Look what i got!

[Big Dave]

BD goes metric.
This is my runabout for the next little while.
1800cc, 20 grand. Fits me very real well and it gets along quite nicely too. I've ridden Hogs that go harder, but they were 3 times the spend.
Reports follow.

Also had a burn on the big beemer GS1200 adventurer today - beautiful engineering solutions in a body only a mother could love. Suprisingly nimble, smooth and, dare i say it 'has some poke'.

Put 'em with yesterdays Daytona 675 jaunt and it's a rich vein of good riding fortune. Will share.

[ZeroIndex]

only 3 words fit the thoughts going through my head: You Lucky Bastard :D have fun with your 'fancy' bikes.. I'll just sit over here on my 170cc *disgusted muttering continues* :D

[James Deuce]

Mr Hitcher needs a good write up on the M109R.

Have fun, and hurry up with the photos.

[ZeroIndex]

one thought though.. the new boulevard looks a ton better in silver than it does in black

[James Deuce]

Looks better in black than silver IMO.

[Ixion]

It looks very nice I guess in a crusierish way. But I don't do crusiers. So once again, we have a splendid motor, in a , to me, unsuitable frame . Why, oh why, will the manufacturers not put these motors into touring frames. Surely there must be many prospective buyers for an 1800c tourer. But who will not be attracted by a crusier with its riding position, ground clearance and lack of weather and wind protection.

[Smorg]

that Beemer looks like a mozzie that got caught in some sort of nasty gamma rays and developed super powers........ugly as sin but im sure it would be a blast to ride.
Im still abit suspect on the headlight of that 1800cc but having never rode one im not about to pass judgement on anything but the looks, and as for that beautiful inline3 675............................... im off to the bathroom

[MSTRS]

You lucky sod, Dave. I loved the ride I had on one of those (black one = better:laugh: ). Fair enough that some don't like the look, but I thought it was surprising sporty in it's feel. Good call Ixion. Suzuki could use this engine to challenge the Goldwing (or whatever it's equivalent is now)

[Big Dave]

It looks very nice I guess in a crusierish way. But I don't do crusiers. So once again, we have a splendid motor, in a , to me, unsuitable frame . Why, oh why, will the manufacturers not put these motors into touring frames. Surely there must be many prospective buyers for an 1800c tourer. But who will not be attracted by a crusier with its riding position, ground clearance and lack of weather and wind protection.

Yes - rumour is Triumph are doing a Touring Rocket III

Did you hear me scaping the pegs behind you at the Gt Sth Road lights last night.
'Scritchy' Dave.

I'm not worried about the protection etc - but agree about the chassis - this ain't Kansas.

Bloody good fun around town however - as comfortable as any - and a sharp looking thing.

Cornering clearance is better on a V-Rod.

[imdying]

I'd be suprised if it was an 'unsuitable' frame. I dare say it gets quite jiggy when you want to. Dealer here reckons you can get the front a foot of the ground with not too much hassle, and the chassis is more than capable of laying the smack down on most sportsbikes to 200km/h, or so the tale goes. As far as suitability for the motor goes, just where else would that motor work? GSXR chassis? Don't think so... Something like a Buell? Rather have a TL/VTR motor in me sports twin thanks. I reckon it's in about just the right place :) There's plenty of touring bikes out there, I'm pretty sure they've got another market in mind.

Top ride, I'm jealous :)

[The_Dover]

The M109R is a pretty good ride for a fags bike.

I took it on last thursdays auckland ride and gave it a cane up the coatesville - riverhead highway and it can haul along pretty well. It is fuckin heavy but not that unmanageable in the corners except for the low ground clearance.

Just needs some straight through pipes to noisy it up a bit.

[Devil]

Took the M109R for a spin the other day, felt like shit in the corners. Seemed very much a symptom of the profile of the rear tyre (squarer than a Rocket III's). Engine was entertaining, surprised at getting 7500rpm out of that thing.
Overall opinion was it handled like poo and it felt cheap. There's plastic everywhere, that must be the "gsxr technology" they were talking about.

