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  • @BeginnerBikeLife
    @BeginnerBikeLife 11 місяців тому +28

    The M109R is the number one choice for me getting a cruiser

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 11 місяців тому +2

      It's a bad Boy for sure!!! Hey thanks for watching my friend 🙏🏻, Ride safe and don't be a stranger!!!

    • @RoniMugaki
      @RoniMugaki 10 місяців тому +3

      I got it, best bike I've owned...🙌🏿

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 10 місяців тому

      @RoniMugaki It a Awesome bike!! Hey Ron Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏🏻, Ride safe my friend and don't be a stranger!!

    • @shaquelcunningham9135
      @shaquelcunningham9135 5 місяців тому +1

      It's honestly my favorite bike I had a road glide and went back to the m109r it can't compare to this monster

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 5 місяців тому

      @shaquelcunningham9135 I totally agree!! Especially for the money!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.

  • @StevenOlson-k1p
    @StevenOlson-k1p День тому +2

    Great Review, Buying
    Mine 2025, 4th of July! Black& Chrome! 2024, Thank's, Steven Olson.

  • @tylerrandolph3410
    @tylerrandolph3410 3 місяці тому +6

    My friend at work rides an older boulevard. He likes the fact it’s shaft drive. Also the pricing on these Suzukis is way better. I agree with you that you’re paying for the name when you buy Harley’s.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the kind words 🙏🏻. Thank you for Watching and Commenting my friend!!!

    • @jeffjohnsonfutdoc
      @jeffjohnsonfutdoc 25 днів тому

      Totally agree

  • @dalealexander555
    @dalealexander555 Місяць тому +3

    I have a m 109 r and I love it

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides Місяць тому

      It's a harley Davidson smasher. Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻. Have a Great Week!

  • @toddsheppard9899
    @toddsheppard9899 6 місяців тому +3

    just bought a boulevard a month ago and i live in that exact area haha, had to do a double take when i saw what road you were on at first, thats so cool

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 6 місяців тому

      Well Congratulations!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, Thanks for being apart of the Channel!!!

  • @luisvelasquez9937
    @luisvelasquez9937 3 місяці тому +3

    I own 3 Harleys and a m90 boulevard same style as the m109...I would never get rid of the m90...great cruiser..!!!!

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 3 місяці тому

      They are Great bikes!! Thanks for being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻.

  • @fabriziodaurizio1009
    @fabriziodaurizio1009 18 днів тому +1

    Trst rode a 2009 model back in 2014. The smile on my face was so big I bought it when I got back to the dealer. Got hit by a pickup truck and totalled it in 2019. Loved it so much bought a new one in 2022. It is by far, as we say in Australia "the ducks nuts" as far as I'm concerned. Buy one you'll be hooked

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 18 днів тому

      The Ducks Nuts is so cool! They are a bike that's iconic for sure!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Have a great rest of your weekend!!!

  • @southsidesmoka
    @southsidesmoka 4 місяці тому +4

    You know I love my 2018 M109R when I have no intention on uprading it and still watching reviews of this bike.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 4 місяці тому

      That's so cool ,good for you!!

    • @shaquelcunningham9135
      @shaquelcunningham9135 3 місяці тому +1

      That's the one I got some guy sold it to me for 6k had only 1500 miles on it

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 3 місяці тому

      @shaquelcunningham9135 that's sounds like a Super Deal!

  • @durintaymyers1685
    @durintaymyers1685 6 місяців тому +2

    I just bought the exact bike. I also owned a 2012. Bully for life. Speed and strength is an understatement with this bike. Great post!

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 6 місяців тому

      Thanks 🙏🏻, Thanks for Watching and Commenting!

  • @RoniMugaki
    @RoniMugaki 10 місяців тому +2

    Best bike I've owned! The power, looks and machismo...🔥🔥🔥

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 10 місяців тому +1

      It is a bad boy!! Hey thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend🙏🏻, Ride Safe and don't be a stranger!!!

