I have four bikes, I’ve ridden many bikes, I’m 66. My M109R.....is THE best bike I’ve ridden. It does everything.....cruisin’. Turn the wick up.....hang on.
I rode one of these at a Suzuki demo in Fresno, CA a few weeks ago. The pillowy soft suspension, the slick transmission, the fueling off idle is amazing, the luxurious of the ride is second to none at any price. You don't need electronics when you get the basics this right. People want to talk with you when you ride a "9" because it's visually an original.
I went from a 550 to my 9. My first couple times on it I was absolutely terrified. This being first full year of riding it I’m figuring it out more and absolutely love it. You can cruise or crank 6k and let her sail. Highly recommend it but until comfortable on it take it easy and get a feel of it or you’ll fly off the seat backwards
I'm 6'2, 225, 36 inch inseam. Was debating if this would be big enough for longer rides. Your video is the only one I found explaining the comfort of it, thank you. About to test ride one!
Hey, I recognize the scenery. That’s my neck of the woods. I travel rt 68 on my daily rides. Young’s Dairy is one of my stops. I’m 73 and I can remember when Young’s was a small building where they sold whole milk. How times have changed. I ride a 17 Victory Octane. Oh what fun it is to ride!
You ride the bull by feel and ear. Rpm and gear indicator gives you an idea of speed. Speedo is about useless. Remove the stock 240 tire put on 260 for better cornering. Give it a healthy push on the gear shift. No wimpy shifts , just like muscling it into curves . Very deliberate inputs are surprisingly rewarded. It’s a twin rumbling and vibrations are inherent.
Thanks for this ride! I have the M-90 and it is not far off from the 109 in performance! They are HIGH REV twins for sure! After 11 years (2009) it never gets old (O: With the optional gel seat, it can be comfy for hours!, enjoy ...
@@ShinkuGouki I’ve ridden all three. My pops owned an m50, then went up to the 90. The power difference is massive between the two. I have the 109. Straight up, if you really think the m50 has balls you haven’t ridden many bigger cc bikes. The 50 is weak as hell but power and speed ain’t what it was made for. The 90 will smash a 50 and my 109 walks my pops’ 90 which is ten years newer than my 109. Bottom line is the 50 is right at 800 cc. That’s small and it’s unfair to even compare it to the 90 or 109.
@@WoodyRides - there is actually a brand new left over 2019 M109R B.O.S.S (Black/Red) at my local dealership for $10,999 that I am looking at. If I trade in my current 13 Honda Shadow Areo, I can probably get it down to $7,999 or so.
Not good for first bike, too much power to start off. This bike must be respected for the power. Beautiful but, not for first time riders, if you live your life.
I really hate when cruiser manufacturers make a low seat height bike with the pegs so far forward that a shorter rider can flat foot it, but not effectively ride it. Especially since this bike is just calling my name.
Try being 6'3, they make adventure bikes so tall they seem great, but the height between seat and pegs is too short. I default to cruisers cos I can stretch out
Struggling between this an the m90 BOSS, would be buying brand new to get the 5 year warranty and the 90 comes in at about $5K less Canadian. Thoughts? I just keep reading the m109R transmission is shit, not because it's clunky but because it slips and can fail completely costing $3K plus to fix. I hate that they haven't yet realized how stupid it is to locate the RPM in a better line of sight than the speedo--who makes that decision, nobody likes this. Just FYI these bikes are extremely customizable! There are so many aftermarket products for the Bully's, this one has the most.
As a fellow Canadian, we do not have a long riding season, take the more reliable choice. Toys are for playing with, not fixing and 5000 goes a long ways for our insurance especially if you are in Ontario. Take care bud🇨🇦🍻👊
Check out my Instagram!!! Galactic_m109r... Have a 2017 matte Grey m109r. Have aftermarket intakes, freedom performance exhaust, 180 rear tire and 10.5" wheel, Arnott air ride suspension. Tomorrow I'm putting on a custom rear fender... She's going to look amazing!!!!
@@JohnDoe-nz6bk I have mates that work for THE Suzuki parts warehouse here in NZ, they have NEVER sold any gearbox parts in the whole history of the 109's release.
@MC The trans (2nd gear) went out on my `06 M109r at 25K miles, it started slipping around 18K miles and I thought it was something "I" was doing wrong. It had enough power to take off in 2nd gear, so that's what I did for another 1,500 miles. I finally broke down and had it repaired, but because of how it HAD TO be repaired...it had a slow leak afterwards. I put another 20K miles and a lot of mods on it before somebody wanted it more than I did. I still miss it, but my #WarGoddess aka (2014 Honda Valkyrie) takes my mind off of it every time I fire her up. @woodyon2wheels Besides the 2nd issue, the M109 is pure BEAST and Beauty in one package...ENJOY!!!!!
I’m looking to get into sports bikes. I currently am on a m109r. I started off on cruisers. I’m the same height and weight, what bike should I start off on in your opinion?
Pauly1k I’m trying to decide between the Fat Boy and the Breakout myself. They are both awesome but the Fat Boy is going to be a little better for long days riding because of the floor boards.
@@WoodyRides budget is usually a part of peoples decisions when buying things...especially big ticket items...otherwise we'd all have 2 year leases on mercedes Benz s Lol.. Theres a dozon bikes I'd love to have but reliability and value have knocked a couple out of my picks...my money is too valuble to have the luxury of always "getting what i want"....if money were no object...it'd be the anniversary blacked out fatboy they just released...😉😉
Yes. It has a fairly low seat hight and as long as you are mindful of the power you will be fine. It’s not power that sneaks up on you or anything. I would encourage you to go set on one and see what you think. Thank you for your comment! It has given me an idea for a video talking about this very topic!
@@WoodyRides thank you. I was told that it might have too much power to start with but I'm 6'4" 315 and need something comfortable to sit on. Practicing on a friends 750 shadow and my elbows touch my knees when turning.
Nice video? Your wrong about customizing the 109? You can do so much to the bike. I belong to a club that only rides 109's. There are so many different ways you can hook the bike up. I have a few videos posted on my channel of the bikes. Check it out if you would like to see the many ways guys did there 9's.
There's a lot and I mean A LOT of after market parts to customise this bike, however, it's a total bitch to disassemble if you want a new paint job, and God help you if you get the 2nd gear problem becasue that requires a vast amount of wok. there are better designed bikes out there, though it's a lot of fun to ride. Give me an Indian any day
@@WoodyRides It's notorious for it. I wouldn't have one if you paid me. It's a great bike if you have the kit at home to do your own work, but who has time for that!?
I have four bikes, I’ve ridden many bikes, I’m 66. My M109R.....is THE best bike I’ve ridden. It does everything.....cruisin’. Turn the wick up.....hang on.
I have had my M109 up to 150 miles per hour she is slightly warmed over with 2000 Harley Davidson super glide handlebars.
I want one 😫😫😫
I've had my 2018 for a year now, its beauty and the beast in one. Love it.
I rode one of these at a Suzuki demo in Fresno, CA a few weeks ago. The pillowy soft suspension, the slick transmission, the fueling off idle is amazing, the luxurious of the ride is second to none at any price. You don't need electronics when you get the basics this right. People want to talk with you when you ride a "9" because it's visually an original.
KTM350 Steve yeah it’s a pretty cool bike
I have a 2018 M109R BOSS
I’m 5.7 150 lbs I love my bike her name is Eleanor
That's the baddest Cruiser in the game ...period!!!
I went from a 550 to my 9. My first couple times on it I was absolutely terrified. This being first full year of riding it I’m figuring it out more and absolutely love it. You can cruise or crank 6k and let her sail. Highly recommend it but until comfortable on it take it easy and get a feel of it or you’ll fly off the seat backwards
That’s for sure! It’s definitely a beast!
The turn signal is only "self-canceling" if you don't use it.
Oh
I'm 6'2, 225, 36 inch inseam. Was debating if this would be big enough for longer rides. Your video is the only one I found explaining the comfort of it, thank you. About to test ride one!
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
My 2019 M50 is my love 😍😍😍 but I want an M109R for weekends 😩 😫
Hey, I recognize the scenery. That’s my neck of the woods. I travel rt 68 on my daily rides. Young’s Dairy is one of my stops. I’m 73 and I can remember when Young’s was a small building where they sold whole milk. How times have changed. I ride a 17 Victory Octane. Oh what fun it is to ride!
I’ll have to head down there again some time and stop in at that place.
73 and still riding awesome! I am 60 and concerned about how many more years I can keep riding.
I absolutely Love this bike..
It’s a pretty great bike!
Good to see another motovlogger in Springfield! I bought my zx10r from ride1
Bike M109R is Suzuki all time BEST BIKE
IAM agains your title on m109r I had this bike almost 4 years am very happy with torque speed confort
Trent60 you make me laugh! So Bad meaning So Badass!
This wool be my first bike I've ridden lots but this is my dream right here
You ride the bull by feel and ear. Rpm and gear indicator gives you an idea of speed. Speedo is about useless. Remove the stock 240 tire put on 260 for better cornering. Give it a healthy push on the gear shift. No wimpy shifts , just like muscling it into curves . Very deliberate inputs are surprisingly rewarded. It’s a twin rumbling and vibrations are inherent.
Happy New Years Bro! 🎉
Hi I have a 2016 M109r & intimidating at first but love my bike & I'm only little at 65kg 168cm I just got 2inch bar risers & it's mint 👍
Julz Wilson sounds awesome Sir
Thank you for your info. I was worried I was too short or too light. I am also 1.68 and 80kg. You have just cinvinced me on the M109
Thanks for this ride! I have the M-90 and it is not far off from the 109 in performance! They are HIGH REV twins for sure! After 11 years (2009) it never gets old (O: With the optional gel seat, it can be comfy for hours!, enjoy ...
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching! It is a pretty great bike.
@@ShinkuGouki I’ve ridden all three. My pops owned an m50, then went up to the 90. The power difference is massive between the two. I have the 109. Straight up, if you really think the m50 has balls you haven’t ridden many bigger cc bikes. The 50 is weak as hell but power and speed ain’t what it was made for. The 90 will smash a 50 and my 109 walks my pops’ 90 which is ten years newer than my 109. Bottom line is the 50 is right at 800 cc. That’s small and it’s unfair to even compare it to the 90 or 109.
I love this bike.great video my dear friend.. from India.
Thank you sir! Glad you liked it!
There is a second seat for a passenger under the rear seat cowl. You can add a backrest as well, that Suzuki or aftermarket companies make.
Yes, I have learned that since riding it.
@@WoodyRides - there is actually a brand new left over 2019 M109R B.O.S.S (Black/Red) at my local dealership for $10,999 that I am looking at. If I trade in my current 13 Honda Shadow Areo, I can probably get it down to $7,999 or so.
I would do that in a heartbeat!
Magnifique 👍 m109r 👍 magnifique 👍 Big UP 👍
I have some carlini risers on mine with 16” apes, pretty different from any other m109 ive seen, i love it
Not customizable??? Dude get your head out.
Alan Burgess what are you talking about?
This is the first bike I want....I love the bike and it seems like this would be the one to get.
It’s a really great bike and the power is awesome!
Not good for first bike, too much power to start off.
This bike must be respected for the power.
Beautiful but, not for first time riders, if you live your life.
Moetry 220 I’m like 6’3 300 and I don’t feel comfortable on a smaller bike
If he is careful and respects it he will be fine.
@@magnolia2slim We're the same size, and size is exactly what turned me on to this bike. Hope you find yourself on one soon.
I ride a hd and can appreciate that...
had no idea they still made those bikes.
Here in italy dont sell it anymore 😞 i like so much this bike🫣 i will like to test ride it 🛵
Thinking my next Bike . Thanks for the View ....
Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it!
If you want a muscle bike the #1 contender in my opinion is the Triumph Rocket 3... owned one for many years, only bike I’ll ever own
I’d love to ride one.
Clearly you haven’t been on a 109. Also on top of that the rocket is not the #1 contender, that title has been held by the VMax for a long time.
