'08 Suzuki M109R2
MSRP: $12,699
Standard Colors: Black, Gray
Warranty: 12 Months, Unlimited Mileage
Engine And Drivetrain
Engine Type: Liquid-Cooled, 54-Deg. V-Twin
Displacement, Bore X Stroke: 1783cc, 112.0 X 90.5mm
Valvetrain: Dohc, 2 Intake, 2 Exhaust Valves/Cyl.
Compression: 10.5:1
Redline: 7500 Rpm
Fuel System: Efi, 56mm Throttle Bodies
Lubrication: Semi-Dry Sump
Recommended Fuel: 90 Octane
Transmission: Wet Clutch, 5 Speeds
Final Drive: Shaft
Chassis
Overall Length: 96.5 In.
Wheelbase: 67.5 In.
Handlebar Width: 33.5 In. (1.25 In Dia.)
Seat Height: 27.8 In.
Wet Weight: 769 Lb.
Gvwr: 1250 Lb.
Rake/Trail: 31.25 Deg./4.4 In.
Wheels: Cast Alloy, 18 X 3.5 In. Front, 18 X 8.5 In. Rear
Tires: 130/70r-18 Dunlop D221 Tubeless Radial, Front; 240/40r-18 Dunlop D221 Tubeless Radial, Rear
Front Suspension: Inverted Telescopic 46mm Fork, 5.1 In. Travel
Rear Suspension: Link-Type Damper, 4.6 In. Travel; Adjustable Spring Preload, 4.6 In. Travel
Front Brake: Dual 310mm Discs, 4-Piston Calipers
Rear Brake: 275mm Disc, 2-Piston Caliper
Fuel Capacity: 5.2 Gal. (4.9 For Ca)
Electrical
Battery: 12v/19-Amp-Hour
Lighting: 12v 60/55 Headlight
Instruments: Lcd Tachometer, Analog Speedometer With Lcd Clock, Fuel Gauge, Odometer, Tripmeters, Led Indicator Lights
Performance
Measured Horsepower: 108.4
Measured Torque: 101.3 Lb-Ft
Fuel Mileage: 29.7-35.1; 32.9 Avg.
Average Range: 183 Miles
Quarter-Mile Acceleration: 12.20 SEC., 110.4 MPH
Riding Position
OK, so you've bookmarked the websites and dog-eared the magazine tests and still can't decide which sporty power cruiser to sign up for. Victory's phat rear-tire and frenched taillight is pretty sweet, but so is that reflector-optics headlight on Harley's V-Rod. And you're not about to get smoked by that overstuffed accountant two houses down with the new Honda VTX1800. Head back to the Suzuki store and have a look at the M109R2.
M109R2 Care And Feeding
If you're gonna plunk down hard cash for the M109R, it's best to get the straight dope on maintenance, too. After checking the owner's manual for service schedules we called local shops to see what the time and parts costs would be through 15,000 miles. Figuring the average service rate at about $90 per hour, we came up with a ballpark figure of maintenance fees. The manual lists a pretty standard schedule for the M109R.
| SERVICE | PARTS | LABOR HOURS | COMMENTS |
| 600 | Engine oil, oil filter, rear-drive oil | 1.5 (49 states) 2.1 (CA) | California bikes take more time because they need the throttle bodies synched. |
| 4000 | Engine oil | 1.8 (all) | Suzuki calls for an engine oil change only. We'd recommend replacing the filter as well. |
| 7500 | Spark plugs, engine oil | 2.8 (49 states) 2.9 (CA) | As above. |
| 11,000 | Air filter, engine oil and oil filter | 2.0 (all) | |
| 14,500 | Spark plugs and engine oil | 3.7 (all) | This service includes a valve adjustment. |
Whole Numbers = 1 hour; decimals = 6 minutes
Total: 11 hrs., 48 min. (approx. 12 hrs.)Estimated Labor Cost: $1080 (approx.)
Some things to consider: In most cases the flat-rate price for a service is for an inspection only. For instance, steering-head bearings are inspected at 7500 miles. If they need to be adjusted, the dealer may charge extra. Always make sure you understand what the shop is going to do and what you're going to be charged for. Last, these are suggested flat-rate times. Dealerships are free to charge anything they like.