Suzuki Boulevard M109R

A Cruiser that ticks all the boxes – I purchased a Suzuki Boulevard M109R 2018 model about three months ago, although I was always a sports bike rider, I found with age (55) I had trouble as it was quite high for touching the ground with my feet, I was on my toes holding it up at traffic lights and junctions, Plus reversing was trouble especially if my foot hit gravel. So I bought… Read more

the best reviewed cruiser on the market.

After months (and believe me that when I buy a bike i research for months first) I finally bought the Boulevard M109R which is all black with silver along the top of the tank. She looked awesome and I knew it was the bike for me.

I ride every day to work and back, also use her for pleasure too, I have found her very comfortable with the big wide seat and the handlebars were at the perfect position for me being 5'10". The performance is great althought you have to get used to that great thumping 1800cc under your but, she is smooth riding her but when you pull the throttle back that big engine pulsates right through the seat reminding you that you are not riding some little toy.

The big tyre on the back was the only thing that worried me, would she handle? would she grip? with being low profile would she be hard and cause jolting right up my back? Well I shouldn't have worried, she is lovely and smooth with no jolting through the seat due to the great suspension and she grips the roads like Gorilla glue, the only thing I did notice was that when wet she holds the road easily unless you accelerate and that big wheel hits the white lane markings, you can feel it spin but thats due to having 1800cc powering you. It isn't a downside but it is something to be aware of. When passing traffic or accelerating in the wet be gentle on that throttle or she will remind you of her huge powerful engine.

I bought a screen for her but ended up taking it off as it caused terrible wind turbulence against my helmet, no matter what position the screen was in I found my head being battered with the wind from it, so I removed it and all was well again. The screen I used was a V Stream which is the proper screen, I suppose if I cut it down a bit or added an extension to it I might have found it better, but thats something to try out at a later date, with summer coming in I just want to enjoy the great Australian weather.

One thing I didnt like was the headlight, it was dull and not so good, I put a brighter Navra bulb in but it wasn't much better, to I went to STEDI and bought a proper LED motorcycle H4 headlight bulb at around $60, it changed the whole night time riding experience as everything is not lit up like day light, and because STEDI make them for your individual bike or car, they dont blind other road users.

The foot pegs are something Im not sure about, floor boards would be better but it reduces cornering at speed as the boards are lower then pegs. but then again a cruiser isnt for speed/. You can actually buy a type of half board which would do, thats something Im looking in to.

One great bonus is the shaft drive, no more chain adjustment, no more chain grease, no more changing chain and sprokets. In fact if you look after the rear end and change the gear oil regularly she should last a life time.

So, overall, I would say this is a worthwhile buy if like me you are getting short in the leg, also if you are into cruisers and don't want to pay the over inflated prices of Harley's and Indians then the Boulevard is the cruiser for you. There is also a 1400cc version which is the same bike more of less, but if like me you want the sheer power then the 1800cc is the one.

This is also the coolest looking cruiser around and is easy customizable, I bought a tail tidy from the Australian Boulevard FB page , it sure helps show off that huge rear tyre. There are so many things you can do to this bike that you would never get bored with it...

The cost of this bike in the end of year sales ( July 2018 ) was exactly $18000 brand new and on the road, get something similar from a Harley version and you would pay at least another $10000 on top,.,

If I had to rate it out of 10, I would say 20, she is just so good to ride and attracts so much attention when she is parked up...

Owned a 2012 but when my boys were born decided to sell as I didn’t have time to ride. Bought another one this year and I can’t wipe the smile off my face. Every day I ride to work on it, I have a better day. I love this bike.