TR3 is insane
My hometown, went to Shawnee
I lived in Cridersville growing up.
Shaft drive is nice
I really hate when cruiser manufacturers make a low seat height bike with the pegs so far forward that a shorter rider can flat foot it, but not effectively ride it. Especially since this bike is just calling my name.
Try being 6'3, they make adventure bikes so tall they seem great, but the height between seat and pegs is too short. I default to cruisers cos I can stretch out
Just get a peg relocation kit bring them closer to the rider 👍👌
Struggling between this an the m90 BOSS, would be buying brand new to get the 5 year warranty and the 90 comes in at about $5K less Canadian. Thoughts? I just keep reading the m109R transmission is shit, not because it's clunky but because it slips and can fail completely costing $3K plus to fix. I hate that they haven't yet realized how stupid it is to locate the RPM in a better line of sight than the speedo--who makes that decision, nobody likes this. Just FYI these bikes are extremely customizable! There are so many aftermarket products for the Bully's, this one has the most.
As a fellow Canadian, we do not have a long riding season, take the more reliable choice.
Toys are for playing with, not fixing and 5000 goes a long ways for our insurance especially if you are in Ontario.
Take care bud🇨🇦🍻👊
Check out my Instagram!!! Galactic_m109r... Have a 2017 matte Grey m109r. Have aftermarket intakes, freedom performance exhaust, 180 rear tire and 10.5" wheel, Arnott air ride suspension. Tomorrow I'm putting on a custom rear fender... She's going to look amazing!!!!
That bike your on is bad ass #1 NOTHING BETTER, I HAVE 2012 it's awesome
It is a badass bike
My 109 has a 205 55 17 car tire on a m90 wheel it took alot of machining.
Old Man on a Suzuki Dirtbike sounds awesome
@@WoodyRides it handles way!!! Better than the 240,and pulls the front up rather than spin the rear wheel.
You didn’t even get to check out the bike’s true potential
Yeah, that’s the bad part of demo rides. You don’t really get to really get into it.
1:22 You didn't even have to give it any throttle.... Looks like you released the clutch and it just went without jerking. ;-D
jam bam yep
Watching the reviews these bikes rev high so you could be in 2nd doing 75.
I was doing 85 in first gear on the GSXS1000F review I did.
My 2019 goldwing has 126hp and 125tq. Or vice versa but those are the numbers.
Awesome!
Nice video!!
Thank you lady
Wait till that transmission. Goes out ,which is common between 2nd and 3rd gear, then you might think different about how so great the bike is
I've never heard anything bad about a suzuki!
@@JohnDoe-nz6bk I have mates that work for THE Suzuki parts warehouse here in NZ, they have NEVER sold any gearbox parts in the whole history of the 109's release.
@MC The trans (2nd gear) went out on my `06 M109r at 25K miles, it started slipping around 18K miles and I thought it was something "I" was doing wrong. It had enough power to take off in 2nd gear, so that's what I did for another 1,500 miles. I finally broke down and had it repaired, but because of how it HAD TO be repaired...it had a slow leak afterwards. I put another 20K miles and a lot of mods on it before somebody wanted it more than I did. I still miss it, but my #WarGoddess aka (2014 Honda Valkyrie) takes my mind off of it every time I fire her up. @woodyon2wheels Besides the 2nd issue, the M109 is pure BEAST and Beauty in one package...ENJOY!!!!!
Lol, transmission problems occurred on the older ones not new😂
I have an 07 and no issues but i attribute it to my proactive upgrade of the shift star
I’m looking to get into sports bikes. I currently am on a m109r. I started off on cruisers. I’m the same height and weight, what bike should I start off on in your opinion?
If you are already on a M109r I’d get a liter bike.
I used to be totally in love with the M109, but now when I look at them I think they're hideous. I prefer the look of the C109 so much more
Be careful this is one of those bikes people get really emotional about. Someone might get upset about that comment. 🤣
@@WoodyRides
Trust me I know. I was probably one of those people.
Hey man, trying to decide between this and a 2018+ Fat Boy, Heritage Classic or Breakout. How would this bike compare to those?
