A hydraulic clutch, is great on that bike!! I have 2009 m109r with 95000 km on it and have changed the clutch, tires, oil, pipes, air cleaner, cams, remapped a 260 rear tire! Risers, windshield. Rode it every where!! Love that bike!! The shifting from 1st gear to 2 gear always makes a clunk, it’s normal !

Holy Moly , man you are a lucky one ! Amazing bike 👍 thanks for the video 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

Suzuki does not play. That's one of the most amazing bikes ever made.

I have 2018 and still have, it is amazing still a conversation starter and still makes me giggle and smile while riding, have filter and freedom 2into1 and woke up the bike even more 😄 enjoy the ride

"accidently bought it" his wife must be watching

I had a pearl white one from 2007 (only had a year...moved to ski town in Colorado)....To this day it is still the best bike I have ever owned...And that is exactly why I am excited to get a new 2021 one in black/blue. You can't not smile on this bike.

I really like the look of the M series bikes, the M90 and 109 look great. Almost the the Hyabusa of cruisers. Especially when they have the hard cover replacing the pillion seat.

The shift from first to second is an M109R special it always churches if you have a high rev on first, change it earlier and it shifts a lot smoother

I recently bought (on purpose) a '10 C-109R. Very similar bike, but with classic cruiser styling, and tuned for even more low down torque than the M, and it's a whole lot of bike, and as you said, at just shy of 800lb, it has no right being as fast as it is both in acceleration and handling. I also love hitting 4th where all the electronic power limiters are lifted. I swear it pulls as hard in 4th as it does in 1st. I hope you've still got it, are still enjoying it, and have a cheesy grin every time you ride it.

Hells yeah! The m109r is such a gnarly muscle cruiser! Congrats on the new ride!

Thanks for this presentation. I have an M90 I bought new in 2009. HA! only 9000 miles so far. Runs so nice, never in the shop for issues. I have changed the oil and filter twice and that is it. A great smaller brother to the 109. 🙂

The whine sounds is normal when it’s in first gear and the revs are on or If slowing down in first as the grind sound from first to second gear change is normal change gear earlier and use the power instead

I’m an M109R owner! It’s pure love

Yes I just bought a 2017 2 weeks ago with just over 20,000 miles on it. My 2nd gear clunks in to place but works fine. It was clean until it was dropped in a parking garage :( Ah now it has character! Loving it. Cheers!

Change from 1st gear to 2nd at 1500 2000 rpm and make a 1 second pause in neutral ant u wont hear a thing ,when u have 4 lines from 5 at the fuel gauge u have around 9-10 liters left and from there will drop a line at every 2 litres.

Great tip on the RPMS. The blacked out exhaust etc look like they don’t wear too well. I love the look but I think chrome is the way to go. Not sure how you maintain the black. Can look ratty pretty fast.

Your 1st to 2nd shift issue, if I understand it correctly, can be fixed with a ATRE. It makes low speed shifts less twitchy. I had one on my first 9 but not on my new one. I'm reminded I need to put one in every time I ride the new one. It's plug n play... and a cheap fix. Gman industries I think it was manufactured by. ✌

Lane splitting on that bike looks like a slight chore. 🤣 But watching this reminds me of how gnarly the m109r is. Such a beast! And thanks for the shout out! 💯🤙

i love the wallowing of the bike at idle. Also its such a pretty bike I hope I can get one, one day if i ever have enough money for a just for fun bike.

I have yet to get used to the power of my M109R but, I have rode other bikes and had to put them down and jump back on my M109R because it is just another feeling riding this bike. I have an 06 M109R and I've told myself that the only way i would get rid of it is to get another M109R.

Superb machine.I WANT ONE! 2 wheels down, brother

I've had my m190r for a year now and you DO get used to the power/torque and those rough shifts will come fewer and further between the more your muscle memory adapts

I am so in love with this bike. I cannot wait to get one, being already a Suzuki owner.

I have s 2007 model. Actually this bike goes by a whole bunch of different names... M109R (Boulevard) in the States, M1800R (Intruder) here in the UK, and my log book has it under its other alias, VZR1800. But whatever you want to call it, it really is an awesome bike. I was looking for something in the genre you described, somewhere between cruiser and sports. If the Kawasaki Vulcan S had been a bit bigger I may well have gone for it; I at the other end of the scale I also considered the Triumph Rocket 3 but I'm 5"8* and it has a higher seat (didn't fancy balancing 800lbs of bike on my toes at the lights.) Then I happened on this and it seemed to tick all the boxes. I have never regretted it; it has the looks, presence and attitude, the "clamshell" riding position suits me perfectly, I can flat foot it at the lights, the seat is comf-or-table and the power is...well, it's what you said!! You don't even notice it, at first I was shocked when I checked the speedo after taking off. But it also demands a lot of respect, especially when you are still unfamiliar with it. The power draws you in but you have to resist because the sheer length means corners take a bit of extra planning especially on some of the narrow twisties we get over here. And on that subject, thanks to the low ground clearance I scraped the pegs a few times at first. Likewise with braking, you don't want to leave it until the last minute on a bike with this much weight and power Of course I'm comparing it with most other bikes, it might be different if you're already riding something like a Harley V-Rod but this is how it compares with my other bike (Kawasaki Z1000SX.) Which is also awesome in its own way and is my practical choice for commuting etc, or in poor weather conditions (it has Pilot 4 tyres and ABS which is sadly lacking on my M1800R/) But for me riding is about pleasure and much as I love them both, if I could only keep one, I would choose the M1800R.and use the car in the rain.

Nice and sincere review bro... 👍❤

Hi there, those saddle bags, where can one get them?...I'm based in South Africa 🇿🇦

I was thinking the exact same thing about the placement of the tach and speedo before you said it. I hope Suzuki is listening.

I have the yellow 2014 one. I have been riding for >20 years and this is one of the most interesting motorcycles I have ever owned. A quick question, what is your gas mileage on a tank? I have heard 32-33mpg although I might be in the 20s.

You also need to shift with authority when going from 1 to 2. That whine doesn't sound nornal though? The gas gauge will stay on Full 5 bars for a while but once you drop thst first notch it goes quick!

"I can't even go slow" :D

Thats my home town! I live off Chapman. Also you have to pre load 2nd gear, you probably know that by now.

All your power down low shift to next gear and run that one instead of redlining your engine

You can never have too much power!

A channel I watched (Brandon Bicasso) said the early ones had a 1st to 2nd gear failure. Did you solve the issue?

What is the green light flashing?

Lovely bike, sound I think is transmission or shaft drive; watch your blinkers as a real hazard for oncoming traffic, can fear DDTFM in my ears.. nice video

The stock exhaust on the 9 is pretty sexy to look at. HOWEVER Once you get an open after market exhaust and roll the power on hard in 2nd or 3rd gear…. OH MY GOD! This Godzilla roars!

So if I want the black Suzuki M109r I need to get the M109r Boss??? I want to buy a Suzuki M109r but I want it in black

These Bikes have issues with the 1st to 2nd shift, it's not the clutch. I preload the shifter before I pull in the clutch and it shifts much better. I also short shift from 1st to 2nd gear, it has so much torque it doesn't matter one bit. Also make that 2nd gear shift firmly. They also sell a shift improver kit that can help.

I had almost the same story. Friend brought bike over(R1) I hop on and minutes later wrecked at 150 with no helmet. Walked away. Lots of road rash. No head injuries. Released from hospital next day. Very banged up though

That noise (wind?) seems unusual. Mine doesn’t do it. I wonder if it’s the panniers?????

one of the best tips when riding, turn off your turn signal blinker after a turn. Failure to do this will get you Tboned.

You only need to rev a third of what you do now to shift.. its a torque monster

I surely do miss Hollywood 😁and the beach. The teen years were fun in the early 90s

Bro is rich af! Love it

1st gear only to get you up to 10mph. Thats why 2nd pulls osk long

Never thought I'd say this but..... My Raider is more than enough for me. The M109R makes my beast look slow.

LOL no wallet? No Drivers License... NO problem! Apple Pay! LOL

They're great bikes I've got a 2015 I love it but they suck on mileage say I weighed in on my bike on a scale at work a couple years back it just under 1100 lb with me and the bike full tank of fuel and you say you were running at about 4,000 RPM I usually run mine for cruising at around 2,800 to 3,000 in fifth gear

Looks like some where in the IE California

im so happy just watching u

Yeah 1st to 2nd it shifts like a tractor. However if you ever feel up to the labor, split the gear box open and send 2nd gear off to a machine shop to have the dogs back cut. It’s a bit of a design flaw. Once solved it’s much better.

You get used to the power after about 3k miles. I had a 2015 m109r boss and I miss that bike daily.

How is the M109r so far? There is a used 2016 with 6500 miles at the dealer I want to check out. 1800cc insurance must be high?

Yep I have ridden one and 2nd gear really slapps 😂😂😂

The M109 has a Bore and Stroke of 4.40" x 3.56" -Honda VTX1800 is 3.98 x 4.41" (way longer stroke). -Big block Chevy 454 7.1L is 4.25" x 4.00" Harley 2022 117ci stock engine: 4.075” x 4.50" (longest stroke of any engine?) -Chevy 8100 Vortec 496 heavy duty gas truck engine with a 4.31" x 4.25" (8.1L). -Dodge 360 has a 4.00 x 3.58." Nearly identical stroke to the M109 Suzuki. -Chevy 350 4.0" x 3.48" The elephant in the room, how the hell did VTX manage to run a 4.41" stroke, and not self destruct the bike with the torque. The VTX has 25% longer stroke, which is crazy.

2nd gear was problematic in the earlier 109's but it was supposed to be fixed in the later models.

