2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R LE Photo Gallery

For such a massive cruiser, the 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R LE handles well above what we would expect out of a shaft-driven, 766-pound monster.

The ratios in the M109R's 5-speed gearbox were spot-on for romping light-to-light and are plenty tall for leisurely cruising down the highway.

When the Suzuki Boulevard M109R burst onto the scene in 2006, it escalated the arms race in the performance cruiser segment with its monster engine.

At 12.99 seconds and 111.75mph the big, black Suzuki was second only to the drag specialist Night Rod.

2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109 LE Dyno Chart

2011 Performance Cruiser Horsepower

2011 Performance Cruiser Torque

The massive 1783cc engine rocketed the Suzuki Boulevard M109R LE to the second quickest time in the quarter mile.

No one complained when having to pound out the miles on the Suzuki but it was never the first to be picked for highway duty either.

The 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R LE not only destroys the quarter mile, but also shreds the corners.

Although the M109R delivers its power via driveshaft the handling is still excellent, especially with a smooth throttle hand.

The seating position on the M109R is comfortable enough for all day riding.

The Suzuki M109R turns in easier that it's weight would suggest.

The Boulevard M109R LE earned second place in the 2011 Performance Cruiser Smackdown.

2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R LE - 2011 Performance Cruiser Smackdown

The M109R scored high marks in the handling department thanks to its ability to carve corners better than any shaft-driven cruiser should.

2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R LE - 2011 Performance Cruiser Smackdown

The binders on the M109R are the best of the bunch, allowing the Suzuki to take top honors in the 60-0mph and 0-100-0mph tests.

The speedometer and tachometer of the Suzuki garnered the most votes from our testers

2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R LE - 2011 Performance Cruiser Smackdown