Review of the Suzuki Boulevard M109R (Intruder M1800R) motorcycle

Cruiser model Suzuki Boulevard M109R

appeared in 2006 as the flagship muscle bike in the Suzuki motorcycle line.
In the European market, this model is sold under the name Suzuki Intruder M1800R
. The motorcycle is aimed at the markets of North America, Europe and Australia.

The Suzuki Boulevard M109R was based on a 2-cylinder V-shaped (54°) liquid-cooled engine with a volume of 1783 cm³ and producing 125 hp. power and 160 Nm of torque. Maximum engine speed is limited to 7500 rpm, and maximum performance is achieved from 3200 rpm (maximum torque). The engine has an injector with dual throttle valves (SDTV system - Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve), a 32-bit control unit and a semi-dry sump lubrication system (SASS system - Suzuki Advanced Sump System). A modified version of this engine was subsequently installed on the Suzuki Boulevard C109R (Intruder C1800R).

In terms of chassis, the Suzuki Boulevard M109R / Intruder M1800R has a steel duplex frame, an inverted fork with a 46 mm diameter of stays, 18′ cast wheels, front 4-piston brakes with radial calipers, a cardan drive and a 5-speed gearbox.

In 2008, a version with a naked headlight (without fairing) appeared - Suzuki Boulevard M109R2 / M1800R2 Intruder

. It existed on the market until 2009 inclusive, after which it disappeared from dealers.

Since 2014, the Suzuki Boulevard M109R / Intruder M1800R model has received a black version, which in the North American market has the BOSS

In markets of other countries, this modification may be called
Black Edition
. The main changes are the absence of chrome (replaced with black parts) and two-tone paint.

Currently, in most countries, only the black version of the Suzuki Boulevard M109R / Intruder M1800R is offered, and the regular one is practically not offered.

The main competitors of the Suzuki Boulevard M109R / Intruder M1800R in the class:

• Honda VTX1800
• Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan

Brief history of the model

• 2006 - start of production and sales of the Suzuki Boulevard M109R / Intruder M1800R model.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800K6.

• 2007 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800K7.

• 2008 - appearance of a modification with a naked headlight.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder;
Suzuki Boulevard M109R2 / M1800R2 Intruder (Europe, North America, Australia). Factory designation
: VZR1800K8; VZR1800NK8.

• 2009 is the last year of production of the naked modification.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder;
Suzuki Boulevard M109R2 / M1800R2 Intruder (Europe, North America, Australia). Factory designation
: VZR1800K9; VZR1800NK9.

• 2010 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800L0.

• 2011 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800L1.

• 2012 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800L2.

• 2013 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800L3.

• 2014 - the appearance of “black” modifications - BOSS on the American market and Black Edition on the market of other countries.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + BOSS (Black Edition) (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800L4 + VZR1800BZL4.

• 2015 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + BOSS (Black Edition) (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800L5 + VZR1800BZL5.

• 2016 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + BOSS (Black Edition) (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800L6 + VZR1800BZL6.

• 2017 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + BOSS (Black Edition) (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800L7 + VZR1800BZL7.

• 2018 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + BOSS (Black Edition) (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800L8 + VZR1800BZL8.

• 2019 - Model available in Australia and North America only.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R / M1800R Intruder + BOSS (Black Edition) (Europe, North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800L9 + VZR1800BZL9.

• 2020 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R BOSS (Black Edition) (North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800BZM0.

• 2021 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R BOSS (Black Edition) (North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800BZM1.

• 2022 - no significant changes.

Model

: Suzuki Boulevard M109R BOSS (Black Edition) (North America, Australia).
Factory designation
: VZR1800BZM2.

Types and series of bikes

Just look at any professional review, and it becomes clear that after its release in 2005, this modification has undergone a minimum of changes, except for the Intruder M1800R2 model with a slightly modified exterior. Suzuki Boulevard c109r is produced in three variations:

• C - traditional American cruisers, equipped with a wide wheelbase and massive fenders. These are the C50, C90 and C109R models, equipped with a 32-digit electronic fuel injection system;
• S - choppers in which a narrow, large front wheel is installed, and the fork is strongly inclined. There are three modifications in this series - S40, S50 and S83;
• M – a series of power-cruisers, with a slightly fantastic design, but definitely attracting attention. These are models M50, M90 and M109.

In most cases, reviews of the Suzuki Boulevard m109r are only positive, since this model was originally developed for the US market, and this country has special requirements for the quality and reliability of motorcycles. At the European level, there are Intruder models similar to the Boulevard, but with volume in cubic centimeters rather than inches.

Photos

First impression

If you look at the photo of the 109th series of Suzuki bikes, it immediately becomes clear that its weight is large, but at the same time the power will please many. The bikes in this series have an impressive wheelbase, they confidently stay on the road, although inexperienced motorcycle enthusiasts may have problems with maneuverability, but this can be solved with constant practice. Reviews about the Suzuki Boulevard m109r are most often positive; it is designed for use by experienced motorcycle owners who know exactly what needs to be done to make the bike obedient. An important feature of this series is that you can set certain power limits, making driving safer.

Specifications

Technical characteristics of Suzuki Boulevard M109R (Intruder M1800R):

Engine and transmission

The technical characteristics of the Suzuki Boulevard (often the owners of this bike affectionately call it Bolivar, by analogy with the horse from the old Soviet film) are such that they are quite sufficient to reach a speed of 225 km/h with a power of 125 horsepower and a torque of 160 Nm. If you look at any test drive, it becomes clear why this model accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds - thanks to a 4-stroke V-twin engine with two cylinders. The engine is liquid-cooled, allowing the bike to operate stably under maximum load conditions. The fuel supply is organized using an injector, thanks to which consumption is reduced to 6.3-6.8 l/100 km. A tank with a volume of 19.5 liters will be enough to travel 300-350 km, depending on the driving style and the characteristics of the route.

The manual transmission is five-speed, with relatively long gears. The transmission is implemented using a cardan, which significantly increases the technical parameters of the motorcycle.

Review of the Suzuki Boulevard M109R (intruder M1800R) motorcycle

In short, there is no better chopper today than the Suzuki M109R , as for me... and considering that I use motorcycles primarily for moving around the city, I evaluate them solely for consumer reasons. From sports, I would choose 600 ku or 750 jixer - it’s the best for me in the city both in terms of balance and power. But when I saw this chopper, I started to think... I’ll probably have to discover this direction for myself too