| Specifications |
 Price: $12,599
Engine: 1783cc, liquid-cooled, 54-degree V-twin
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel System: EFI | Transmission: 5M
Final Drive: Shaft
Suspension F/R: 46mm inverted forks/single shock, preload adjustable
Suspension Travel F/R: 5.12 in./4.66 in. | Brakes F/R:Dual 310mm discs/275mm disc
Tires F/R: 130/70-R18/240/40-R18
Wheelbase: 67.3 in.
Seat Height: 27.8 in.
Dry Weight: 703 lb. |
The M109R is the newest member of this club. And Suzuki has done its homework: The M109R was the second quickest bike at the track, pounding out a blistering 12.08-second quarter-mile at 110.53 mph, or nearly a half-second quicker than the next quickest bike. And more important, the Suzuki had the quickest 0-to-30-mph time of all the bikes here. The accolades belong to Suzuki’s engine designers. The all-new engine is an animal. It thrusts the bike forward with so much power, we needed to gather our thoughts before deciding to crack that throttle wide open. And it’s not a bad idea to practice First-to-Second shifts: The Suzuki’s otherwise smooth gearbox is notchy in the lower gears. Though the Suzuki feels large, this bad boy likes to corner. Blessed with big brakes and an inverted front fork, the M109R can be throttled up to hyperspeed and brought down below the legal limit in a very short distance. It’s incredible to ride hard on twisty roads—just point, shoot and reel in that sportbike rider. In fact, the more we rode this bike, the more we wanted one in our own garage. The only thing holding us back is the fussy, “Jetsons” styling and inexpensive-looking plastic bodywork. We’d like actual metal—and better-quality chrome, too. Still, the M109R exemplifies the modern power cruiser.
| Track Times |
| 0-30 mph | 0-60 mph | 40-70 mph | 1/4-mile |
| 1.53 sec. | 3.89 sec. | 2.52 sec. | 12.08 sec. @ 110.53mph |
