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captjaneway3 · 06-09-2008, 04:34 PM

Just curious if anyone has the C109 and how much in MPG does it get?

DrBob · 06-09-2008, 05:27 PM

Guy I know has one. He claims 40-44, less if you gets on the throttle hard.

Cameo · 06-11-2008, 10:07 PM

I get around 37-38 to the gallon

wildwolf · 06-13-2008, 01:26 PM

Dunno about the mileage, but seen the blue/white C109RT last night at Hooters' bike night. That's a sharp looking ride. BIG...but sharp looking.

george d · 07-20-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by captjaneway3

Just curious if anyone has the C109 and how much in MPG does it get?

I HAVE ONE. IF I DRIVE THE SPEED LIMIT TAKE MY TIME YOU GET THE PICTURE I GET IN THE LOW 40'S. HAVE GOTTEN THIS ONCE BECAUSE WHY OWN ONE IT IF YOU CANT GET ON IT.

Davy · 07-20-2008, 01:49 PM

Do you think it makes a difference if you are let's say a 300lb guy vs a 150lb guy? Or is there just too much HP that it doesn't really matter?

Thaxon · 07-20-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Davy

Do you think it makes a difference if you are let's say a 300lb guy vs a 150lb guy? Or is there just too much HP that it doesn't really matter?

Hmm... good question. Just really guessing here, but that bike is so powerful, I'm sure it would make some difference, but probably not a very noticeable one.

I really envy you 109'ers. I see a lot of M109s here, but I got the jones for a C109. It's my dream bike. But I don't think my 5'7" frame could handle it.

Davy · 07-20-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaxon

Hmm... good question. Just really guessing here, but that bike is so powerful, I'm sure it would make some difference, but probably not a very noticeable one.

I really envy you 109'ers. I see a lot of M109s here, but I got the jones for a C109. It's my dream bike. But I don't think my 5'7" frame could handle it.

Oh no!! Don't say that. I'm only 5'9"-5'10" and 170lb and I thought it fit me fine. I know it has a lot more power but I feel I'll be fine. I know riding and sitting on are two different things but it actually felt better than the C90 that I sat on.

Loki_ca · 07-21-2008, 10:42 AM

Just too our C109 through 1250 km of the Rockies and loaded with two riders we were doing high 30's for mpg. No shortage of power and MAN do I love passing Harleys trying to climb a slope while I've got 1/2 throttle left.

grandpatractor · 07-23-2008, 10:11 PM

I took my wife on a ride on the freeway doing 75mph. I got 38mpg. I went by myself down some backroads doing 55-60. I got 38 mpg. I think this bike likes cruising on the freeway!!!

Loki_ca · 07-23-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Davy

Oh no!! Don't say that. I'm only 5'9"-5'10" and 170lb and I thought it fit me fine. I know it has a lot more power but I feel I'll be fine. I know riding and sitting on are two different things but it actually felt better than the C90 that I sat on.

The floorboards allow for pretty much any size person. The seat on the bike isn't set for leaning back, more for sitting up straight or leaning a little forward - so I don't think at 5'7 you'd have any problem.

My wife is 5'4 and with the low seat height, she can sit comfortably in the saddle. Our Shadow 1100 before this was too tall for her to do the same.

Elvis · 08-11-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by wildwolf

Dunno about the mileage, but seen the blue/white C109RT last night at Hooters' bike night. That's a sharp looking ride. BIG...but sharp looking.

Sat on one of those yesterday. Man, it was hard to straighten up the bike. Yes, the blue/white is a nice colour combination.

womper · 08-17-2008, 07:55 AM

crap. now i think i want one

SVZuki · 08-20-2008, 08:08 PM

my M109 can get into the mid 40's on the highway. On city roads, it is highly highly dependent on how fast you twist the grip. My marauder seemed to always get 45 city and 50 highway, but do to the large engine the city mileage can decrease significantly if you are romping on it.

hammersfan · 08-22-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaxon

Hmm... good question. Just really guessing here, but that bike is so powerful, I'm sure it would make some difference, but probably not a very noticeable one.

I really envy you 109'ers. I see a lot of M109s here, but I got the jones for a C109. It's my dream bike. But I don't think my 5'7" frame could handle it.

Do your self a favour and get a Roadliner or Stratoliner. From all accounts I have read the Yammy is a far superior bike. I know a lot of Suki people won't like me saying that but I beleive I am right.

Loki_ca · 08-23-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hammersfan

Do your self a favour and get a Roadliner or Stratoliner. From all accounts I have read the Yammy is a far superior bike. I know a lot of Suki people won't like me saying that but I beleive I am right.

Do yourself a favour and sit on all of them, take them all for a scoot and then make your decision.

The bike has to feel right for YOU and it's not a decision you make just because people on a forum tell you what's best. Reading what people say doesn't mean jack once you've bought a bike and put miles on it, only to find out that it doesn't suit your riding style, your height or weight.

I tested the Strat, Nomad and the Honda and preferred the C109. That's just me.

Everyone's different.

womper · 08-23-2008, 12:13 AM

to some it's worth getting a junker that feels right instead of a shiny new bike that doesn't fit...

fit is probably most important... if you don't fit and feel the bike... you'll never be 'one' with it

motorcycling... just another avenue for Zen

06-09-2008, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
captjaneway3 In Training Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Black Location: Forestville, MD Posts: 123	C109 Just curious if anyone has the C109 and how much in MPG does it get? __________________ 2007 Boulevard C50 Black

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DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,702	Guy I know has one. He claims 40-44, less if you gets on the throttle hard. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

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wildwolf Wants Better Weather Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 1999 vs800 intruder, wife has a 1994 vs800 Location: Meridianville, AL Posts: 699	Dunno about the mileage, but seen the blue/white C109RT last night at Hooters' bike night. That's a sharp looking ride. BIG...but sharp looking. __________________

07-21-2008, 10:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Loki_ca In Training Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: Boulevard C109RT Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 121	Just too our C109 through 1250 km of the Rockies and loaded with two riders we were doing high 30's for mpg. No shortage of power and MAN do I love passing Harleys trying to climb a slope while I've got 1/2 throttle left. __________________ Don 08 Boulevard C109RT Blue - the fastest color Calgary Canada

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