Suzuki M1800R Intruder (2006-current)

I take exception to this evaluation. This M109r is the most innovative and imaginative piece of engineering (and styling) for what is the first of it's kind: Power Cruiser with Sporty attributes. Read that as a stunning 1/4 mile time with attitude! The "Soul and Character" often referred to on Ducatis and Triumphs and Nortons, can be summaraized as being highly overated. The M109r is EXCITING. It has road presence like none other and Tsunami Torque (118 ft/lb was it?). If that is not character and Soul captivating enough, something is missing in YOUR character. The countless number of customizations done by the tens of thousands, also go to show that it's Cult Status is assured. You can drag this bike,or cruise and tour around any continent that has roads and gas stations. The oil check routine can be better and the rear suspension could be more refined. Otherwise 5 stars in every category without any doubt.

Owned my M1800R for four years, had to wait 18 months to get it after seeing it at MCN Skeggy. Whilst waiting checked out the Nightrod Special. Boy am I glad I didn't buy it. The Intruder is better in every way. 106 mph ?? Ha! I've ridden mine at 135 chasing a 'blade and a 'ninja 9r, when we stopped the guys on the sports bikes wet themselves, all in good humour. Ground clearance is an issue but if you lift your foot the peg flips up !! Great fun, stonking engine.

23000 miles in 3 years of ownership, toured most of east and west europe all without as much as a hiccup proves the reliability and quality of this bike. Awesome power and torque Capable of shredding the huge back tyre in less than 2000 miles. Top speed is far in excess of the figures MCN have stated. German autobahns have seen me two up fully loaded with luggage comfortably sitting at just under 140 mph strange when top speed is supposed to be 106 mph. Ground clearance is the only problem but this only became a problem on alpine switchbacks. Always pulls a crowd. Off the shelf far better than any V-Rod at half the price

I own an M1800Rz and absolutely love it ! It's one of those bikes you either love or hate, there doesn't seem to be any middle ground. As for the handling, it did take a bit of getting used to (it's very long) but I can happily throw it around on the twisty stuff now. It isn't going to be as nimble as a full on sports bike but it handles well enough. The top speed is definitely more than the quoted 106 mph !! ;-)

bought mine with the heart instead of the head. i personally think it's the best looking of all the factory cruisers, including anything harley have thrown together. but the cruiser life was not for me. i traded mine in after only 240 mls. it was just too heavy and cumbersome. it is exactly as the name says, a cruiser, it is too much like hard work when you up the pace a little. which is'nt really the bikes fault. in many ways it is as focused as the likes of an R1 or gsxr. i've always found those kind of bikes hard work in town or at slow speeds (as you would expect). this where the 1800r belongs, going slow enough to be noticed and you will be noticed. never had so many people turn there heads to look at it. lovely bike to look at (especially in black like mine) but not for me.

I have the C1800RT - M1800R with a screen, better bars and Village People style saddlebags (Saddlebags off before collection). I've had the heel part of the 'heel & toe' gear shift removed so that I could get my left foot further back on the foot board giving a more natural (for me) riding position for my legs. Have to say it shifts (in a straight line); hates corners (zilch ground clearence)and could really have done with better sounding pipes as standard. However having tried a couple of Harleys (too expensive)and the Triumph Thunderbird (not quite right somehow) I bought this. No regrets yet but I wouldn't have one as my only bike - I have a 1250 Bandit as well so I don't get bored.