Suzuki Boulevard M109r Review

Used Buyer Review

The M109R is a serious machine that doesn't apologize for anything. That 1783cc V-twin makes stupid amounts of torque — we're talking 118 lb-ft — and it'll pull hard enough to genuinely catch you off guard if you're coming from something smaller. Suzuki built this thing to embarrass bigger-engined Harley cruisers, and it largely succeeds. Find a clean one between 2006 and 2012 and you're getting mechanically proven hardware that'll last forever with basic maintenance. That said, go into this with eyes open. The riding position is aggressive for a cruiser — forward controls combined with that low seat means tall riders get cramped fast. Heat management is genuinely terrible in summer traffic; your right leg will cook. And those fat 240-section rear tires look incredible but hunt constantly on crowned roads. Check for fork seal leaks and listen for any clunking from the final drive on test rides — both are common on higher-mileage examples. Overall this is one of the most underrated used values in the cruiser market right now.