[Devil]

On the upside, I took a DL650 V-strom for a ride the other day. What an excellent bike. Perfect home for the SV engine, surprisingly fast on the road, confidence inspiring on the dirt/gravel.

Someone give me a ride on the 1000cc one...

[Brownbikerbabe]

Mmmmm....nice! Enjoy them and be safe!

[Hitcher]

Hmmm. M109R. I note it's not YOUR birthday. Bastard.

[dawnrazor]

Ah the 675, looks fast just parked up.

[chris]

Also had a burn on the big beemer GS1200 adventurer today - beautiful engineering solutions in a body only a mother could love.
'tis a matter of taste, Dave. I rode the M109 back from Vege Towers, I'm not paid enough to be seen riding it in my opinion......

However, the Beemer is my 'cup of tea' and I could quite happily take it home (I did last night!).

[ZeroIndex]

Looks better in black than silver IMO.
my reason for saying silver was better is that huge bottle-nose dolphin.. i mean headlight looks more THERE in black

[James Deuce]

I'm one of those weirdos that likes that headlight :)

[Devil]

I'm one of those weirdos that likes that headlight :)
So was I until I gave it a prod and found it was cheap thin plastic.

[The_Dover]

You think that is cheap thin plastic? go check out the quality and finish of the MV Brutale headlight surround.

Can anyone say poor quality moulding?

[Devil]

Hrm, my gripe is not so much the quality of the plastic, more that it's plastic full-stop. How bout some nice aluminium or something.

Put it next to a rocket III and see where the Triumph literally shines.

[The_Dover]

Put the price tag next to a Rocket III and see what stands out most!

The Rocket is a beautiful bike but for 20 large the M109R is a nice piece of kit. I hate the light and think it would look stunning with a big meaty M50 style front end but each to their own.

[Devil]

There's what, 6k between the 109 and the rocket base model? I'd pay another grand for the suzuki just to replace the plastic with metal...
Surely they could have done better.
I enjoyed the M50 far more than the 109 despite the lack of oomph.

[The_Dover]

More like ten grand mate. I agree that using shitty plastic is becoming a bit too commonplace on pricey machinery but 10 large is a lot of coin.

Still, I'm not sure I'll be buying either of them anytime soon and I'm quite happy with the plastic on my gixxers.

[Devil]

Ah was the last of the '05s that were being flogged off for $25,995.

Someone gimme a V-Strom.

[Big Dave]

'tis a matter of taste, Dave. I rode the M109 back from Vege Towers, I'm not paid enough to be seen riding it in my opinion......

However, the Beemer is my 'cup of tea' and I could quite happily take it home (I did last night!).

I'm enjoying the Suzuki. This one sounds great when on it and it's my size.

I didn't say I didn't like the beemer - there are several things that impressed me. How slow you can ride it without slipping the clutch and its lack of drivetrain freeplay. and that it will powerstand too. its an elegant solution in a swiss army knife presentation. I mean....I prefer fish in my goldfish bowl! :laugh: It's a nice thing - just weird.

[imdying]

If plastic means I can buy an SV1000S and a M109R for nearly the same price as a Rocket, they can make the whole damn thing out of it for all I care!

[chris]

I'm enjoying the Suzuki. This one sounds great when on it and it's my size.

I didn't say I didn't like the beemer - there are several things that impressed me. How slow you can ride it without slipping the clutch and its lack of drivetrain freeplay. and that it will powerstand too. its an elegant solution in a swiss army knife presentation. I mean....I prefer fish in my goldfish bowl! :laugh: It's a nice thing - just weird.

The BMW is a bit weird looking from the front, no argument. I really don't like the way the Suzuki looks (and steers) but it has the stonk no doubt. Horses for courses, one man's poison etc.

[outlawtorn]

:shit: shit Dave, you have the best job around dude, I mean designing shit and riding bikes, you are truly a lucky man. :niceone: