Hammer vs M109R

[rynosback]

I have narrowed my search down to two bikes.

I will have to say the Victory did a great job with the Hammer. If you ride it, it does sell itself. These are the only real cons I can think about: Price, Plastic rear seat cowl (concerned that those nipples breaking off), Price, I have read about the rear brakes wearing out in 5K, Price and did I mention the cost? I want the billet wheels, chrome package and the HID light(loaded). And that will be 19k and some change. I have found a dealer that will sell me a Hammer with the billet wheels and HID for $15,800, plus the stage one kit, Jackpot light, led rear turn signals, tag side mount and a couple other little bling items. Lets just call it 19-20k on the road.

I just rode the M109R today. The bike seems to be more nimble then the Hammer. It has great power with no modifications. And did I say the price is under 12K on the road. Plus in March you receive a leather M109R Jacket for free. The cons about this bike are: all plastic body parts, except the tank, a little more maintenance due to the radiator and rear differential, the ugly front headlight bucket (cone), the clutch lever is a tag bit out there and it is the first year out.

Is there anything I missed? Tell me what you think? The spring bug is biting me and I need to ride!! To bad I sold my Vulcan 750 a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for your input.

[Motorcycle Forum]

[NeilM]

A lot depends on 2 things, how much can you spend and what do you "really" need. I've got a C50 and enjoy it but would like more power and a more solid feel in shifting, brakes, and overall build. I rode a Star Roadliner this weekend and felt the adrenaline still pumping that night. It's 1850cc, with a light build to make it surprisingly easy to handle. The brakes, shifting, and everything else feel great. And, this thing is unbeleivably fast. My salesman is a Ducati rider and couldn't beleive this bike. At $14,000+ it's less than the Kingpin I'm interested in trying, but the Roadliner is way more bike than I need. Hard decisions.

[HAMMERPETE]

I looked at the V-rod , yamaha warrior and the Hammer. Price...v-rod and Hammer were almost neck and neck. The warrior was 11,500 for a tricked out all black ...bike looked wicked...but I did not feel right on it.
Checked out the v-rod..and Hammer. I am speed freak...so speed just on this side of a crotch rocket was to be considered. I know my limitation and when I ride I want to be involved with the bike. So something like a wide glide was out.
The main choice came with how I felt on the bike. The v-rod..I sat to high and it felt like I was riding a drug store riding pony.
I rode the Hammer and a Vegas with a stage II kit. The smile plastered across my face said it all.
I liked the style of the Hammer. Big brakes ..big *** back tire...big tank and a big attitude motor. oh and 6 speed transmission.
Buy what makes you feel right.
Or my major down fall...If it speaks to me ...I have to buy it.

[06-8-Ball]

The victory is a great bike I love mine.

[Smurf]

Do you remember when you rode the Victory.......were the pegs closer than the 109 or about the same location ???? I have an M-50 and love the way it handles, I want more power but can't reach the pegs on the 109 and was thinking about the Hammer.

Thanks

Smurf

[JmalB]

You should be able to get a ride at your local Victory dealership. The one here is always offering demo rides.