I bought a 22 109 about a month and a half ago after riding a 2020 shadow for a year and wanting something faster. The styling IMO is unmatched (especially in my ruby red) and i love it. The way the torque lifts the bike off the ground with the shaft drive, the insanely comfortable seat, great top end power (126 hp out to 7k which is nuts from a vtwin) and 118 ft lbs at 3300 rpm means it just rips everywhere you go. Low speed maneuvering is a little tough due to the weight but the reach to the bars is a bit of a struggle. The 240 rear tire actually really helps keep the bike upright at low speeds cause it doesnt want to fall over. A v stream wind shield makes a huge difference for wind without ruining looks entirely, and exhaust choices are eh, im not a fan of the 2-into-1's but my cobra swepts are 👌 its got a ton of character and is just so much fun. I daily the bike everyday and have put 1580 smile filled miles
How is the 70mph cruising RPM though? So many bikes are geared incorrectly, and aren't good on the highway. Like the Goldwings for example, they drive like they are stuck in 3rd gear. There's something very strange about motorcycles having no overdrive. Of all the vehicles in existence, a motorcycle needs the tallest gears, and yet, they have the lowest (worst) 6th gear.
I owned an '07 109 limited. Blue with a white stripe. Loved that bike. Had zero maintenance issues with it, other than keep fresh rubber on it. Put 65k miles on it and traded it in '14. One of the best bikes I've ever owned. I had saddlemen removable bags on it. Only grip was I wish it had another gear. The longest daily ride was 540 miles and could have kept going. Definitely one of the best power cruiser bikes on the market.
Better than any Harley to be honest. I owned a 2007 and loved it. Not for everyone, especially this guy that does the review. I'm a big guy and this fit me perfectly. That shaft makes the entire experience a fantastic one.
I have the 2018, listen I rode a 2000 Suzuki TLR for 17 years, got passed by the boulevard on the highway doing 110mph, saw it at a NYC bike show on 2008 and knew it would be my next bike! I have no regrets just had to,get used to sitting up and feet position. Amazing power, I never have a ride where there aren’t great comments ,even from the cops! The bike deserves a test ride before judgement, it’s either for you or it isn’t and not everyone wants to spend thousands on a Harley and still have to add on your upgrades….Amazing Muscle cruiser period.
I had a 15 model and I sold it after 3 years of ownership. And this is the one bike I have had that I miss greatly. It's a fun fast powerful machine. When you get on it it will buck you it has so much torque. Great bike. 👍
Man this is a muscle bike, fun to ride, easy to handle, rode from Jacksonville, FL. to ATL and enjoyed it.(not a tour bike) but riding locally and around the city Awesome, turns head, definitely not a beginners bike, a man's bike.
Fair review from Chase on this bike. (I own a 2022 version.) It is kind of in a class of its own these days (kind of like the Hayabusa) as it is the last man standing of the big bore Japanese metric cruisers. And it does really look like a Hayabusa Cruiser to me as well. It is a liquid cooled, DOHC beast of a bike. The power curve has many flat spots however and the top end is limited in 5th gear above 6,000 rpm to 120 mph. This can be fixed with an ECU flash and the top speed can be up to 150 mph....hold on tight! The front end is better than most in this class.....dual discs and inverted forks based on the gixxers design. The rear shock has 4.7'' of travel which is also better than most. The main competition these days is HD and/or Indian for USA built bikes and the Diavel and Rocket 3 from Europe but all of these options cost way, way more. Anyway, I wouldn't have it as my only bike but if you can afford it I think it makes a great 2nd or 3rd bike. It delivers more smiles per mile than most. Thanks Chase for the review.
The competition was the Yamaha Raider and Vrod The Ducati will blow the doors of the M109R. The Indian don't have a muscle bike unless the chif is what u meant. 😂
I love and miss my '12 m109r. Im on the fence about getting another one. This bike fits me very well for being 6'4" and 300lbs+. Suzuki does need to do a big update on it. Theyve let it sit too long without any changes other then colors. A a nice redo with updated electronics like traction and abs as well has a new instrument cluster. Put a 6 sp trans and cruise control on it stock and they'll sell everyone they can build.
My 2007 M109R doesn't feel lethargic or sluggish when maneuvering, and it's easily 200 pounds lighter than most fully dressed Harley's... Love the damn thing. It was my first motorcycle.
Do you thing that having 5 gears and not 6 might be a let down for buying a bike? because I wanted that bike but felt a bit let down that it didn't had 6 gears considering that engine.
Suzuki invented the muscle cruiser category with this one and other bike manufacturers were caugh by surprise. Got to had it to suzuki for making bikes that are so different like this and the hayabusa. Its in a class of its own with the Triumph rocket 3and I love them both
I have a 2007 M109R and all the stuff you say it doesn’t have is easily added. Mine I have cruise control and added bags and navigation. Jell seat and wind shield. You just have to make it your own. The wind is part of the game.