Excellent Bike - value for money – Bought mine with 12k on the clock now has 26k. Mobs of power, comfy, I have to start up a STEEP rocky drive and it hardly slips. I researched for 3 years before purchace and am absolutely certain I made the right choice. I have stuck with Suzuki since I bought my first new bike a 82 DR500S and still say its one of the best bikes in a 7 bike stable. Show details

CUT PRICE HARLEY EATER! – Bought 2020 new.$18,500. Fitted aftermarket pipes, filters and fuel tuner..Awsome performance and looks great. There are lots of aftermarket parts available online at reasonable prices..best ride I ever owned. ..and the last. Show details

Very unreliable motorcycle – Bought new 2019 Suzuki Boulevard ML 109r Boss with dangerous defect that causes it to randomly lose power at running temperature resulting in only being able to limp down the road at 10 to 15 mph putting the driver at extreme risk when in traffic. This has happened over 10 times in 6000 miles twice with a passenger. Both local Suzuki dealerships have not been able to fix the problem. Show details

Gear Box Problems – Second gear and selectors replaced twice. first time under warranty (should have sold it then) second time at a cost of $2000. On the way out for third time now at 68000 kms. Bought this bike instead of Harley as I mistakenly thought would be more reliable. First and last Suzuki.  Show details

Big twin – The Suzuki Boulevard M109R has a lot of torque gear changes are almost not required the bike pulls like mad it is a serious machine the bike is quite heavy and not all dealerships are keen on replacing the huge rear tyre the fit and finish of.the bike is quite good.  Show details

The best cruiser ever made, without doubt – I bought my 2006 109 boully in 2012, it had 18000 k on it. It now has 90,000 k on it and the only problem was a clutch cable. I am 63 years old and weigh 70 kg, and I can throw this beast around and mix it with any cruiser out there. I have ridden it from Perth to Melbourne and back, Perth to Port Hedland and back and many wheat belt rides… Read more ·  1

around the state. I just cannot fault the bike in any possible way. Good lights, good brakes, comfortable seat, uses 6 litres per 100 k, and I like to fill up at about 250 k intervals. I have a 240 mitchy on the back, usually get 22000 out of it and avon on the front. The power is awesome, just roll that power on (Bob Seger). I change the oil and filter every 6000 k. and never check it between changes. It doesnt use a drop. Change the coolant every 20000k. If you don't know how to ride it, the clutch shudder will give you grief, but let the clutch out till it takes the weight, a bit of power then the rest of the clutch and no probs. Truly a magnificent bike. I honestly expect it to do 200,000 k before I touch the engine. Suzuki definitely hit the jackpot with this one.

m109r clutch cable – When I first got my 109 I noticed every time I'd accelerate I could see the clutch leaver move. e.g tighten told kesner suzuki but they said all is normal. If the cable was not correctly adjusted e.g not enough slack it would break the cable. Had my 09 m109 le for a year now and loving it.  Show details

I love my M109R – I bought my M109r last year after exhaustive research of reviews. I have owned MANY bikes over the years. I am totally satisfied with my M109r. I also have a super sport bike (Honda CBR 1000rr). I can't decide which is more fun! The sport bike is more nimble and super fast, but the M109r nearly as quick and super comfortable. I was… Read more

interested in the VMAX but the M109 is much more easy to maneuver and nearly as fast, and the styling is better. I get comments every day about my M109r. I traded a Harley for my m109r,super choice - the Harley was so lame. The M109R is the perfect sport cruiser for me

Quality finished muscle cruiser – Test rode the 2016 M109R BOSS (blacked out Suzuki special) This bike has serious torque and pulls smoothly from low revs in any gear. 5 speed box is fine for this bike as a result of amount of torque. Gearbox is slick and easy to change smoothly. Brakes are top notch radial mount but no ABS (if that bothers you). Handling is direct and cornering… Read more

ground clearance is better than a HD and normal for this style of bike. No detection of frame flex. Turns in without problems even with the 240mm rear tyre. Great stock engine/exhaust/induction sound, these bikes sound ordinary with open pipes and nothing like a big vtwin should. Instruments and switchgear are great. The finish of this bike is great. Blue/black paint looks great too. I intend to buy one of these bikes as soon as I can offload my HD Fat Bob. RRP is around the 20k + but great bargains can be found 2nd hand. Still value in comparison to other brands.

great cruiser more than enough power – I bought this bike about a month ago and was the best thing i ever did even though it is a 2007 model it still looks like new. It's more comfortable than my last bike and you can customize it as much or as little as you like. It is great on fuel as well almost as good as my old 950 i had.

