have a 6 speed transmission.
@@PeterLoweOne It almost looks like Suzuki produced it to compete with the Harley V-Rod (which no longer is around) It came out in 2006 while the V-Rod was still being produced.
Hi again Peter. Nice ‘late night entertainment’ for me in the UK. Thank you
Have you flashed and reprogrammed that CPU yet? If so I’m in
Rode one from a friend, make no mistake, it is essentially a sportsbike that looks like a cruiser. You twist the right hand and it will leave behind all those legends that shake when you corner at 70+ mph. This tank will take you pretty far if you just enjoy the inertia of this huge engine. Comfort-wise it is crap like pretty much any cruiser with forward controls, so avoid bumpy roads or your lower back will be busted. Of course you can travel with this thing, just strap a backpack to the passenger seat or buy a bagger instead of spoiling it with a lame barbecue grill or saddlebags. Don't drop it, I checked the parts that normally break and they are not cheap.
Got my second one last year after a Mazda 3 decided to play dodgem cars with my 2010 model. Mine has upgraded air filter, exhaust and dyno tune which added an extra 10 hp and ft/lbs, with 100ft/lbs from idle making more than enough power for anything close to legal speeds. Along with the Japanese reliability, it annoys my HD mates how much attention it gets whenever stopped somewhere.
They still have a problem with shifting. There is a test ride video out now and the guy misses 2nd gear and hits neutral several times (with a loud “clunk” sound)!
Is that the bike? The rider? Or something as simple as a gear shifter that is out of adjustment for a particular rider. Sometimes the solution is simple, but riders blame the bike.
It is a clunky box but that comes with the huge torque and size of the engine.Load shifting near eliminates any problems.
Best bike I ever owned! So much machismo, power, guts & glory. I get compliments alln the time...🤙🏾😎
I definitely believe you get compliments. This thing looks amazing in person.
Had it for 6 months, sold it as its biggest drawback is 5 speed gearbox and power delivery, it tops out past 5000 rpm and lot of vibration in the handle bars when cruising barely at 100km/hr.
Interesting. It sounds like there may have been an issue. I haven't heard those complaints from others who have owned it.
Get your ECU tuned, you'll get smooth delivery all through 5th gear and also gain about 5hp. Thank me later...
You needed an ECU tune. The stock restrictions and power curve is bad compared to what it should be.
I absolutely love the looks of this bike, but the lack of cruise control would be a deal breaker. (Something that did not cross my mind until I rode my bike on a highway for the first time.)
Just bought a new '23 black HD Low Rider S. The M109R is definitely cool and most likely a better all around bike, but the LRS is visually even cooler. Women love this bike. The sound with a TBR Turnout is wild. My neighbors aren't too thrilled. The 1923cc engine is definitely a blast. The LRS is about 660 lbs, with lighter pipe and the 109 is a hundred pounds more, WOW! Do love Suzukis tho, especially VStroms.
Yeah, I wish they'd update this, but I've been looking more at Harley too... no one else wants to make good cruisers. I've had my eye more on the Breakout, but have been looking at the Low Rider S too, its an awesome bike, I'm sure you'll love it.
@@AyaWetts Have a bunch of bikes, but when you get on this beast it transforms you into Mr. Hyde. Totally different vibe than my 4 bangers. Dual counter balancers on the big twin make it rowdy, but smooth.
@@AyaWetts th-cam.com/video/DtJT2_FUufE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9yfg0NLZ3G60Rkwp
That is a truly awesome ride and probably my next cruiser. I think I know what Suzuki was thinking: Hayacruiser. 😉
I'm a very big man. My first bike was a 1400 intruder and I completely filled it up. Im not trying to impress anyone I just want a bike I can enjoy riding and no look like I'm sitting on a roller skate.
Love my 2023 . First and second gear clunky but so is my C7 ZO6.
Here is Pennsylvania. $15,699 + $1000 tax + 800 set up fees/regerstration = $17435. For a 2024 MT 109R. A used 2013 with 4000 miles is $6000.
I think people have great reasons to buy used or new, and if you're interested in this bike and want it, used or new, I encourage you to grab one!
@@PeterLoweOne I agree with you. I have purchased one brand new bike. The other 50 or so were bought used.. i simply love riding motorcycles. Great video. Thanks.
I definitely like to chime in on this. I owned one. I owned a Hayabusa before this but I understood what I was buying but the part of this bike I hated the most was the shudder in between shifts that still continues to this day. It isn’t that powerful the Harley vrod smoked this. The other part it need another gear. It was a decent bike but you need to tune to have smooth power and considering Suzuki hasn’t corrected the shudder into 2024 with the 1800 it will jar your filling lose. Most definitely test ride one before you buy one.
Very nice bike.
Are there aftermarket bags to make it into a bagger?
Whatbis life expectancy? Can one expect to drive it till 300KKm before revuild?
I'm sure the aftermarket would have plenty of bag options for this bike. What I don't have is any reliable information on how long any new vehicle will last. I study the information that's available for these bikes and nobody published any new vehicles life expectancy. 300,000 kilometers is a LOT for a motorcycle. I wouldn't expect your rear end to last on a single bike that long, forget about the bike lasting that long. 🙂
Have a chat with some owners, see what they have to say.