Just FYI for folks before you buy one of these ( I own 2 of them ). There is a common issue with the 2nd gear sprocket exploding on these. There are several youtube videos going over it. My first one did it and it the biggest problem is that if you can even find an engine ( I could not in Canada ) it will cost you nearly as much to buy it and have it installed than it would to buy a new one! The only reason I got another one is cuz my original is super heavily modified and these bikes are almost identical since like 2007.
I’m in that camp of riding dirt bikes when I was younger and never got my motorcycle license. Been riding with my father when I would visit him in Florida. He and my step mom rode. She had a vtx1300 and my father had both an 1800 and a rune. The rune was a monster but rode like a Cadillac. Anyhow, I rode all three and have to say I felt safer on the larger bikes. The 1300 just felt small and underpowered for me. I’m 6 foot 250 and the larger bikes just put me at ease. Lost my father about a year or so ago and finally decided to get my ML. Taking the MSF course in April and eyeing either and m109r or a vtx1800. The Suzuki is a beautiful bike and leaning more towards getting her in a couple months. God bless all.
I've been riding the 109 for 14 years now Current version is the 2015 BOSS After you get it tuned and all restructions removed, it realy is a different bike I ride all year long, all weathers, 45000 km a year So no city cruising for me
@@2tallnegrito7cmn55 No bike is made for a 6’10 rider. You need a seat that moves you back & up. Forward controls help. Then bars that fit you. Ergonomic comfort is in this trio.
YESS 100% Love it. Get it tuned. It’s great on the highway it does need a windscreen. It’s unfortunately limited to 130….in Mexico…..until you take the governor off. It’s wicked comfy and has plenty of power goin red light to red light
Terribly rrestricted. swapped to the bassini exhaust, took almost 50 lbs off the bike. Ecu flash, dyno tuned n unrestricted. with k&n drop in filters tuned on 93 it put down 107hp 105tq at the wheel. It's loud but moves out. Cruises at 110-120mph solid as a rock. Tops around 150 (I mean speed limit lol) still solid with no stabilizer. 260 rear tire gives it handling for twisties here in TN. Upgrade front calipers to brembo off a gsxr 1k, ss brake lines, swap the stock master cylinder for a 05+ gsxr 1k master cylinder. Careful, lol, brakes no longer weak. Sorry but seat sux balls. Wrecks your tail bone. Gota mod or change. Other than the seat, bike frigging rocks. It's never going to be 1 of my sportbikes but, it absolutely shocks some people.
Unrestricted as you describe is exactly how this bike becomes so fun to ride. No 4 stroke 2 cylinder is going to have the all out rpm and therefore horsepower to beat the fastest sport bikes. But the low and mid range punch right where you ride & cruise it is amazing. Torque is addictive and fun to ride. It plus sound is why people get addicted to Harleys. Didn’t Moore’s Mafia tuning in SC get like 120HP 120TQ at the wheel with the same mods? Big bore short stroke they can turn rpms for a twin. I have seen these turn 8,000.
No mate. Your, right about your 1 persons you tube vidio. I rode and owned 1 of these bikes 2011 model. Also, I can tell you that the power and versatility of these bikes is no't to be understated. However, this bike is not for a beginner or for someone who has just come off a smaller learner bike. It is for a more experienced rider. This bike is only for an experienced rider with year's, of practice and training under his or her belt. Having said that, I have 20 years under my belt, and Im still learning. Regards Shane
Everything is blacked out except the indicators, which seems like a lazy oversight to me. I have the 2012 model. I LOVE it. It's impossible to park it anywhere without getting looks and comments. Is it too much bike for me? Yes. Would I get rid of it? No. With more experience on the bike yo can throw it around a little easier, but I exactly fit your final thoughts. It's brilliant for occasionally riding around town, going to bike nights, and running from red light to red light. That's exactly what I do with mine. I did ride it for 7 hours to get to a Boulevard Meet Up. The comfort in the seat does wear thin, and my arms were very tired by the time we got there. Plus, being able to smoke almost any Harley out there is a huge bonus.
Just got 2020 this summer... I'll say the stock exhaust sounds pretty unappealing as it's very quite when you're listening off the bike... as expected, but strangely when I'm riding with me helmet it kinda loud and sounds pretty decent! It had to be engineered to sound good to the rider, lol? This is good cause I don't have the $1,500 for after market exhaust to spend just so my bike sounds cool to everyone... and that's really what we want, lol.
I have a 2022 model and I noticed the same thing while riding. It's sounds plenty loud when riding so I don't think I'd want it to be even louder with a new exhaust system. I have tinnitus and wear ear plugs anyway so I don't see the need. The main thing is to get the ECU flashed to smooth out the throttle response and remove the factory restrictions. I'm loving mine.
I ride an 06 m109r, out here in Nevada in the mountain twisties with a 260 rear works well to carry thru the turns. Also red light to red light is fun, but I commute to and from Reno on it all the time
Keep the reviews coming! I suffer from wanting to ride every bike out there. I have been riding since 1990 and have owned about 20 bikes. Supersport, Superbike, cruisers, naked and yes even HD! I had a 2019 M109r boss for 3 seasons and loved it. Swapped on a whim for the 2021 Mt09. I don't dislike the MT-09, but I wish I had my M109r back. It reminds me of muscle cars. Nothing fancy, just power! Thanks again Chase!