2" extensions on stock risers – Boys said it all! Have nothing else to add. 4 out of 5 for the earlier mentioned reasons such as, need 6th gear and ABS. Other con's can be fixed. Wouldn't ride any other cruisers if given a choice. I saw some comments about 2" risers and cables. As a matter of fact, no need to replace any of the cables to fit 2" risers. However, having said that,… Read more

top tree on the fork needs to be removed to divert clutch and controls cables behind the fork and placed back. Works well, enough slack for full L\R turns. I got it done on mine. Any Q?, happy to help.Take care.

Great cruiser with grunt – Purchased my M109R in August 2014. Have completed the usual mods - pipes, intakes, fuel controller. Pros: - The price! - Good amount of power - Handling capability and balance of the bike - Shaft driven Cons: - 5 speed gearbox, why not 6? also need to work on the 2nd gear.... - Clutch cable - could do with hydraulic - Paint - clear… Read more

coat too thin

- Storage - my old sports bike had shed loads for the essentials (wallet / phone / charger etc)

If you are looking for something different to move to after your sports bike, take a ride on one of these! The 9 is comfortable and yet aggressive. It handles, goes and stops and is half the price compared to the 'common big marketing branded' bike that everyone else goes to.

Good bike but not awesome – Have my M109R since Nov 2014. Its a black and yellow 2014 model. Power is awesome. After you got used to the size it actually handles ok. pros -enough power to be fun, in spite coming from a GSXR1000 I dont feel it lacks in power. But then again dont expect it to be rocket like the gixxer or R1. -looks awesome. -sounds good even with stock… Read more

parts

-handles very good - once you use to it.

Cons

-For a big cruiser the tank is way to small -- about 250km on a tank if you ride sporty

-petrol indicator is not accurate. When the first notch disappear its time to go for petrol.. its NOT like when the first notch goes you still have 75% left in the tank as it should be.. Its more of a glorified fuel warning indicator.

-Expect to grind the food pegs in every corner even though its advertised as a sports-cruiser.

with a greater lean angle than other cruisers.

-Where is the gear number six? it only has 5.

-Its not a hydraulic clutch, according to forums people are having great issues with the cable snapping etc... how 1960s?

conclusion an awesome bike if your looking for an affordable sports/cruiser. When you looking to do away your R1 or something. It however does need an overhaul to get it into 2015. If they fix the cons and maybe even slap on some ABS, launch and traction control it has the potential to be the best cruiser 19 grand can buy.

Muscle bike – I purchased a 2007 M109R LE about 7 months ago and would recommend it to anyone coming off sportsbikes and wanting a cruiser. I am 56 and the bike looks good, goes hard and is inexpensive to maintain. The 109 does everything I ask of it. It's fast, has a ton of torque and gets 20 kms to the litre. The only mods I have are a full Vance and Hines… Read more ·  1

Longshot system and a Fi2000 Cobra fuel management system.

I plan on getting some 2" risers fitted once I save up for the longer cables and brake line.

I just replaced the rear Pirelli Night Dragon after 9000 kms and that was well used when I bought the bike.

I couldn't be happier and especially when my Harley mates tell me it's a sexy bike.

If you don't like attention then this is not the bike for you.

love it.

Love My 109R – I've had my M109R for a little over 6 months and I love it. Handles well through windy bends as well as straight freeway riding. The 1800cc engine packs plenty of punch and has a good sound even with the standard pipes. Not only does it have great performance it has a stylish look. Power & acceleration, handling, value for money Not a huge selection of custom parts.

What a bike! – I have had my 2011 model M109R for a bit over a year and have 5000 Ks on the clock. I love it! I have had all sorts of bikes over the last 40 years and this is, without doubt, my favourite. It is very comfortable and smooth and has heaps of power. I have previously owned sports bikes and it took me a little while to learn to ride the Boulevard… Read more

without scraping the hero knobs, but after a bit of practice, I can ride it quickly and smoothly through corners. Don't get me wrong, it is no sports bike, but powering out of corners is a real buzz. I ride two-up with my wife quite a bit and we both love it. Anyone who has been riding sports bikes and would like some comfort and style should consider getting a M109R. I go riding as often as I can and I have the choice of a sports bike, trail bike and the Boulevard, I would pick the Boulevard every time! The power and the on-road presence Nothing....it is perfect

M109R for touring – I got my 109 in 2009 as I wanted a comfortable ride to do some touring on around Australia, wow, what a great choice . I have put 2" bar risers on it with a national screens touring screen (a fantastic screen if anyone wants a great touring screen) , genuine Suzuki panniers, half cut touring seat , rack and sissy bar. the beast just eats up the… Read more ·  1

miles with me in comfort. the engine wants for nothing and not to thirsty on the juice considering the bikes size , weight and engine size. I fitted a timing retard eliminator with gear indicator, another great bit of gear every one should have , nothing worse then selecting first instead of second heading down a steep hill in the wet, just don't go there and get a tre with indicator . I ride with the FarRiders in Australia (same as iron butt in the USA) and there are a lot of 109's getting into the club as Harley owners give up and want to ride and get to and from the destination .

well done Suzuki , you got this ride one spot on the engine torque and weight, cross winds dont both me and the look of the ride suzuki could have done better work on the shock absorbers and springs fnt and rear

M109RZ = Awesome – I just bought a brand newie last week after reading all the great reviews on this site, so I thought I should give something back. The M109RZ is an excellent cruiser / tourer and I am very impressed with the engineering and design of the bike. I believe the bike was initially designed for riders coming from a sports bike heritage, if thats the… Read more

case then Suzuki have achieved their objective with absolute perfection, as that's exactly my background and im super impressed.

Corners and handles extremely well for a cruiser (the 1st peg scrape came as a slight shock as I didn't feel I was leaning over very far, but thats just how crusiers are), and it's still got better clearance than most, performance from the V-twin felt awesome although I'm still running it in - (limited to 3500rpm), very comfortable riding and seating, some wind turbulance at head height from around 120 ( I'm 6'2" - a touring screen will sort that). I re-engineered the standard exhaust to realease the V-Twin rumble a little better and I luv the sound of the big twin as it makes its way up the rev counter, each to their own but exhaust mods definately work well for this bike and adds to it's Presence on the road - Brakes felt very capable, gearing is super good, suspension is a little soft (factory mid-way setting on rear pre-load) but then I probably ride with firmer suspension settings than most anyhow. Overall - awesome - awesome !!!

It wont come when I whistle

Love it, love it, love – What a great bike...Just lowered it last week and it sits, looks and rides even better. So much value for money. The clunks in 1 2 and down you get use to and once figured the revs etc, this is the best bike ever. I also modified the rear light to frosted, rear indicators to small ones and number plate under the seat. Now from the back and lowered, this is one good looking!

Pure Bliss – Had my demo model dark cherry 09 with cobra pipes since my birthday in 2010. I had been quietly drooling over the M109 since they were released in 06 and a bloke at work bought one. Finally had enough of the ZX6 pocket rocket due to the lack of comfort on rides longer than about 30mins. Will never go back!! My first ever ride on a cruiser was… Read more

gassing it away from the dealership for a test ride. A day later it was mine. Would love to take some mod options at some stage but its just immaculate as it is. Looks like a beast, roars like a beast, and handles surprisingly well considering the 240 rear, which is now 250 on mine. Just cant fault it. Had to get used to cornering after being on a ZX6 and scrapped the pegs on several occasions but no harm done. the look, the sound, the power

