Anyone ridden a Suzuki VZR M109 1800cc bike before?

[90s]

Though a Blackbird CBR1100XX (which I gather is not what you test rode, despite what a couple of earlier posts said - pretty sure you said CBR1000RR)

Yeah, my bad sorry.
Why you would think a fireblade would make a good regular two-up machine is beyond me. That's why I thought CBR1100.
I stand by what I said though, and now if the fireblade floated you boat but you want a good two-up sport machine you must try the blackbird.

Can't have been toaster I saw on Lincoln rd then as it was the full two-foot tyre job. (checked my old post - it was bmz2 - with coolest number plate now that I remember ... )

Anyway, when you try a few bikes posts your reviews here and let us know what you choose.

[limbimtimwim]

one thing who said it rusts BULLSHIT.

People like me who park their bikes (Mostly) outside 12 months of the year and clean them the week after they buy it and the week before they sell it know their Suzukis corrode at a faster rate than their Hondas. It's just what happens.

[bmz2]

People like me who park their bikes (Mostly) outside 12 months of the year and clean them the week after they buy it and the week before they sell it know their Suzukis corrode at a faster rate than their Hondas. It's just what happens.

the m109r is plastic. plastic does not rust

[Big Dave]

the m109r is plastic. plastic does not rust

Neil Young meets 2008.

[bmz2]

Neil Young meets 2008.

Shit, it time to go and do some more mods. Go and take some plastic bits off and replace with steel so it will rust.

[Wingnut]

Shit, it time to go and do some more mods. Go and take some plastic bits off and replace with steel so it will rust.

Bro - thought you would have been all modded out by now!!!

[bmz2]

Bro - thought you would have been all modded out by now!!!

not yet dude . the bike is in mod mode again . Wheels are now powder coat wet black, more chrome on the way . engine side cover with LEDs , engine guards, indicator in smoke glass, air ride kit,still leave the 3" lower links on but it will give me the ride height i want on any type of road. Will be able to raise the bike up 4" and down 4",chrome gauges temp and clock, chrome swing arm. . Had the bike on the dyno 147hp at rear with the air mods and injectors. and the torque 136 at 3200rpm.just looking at a phat front as well push the front from 130 to a 160 metz a rear tire on the front but i should not say to much oh here.the exhaust sound great now after more mods to it.

[Edbear]

. . Had the bike on the dyno 147hp at rear with the air mods and injectors. and the torque 136 at 3200rpm...:

That's impressive! What's that, about 22hp up on standard? That's about a Enfield Bullet added on...

[bmz2]

That's impressive! What's that, about 22hp up on standard? That's about a Enfield Bullet added on...

about 22 hp ED. there are some mods to push the 160hp but they come at a cost. There are some new cams in production , they will be ready mid next month. So hang on all those m109r riders because the bike will be a real rocket ship.The dealers still don't know about the mods for these bikes, so they could set the bike up correctly for each owners requirements, such as height ,weight and riding position.

[Edbear]

...So hang on all those m109r riders because the bike will be a real rocket ship...

Ummm! Like it's a pretend one now, right? To be honest I thought it was plenty real enough when I rode one!!!

[bmz2]

Ummm! Like it's a pretend one now, right? To be honest I thought it was plenty real enough when I rode one!!!

it will rock your boat when they get it sorted.they have just done a turbo one. But it is but ugly

[Edbear]

I'd be interested to know just how well they go, there are a few issues when trying to turbo a v-twin. Haven't heard much lately as to how well they go and how well people have got them sorted.

[Toaster]

The M109R is my fifth bike.

Personally I really enjoy the bike as great value for the money, when you compare them to the likes of the Triumph Rocket or the Harley Davidson V-Rod.

All three of those bikes are great but given the significantly cheaper RRP of the big Boulevard I prefer the styling, size and feel of the Suzuki muscle cruiser any day.

The Victory would be an interesting ride to compare at some stage and is a tad closer to "chopper" as is the M109R over the other two options.

It's a bike that gets great comments, looks great in the flesh, sounds great on the road and even better with modified exhausts. I love it.

On the specs side, yes I run a 250 rear tyre, which is only 4mm narrower than a 280 on the stock rim but gives a 10mm higher profile which makes it a tad more round than the stock 240... and much more so than the very flat looking 280 on a stock rim.

That big headlight shroud acts as a very good wind buffer too.... which is exactly why it is the way it is, and makes it nice and original.

A popular bike and lots of fun to ride and packed with torque. Also a good commute to work from the country, although lane splitting has its close shaves!

Quite simple, if you like a good ride with attitude, that has a big bum, lots of plastic surgery and can go the distance and make you smile every time you ride her (over 300kms on a tank) then the M109R is for you.

[snuffles]

i have just got my full license a couple weeks ago and wish to get a bigger bike, the wife loves coming for a ride on the back with me on the GN250 i am still riding, so thought i would get a big cruiser as she didn't really like the Honda CBR1000 RR i took for a test ride the other daywith her as the pillion seat is higher and i guess feels a bit scary.

If any one has riden one or owns one could you comment on it... eg does it suck big nut balls... is it wicked cool... and so on...

Your input and comments would be a big help.

250 - 1800, man youve got balls or no brains

[limbimtimwim]

250 - 1800, man youve got balls or no brains

I've had a go on one, I reckon it was the easiest to ride bike I have ever ridden. They stop, go and corner with an ease that is quite amazing.

Also the poster has raced, which is worth quite a few CCs.