This bike looks, sounds and seems like it feels amazing. Definitely made for specific people. Like you said, I see this bike to be ridden by urban rockers. A windshield option would be perfect. Nice review man ! keep it going ! I love the show and your content. I like how you normally present the sponsors...." if you want content support the supporters !"
I have a Suzuki M90 and I love the bike. Only downside is the weight. But you can't get a better value and the reliability is way above comparable HD or Indian models.
Always loved the 109 but they haven’t updated it since it’s release, no ABS, no traction control, display cluster is a mess, mechanical clutch and shit factory tune and exhaust. Pretty sure they created this for the mod/custom scene so they put as minimal stuff on it to keep the price down. Still one of my favs
OC: I'm mainly a sport/touring rider but I do like the way this looks and sounds. I think it'd be fun to have as another bike in the garage if one could afford to do so especially at its price point.
I love the bike, my only criticism is with feet forward, standing on the pegs to clear road debris isn't gonna happen. You're gonna take that pothole straight to the lower back.
I’m here for the cruiser content. Can’t wait till you start riding some Harley’s. As a sport/naked rider my whole life I loved to hate on cruisers and now own a ‘17 Street Glide Special. I hope you ride some Harley’s with the 107 and the 117 and compare the two. Absolutely amazing engines. Please ride a Street Glide or Road Glide ST and the Low Rider ST. Absolute monsters and the perfect cruisers imo
What you feel is the torque that causes the squat in suspension under throttle. I ride a Yamaha Roadstar Warrior 1700 and she does that.... and she's belt drive. I love a big muscle bike!
OC: Got to test ride an M109R at a demo day. Great fun, huge power, and handles decent. You gotta get the ECU reflashed because there are some huge lean spots in the factory tune. I don't like the tank mounted speedo, but everything else is laid out nicely.
I have a 18 with exhaust and intake and ecu flash it is more than powerful and now the horrible engine deceleration is gone. Your right the breaks feel really weak for this size bike, always have to stop way sooner than sportbikes
Upgrade your front calipers to brembo. Put ss brake lines on. If you really want sportbike brake feel, swap on a 1k sportbike master cylinder and junk the factory weak sauce.
I recently bought (6 weeks ago) a 2010 C-109R, and I'm loving it. Essentially the same bike, but with classic cruiser styling. It also has slightly less power to bring the torque lower in the rev range. It's a ridiculous bike that given its size and weight (780lb), it has no right being as fast as it is, or handling as well as it does. However, with you coming from sports bikes, I think you were a bit harsh on it. Unlike sports bikes, you've really got to use some pressure on the brakes to get the most out of them, The other thing too, is that the 109's have a secondary throttle body so they're easier to ride in traffic, and that isn't even activated till you hit 4th gear. That's where they really wake up, and that power and torque starts pulling like a freight train. Good, honest review from you though, and it's definitely not a bike for everyone.
I bought a 2006 4 years ago and I'm just in Love with the thing .... But you need at least a Week to get use to the Size and Power ... Personaly the 5 to 70 m/h with one shift is crazy ... Willy on Shifting 3 gear for 800Pound+ driver thats Power . 0\60 in 3.5 sec and 1/4 miles in less that 13 sec stock ... Yes it's big in the City but on country road it's a BigCaddy ...
I own a 2008 M109r in Candy Max orange, I still get looks when I pull up and even while riding. I now plan to grab a 2025 Indian Challenger to be my daily bike and after that, I want to grab a used Triumph Rocket 3 gt to round out my garage. Mine has torque for days and I'm a big guy. I took mine on a 3-hour ride from Detroit to Baldwin/IdleWild Michigan, my doy was sore for a day, but the power was there and I had no issues with my brothers who were all on Victory Cross Country baggers. It needs cruise control, up-to-date tech as far as dash information, and some form of a windshield then I can somewhat see it on the highway but as it is, it's a city cruiser and short jaunts on the highway.
Based on your descriptions, it sounds like it needs the clutch adjusted, suspension needs tweaked, and possibly new brakes... i feel like my M109R stops just about as quickly as my CBR1000RR
Just picked up and m109r and this review is spot on with my initial impressions aswell. Love the looks though so im gonna give it a chance. Big difference coming from sport bikes. Strongly considering adding a turbo and itll be a fun around town bike. It unfortunately didnt live up to my expectations... But we'll see if i can change that lol.
@@BoostandBadHabits a ecu flash improves ridebility big time by getting rid of suzukis crappy fuel mapping. Intake, exhaust, and retune on a dyno and youll not want to even bother with a turbo. I owned a '12 m109r and loved it.
@@bpaul1201awesome I turbo everything, even my minivan. So idk about a tune solving the lack of speed in comparison to the bikes I'm use to. I'm having the bike painted right now but once I get it back together I'll be making some before and after comparison videos and see if it was worth it or not.