Hey, Im getting my motorbike lisense but I need a bike to learn on and keep as my daily in the summer. I'm 6 foot 4 inches and weigh about 300 lbs. I'm 20 year old guy, but I'm not looking for something to speed on. I'm just looking for a comfortable bike without exseccive power. Please recommend me a bike. I live in Canada Bc. I'm thinking of getting a new bike only Thanks. Forgot to mention, I love the look of harley and the honda Rebel 300. I had a seat on the rebel 500,1100 and the Vulcan s and the 900. All were a little too small. The vulcan 900 was good, but I need something a little bigger. I'm not sure what else to look at. I'm buying new only, used market has screwed me over too many times before. Budget is around 10 to 12k Cad. Any other recommendations?
It's tough for me to recommend a bike for someone just based on a TH-cam comment. You mentioned several bikes that you've tried but they each have a reason that you don't like them. I would say come up with a list of things that you want on a bike, and narrow the list down by cutting off things you don't need. No matter who you are, whether you're a new rider or an experienced veteran, choosing a motorcycle is going to be a compromise. So it sounds like you're looking at a lot of bikes. Try to find a few things that you like about one or two and see if there's anything else in that class for you to consider. That's the best way to help yourself with choosing.
Finally, I see you posted the exact same comment 5 or 6 times on various videos. I'm hoping that you took the time to watch all the videos that you copied and pasted these comments into? Some will give you answers to the questions that you're asking. But there's no need to comment multiple times. I do my best to get to as many of the comments that I can. 👍
My is blue and white, that bike was never build for short men. Con is teh plate vibrates off. 2 times on my bike.
I'm 5' 7", it's the perfect height for me. Almost flat foot both feet.
hm...looks neat, but no ABS? That's a little concerning, given its weight.
Nice bike!
Its a nice looking bike and has a lot of style with that fat rear tire, the odometer does stick out. Why would the previous owner drop the bike at only 2200 miles?
I believe this was a Suzuki Canada demo bike.
Sooooo how wide is the rear tire? Is it a secret?
It's a 240/40R18M/C 79V - So the width is 240... absolutely bonkers wide. It doesn't show on video.
The M109r is amazing. But then again, i am biased.
It’s a beast massive power handling issues can be in trouble 👿 before you know it leagaly fisically pulls like a freight train 😮
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Dont sell these in the uk anymore 😢
I can only assume that a bike like this wasn't a huge seller there? I'm guessing something this large, and in a cruiser style is less popular out there? That's my thoughts, but I don't know why manufacturers make the decisions that they make.
@@PeterLoweOne Emmisions related.
A lot of nice bikes have disappeared due to euro 5 regulations.
@@David-uu3wq right. Euro 5. I was just thinking fuel injection and abs regulations. But Euro 5 ruled out a lot too. Thanks!
Its still too old... wish they'd update it. Needs a 6th gear for better highway cruising, a cruise control, and all LED lights.
I don't think it needs a sixth year. That's an argument that you make on something with half the horsepower of this bike. Updates would be nice, but like I mention in the video, in a world where SUV's are having to have less displacement than this motorcycle, the engineering costs of tweaking this bike probably won't pay off in worldwide sales. This thing isn't going to be produced forever, so if people like it, buy it before it's gone for good.
@@PeterLoweOne It would be nice to keep the RPMs down for interstate speeds, while still having a good 1-5 for other times. This bike could easily be made into a good bike for longer trips. One like on the Vulcan Voyager/Vaquero, that 6th gear drops so low its really good for 70+. Companies are letting good cruisers like this die out though, so not sure if its a supply or demand thing.
@@AyaWetts I think you're forgetting that a 6th gear would probably be the same ratio as what 5th gear is now. It doesn't rev high at highway speeds as is, and a taller gear would likely require more speed, instead of delivering lower revs. I hear what you're saying, but this engine isn't like other engines in the class. It's got considerably more power.
I don't own bike/cruiser, they quite expensive, well less then my Lexus, but the bikes that I liked so far, after so many videos is the R18, and the old Valkirie (v6). if I had 40 thousand to spend, either one of those two will make me happy, not this Suzuki
It would look so much better if all the black was replaced with chrome and silver imho of course.
I like the black, personally, but I can totally see what you're saying!
All that black is hard to keep looking clean. I know it's in style but to me it just looks cheap.
All that black is hard to keep looking clean. I know it's in style but to me it just looks cheap.
@@PeterLoweOneI also love the black ⚫️ on the engine goes so well with the red. & the 700lb weight. When you ride a heavy bike 🏍 for good period. & Then get off it feels like you had been riding something. & Plus ➕️ this bike looks so good..!
I'm not a "cruiser guy" but this makes me double take. If money were no object concerning multiple bikes, this would be in my stable.
I get that... this is just such a unique bike, and when you see it in person, it really stands out visually.
Fast but it’s a tank 😬
Super cool though!
That's why I love it! It just sits on the road...
Too bad this bike has not advanced at all the pass view years.
I'm guessing that emissions regulations will prevent Suzuki from investing much more money into this bike. The fact that it still exists today is impressive. If you like a bike like this, grab it today. Don't expect a next generation.