Excellent – I have had bikes all of my life - Honda4 - Kwaka750 - 450Duc-Yam650T(really) -GT750-Z1-SpeedTwin - 1000GS-883Sporty-VFR750-and probably a few that I've forgoten - As above, when I saw the 9r I was gone - I did'nt really want to get into a big bike again but justified it by saying "this'll do me" meaning I won't be buying another bike - anyway jobs… Read more

done and I'm really happy with the bike. Got a set of Suzuki leather bags off ebay - a metcruz seat (with discreet sissy bar and rack and the bike is then a great cruiser - though must admit that I like it raw with single seat only (luggage in back pocket) - I also enjoy pulling up beside those excellent lookin matt black v rods with the fat tyre - then blowin em into the weeds - a bike for all seasons/reasons. PK natdata@hotmail.com You either love or hate the look of this bike - I first saw one when my son was shopping for his first bike - we commented on the size of the tank before we had a good look at it - after some research on the net I ordered one the next week - three month waiting list then voila!!!!!!!!! in black & chrome = drilled baffles from exhaust - pod filters & power commander - 260metz - perfect Had some problems with clutch shudder after only 3-4K but clutch was replaced by dealer - also problems with rear rotor - again fixed by dealer - paintwork could be better

Excellent – so dissapointed with my local dealer, twice now they have over filled my bike with oil during routine serviceing. leaving oil too drip all over the primary cover.warranty work takes for ever, i have waited for ten months for my risers to be replaced after first reporting the corrosion on them.as for the bike itself, absolutley fantastic. love… Read more

riding my bull,short runs,long runs, what ever,she allways puts a smile on my dial.i make up excuses to ride,i have a freind who rides a bull in town,when we ride together we ride hard, both of us are in our 40s and should no better but theres no point having the go and not using it.sport cruising is the go for me, love to race chris vanmulen,think i could give him a fair go.having a bit of trouble finding after market parts to customise my bike here in australia, have been going through the united states for parts with some success,but it shouldnt have to be that hard. i have put 35000ks on my 07 bull in 21 months and look forward too continued trouble free motoring,thanks suzuki for such a fantastic product, ride hard or catch ya later 240 rear 18oocc and kick a.. looks for the price, not real fussed on the headlight of my bull.looks like she got her head stuck in a bucket;

Best fun ever with your trousers on – I have owned and ridden all sorts of bikes incuding Harley Road Kings and modified FXR. The last serious bike that I owned was a Yamaha XJR 1300 the street fighter really got my adrelin going, but nothing compares to the Bully, which I purchased just a few days ago. The Cobra pipes are an absolute must they really make this bike sound like it owns… Read more

the road. My wife and I took this thing for a ride to York (WA)and as soon as we pulled up and switched it off we were swamped with bike admirers, as a married man I am not qualified to comment but I would suggest that a bike such as this for you single guys could have serious pussey pulling potential. Some of you have suggested that the gear box is clunky, big cubes need big gears if this is not to your taste buy a Honda. Solid value for money (Harleys are over rated) Have to work for a living, not enough time to ride it that sucks.

The mighty 109 – Had my 2010 M109R since purchased new back in February 2011. The bike is a dream to ride and I'll pick it every time over many other options in my garage. Suzuki limits the fuel mapping in the first two gears for emissions and fuel consumption purposes and this causes a little bit of stumbling if trying to maintain constant RPM at low speeds. A… Read more ·  1

simple TRE device (timing retardant eliminator) solved this issue 100% by using 4th gear fuel mapping in 1/ 2 / 3 and now the bike is superb at any / all speed ranges.

Not for newbie riders, this bike is heavy and has serious amounts of power. 0 - 100 in 3.0 seconds on a cruiser is amazing.

Build quality is awesome. Having read the one critical appraisal where the chrome fell off, I can only wonder how the bike was maintained and washed. Mine is kept like new, polished weekly and everything looks as good as the day it came home.