Rusty Moto had one of these that he used to rip through the west Virginia mountains just as hard as his R1 and GSXR. That was some of the scariest shit I have ever seen anyone do on a motorcycle.
OC: I had a Softail Slim for a few years. Like you said, great in town and short jaunts on highways but an awful touring bike. Granted, that's not it's purpose, but having a big bike to bomb around town on can be a blast!
Love the look i like muscle bike was looking to buy one a couple of years ago but went for a Triumph Rocket 3 GT instead another muscle bike with more power and torque.
Rode a friend's M109 and another friend's VTX`1800. The VTX felt like it had more torque at every gear and handled better in the twisties. Ended up buying a VTX and happy that I did.
While a great bike the VTX 1800 has no where near the amount of torque as the BOSS or horsepower for that matter. 99 Lbs of torque to 118 and 90 HP TO 115HP. Handles better in the twisties but barely
Thats still the same sound lol. Back in 2007, I had an 86 Intruder 700 and the sound isnt any different. But, obviously the power and tech is way better.
Voor wat ik weet heeft suzuki de m109r en de c109r in de ecu begrensd in de eerste 3 versnellingen Als je de ecu laat flashen dan is dat allemaal weg en heb je een compleet andere machine Dan moet je je eigen aan het stuur vast houden Iemand laatst gesproken na een tune op een m109r Die kwam op 127 pk en 160nm op het wiel
I know this is unrelated but omg please do a first ride on the 2022 cfmoto 300ss! And the other cfmoto bikes too for that matter. Would love an indepth review from you!
I currently have a 2022 GSXR1000R but due to my age of 23 I can no longer afford to have one and have a apartment so I’m looking at trading in for a m109r I think it’s a good step down from sport bikes and into cruisers
I never cared for that machine even though it's a nice looking ride, I'd prefer a Goldwing where the rider is pampered with every possible nicety you can throw a proper cruiser. OC
Best looking cruiser in history of motorcycle
I bought a 22 109 about a month and a half ago after riding a 2020 shadow for a year and wanting something faster. The styling IMO is unmatched (especially in my ruby red) and i love it. The way the torque lifts the bike off the ground with the shaft drive, the insanely comfortable seat, great top end power (126 hp out to 7k which is nuts from a vtwin) and 118 ft lbs at 3300 rpm means it just rips everywhere you go. Low speed maneuvering is a little tough due to the weight but the reach to the bars is a bit of a struggle. The 240 rear tire actually really helps keep the bike upright at low speeds cause it doesnt want to fall over. A v stream wind shield makes a huge difference for wind without ruining looks entirely, and exhaust choices are eh, im not a fan of the 2-into-1's but my cobra swepts are 👌 its got a ton of character and is just so much fun. I daily the bike everyday and have put 1580 smile filled miles
how bout some pics?
We've got the same bike! And also bought it at the same time
That is NUTS !!!!!!
@@michaelb.42112 currently the bike is sitting at 8200 miles, compared to the 1580 it had when I wrote that comment 🤣
How is the 70mph cruising RPM though? So many bikes are geared incorrectly, and aren't good on the highway. Like the Goldwings for example, they drive like they are stuck in 3rd gear. There's something very strange about motorcycles having no overdrive. Of all the vehicles in existence, a motorcycle needs the tallest gears, and yet, they have the lowest (worst) 6th gear.
I owned an '07 109 limited. Blue with a white stripe. Loved that bike. Had zero maintenance issues with it, other than keep fresh rubber on it. Put 65k miles on it and traded it in '14. One of the best bikes I've ever owned. I had saddlemen removable bags on it. Only grip was I wish it had another gear. The longest daily ride was 540 miles and could have kept going. Definitely one of the best power cruiser bikes on the market.
Every Suzuki Intruder rider EVER wishes for that 6th. To this days I still sometimes push to sixth only to hit a ceiling.
I've smoked many a 114 on my M109r, that's why we call nicknamed the 109 "The Bully" in New Zealand
Better than any Harley to be honest. I owned a 2007 and loved it. Not for everyone, especially this guy that does the review. I'm a big guy and this fit me perfectly. That shaft makes the entire experience a fantastic one.
I have the 2018, listen I rode a 2000 Suzuki TLR for 17 years, got passed by the boulevard on the highway doing 110mph, saw it at a NYC bike show on 2008 and knew it would be my next bike! I have no regrets just had to,get used to sitting up and feet position. Amazing power, I never have a ride where there aren’t great comments ,even from the cops! The bike deserves a test ride before judgement, it’s either for you or it isn’t and not everyone wants to spend thousands on a Harley and still have to add on your upgrades….Amazing Muscle cruiser period.
I had a 15 model and I sold it after 3 years of ownership. And this is the one bike I have had that I miss greatly. It's a fun fast powerful machine. When you get on it it will buck you it has so much torque. Great bike. 👍
Let's talk about how many people comment on your bike while you're in traffic.
