Trying to decide between M109R vs M90 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

techgesture · 02-21-2009, 07:18 PM

Haven't posted in a while - but of course when faced with a big decision I come here first!

So went be RideNow today. They are prepared to give me $4600 for my 05 M50 with less than 6,000 miles on it. I think thats a fair trade.

I went into the dealership with the intent to just look at and see if they had an M90 in stock since they just came out and I hadn't seen one in person yet. One word, lovely. They are asking MSRP $10,599 for it. After talking through the deal and see that they are giving me a fair amount for my M50, I'm highly considering it. Talked to my wife over the phone, she didn't say no, but wants me to sleep on it for a day.

As I'm walking out, they have an 08, used with less than 100 miles on it, M109R for $10,899. So for only $300 more, I can have an M109R. Since its used, I dont pay destination (etc) charges, so its basically the same price.

What do you guys think? M90 or M109R?

I like the M90 - but the M109R is the big daddy - there's no upgrading from there. But Im not sure about ride quality - which is important to me. Anyone one here ridden both?

I need feed back my friends - I'm 90% positive I'm going to buy one of these bikes.

The M50 has been a great first bike, I've had it for 3 riding seasons now - time to upgrade.