Couldn't rate the bike any higher. I can't wait to see what Suzuki come up with to replace the 109. It will have to be pretty special to ever beat the 109. Power, fit and finish, overall look, peoples acceptance of the bike and rider. (ie:not a harley) Slight stuttering in low gears die to Suzuki's timing retardation. Sorted with a simple TRE device.

Excellent – All in all a top bike and I've been very happy with it. I would recommend the M109R to anyone in their 40's or 50's that's over the need for speed and I just know that you would be happy to own one. Colour - Orange. Love it! The position when seated in the saddle whilst riding is extremely comfortable. I purchased this bike with 2" risers that… Read more

brought the handlebars back to me, as I am a short chap.

Fitted with Cobra pipes purchased from the U.S. makes it sound and feel good. So much power from the start, but once the Cobra pipes were fitted, gave it an extraordinary amount of power again. Not something one would put in the hands of a 19 year old.

The size, shape and colour of this bike is one that turns heads. It's handling on the open highway is something that keeps the smile on my face. I completed a 12 hour ride in one day, with minimal dislikes. The seat itself isn't as comfortable as the Yamaha XV Classic cruisers.

Loaded, with the Monoshock adjusted to 4, rides superbly, however with rider only, is very rigid.

The wide back tyre has limited kilometres on it and is almost worn already.

Will contemplate trying a car tyre next, at almost $400 Australian, getting 5000 kilometres per tyre, is not good.

For the price of this bike, it should be fitted with platforms for the riders feet, as a standard item.

After the 12 hour ride from Townsville to Roma, in one day, had no room to move my feet back & forth, and therefore, as a chap in his mid 40's started to cramp up.

Owning the M109 LE – My 09 M109 LE left the showroom to come home, brand new through the front doors of the dealership and "guard of honour" line-up of salesmen and onlookers. The first impression is how easy it is to ride in the city traffic. It is true that nothing will drop off or behave in a manner that is unexpected of this powerful and capable machine. The… Read more

on-road presence is huge. The power pulses characterful and engaging.

Remember this is not a sports-scratcher, but a sporty-cruiser and ride accordingly. Still, a sub-12sec 1/4 means that not many will debate the point with you when the lights go green.

What I really like about this machine, apart from it's capabilities on road, can be summed up by it's unusual looks. You either like it a lot, or the opposite. Mine reminded me of my white Bull-Terrier which suited me just fine.

The oil-check routine can be bothersome, but most people will tell you, "forget that, it's a Suzuki!" [I agree!]

I still checked my oil every 1000km and perhaps have topped up with 150ml at the 3000km interval...not much in it at all seeing the thing has 3400mls somewhere in there.

Gearbox can be clunky when cold. Here is a lesson that will give a "snick" each time. Pull in the clutch + 1 sec before engaging 1st and it's sweet everytime. Make sure the cable adjustment is right to start with. Likewise, throttle play should be near zero for the near perfect fuelling at any speed.

Enjoy your fuss-free and very satisfying "Muscle-Cruiser!"

Otto Road presence and total reliability Silly oil-check routine

Upgraded from M50 which I loved... and this is heaven – Power to burn.. in low speed zones just plods along in lower gears... in the 100km zone and a slight twist and you are there. On the open road the bike and therefore the body do it easy. The big 240 rear tyre is different but once you work out how it acts its ok ...bike looks great from all angles The styling is great ... others look and I perve… Read more

at it. I thought it would be a heavy bike to ride but its well balanced Got to learn how to treat the bike going from 1st to 2nd and down from 3rd to 2nd to 1st ...its different to anything I've ever ridden .. you have work out the optimum revs.

This is a great one – Love it - very good I encourage anyone to buy it because it is a very top product and I’m so glad I bought it. Defs go out and get one Show details

The Ride – My first cruiser was a c50 and now the m109r Unreal power with comfort and quality built would recommend to anyone after a unique power cruiser.