Man this is a muscle bike, fun to ride, easy to handle, rode from Jacksonville, FL. to ATL and enjoyed it.(not a tour bike) but riding locally and around the city Awesome, turns head, definitely not a beginners bike, a man's bike.
Fair review from Chase on this bike. (I own a 2022 version.) It is kind of in a class of its own these days (kind of like the Hayabusa) as it is the last man standing of the big bore Japanese metric cruisers. And it does really look like a Hayabusa Cruiser to me as well. It is a liquid cooled, DOHC beast of a bike. The power curve has many flat spots however and the top end is limited in 5th gear above 6,000 rpm to 120 mph. This can be fixed with an ECU flash and the top speed can be up to 150 mph....hold on tight! The front end is better than most in this class.....dual discs and inverted forks based on the gixxers design. The rear shock has 4.7'' of travel which is also better than most. The main competition these days is HD and/or Indian for USA built bikes and the Diavel and Rocket 3 from Europe but all of these options cost way, way more. Anyway, I wouldn't have it as my only bike but if you can afford it I think it makes a great 2nd or 3rd bike. It delivers more smiles per mile than most. Thanks Chase for the review.
What do you mean? the Hayabusa competes with the zx14r
The competition was the Yamaha Raider and Vrod The Ducati will blow the doors of the M109R. The Indian don't have a muscle bike unless the chif is what u meant. 😂
@@joelsuarez4251 dream on homo snoted every Vrod Ive raced up top & lights to lights
@@joelsuarez4251 the Indian scout would be the bike closest to a m109r class bike, a muscle crusier
@ericperry72 a 1200 mini cruiser I don't think so.
I love and miss my '12 m109r. Im on the fence about getting another one. This bike fits me very well for being 6'4" and 300lbs+. Suzuki does need to do a big update on it. Theyve let it sit too long without any changes other then colors. A a nice redo with updated electronics like traction and abs as well has a new instrument cluster. Put a 6 sp trans and cruise control on it stock and they'll sell everyone they can build.
My 2007 M109R doesn't feel lethargic or sluggish when maneuvering, and it's easily 200 pounds lighter than most fully dressed Harley's...
Love the damn thing. It was my first motorcycle.
Do you thing that having 5 gears and not 6 might be a let down for buying a bike? because I wanted that bike but felt a bit let down that it didn't had 6 gears considering that engine.
I have an M109r. It hits 60 in second gear and 100+ in 3rd gear. Bike is a monster. Doesn’t need a sixth gear.
Suzuki invented the muscle cruiser category with this one and other bike manufacturers were caugh by surprise. Got to had it to suzuki for making bikes that are so different like this and the hayabusa. Its in a class of its own with the Triumph rocket 3and I love them both
I have a 2007 M109R and all the stuff you say it doesn’t have is easily added. Mine I have cruise control and added bags and navigation. Jell seat and wind shield. You just have to make it your own. The wind is part of the game.
Mind sharing where you bought "Jell seat"?
Im not a cruiser fan, but this is an awesome bike. I would buy that as a 2nd bike any day. It looks fabulous
Just FYI for folks before you buy one of these ( I own 2 of them ). There is a common issue with the 2nd gear sprocket exploding on these. There are several youtube videos going over it. My first one did it and it the biggest problem is that if you can even find an engine ( I could not in Canada ) it will cost you nearly as much to buy it and have it installed than it would to buy a new one! The only reason I got another one is cuz my original is super heavily modified and these bikes are almost identical since like 2007.
I bought the 2015 Honda Valkyrie after watching your review! I rode the same route and stopped at the church to look at it! Top notch reviews!!
I’m in that camp of riding dirt bikes when I was younger and never got my motorcycle license. Been riding with my father when I would visit him in Florida. He and my step mom rode. She had a vtx1300 and my father had both an 1800 and a rune. The rune was a monster but rode like a Cadillac. Anyhow, I rode all three and have to say I felt safer on the larger bikes. The 1300 just felt small and underpowered for me. I’m 6 foot 250 and the larger bikes just put me at ease. Lost my father about a year or so ago and finally decided to get my ML. Taking the MSF course in April and eyeing either and m109r or a vtx1800. The Suzuki is a beautiful bike and leaning more towards getting her in a couple months. God bless all.
I've been riding the 109 for 14 years now
Current version is the 2015 BOSS
After you get it tuned and all restructions removed, it realy is a different bike
I ride all year long, all weathers, 45000 km a year
So no city cruising for me
Is it made for a taller rider say 6' 10" in your opinion?
@@2tallnegrito7cmn55 No bike is made for a 6’10 rider. You need a seat that moves you back & up. Forward controls help. Then bars that fit you. Ergonomic comfort is in this trio.
Good god. That's inspiring. Been on the fence for three years....coming off a Bus and Gixxer but am 55 now.
So curious how many km on your bike
YESS 100%
Love it. Get it tuned. It’s great on the highway it does need a windscreen.
It’s unfortunately limited to 130….in Mexico…..until you take the governor off.
It’s wicked comfy and has plenty of power goin red light to red light
A chunky couch on two wheels!!
When you power out of a corner with a shaft drive it immediately stands up.