How many miles to a tank of fuel. 😊

It’s a very common issue in this bike making the change 1 to 2 gear...

was that 60mph in 2nd???

Wait, you can get bags for that bike?!?

What area were you riding through? Looks like a good place to cruise

I need one of these

you sir is so wealthy! Im curious what you do for a living hehe God Bless!

That sound is normal. weight is low center of gravity which is why it is easy to handle. blinkers are not self cancelling. you will get use to it as you ride it for awhile. I would not recommend lane splitting. The older M109r were hard to go from 1st to 2nd gear. Mine was a 2014 and I did not have that problem. You can even start off in 2nd gear because of the torque. the problem of 1st to 2nd gear has nothing to do with the clutch. so leave the clutch alone. People who ride cruisers really need to be care when riding the bullet bikes or cafe bikes because of the torque and speed of the bike. You always have to respect the speed and torque of a motorcycle. From the sound of the engine it sounds like there is nothing to worry about. You need to get fuel. You have a great Motorcycle so enjoy it.

I REALLY want one!!! But I should get a licence 1st...& some lessons...

i need this in my life

Beast

That's the rubber bushings on the gas tank

"Accidentally" my ass, but hey...if that's your story. LOL I'd buy one of those in a heartbeat if one came up at auction at the right price. I've wanted an M109R since they first hit the market. That and a Gen2 Busa.

its a 2018?

1:30 It sounds like you are riding with the *Emergency Brake* on.... Try disengaging it. Not many people know that the 109 has an Emergency Brake.

Hell of a first gear

I want one of theses bikes so bad. And that color is awesome.

The noise sounds most likely to be the drive shaft at lower gears

I've got the exact one, same color and all. Love my M109r. Who need ABS on a ~800lb bike? Part of the thrill riding this beast. 😂 And, this bike ain't made for the man who needs to look down and see his speed.

Nobody is talking about the transmission issues these bikes have??? Is it only a certain years?? Thats the only reason i haven't gotten one

The 109R, sucks up A LOT of gas!

That noise "rubbing" noise is because it's in 1st gear, my M50 does the same.

Damn i wish I could make a mistake like that.

I put mine in fifth gear and leave it there. If I come to a fifty kilometre speed limit I change to fourth.

Mine weight's just a little bit over 700 pounds!

That's 1st gear sound

Yeah uhh, second gears a lil tricky😅😅

Nice lil bike.

WTF?? Never mind. I see you sold it🤣

It sounds like this bike is a little too much for you. Judging by the bikes in your garage I bet you've never ridden a bike with this much low end torque. If you go Wide Open in 1st gear it feels like the front will come up. Not bad for an 800lb cruiser.Right? Get used to it first then this bike will give you plenty of eye opening experience. I've owned 2. An 09 and a 2019. And I always get a kick out of Harleys racing me. Even with their 131cc SS engine they don't stand a chance. Enjoy!

Can't decide whether to buy it or not?

Does anyone think this bike will do 145mph.

Engine braking is that sound

I call this bike “el toro”

good afternoon friend thank you very much for sharing this video. I would be very grateful if you comment on the decision to buy a motorcycle like the one you showed. 1.- I am 61 years old, I am 1.80 meters tall and I weigh 85, I am thin, retired and healthy, blessed God 2.- But I don't have any experience in riding a motorcycle and I don't know if it's right to buy one like this or a Harley because of its weight and power 3.- What opinion do you give me, will I be wrong to acquire something like this or is it worth the experience because I can learn with all possible measures, for your attention, thank you for reading me, congratulations on your purchase

Get that noise checked its not normal unless someone with miles of 25,000 says that's what happens otherwise its a great muscle cruiser I have the 2018 M109R coming from a 2000 Suzuki TLR1000 and am enjoying this bike more than the street bike which I Rode for 18 years 60, 000 miles before if finally died.

The M109r has a similar problem as the Suzuki Marauder (1600cc) - to switch from 1st to 2nd; one has to really push it in to 2nd otherwise it goes into neutral. A Suzuki thing they say and I have owned both the bikes.

Welcome to the club! Highly recommended you check out the M109R Riders, Friends, and Family group on Facebook.. there's a large and knowledgeable community there worth being a part of. There's a ton of information on the various quirks of this beast. If you have questions it's a great place to research.. facebook.com/groups/209694252391978/?ref=share

Lane splitting is the dumbest thing ever. I find it very hard to believe that's legal in California. Wait... No. No I don't.

those shifts are lurching you pretty bad, because you're letting off the clutch pretty quick and twisting down at the same time. If you're clutch shifting, be more slow and deliberate. Otherwise, quick cuts on the throttle and firm lifts on that shifter my guy -edit- Also sounds like your clutch cable might be loose or something, causing that "grind".

It’s a normal noise

What does Bonkers mean

Can’t really see the fact that this is a Suzuki not a Harley 😂