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Offline Desolation Angel

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M109R vs. V-Rod (Dial-up)
« on: December 14, 2005, 02:39:15 PM »
The new M109R that is coming looks, thankfully, less Harleyesque to me.  More modern and streamlined.

Forget the price difference...who wins?  Suzi or Harley?

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/M109RK6/Default.aspx
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Offline B12Teuton

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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2005, 02:58:48 PM »
That may well be the uglies bike I've ever seen.

Even the Honda Rune looks better.
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2005, 03:18:25 PM »
You have no appreciation! :grin:



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Offline billybandit

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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2005, 03:22:23 PM »
I think I am gonna chunder. That is possibly the most horrendous contraption ever.

What were they thinking? That headlight? Urgh

If you wanna BIG bike, it has to be the Rocket III


It's got massive torque, it's British, and it's NOT the same as every other v-twin "classic" chop out there.
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Offline rider123

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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2005, 03:32:20 PM »
Could you please stop comparing Japenese bikes or any other bikes for that matter to Harley Davidson. You are only going to make Harley Owners mad they bought a POS for twice what you'd get from ANY other manufacturer. Harley Davidson doesn't sell motorcycles, they sell a "lifestyle(tm)" for rich urban bikers. Go here and find the truth, funny as hell

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Offline Desolation Angel

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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2005, 03:33:48 PM »
Quote from: "billybandit"
I think I am gonna chunder. That is possibly the most horrendous contraption ever.

What were they thinking? That headlight? Urgh

If you wanna BIG bike, it has to be the Rocket III


It's got massive torque, it's British, and it's NOT the same as every other v-twin "classic" chop out there.


Ah, but isn't the Rocket 3 equally funky looking?  A Bonneville with a truck engine crammed in! :grin:
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Offline Mongo

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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2005, 04:16:13 PM »
Could this be the look of things to come?

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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2005, 04:31:45 PM »
Seriously, that reminds me of a Honda VTX 1800...  
It's even priced and powerplanted like the VTX...  
The Suz is 50 lbs lighter, and $800 cheaper on the base '06 sticker...
CLICK Honda VTX 1800
I dunno, maybe I need new glasses...
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« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2005, 08:14:36 PM »
Quote from: "Desolation Angel"
Quote from: "billybandit"
I think I am gonna chunder. That is possibly the most horrendous contraption ever.

What were they thinking? That headlight? Urgh

If you wanna BIG bike, it has to be the Rocket III


It's got massive torque, it's British, and it's NOT the same as every other v-twin "classic" chop out there.


Ah, but isn't the Rocket 3 equally funky looking?  A Bonneville with a truck engine crammed in! :grin:


AGREED! Especially with that giant chrome growth on the left side of the tank!
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Offline tacoman

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« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2005, 08:28:48 PM »
I had a seat on this bike at the Seattle show.  It looks much better in person, especially the light colors.  Silver looked the best.  Things that were bad:  very wide tank that pushed your knees out; high, forward foot pegs that made your feet feel like they were going to drop off; rear brake lever way too close to your foot.  Last, plastic everywhere!  Very cheaply made.  They say there will be chrome accessories available, shouldn't these be standard?  Honda has had a tough time moving VTXs, I hope Suz doesn't make too many of these.
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Offline mike

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« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2005, 08:58:31 PM »
How about a BossHoss with a 350 V8, or 502 big block :shock:
http://scootplace.net/temp/V8Power.mpg  6MB

not my thing, but it is a kinda cool idea to put a old style hot rod V8 with a HOlley carb in a 1100 LB bike with a big old rear tire that just smokes when you nail at 30mph...   The 350 puts out around 350hp, the big block is just out of control at over 600hp...  :lol:
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Offline Dragbike

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« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2005, 12:41:17 AM »
Oh come on now for only $6,000.00 more you can turbo a V-ROD

Then that means you only have $30,000.00 in it and it will have the same
HP as a, er, uh GSXR1000 that cost $10,000.00 :stickpoke:
I don't relly like the style but if I had to pick one I think it would be the VTX first then the Suzuki.
OH! HD had Porshe design most of the V-ROD engine and yes you have to have metric tools to work on it  :shock:
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How about a BossHoss with a 350 V8, or 502 big block :shock:

I saw a guy in Sturgis in 2000 and he had a 502 "WITH NOS" I looked at him back-it into the parking spot then I laughed a little and thought
"Oh I get it he got $2,000,000.00 from his mother and a 2" peepee from his father" :boohoo:
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Re: M109R vs. V-Rod (Dial-up)
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2005, 01:27:01 AM »
Quote from: "Desolation Angel"
The new M109R that is coming looks, thankfully, less Harleyesque to me.  More modern and streamlined.

Forget the price difference...who wins?  Suzi or Harley?

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/M109RK6/Default.aspx


Since I've ridden the V-Rod, I'd pick it to beat the 109.   I think the VRod is fastest cruiser out there and has 100 lb weight advantage over the Suzuki.  The V Rod isn't much slower than a Bandit and even has stickier tires, and long wheelbase for good launch.  The riding position is ridiculous.

I think the 109 is more after the 1800 Honda and 2.0 Kaw than the V-Rod.

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Offline B12Teuton

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« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2005, 11:56:46 AM »
This thread hurts my eyes.
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Offline Desolation Angel

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« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2005, 03:16:43 PM »
Oh, you obviously suffer from CAS. :grin:

Cruiser Aversion Syndrome.
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