Terribly rrestricted. swapped to the bassini exhaust, took almost 50 lbs off the bike. Ecu flash, dyno tuned n unrestricted. with k&n drop in filters tuned on 93 it put down 107hp 105tq at the wheel. It's loud but moves out. Cruises at 110-120mph solid as a rock. Tops around 150 (I mean speed limit lol) still solid with no stabilizer. 260 rear tire gives it handling for twisties here in TN. Upgrade front calipers to brembo off a gsxr 1k, ss brake lines, swap the stock master cylinder for a 05+ gsxr 1k master cylinder. Careful, lol, brakes no longer weak. Sorry but seat sux balls. Wrecks your tail bone. Gota mod or change. Other than the seat, bike frigging rocks. It's never going to be 1 of my sportbikes but, it absolutely shocks some people.
Unrestricted as you describe is exactly how this bike becomes so fun to ride. No 4 stroke 2 cylinder is going to have the all out rpm and therefore horsepower to beat the fastest sport bikes. But the low and mid range punch right where you ride & cruise it is amazing. Torque is addictive and fun to ride. It plus sound is why people get addicted to Harleys.
Didn’t Moore’s Mafia tuning in SC get like 120HP 120TQ at the wheel with the same mods? Big bore short stroke they can turn rpms for a twin. I have seen these turn 8,000.
No mate. Your, right about your 1 persons you tube vidio. I rode and owned 1 of these bikes 2011 model. Also, I can tell you that the power and versatility of these bikes is no't to be understated. However, this bike is not for a beginner or for someone who has just come off a smaller learner bike. It is for a more experienced rider. This bike is only for an experienced rider with year's, of practice and training under his or her belt. Having said that, I have 20 years under my belt, and Im still learning. Regards Shane
Everything is blacked out except the indicators, which seems like a lazy oversight to me. I have the 2012 model. I LOVE it. It's impossible to park it anywhere without getting looks and comments. Is it too much bike for me? Yes. Would I get rid of it? No. With more experience on the bike yo can throw it around a little easier, but I exactly fit your final thoughts. It's brilliant for occasionally riding around town, going to bike nights, and running from red light to red light. That's exactly what I do with mine. I did ride it for 7 hours to get to a Boulevard Meet Up. The comfort in the seat does wear thin, and my arms were very tired by the time we got there. Plus, being able to smoke almost any Harley out there is a huge bonus.
Just got 2020 this summer... I'll say the stock exhaust sounds pretty unappealing as it's very quite when you're listening off the bike... as expected, but strangely when I'm riding with me helmet it kinda loud and sounds pretty decent! It had to be engineered to sound good to the rider, lol? This is good cause I don't have the $1,500 for after market exhaust to spend just so my bike sounds cool to everyone... and that's really what we want, lol.
I have a 2022 model and I noticed the same thing while riding. It's sounds plenty loud when riding so I don't think I'd want it to be even louder with a new exhaust system. I have tinnitus and wear ear plugs anyway so I don't see the need. The main thing is to get the ECU flashed to smooth out the throttle response and remove the factory restrictions. I'm loving mine.
I ride an 06 m109r, out here in Nevada in the mountain twisties with a 260 rear works well to carry thru the turns. Also red light to red light is fun, but I commute to and from Reno on it all the time
Keep the reviews coming! I suffer from wanting to ride every bike out there. I have been riding since 1990 and have owned about 20 bikes. Supersport, Superbike, cruisers, naked and yes even HD! I had a 2019 M109r boss for 3 seasons and loved it. Swapped on a whim for the 2021 Mt09. I don't dislike the MT-09, but I wish I had my M109r back. It reminds me of muscle cars. Nothing fancy, just power! Thanks again Chase!
Daaamn. You have a love, for sure. Have only had a Hayabusa and GSX-R and didn't ride until I was 34.
@@misterb1132 just picked up a 2011 Raider. Lots of fun, but not as potent as the M109r boss!
This bike looks, sounds and seems like it feels amazing. Definitely made for specific people. Like you said, I see this bike to be ridden by urban rockers. A windshield option would be perfect. Nice review man ! keep it going ! I love the show and your content. I like how you normally present the sponsors...." if you want content support the supporters !"
Power cruiser is an understatement.
I have a Suzuki M90 and I love the bike. Only downside is the weight. But you can't get a better value and the reliability is way above comparable HD or Indian models.
A very VERY comprehensive video. Top tier. And we all benefit from it. Thank you !!
Always loved the 109 but they haven’t updated it since it’s release, no ABS, no traction control, display cluster is a mess, mechanical clutch and shit factory tune and exhaust.
Pretty sure they created this for the mod/custom scene so they put as minimal stuff on it to keep the price down.
Still one of my favs
Abs and some rider modes would be nice, and a digital speedo where the fule gage is
super happy for the cruiser content
OC: I'm mainly a sport/touring rider but I do like the way this looks and sounds. I think it'd be fun to have as another bike in the garage if one could afford to do so especially at its price point.
