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Suzuki Boulevard M109R / Intruder M1800R. The V-twin power cruiser that took on V-Max.

Suzuki launched the M109R Boulevard (US) / VZR1800 Intruder M1800R (EU) in 2006 — 1783cc 54° V-twin, 127bhp, 240Nm of torque, 347kg wet, low 705mm seat. The bike that took on Yamaha V-Max and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 in the V-twin power-cruiser class. Killed in 2019 due to Euro 4 emissions and shifting cruiser market. Cult bike on US used market.

1996
Pre-M109R (2006 launch)
2006
M109R · launch year
2016
M109R · 9 yrs in
2026
Killed 2019 · 7 yrs gone
Continual audits are underway to verify local pricing for every bike in every market. Apologies for any gaps you see while this is in progress.
1996 Pre-M109R (2006 launch)

Pre-M109R

Suzuki's 1996 cruiser was the VS1400 Intruder (1360cc V-twin)
M109R launched 2006 with all-new 1783cc engine

M109R not yet — 2006 launch
N/Apre-launch
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$8,499
2006 M109R · launch year

Suzuki Boulevard M109R / Intruder M1800R (2006-2019)

1783cc liquid-cooled DOHC 54° V-twin, fuel injection
Massive 240Nm peak torque, low 705mm seat, shaft drive

1783cc liquid-cooled DOHC 54° V-twin (FI)
127bhp
240
347
705
ABS (opt 2014+)Fuel injectionTraction controlRide modesAnalogue + LCD1783cc V-twinShaft drive
Known issues
  • M109R — fuel pump failure (relay corrosion) — 2006-09
  • Reg/rec failure (Suzuki pattern) — all years
  • Front fork seal weep — all years
  • Final drive splines — all years
$12,499
$21,000
$5-8k
2016 M109R · 9 yrs into mid-life

Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. (2014-2019)

Same 1783cc V-twin, ABS option from 2014, B.O.S.S. variant added
'Blacked Out Special Suzuki' — black wheels, black bodywork

1783cc liquid-cooled DOHC 54° V-twin (FI · Euro 3)
127bhp
240
347
705
ABSFuel injectionTraction controlRide modesAnalogue + LCDB.O.S.S. blackoutShaft drive
Known issues
  • M109R B.O.S.S. — same FI issues as base bike — all years
  • Reg/rec carry-over — all years
  • Otherwise mature platform
$13,999
$18,200
$7-10k
2026 Killed 2019 · 7 yrs gone
No bike for this era

No M109R

Suzuki killed M109R/M1800R in 2019 — Euro 4 emissions + cruiser market shift
Suzuki has no V-twin power-cruiser replacement

STATUS · GONE
GONE
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What actually changed.

Suzuki's V-twin power cruiser · 2006-2019
V-twin power cruiser flagship 240Nm, 127bhp M109R / M1800R was Suzuki's V-twin power-cruiser flagship — designed to take on Yamaha V-Max and Kawasaki Vulcan 1700. 1783cc 54° V-twin produced 240Nm peak torque (more than most adventure bikes), 127bhp peak. Built for drag-strip-style straight-line acceleration with cruiser ergonomics.
Why it ended 2019 Euro 4 + market shift Euro 4 emissions in 2017 required engine update Suzuki chose not to fund. Combined with declining cruiser sales (riders moved to adventure bikes), M109R was killed 2019. Same fate as Yamaha V-Max 1700 (gone 2020), Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (gone 2018), Honda Valkyrie F6C revival (gone 2015).
vs Yamaha V-Max 1700 Direct rival Yamaha V-Max 1700 (2009-2020): 1679cc V4, 197bhp claimed, 167Nm, 315kg wet, $17,990. Suzuki M109R (2006-2019): 1783cc V-twin, 127bhp, 240Nm, 347kg wet, $14,899. M109R has more torque and is cheaper; V-Max has more peak power and is sharper. Both killed within a year of each other. Both cult collectibles now.
Real cost trajectory Held value $14,899 M109R in 2006 ($24,500 today) → no current Suzuki equivalent. Used market in 2026: 2006-2009 M109R $5-7k, 2014-2019 B.O.S.S. variants $7-10k for clean low-mile. Rising values as cruiser-segment classics.
Rider aids count (2006 → 2026) 1 → 2 → none M109R had FI from launch and added optional ABS in 2014. No TC, no ride modes, no electronics. Modern Indian Sport Chief Dark Horse (closest spirit successor) has cornering ABS, traction control, ride modes, full TFT — different generation.
Cheapest way in $5,000 (used) A clean Boulevard M109R from 2006-2010. 127bhp V-twin, 240Nm torque, low seat, shaft drive. The cheapest path to a 1800cc V-twin power-cruiser. Pay attention to fuel pump (early bikes), reg/rec, fork seals, final drive splines. Suzuki dealer support strong globally.
Why riders love it Torque + reliability M109R's appeal: 240Nm torque from a smooth V-twin (more torque than most adventure bikes), shaft drive, low seat, Suzuki reliability. The smart-money power-cruiser when new — significantly cheaper than V-Max 1700, more reliable than older Yamaha Roadliner. Cult following in US used market especially.
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Where these numbers come from

Every figure on this page is from a published manufacturer spec sheet or a reputable review publication. No press junkets, no opinions in the spec data. Inflation calculated using US BLS CPI tool.

2006-2013 Boulevard M109R / VZR1800 Manufacturer specs · MCN archive · Cycle World
2014-2019 M109R B.O.S.S. Suzuki UK/US press · MCN · Cycle World archive
Yamaha V-Max 1700 / Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (rivals) Manufacturer press · MCN · Cycle World