Suzuki M109R test ride

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MrVvrroomm

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I test rode one of these today. It was a gorgeous silver beast. If I was in the market for a cruiser, this is it, bar none. Up until today's test ride, the V-Rod was my cruiser of choice. This thing will school a V-Rod.

I was on it for about 20 minutes. The thing is huge! There's no hugging the tank with your legs. That massive tank holds 5 gallons, enough for a good cruise. The rear tire is HUGE, 240 section spun by a shaft via a 5 speed. This thing really only needs a 3 speed. It literally does not matter what gear you're in. Twist the throttle and it feels like the pavement is wrinkling beneath that giant rear wheel.

The bars are wide with an LCD bar-style tachometer the focal point between them. They are drag-style bars, not those ridiculous looking ape hangers ya see The Motor Company riders slogging around with. The speedo and other gauges are basically useless sitting atop the tank. You have to take your eyes completely off the road and look down to see anything. I never once looked down at the speedo. I was having too much fun twisting the throttle.

It doesn't handle too badly for a 700 lb. cruiser. Suzuki fitted the 109 with upside down forks. There's no front suspension adjustment, hell it's a cruiser. Here's something novel: A cruiser with brakes that actually work. Radially mounted, 4 piston calipers, squeezing dual 310mm discs. Rear brakes? Who cares, I don't use 'em.

1783cc's, liquid cooled, dual plug/cylinder. This thing rocks! Can ya tell I liked it? If you get a chance, go take one for a rip.

Oh, and just for ***** & giggles...I did a big smokie, brake stand burnout. It doesn't take much throttle to loosen up that big rear tire when you've got that kinda torque between your legs.

 
My local UJM dealer has one on the floor. They don't even allow test rides on used bikes. The Suzy is a nice looking bike, but I'm more interested in the sport bikes these days.

 
Which is why test rides are so rare...
Hmmm, must be a geographic thing. Already this year I've test ridden: M109R, Buell Ulysses, Buell XB12Ss (long), Triumph Rocket III, Suzuki SV1000S, Aprilia Mille, Aprilia Tuono, Harley Street Rod. All new bikes.

Rode them all just like I'd ride my own bikes. The SV & Tuono are both great wheelie bikes.

 
I saw it on 2 wheel tuesday. For a Cruiser I was impressed.

I also was impressed by the new FZ1. New aluminum frame R1 engine, upside down forks
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I just sat on the M109 and was very impressed how light it felt.

The purple color was very pretty too(only the rear shaft looked

ugly). If I was to buy another bike, I would consider this one. It

blows Honda's 1800 out-of-the-water! I would like to see ABS brakes

on something this big though(700lbs hurts). Hey, throw in a reverse too :yahoo:

 

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