Yep especially for cruising around at night, this bike is awesome
I want one because I'm a big man and I need a good cruiser. But I do love my super sport bike.
I've wanted one of these since they came out. Im finally to the point where I'm close. Hoping to get one by next spring if all goes well
Owned my 07 for 12 years now and have 18k miles on it.
I love the bike, my only criticism is with feet forward, standing on the pegs to clear road debris isn't gonna happen. You're gonna take that pothole straight to the lower back.
You can get up just enough so stuff doesn't bother you...I wouldn't worry about that too much on this bike.
Once u change the exhaust the sound matches the bike perfectly
I’m here for the cruiser content. Can’t wait till you start riding some Harley’s. As a sport/naked rider my whole life I loved to hate on cruisers and now own a ‘17 Street Glide Special. I hope you ride some Harley’s with the 107 and the 117 and compare the two. Absolutely amazing engines. Please ride a Street Glide or Road Glide ST and the Low Rider ST. Absolute monsters and the perfect cruisers imo
What you feel is the torque that causes the squat in suspension under throttle.
I ride a Yamaha Roadstar Warrior 1700 and she does that.... and she's belt drive.
I love a big muscle bike!
Finally, great review. Love this bike, but feel like its to big for me at 5’6. Waiting for DEMO rides near me to try out. Thank you!
My 2014 boss is my summer commuter and its all highway. I had to get a fairing and have the atlas cruise. Love it.
Id love to have an M109R. Theyre beautiful beasts
Absolutely no reason for an intro song to go that hard my dude
OC: Got to test ride an M109R at a demo day. Great fun, huge power, and handles decent. You gotta get the ECU reflashed because there are some huge lean spots in the factory tune. I don't like the tank mounted speedo, but everything else is laid out nicely.
Yeah, just watched Chris Moore's video on that... the stock fueling is horrible, especially if you do the exhaust...
100% tune is need. Not Suzukis fault they’re just tryin to beat emissions.
This bike is amazing when tunes
@@SquireSCA Yeah. I had Chris flash my ECU and it smoothed it out perfectly. The bike is now a joy to ride.
I have a 18 with exhaust and intake and ecu flash it is more than powerful and now the horrible engine deceleration is gone. Your right the breaks feel really weak for this size bike, always have to stop way sooner than sportbikes
Upgrade your front calipers to brembo. Put ss brake lines on. If you really want sportbike brake feel, swap on a 1k sportbike master cylinder and junk the factory weak sauce.
I recently bought (6 weeks ago) a 2010 C-109R, and I'm loving it. Essentially the same bike, but with classic cruiser styling. It also has slightly less power to bring the torque lower in the rev range. It's a ridiculous bike that given its size and weight (780lb), it has no right being as fast as it is, or handling as well as it does. However, with you coming from sports bikes, I think you were a bit harsh on it. Unlike sports bikes, you've really got to use some pressure on the brakes to get the most out of them, The other thing too, is that the 109's have a secondary throttle body so they're easier to ride in traffic, and that isn't even activated till you hit 4th gear. That's where they really wake up, and that power and torque starts pulling like a freight train.
Good, honest review from you though, and it's definitely not a bike for everyone.
Love this bike i have one of 2006 ✌
Nice review man, you gotta do a VTX1800F review. They’re awesome bikes and pretty similar to the m109r
I bought a 2006 4 years ago and I'm just in Love with the thing .... But you need at least a Week to get use to the Size and Power ... Personaly the 5 to 70 m/h with one shift is crazy ... Willy on Shifting 3 gear for 800Pound+ driver thats Power . 0\60 in 3.5 sec and 1/4 miles in less that 13 sec stock ... Yes it's big in the City but on country road it's a BigCaddy ...
I own a 2008 M109r in Candy Max orange, I still get looks when I pull up and even while riding. I now plan to grab a 2025 Indian Challenger to be my daily bike and after that, I want to grab a used Triumph Rocket 3 gt to round out my garage. Mine has torque for days and I'm a big guy. I took mine on a 3-hour ride from Detroit to Baldwin/IdleWild Michigan, my doy was sore for a day, but the power was there and I had no issues with my brothers who were all on Victory Cross Country baggers. It needs cruise control, up-to-date tech as far as dash information, and some form of a windshield then I can somewhat see it on the highway but as it is, it's a city cruiser and short jaunts on the highway.
Based on your descriptions, it sounds like it needs the clutch adjusted, suspension needs tweaked, and possibly new brakes... i feel like my M109R stops just about as quickly as my CBR1000RR
I love mine, you can also make them sound a hell of a lot better
Just picked up and m109r and this review is spot on with my initial impressions aswell. Love the looks though so im gonna give it a chance. Big difference coming from sport bikes. Strongly considering adding a turbo and itll be a fun around town bike. It unfortunately didnt live up to my expectations... But we'll see if i can change that lol.
Having too much trouble pulling the trigger on this. Coming from a 2008 Hayabusa and a 2003 GSX-R 1000 but at 55 I need something more comfortable.
@@misterb1132 I've decided to turbo mine if that tells you anything 😅.
