I have ridden a warrior quite a bit and really like it. It does what it is supposed to.
I have only sat on a M109 and thought it felt bloated, but I am kind of a small dude. I don't like the styling either.
As far as power goes, the M wins hands down.
Bone stock, the M109 has a bigger engine, more power, and it's heavier. They are close in acceleration, but the M109 is a bit faster. It also has a stock 240 wide tire and it's shaft driven.
I'm a bit biased, but I chose the Warrior because I think it looks better and felt more comfy. I haven't ridden an M109, but I think the handling on the Warrior is second to none in the cruiser market. I'm not a fan of the wider tire on the M109 either. It may look better to some, but they are more expensive and I don't like the way they handle. Not saying it's good or bad, just not my style. Also, I felt like the Warrior stands out a bit more. You don't see them as often, and there isn't another cruiser in Yami's lineup that looks like it.
Edit - The Warrior also has great brakes. Riding other cruisers scares me if I need to slow down quickly. First time I rode an Indian I rolled through a stop sign into the middle of the intersection due to crap brakes (luckily nobody else was there).
Take a look at them side by side, is there really any choice? The Warrior looks more like Willie- G Jr. designed it (good to some, not so much to others) instead of Willie-san. And in this category, looks are at least 50% of the buying decision IMO...
If you are interested in a warrior talk to Patfitz who comment on this thread. He was thinking of selling his. His is very clean and very nice looking.
I have a Warrior and love it, lots of torque. M109 faster on straight but when it comes to a cornering M109 stays behind. you can customize Warrior more than M109.
Here is a couple examples LOL
i have a warrior and love it, lots of torque. M109 faster on straight but when it comes to a cornering m109 stays behind. You can customize warrior more than m109.
Here is a couple examples lol
What if I throw the Vrod into the mix? I have found 2 that can be purchased in the same <$8k price range. It really seems like a buyers market with the season wrapping up.
The v-rod is going to be a bit more money than a Warrior or M109. I wasn't a fan of the ergo's on the v-rod. It rode okay, but I felt more confident on the Warrior right off the bat. The v-rod didn't feel as planted when leaned over. It might be due to my power commander, but the throttle response felt better on my Warrior as well.
^^ this... quickly becoming the favorite of the 5 bikes i have owned
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