  • @benoitturcotte5602
    @benoitturcotte5602 2 місяці тому +2

    Tks for the video. You helped me making my decision. Just bought one last Friday, M109R 2024 Red. I simply love it. Power, comfort, sound, look and price. a winner all the way.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 2 місяці тому

      Congratulations my friend!!! Please Stay in Touch and let me know what all you love about it! Have a AWESOME Week! Ttys

    • @angustungsten2687
      @angustungsten2687 2 місяці тому +1

      How is the "shaft jacking" under acceleration? That's a common complaint with shaft drive bikes and probably the reason the test rider kept saying he could "feel the torque"...
      Sure is a "looker" though - Enjoy!

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 2 місяці тому

      @angustungsten2687 Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, Have a Great rest of your week!

    • @danlacey4138
      @danlacey4138 2 місяці тому +1

      @benoitturcotte5602 I also bought the 2024 m109r in candy red! I absolutely love this bike! Great cruiser on and off the interstate, and from town to town! It's so comfortable to ride on. Like riding a big Ole couch down the road! But if you wanna Drag race a sports bike, it's good at that too! Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine ✌️

  • @SteveM109r
    @SteveM109r 9 місяців тому +2

    M109r's are amazing. Ride on bro

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 9 місяців тому

      I think so to, Hey thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend! Ride Safe and don't be a stranger!!!

  • @JeffShouse-u4l
    @JeffShouse-u4l 2 місяці тому +2

    Great review, I love Harleys but this M109 is tough to beat. Especially the price

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 2 місяці тому

      Thk you for the kind words my friend 🙏🏻, Stay in Touch!!

  • @otienokonialaalfred6545
    @otienokonialaalfred6545 26 днів тому +1

    M109 and BMW R18👌👌

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 26 днів тому

      Thanks for Commenting and being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻

  • @tdz69
    @tdz69 8 місяців тому +2

    Gorgeous bike. My father had a Honda vtx 1800 and a Rune. Both were big bikes and as a big guy myself I prefer it over smaller. I was looking into a Honda 1800 but leaning toward the m109r.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 8 місяців тому

      Those Rune are way cool , I always wanted one! Hey thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻 my friend. Hang around and don't be a Stranger!!

  • @chambersr1176
    @chambersr1176 7 місяців тому +2

    Great review great bike

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻 my friend!

  • @jameswaterhouse-brown6646
    @jameswaterhouse-brown6646 6 місяців тому +2

    A joy to watch and listen to.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 6 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for being apart of the Channel 🙏🏻.

  • @sagetruman1215
    @sagetruman1215 10 місяців тому +1

    Great bike 🏍 👍 n my first bike like. Thank's

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 10 місяців тому

      Hey my friend thanks for Watching 🙏🏻, I loved it- Awesome bike, thanks for commenting and Ride Safe. Dint be a stranger!!!

  • @TheChromeRonin
    @TheChromeRonin 4 місяці тому +2

    I just wish Suzuki could get their ass into gear to add ABS, because we can't get these new in NZ anymore without it. Im riding a 2007 M50 now, and love it. Would love to upgrade to its much bigger brother, the 109.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 4 місяці тому +1

      Didn't know that, Thanks for Watching and Commenting.

  • @JohnMoses-i2k
    @JohnMoses-i2k 6 днів тому +1

    My next Bike . Have 1995 1400cc Suzuki intruder . And it's been a good bike .

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 6 днів тому +1

      I heard nothing but good about Them!!

  • @kevindarkstar
    @kevindarkstar 3 місяці тому +1

    5:17 headlight cowl 👍🏻

  • @jasonlong5292
    @jasonlong5292 6 місяців тому +1

    I own a 2009 Suzuki boulevard C109RT. It has the same 109 cu powerplant just with the classic cruiser look and tuned to have 15% more torque and it weighs 900 lb it comes with a 240 mm rear tire as well as the M109. I test rode an M109 and I was really disappointed because the power felt alot weaker than I was used to with my C109RT. Ive gotten up to 135mph and still had acceleration power to spare

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 6 місяців тому

      Your bike sounds Awesome, Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻 my friend. Don't be a Stranger!