@@BoostandBadHabits a ecu flash improves ridebility big time by getting rid of suzukis crappy fuel mapping. Intake, exhaust, and retune on a dyno and youll not want to even bother with a turbo. I owned a '12 m109r and loved it.
@@bpaul1201awesome I turbo everything, even my minivan. So idk about a tune solving the lack of speed in comparison to the bikes I'm use to. I'm having the bike painted right now but once I get it back together I'll be making some before and after comparison videos and see if it was worth it or not.
I've been waiting for you to do a first ride on this one!!!!!
Rusty Moto had one of these that he used to rip through the west Virginia mountains just as hard as his R1 and GSXR. That was some of the scariest shit I have ever seen anyone do on a motorcycle.
At one time the M109R had the largest pistons in any production gasoline motor.
Chevrolet had a big block 8.1l V8, I'm sure that would be bigger?
@@jensfos m109r:4.4" vs chevy :4.3inch. It's close.
Big block 502 has a 4.47”
Now u got me curious on the piston size in the new rocket 3🤔
N what production vehicle had the 502?
OC: I had a Softail Slim for a few years. Like you said, great in town and short jaunts on highways but an awful touring bike. Granted, that's not it's purpose, but having a big bike to bomb around town on can be a blast!
OC - I love this bike! If only I wasn't a 5' midget, I'd try to get one. It's like trying to ride a small car.
M109r is low to ground. You should have no problem.
@Lino Martin Yeah, the height is fine. It's just a giant bike.
Love the look i like muscle bike was looking to buy one a couple of years ago but went for a Triumph Rocket 3 GT instead another muscle bike with more power and torque.
I call it a sports cruiser. Plenty of power and comfortable, take the back seat off to give it that meaner look
My father has an m90r which is the smaller version of the 109 & he says the samething with switching to neutral
And better known in UK as Intruder, which is better than numbers on the tank 😊
This motorcycle fits you chase
Chase is big guy… finally a bike that fits him
I'd buy this bike over any Harley, tons of power, great price and comfortable.
I've been looking at cruisers to buy in the future. This might be my new reasonably priced, but awesome, dream bike.
That looks gorgeous omg
Rode a friend's M109 and another friend's VTX`1800. The VTX felt like it had more torque at every gear and handled better in the twisties. Ended up buying a VTX and happy that I did.
And VTXC better looking also!
While a great bike the VTX 1800 has no where near the amount of torque as the BOSS or horsepower for that matter. 99 Lbs of torque to 118 and 90 HP TO 115HP. Handles better in the twisties but barely
100% The sexiest cruiser ever made
I want one so bad. Not a fan of that color, though. Wish it had cruise control.
I love mine, I have a 2007 it’s a beast…
I am happy with what I have.
Great bike 🏍 👍 👌. Hope it gets rider aids, more aesthetic design's n tech updates for 2023. The blackout's outstanding
Thats still the same sound lol. Back in 2007, I had an 86 Intruder 700 and the sound isnt any different. But, obviously the power and tech is way better.
Voor wat ik weet heeft suzuki de m109r en de c109r in de ecu begrensd in de eerste 3 versnellingen
Als je de ecu laat flashen dan is dat allemaal weg en heb je een compleet andere machine
Dan moet je je eigen aan het stuur vast houden
Iemand laatst gesproken na een tune op een m109r
Die kwam op 127 pk en 160nm op het wiel
I know this is unrelated but omg please do a first ride on the 2022 cfmoto 300ss! And the other cfmoto bikes too for that matter. Would love an indepth review from you!
The problem with touring in this, even with cruise control and a windscreen is....I would still pick a GSXS1000 over the M109R.
Yep. If Suzuki hadn't taken 2 years to bring the updated GSX-S1000 to the US, I would probably have one instead of my Road King Special.
Love my M109r.......
i have an 07, have to ride with sportbikes, other cruisers don't keep up
I thought it was a Yamaha at first when I saw m10 until I read the the title and suzuki on the side.
You look good on this bike.....
OC. Suzuki Cruza-busa
Busavard.
CF Moto 700 CL-X Sport when?
One missing bar is half a tank.
Gorgeous
Would anyone suggest this for a first time rider
I think the scrape in the turn was the side bag
You didnt talk about the 2 gear problems these bikes come with
It’s my favourite bike.
Great bike! Great video! “Music” very annoying.
I owned a M50 and even that had the shaft bounce. Seating is great but hated everything about the handling
I currently have a 2022 GSXR1000R but due to my age of 23 I can no longer afford to have one and have a apartment so I’m looking at trading in for a m109r I think it’s a good step down from sport bikes and into cruisers
It looks like a busa and a boulevard m50 had a baby
I f you had to ride it with a full tank, you would have feel the weight alright.
Honestly looks pretty dope
Pretty bike
You need to try one of the ryker’s just sitting there
I never cared for that machine even though it's a nice looking ride, I'd prefer a Goldwing where the rider is pampered with every possible nicety you can throw a proper cruiser. OC
what kind of helmet were you using?