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Suzuki Came to Play: Suzuki Boulevard 109R vs Honda F6C Valkyrie

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Suzuki stayed with a more traditional looking muscle cruiser as opposed to say Yamaha or Honda. the effect is that it may look a little like an old woman in a young girls skirt...

Regardless for $14,299 you get a similar 1783cc V Twin and a shaft driven final gear..

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i think i just threw up a little in my mouth
I don't think that it looks that bad. I am not a fan of the front fairing, but the main body of the bike looks pretty standard.

What exactly do you guys find so repulsive about this bike's design?
I think once it's in all black I'll like it more. I have to say it's a nice attempt by Suzuki.
not a bad price.

not sure what the point of the windscreen is

doesnt really look like it'll do much
I think once it's in all black I'll like it more. I have to say it's a nice attempt by Suzuki.
It already looks pretty black to me. Do you mean that you want to see it with less chrome?

The thing that I don't like is the exhaust pipes, especially all in chrome. There are plenty of replacement exhausts that you could find that would solve the problem though.

I don't think this is going to take much market share from Honda and the Valkyrie though.
the chrome does clash a tad bit with the black

either put more chrome or more black.
It already looks pretty black to me. Do you mean that you want to see it with less chrome?

The thing that I don't like is the exhaust pipes, especially all in chrome. There are plenty of replacement exhausts that you could find that would solve the problem though.

I don't think this is going to take much market share from Honda and the Valkyrie though.
It's just my opinion but I would rather see it with no chrome, black out the chrome.
I had a New 08' M109R,

I also had a New 08' C109RT 900-lbs HEAVY!! and it feel it while riding.

Straight line is great, but It does not like turns at speed.

they are both a handful to ride, 32mpg is the best you can get out of them,

and they are heavy, and handling, is Not that good once moving at a good clip.

They kind of like to go straight once moving quickly, I almost ended up in a ditch a few times, they just dont like going around turns very well.

The poor high speed handling may be do in part to the VERY Wide rear wheel/tire, it is too wide for good handling.

Suzuki stayed with a more traditional looking muscle cruiser as opposed to say Yamaha or Honda. the effect is that it may look a little like an old woman in a young girls skirt...

Regardless for $14,299 you get a similar 1783cc V Twin and a shaft driven final gear..

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C109 v F6c

Hi Just passing thru. Yep had a C109 and loved the power, hated the handling. Bought a Yam 1900 Roadliner, more linear power, better handling but still not confidence inspiring. Next will be a F6c and I think then I will be a happy man.
You can get a black chrome which is what I'm trying to find for my F6C.
It already looks pretty black to me. Do you mean that you want to see it with less chrome?

The thing that I don't like is the exhaust pipes, especially all in chrome. There are plenty of replacement exhausts that you could find that would solve the problem though.

I don't think this is going to take much market share from Honda and the Valkyrie though.
I'm not sure what the Valkyrie market share constitutes, but my F6C is a rare bird in my neighborhood - and I like it that way.

The 109R is slick overall, but I'd dismantle that fairing before I'd ride it. And it's gotta have a seat for the lady. Regardless, I suspect it will take a few years for I get interested in another ride, my infatuation with the Valkyrie owns me for now.
My 2011 M109

I traded in my 2011 M109 for my 2014 F6C. The "9" is a great bike for what it is and considering it's price point. I always thought it had very good handling for being such a big bull of a bike. I liked the unique styling because even though it is a V-twin it didn't come off as a Harley knock off. It's power and braking ability is on par with the F6C, but the cruiser "clamshell" seating position and the limited cornering clearance left a lot to be desired. I tried to put saddlebags on it, but traditional cruiser bags looked really funky. I finally found a bag from Raven that covered the rear seat cowel without looking too big, and that gave me the cargo capacity I needed for day rides. I'll always be glad I had the chance to own my 9, but it didn't meet my needs nearly as well as my Valkyrie does. Ride safe.
DougT
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I have to agree I've had the "9" and a VROD and by far the F6C is a much better, smoother, more refined ride then both. Much more comfy to ride and better seating position.

Here's my former power cruisers:



VROD

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