Pauly1k I’m trying to decide between the Fat Boy and the Breakout myself. They are both awesome but the Fat Boy is going to be a little better for long days riding because of the floor boards.
About 10k$ cheaper..and half the maintenance...
Jonathan Tyree if you are going to buy a bike you might as well get the one you want.
@@WoodyRides budget is usually a part of peoples decisions when buying things...especially big ticket items...otherwise we'd all have 2 year leases on mercedes Benz s Lol.. Theres a dozon bikes I'd love to have but reliability and value have knocked a couple out of my picks...my money is too valuble to have the luxury of always "getting what i want"....if money were no object...it'd be the anniversary blacked out fatboy they just released...😉😉
Theirs not a 10k difference between these Harley’s he mentioned and a M109r. The M109r is over 15k. It’s not exactly a budget buy.
Makes me want to go to Young's dairy.
I hear it’s awesome. I’m going to have to ride down there and try it sometime.
Which one do you prefer, this or the Harley Softail slim?
This one is probably better when you start talking numbers. But I would still get the slim over this.
Thanks for the answer. I have four bikes on my list for the next bike. Softail slim, fxdr, m109r and the Ducati Xdiavel.
I loved the fxdr! I want one!
Not trying to take over comment but I like reading responses the m109r will take the fxdr to gap city
William Johnson numbers ain’t everything
How is it for 2 up riding?
kramerdm I’m sure it would be just fine. But I don’t know.
2 up riding is great. My buddy and I both have M109R's and we take our GF's out all the time.
Would you recommend this for a first bike?
Yes. It has a fairly low seat hight and as long as you are mindful of the power you will be fine. It’s not power that sneaks up on you or anything. I would encourage you to go set on one and see what you think. Thank you for your comment! It has given me an idea for a video talking about this very topic!
@@WoodyRides thank you. I was told that it might have too much power to start with but I'm 6'4" 315 and need something comfortable to sit on. Practicing on a friends 750 shadow and my elbows touch my knees when turning.
Julius Davis I think you would be completely fine on one.
@@juliusdavis5069 I was told the same thing I'm 6'3 290 I like the M90 but this has more aftermarket parts!
@@WoodyRides it's the baddest bike out there, I LOVE IT, IT'S AN AMAZING RIDE, NEVER LETTING HER GO
Tac is where it is cause it's drag race style
I don’t think drag racers are watching the tac
@@WoodyRides If you're really trying for the pros you are
Queen Anne's Revival pro know when to shift, they don’t need a tac to tell them that. If you are watching the tac who’s watching the road? 🤣
@@WoodyRides beginners and people still getting used to the machine gotta use it till they get used to it
Helmet..check, riding gloves...check, riding jacket... check, tennis shoes?..um check??
Yep!
Nice video?
Your wrong about customizing the 109?
You can do so much to the bike. I belong to a club that only rides 109's.
There are so many different ways you can hook the bike up. I have a few videos posted on my channel of the bikes. Check it out if you would like to see the many ways guys did there 9's.
What did I say that was wrong?
Why are you popping the clutch so much dude
Popping what clutch?
@@WoodyRides smh. The motorcycles?
1:58
Why would I have been popping the clutch? I don’t think I did?
You just let go on the clutch making the bike jolt forward, which with that much torque could have out you on your ass.
Just ripping it....
There's a lot and I mean A LOT of after market parts to customise this bike, however, it's a total bitch to disassemble if you want a new paint job, and God help you if you get the 2nd gear problem becasue that requires a vast amount of wok. there are better designed bikes out there, though it's a lot of fun to ride. Give me an Indian any day
ali Servan every Suzuki I test rode that day seemed to have a slight 2nd gear issue.
@@WoodyRides It's notorious for it. I wouldn't have one if you paid me. It's a great bike if you have the kit at home to do your own work, but who has time for that!?
that bike looks really badass 😈 I'm thinking I want one but is it possible I can can ride with my gf behind me?
Hell yeah you can!
It comes with a second seat
And pegs?
Oh never mind I see them now. I didn’t even notice them when I rode it. Lol
Godzilla 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