  • @gunner72450
    @gunner72450 5 місяців тому +1

    I want one of these bikes sooooo bad. I currently have the Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 VTC but I like the look of this bike soooo much more. Don't get me wrong, the 1100 runs like a scalded dog, but I'm 6ft 2 and like the forward controls on the M109R. If I could get a payment cheap enough, I would trade my Honda for this Suzuki in a HEARTBEAT!!!

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for being apart of the Channel and leaving a comment!!🙏🏻

  • @gardeningplus7271
    @gardeningplus7271 7 днів тому +1

    Hi,
    I am buying one soon my color is ruby red dealer doesn't have it here, I live in Canada, you should of talked about the tank too, I never seen a big tank like that on any bikes. Cheers,:)

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 7 днів тому

      Thanks for Commenting my friend 🙏🏻 , You ought to see the 2025 Model- Stay Tuned my friend!!

  • @joe2479
    @joe2479 Місяць тому +1

    I had the M109r2. The one with the small headlight. I don't remember the year. Recently I've been shopping for a used Harley Sport Glide (2021, no longer sold in the USA). The Harley prices are ridiculous. I'm really temped to go back to the 109. I just wish Suzuki added cruise control and ABS. I know - it will never happen. Once Suzuki hits on something all they do is change the paint (e.g., DR650, Vstrom 650 etc.).

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides Місяць тому

      Yea your right! Thanks for Watching and Commenting Joe! Have a great Holiday Weekend my friend!!!

  • @andrejosbandrejos
    @andrejosbandrejos 4 місяці тому +1

    Where did you bye those riding gloves,need to have them!😄

  • @jed-uq4yz
    @jed-uq4yz 4 місяці тому +2

    If a Vrod wants to race just let em' win :))

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 4 місяці тому +1

      Yes sir! 🤣

    • @dwayneglover914
      @dwayneglover914 3 місяці тому

      THANK U 4 STANDING UP 4 HARLEY DAVIDSON 🇺🇸 FIRST!!! ALSO I'M A BLACK REPUBLICAN TRUMP & THE REPUBLICAN PARTY!!!!!!!

  • @Obsevant1
    @Obsevant1 3 місяці тому +1

    Now ride a Triumph Rocket 3.
    That thing is a Beast!

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 3 місяці тому

      Those are Awesome bikes!!. Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.

  • @gerrywood5325
    @gerrywood5325 8 місяців тому +2

    Hot dang, I have been waitin' for a feller who talks like me. I'm from Georgia and I love the Suzuki M109. Now, there's a Japanese company called Tsukayu that offers a fairin' for the front with a windshield on it. They also have hard bags for tourin'. The only thing I wish it had is cruise control. Full gear wearin' is for yankees what don't ride in the high heat. I don't wear all that gear either.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 8 місяців тому

      Thank you for kind words, Thanks for watching and Commenting 🙏🏻 My friend.

    • @troyo.miller-dubose7934
      @troyo.miller-dubose7934 7 місяців тому

      You can buy an aftermarket cruise control and do an install yourself

  • @Solley2010
    @Solley2010 5 місяців тому +1

    Great as standard, i installed a Cobra swept exhaust, Q5 intakes & had the ecu flashed .. its the most phone you can have whilst still wearing your trousers 😂

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 5 місяців тому +1

      That's a good one !! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.

  • @ajshaw2169
    @ajshaw2169 4 місяці тому +1

    Awesome review

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Aj! Have a Great weekend my friend!

