First post here, already a great forum Lamonster!
Last weekend I was able to test drive both a 2006 Warrior and the M109r. These test dirves were my first on a cruiser.
37 years old, 6'0" 200#, sprotbike background, agressive riding, track days
First up was the M109r. WIDE handlebars, big tank, big tire....wow. Shifting into first went CLUNK. released the clutch and off I went.  Bike oozes torque, throttle response is grabby in first gear, shifting up to second tames this.Â
Impressions:Â
"+"  comfy seat, nice feeling bars, intoxicating power, instant power. Sound is nice, not too wimpy, and not over the top. Vibrations were minor. Roll on acceleration left me giggling like a school girl in my helmet. Riding a cruiser is completely different event from hopping on a sportbike. Riding this cruiser is a state of mind. The ride position allows you to relax, look around, smile. Crack the throttle this bike feels like someone kicked you in the a$$. Handling was very nice. Start into a corner and it holds a line very nice. Low speed manuevering took some attention, this is not your aunts Honda Civic.
"-"  I hit neutral twice shifting from 1st to 2nd. After doing this the second time, I made a mental note pick up my skirt when I shifted. This bike needs to be shifted positively, not timidly. Very clunky shifting, but I can live with it.Â
ON to the Warrior.  At this point, the Warrior test ride was tainted. I really like the looks of the M109r over the Warrior. Not crazy about the headlight and rear fender of the Yamaha. and that bazooka exhaust?? Straddling the Warrior, it felt smaller right off, not in a bad way just different.Â
"+"  THe warrior is definitely more refined. Smoother shifting, tighter feeling. Handling was better due to less weight and a smaller rear tire. Power delivery was nice.
"-" Did I mention that exhaust? FUGLY. The seat cut into my legs right where it joins the gas tank. It seems to vibrate more, this is not a bad thing, just noticable. Power/torque can't touch the M109r.Â
I could see either bike in my garage. Both are great rides. I just prefer a bike that scares me a little. I would have to change out the exhaust, headlight and massage the rear fender on the Warrior to get it to the level of styling of the Suzuki. Then I would have to juice the motor to achieve the giggle factor.
In the end the M109r won out. I put a down payment on a Black one, picking it up SAT :hot: :hot:
Last weekend I was able to test drive both a 2006 Warrior and the M109r. These test dirves were my first on a cruiser.
37 years old, 6'0" 200#, sprotbike background, agressive riding, track days
First up was the M109r. WIDE handlebars, big tank, big tire....wow. Shifting into first went CLUNK. released the clutch and off I went.  Bike oozes torque, throttle response is grabby in first gear, shifting up to second tames this.Â
Impressions:Â
"+"  comfy seat, nice feeling bars, intoxicating power, instant power. Sound is nice, not too wimpy, and not over the top. Vibrations were minor. Roll on acceleration left me giggling like a school girl in my helmet. Riding a cruiser is completely different event from hopping on a sportbike. Riding this cruiser is a state of mind. The ride position allows you to relax, look around, smile. Crack the throttle this bike feels like someone kicked you in the a$$. Handling was very nice. Start into a corner and it holds a line very nice. Low speed manuevering took some attention, this is not your aunts Honda Civic.
"-"  I hit neutral twice shifting from 1st to 2nd. After doing this the second time, I made a mental note pick up my skirt when I shifted. This bike needs to be shifted positively, not timidly. Very clunky shifting, but I can live with it.Â
ON to the Warrior.  At this point, the Warrior test ride was tainted. I really like the looks of the M109r over the Warrior. Not crazy about the headlight and rear fender of the Yamaha. and that bazooka exhaust?? Straddling the Warrior, it felt smaller right off, not in a bad way just different.Â
"+"  THe warrior is definitely more refined. Smoother shifting, tighter feeling. Handling was better due to less weight and a smaller rear tire. Power delivery was nice.
"-" Did I mention that exhaust? FUGLY. The seat cut into my legs right where it joins the gas tank. It seems to vibrate more, this is not a bad thing, just noticable. Power/torque can't touch the M109r.Â
I could see either bike in my garage. Both are great rides. I just prefer a bike that scares me a little. I would have to change out the exhaust, headlight and massage the rear fender on the Warrior to get it to the level of styling of the Suzuki. Then I would have to juice the motor to achieve the giggle factor.
In the end the M109r won out. I put a down payment on a Black one, picking it up SAT :hot: :hot: