The Suzuki Boulevard M109R was introduced in 2006 as the company’s flagship V-twin power cruiser. In some markets it is sold as the Suzuki Intruder M1800R, and in Europe it is often known simply by its model number, VZR1800.
Suzuki Boulevard M109R at a glance
| Introduced | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Type | power cruiser |
| Other names | Intruder M1800R, VZR1800 |
| Engine | 1,783 cc liquid-cooled V-twin, 54-degree |
| Valvetrain | four valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Fuel system | electronic injection, 56 mm throttle bodies |
| Power | 123 hp (92 kW) |
| Torque | 160 Nm (120 lb-ft) |
| Bore lining | Suzuki SCEM coating |
| Spark plugs | two per cylinder |
| Related model | Boulevard C109R classic cruiser, 2008 |
Based on one source, the English Wikipedia article on the Suzuki Boulevard M109R.
History of the Suzuki Boulevard M109R
A flagship cruiser
The M109R was launched in 2006 as Suzuki’s biggest V-twin cruiser. It carried the Intruder M1800R name in some countries and the VZR1800 model code in Europe, continuing the Intruder line under the Boulevard banner.
The engine
At its heart is a 1,783 cc liquid-cooled 54-degree V-twin with four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts and electronic fuel injection through 56 mm throttle bodies. It produces 123 hp and 160 Nm, and uses two spark plugs per cylinder. The cylinder bores are lined with Suzuki’s Composite Electrochemical Material, which improves heat transfer, allows tighter piston-to-cylinder clearances and saves weight.
Classic sister
In 2008 Suzuki added the Boulevard C109R, a classic cruiser built around a detuned version of the same engine.
Design and features
- Big V-twin: 1,783 cc and 123 hp, the largest engine in Suzuki’s cruiser range at the time.
- SCEM-lined bores: a race-derived coating for better cooling and lighter construction.
- Dual spark plugs: two per cylinder for more complete combustion.
- Three names: Boulevard M109R, Intruder M1800R and VZR1800 depending on the market.
Suzuki Boulevard M109R versions
- Boulevard M109R (2006): the original power cruiser.
- Intruder M1800R / VZR1800: the same motorcycle under other market names.
- Boulevard C109R (2008): a classic cruiser with a detuned version of the engine.
The M109R is the biggest member of the Intruder cruiser family, and the smaller Boulevard S40 sits at the other end of the range. More Suzukis are in the Suzuki collection.
Video: M109R Intruder custom Thunderbike Arnott Air-ride, raw design Suzuki Vzr 1800
Video by ladyspalace on YouTube.
Sources
- Suzuki Boulevard M109R, English Wikipedia: engine, power, names, C109R