    • @ajshaw2169
      @ajshaw2169 4 місяці тому

      @@RayBowdenRides you have a good weekend as well. I’m going to decide between the M109R or Victory Hammer

  • @cyberlunacy
    @cyberlunacy 3 місяці тому +1

    Man i thought you was Donnie Baker for a while! I been thinkin about one of these, but need somethin with a full back seat for the wife

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for Watching- let me know what you get! Have a AWESOME weekend!

  • @kevindarkstar
    @kevindarkstar 3 місяці тому +1

    0:07 I believe that is a touch high, it's somewhere between 123-127bhp depending on where you look 🤷🏻‍♂️ oh yeah and 118 ft-lb of torque 😊

  • @bodhisattva1115
    @bodhisattva1115 6 місяців тому +4

    i like but i owln a vtx 1800 and its the same motor

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for Commenting and Watching 🙏🏻, Don't be a Stranger!

    • @NicePantsLance
      @NicePantsLance 3 місяці тому

      They're very similar engine configurations, but the M109R has a larger bore and a shorter stroke than the VTX!

  • @sandeepramlakshmanan3646
    @sandeepramlakshmanan3646 4 місяці тому +1

    How does this compare to the 2014 Honda Valkyrie or Yamaha Raider? After the Vmax which I cant find I have narrowed it down to these three for my third bike which I want for my cruiser needs.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 4 місяці тому

      It's probably most comparable to a Raider, the Valkyries engine design is totally different. Thanks for Watching and Commenting🙏🏻.

    • @WaldoWizard
      @WaldoWizard 3 місяці тому +2

      the raider is a 3 hole oil change , also air cooled , so if you're in a hot part of the country like me , that's not a good thing. The Vmax is awesome but they don't get good gas mileage and run on premium gas. There's something good to say about all of them . The valkyrie is tough to work on , ie, air filter change is a PITA .

  • @jamesclarkson3009
    @jamesclarkson3009 9 місяців тому +1

    I've always fancied one of these. The only thing that puts me off is gearbox problems and the fact they're a cable clutch not hydraulic.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 9 місяців тому +2

      Clutch pull is not bad at all! Go sit on one and try it. Hey thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, Ride Safe and don't be a stranger.

    • @WayRoo34
      @WayRoo34 9 місяців тому +4

      I think gearbox issue was on early models 06 &07, you can convert to hydraulic clutch

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 9 місяців тому

      @wayneroomes492 don't know myself but sounds possible I think, hey thanks for watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Ride Safe and don't be a stranger.

    • @troyo.miller-dubose7934
      @troyo.miller-dubose7934 7 місяців тому

      there is a reason for the clutch being dry that does nothing bad for the bike it's an awesome machine I have a 2006 still running strong and I'm planning to get a 2024 ASAP. What gearbox problems are you talking about please explain

    • @jamesclarkson3009
      @jamesclarkson3009 7 місяців тому +1

      Jumping out of second gear and eventually 2nd gear failing altogether. It's a known issue.

  • @cameronmello3548
    @cameronmello3548 5 місяців тому +1

    Welllllll off to the dealer i go tomorrow

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for Watching and Commenting Cameron 🙏🏻.

  • @heretohear8662
    @heretohear8662 11 місяців тому +1

    SHARP!!!

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 11 місяців тому +1

      It is!! Hey thanks for watching my friend 🙏🏻, appreciate the kind comments, dont be a stranger!!!

  • @AyaWetts
    @AyaWetts 11 місяців тому +3

    If this thing had cruise control... good highway 6th gear... I'd love to have one.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 11 місяців тому +2

      👍,Hey thanks for watching my friend 🙏🏻, Don't be a stranger!! Thks for the comment..

    • @birddaddydetta
      @birddaddydetta 10 місяців тому +2

      Yeah real shame that it doesn't have CC and 6th

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 10 місяців тому +1

      @birddaddydetta Yes that would be nice!! Hey- thanks for watching my friend 🙏🏻, Ride safe and don't be a stranger!!!

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 8 місяців тому

      @postcomment3737 sorry you feel that way,Thanks for watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.

    • @troyo.miller-dubose7934
      @troyo.miller-dubose7934 7 місяців тому +3

      I totally agree with you guys on the cruise control but that's an easy fix buy the aftermarket cruise control for your throttle works perfect.
      I don't really care about the sixth gear situation You got to remember one thing about the bike The reason why it has a dry clutch no six gear shaft driven is because it was engineer and made perform in a certain way changing certain dynamics of the bike will change the bikes overall performance no matter what it's a nice machine.

  • @pryme2013
    @pryme2013 5 місяців тому +1

    My buddy has one of these. I know you tested the gsxs1000gt which is what I just bought. Which one is faster? He thinks his m109 is

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 5 місяців тому +1

      Man I don't know, the m109 has awesome Torque, alot of it is Rider. 1/8 mile maybe m109, 1/4 mile probably you- but alot of it is rider! There's one way to find out 🏁.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 5 місяців тому +1

      Let me know!!!

  • @kevindarkstar
    @kevindarkstar 3 місяці тому +1

    Is that freewheeling clutch in up to junction and traffic lights normal, because it's a weird way to ride in my opinion

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 3 місяці тому

      What do you Mean??

    • @kevindarkstar
      @kevindarkstar 3 місяці тому +1

      @@RayBowdenRides I mean pulling the clutch in well before a stop and allowing the bike to freewheel up to the stop, while apparently revving the engine, rather than rev matching on the down change coming to a stop in 1st at the stop point 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 3 місяці тому +1

      @kevindarkstar oh OK, hmm - I guess I'm just different! Thanks for answering back! Stay in Touch sir!

  • @lokeshdeshwal5288
    @lokeshdeshwal5288 8 місяців тому +7

    Better than harley...plus ➕️ Suzuki reliable engine..

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 8 місяців тому

      Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. Ride Safe.

  • @Obsevant1
    @Obsevant1 3 місяці тому +2

    These bikes haven't changed much since they were released.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, Have a Great rest of your weekend!!

    • @WaitAMinute1989
      @WaitAMinute1989 2 місяці тому +1

      They're dependable, very little maintenance

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 2 місяці тому

      @WaitAMinute1989 They sure are! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻, Have a Great rest of your week!!!

  • @L4ND.SH4RK
    @L4ND.SH4RK 7 місяців тому +1

    Plus, it is the most torque of any bike... right?

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 7 місяців тому

      I believe so, but I could be wrong. Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.

    • @NicePantsLance
      @NicePantsLance 3 місяці тому

      M109R is rated at 118lb-ft of torque. There's a handful of other motorcycles with more torque

  • @davemonday5381
    @davemonday5381 10 місяців тому +1

    It’ll kill its own ride too.
    I own a m1800r and a DYNA Lowrider s.
    The M is a very dangerous bike.
    You should take it out when it’s damp.
    And I actually like them. But they’ll even hurt a very experienced rider. Part of the excitement of riding a M is trying to not die. But you know best you borrowed one for 10 minutes. I’ve only used one has a club bike and rode one through 10 European countries.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 10 місяців тому

      It's got a ton of power!!! Yes for sure. Hey thanks for watching and commenting my friend 🙏🏻!Ride Safe my friend!! Don't be a stranger!!!

    • @davemonday5381
      @davemonday5381 10 місяців тому +1

      @@RayBowdenRides
      every now and again.
      the M feels it’s on ice.
      I seen about 8 m1800’s bouncing down the road. mine landed on top of me it was on top of my head dragged me across 3 lanes lanes of oncoming traffic.
      So you must think can I ride a bike. I raced motocross when I was 12. Enduro, grass-track. Super moto. I’ve been involved in super stock. super bike and TT and BSB and overland. Just done winter testing. Then you’ll think what crazy thing was I doing to get badly hurt. And I was badly injured. Well I put the brakes on, I felt the tyre locking up the 600lb bike was pushing through the brake. I backed off the brake but was heading to a junction I had to brake again a lot of back brake too I started to watch the front tuck under / low side. And nothing I could do when 600 pound has that momentum you along for the ride. Has I said it jammed my head underneath the bike and then dragged me with my leg that was stuck on something underneath the bike. When a big Suzuki M109R let’s go it’s like a big Rig on ice but with two wheels. Compared to my Lowrider s dyne it’s a piece of shit. Gearbox is shocking the shaft jams and it has plastic chrome.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 10 місяців тому

      Gotcha! Sorry that happened!🙏🏻

  • @peteherrera1502
    @peteherrera1502 9 місяців тому +3

    I do not wear full riding gear either because I feel more comfortable riding without all of that crap and if the windshield blocked the wind better I would not wear a helmet. I only wear a helmet and gloves because of the wind when I use to ride. I had the 2014 M109r Boss which was black and yellow. I wonder if the new M109r's have had any updates to them since the? or if it is still the same motorcycle just different colors. It is a great motorcycle. And I am retired and 65 and would not mind having one again. Harleys are junk and overpriced.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 9 місяців тому +1

      I'm not sure on updates on this new year Model, I've owned and loved Harleys to its just not my bike of choice now. We all have to live with our choices- I don't wear leather jackets and full leathers either, hopefully I don't regret that. Hey Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻. RIDE SAFE and don't be a stranger.

    • @HeCoversMe
      @HeCoversMe 9 місяців тому +1

      No updates from what I read and the crazy thing 2024 has only one color available …black. I owned two m109s. Had the blue/white 2012 and still kicking myself for letting it go. I’m torn now between a fat boy anniversary or a new m109. I know the price gap is insane but I’m getting old and this will probably be my last bike. Only issues with my 109’s? The first one had the well known tranny issue shifting 1st to 2nd. The second 109? No issues and the shaft drive rocks no chain or belt to mess with. If your 225lbs or more I would get a softer seat and remember it looks best as a one seater so unless you figure out a way to haul around the buddy seat and the removable fiberglass when buddy seat is installed you will be screwed if you run into a special person who wants to ride with you while you’re out cruising. Personally I don’t like the liability of a passenger on my bike so the buddy seat gathered a lot of dust. Just wish Suzuki would update something! I know they are aware but they just sit on their half moons. They’ve had so many combinations of black that I wonder how many of those parts just roll over year after year.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 9 місяців тому

      @HeCoversMe Yep, thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend.

  • @lostinspace013
    @lostinspace013 Місяць тому +1

    This bike is absolutely beautiful. One of the most beautiful I've ever seen. But it's quite difficult to ride. No traction control or even ABS (I mean COME ON !). It doesn't help the rider in any way. I chose the Honda Rebel 1100. After a few modifications it's much faster than literally all the HDs and this Suzuki too, and oh so easy to ride..

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides Місяць тому

      Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, Thanks for being apart of the Channel and Have a great rest of your week!!

    • @otienokonialaalfred6545
      @otienokonialaalfred6545 26 днів тому +2

      It has abs, traction control for what?

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 26 днів тому

      Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻

    • @lostinspace013
      @lostinspace013 26 днів тому

      @@otienokonialaalfred6545 There is no ABS. Traction control... you ask "for what" ??? FOR SAFETY dummy...

    • @jeffjohnsonfutdoc
      @jeffjohnsonfutdoc 25 днів тому

      If ya know how to ride n not drive like an idiot ya certainly don't need traction control nor abs. Apparently you've never been offloading on a big bike

  • @shaquelcunningham9135
    @shaquelcunningham9135 5 місяців тому +2

    The comfort of a cruiser with the speed of a busa and wen u change the exhaust god it like the devil is riding behind u

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 5 місяців тому +1

      That's a good one!! Thanks for Watching and Commenting Shaq🙏🏻

  • @HTX_KROOK
    @HTX_KROOK 5 місяців тому +1

    how tall are you?

  • @michaelhudson303
    @michaelhudson303 8 місяців тому +4

    Dude it’s a 1800cc

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 8 місяців тому

      Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻, Don't be a Stranger. Have a AWESOME 2024

    • @troyo.miller-dubose7934
      @troyo.miller-dubose7934 7 місяців тому +2

      he's not a good guy to do a review he' needs to have facts before trying to do a review.

    • @NicePantsLance
      @NicePantsLance 3 місяці тому +1

      He literally corrected his comment instantly by displaying "1800cc" on screen. Pay attention

  • @WaldoWizard
    @WaldoWizard 3 місяці тому +1

    think you said 700 pounds and it's more like 850 ... but does have a low CG .

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻

  • @GaryYearsley-s9k
    @GaryYearsley-s9k 3 місяці тому +2

    The 109 is 1800

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 3 місяці тому

      It is a BIG BOY- I LOVE THEM, Thanks for Watching and Commenting!!

  • @samuraidarryl
    @samuraidarryl 5 місяців тому +2

    Harley envy 😂

  • @leebrewer7394
    @leebrewer7394 10 місяців тому +2

    The whine is horrible off throttle.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 10 місяців тому +1

      Oh 👍, Hey thanks for watching my friend 🙏🏻,Ride safe and don't be a stranger- Have a good weekend!!

  • @easternyellowjacket276
    @easternyellowjacket276 4 місяці тому +1

    Needs cruise control.

  • @erwinkrau6300
    @erwinkrau6300 6 місяців тому +1

    I own a 2015 M109 BOSS Black/White colour
    Before it I had a C109 for 12 years, 176,000mi

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 6 місяців тому

      Dang, you know your stuff on that bike huh? Thanks for Watching and Commenting Erwin 🙏🏻, Stay in Touch!!

  • @WaitAMinute1989
    @WaitAMinute1989 2 місяці тому +1

    1800 cc's

  • @kennethjacobus7311
    @kennethjacobus7311 3 місяці тому +1

    The Vrod had more power. The pan America has more power. The harley 131 Engine makes a lot more power.. The Suzuki is a good bike but not a harley killer

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 3 місяці тому +2

      Thanks for Commenting and being apart of the Channel!🙏🏻

    • @WaldoWizard
      @WaldoWizard 3 місяці тому

      I had 2 vrods and neither one was super fast , yeah off the line but at 110 mph it leveled out . Also Premium unleaded for sure and I think regular gas for the 109

    • @county_bear9509
      @county_bear9509 3 місяці тому +2

      Vrod is marginally faster sure. But not comfortable at all. At least the 109 is fairly comfortable. And the 131 makes hardly any more power and cost 30k+. Cant really compare that.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 3 місяці тому

      @county_bear9509 Thanks for being apart of the Channel and Commenting 🙏🏻.

    • @NicePantsLance
      @NicePantsLance 3 місяці тому +1

      Oooo i see we've struck a nerve 😂 The VROD makes 125hp, and M109R makes 130hp. So no, its not more powerful. The VROD is BARELY faster due to weight ratio. The Pan America isnt even a cruiser, so that's another reach. The 131ci isnt a stock engine, its a factory upgrade that costs a lot. Not to mention, a stock 131 makes a sad amount of horsepower unless you tune it and void warranty. Less than 130whp from the 131ci stock.
      So yes, the M109r literally kills every Harley cruiser that is out right now, stock for stock. If you tune the M109R, you're not touching it with a Milwaukee 8 unless you cam it out.

  • @porkchopspapi5757
    @porkchopspapi5757 3 місяці тому +2

    No your not paying for the HD name, your paying union mafia extortion.

    • @RayBowdenRides
      @RayBowdenRides 3 місяці тому

      🤣That's a good one !! Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend 🙏🏻.