Cruisers
Cruisers models include the Harley-Davidson FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide, Victory Vegas, Triumph Rocket III Roadster, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 and Yamaha Star Stryker.
Cruisers have long been the kings of the North American motorcycle market. Available in a wide array of styles and displacements, cruisers are designed with a laid-back riding position. The majority of contemporary cruisers are modeled after classic American bikes like Harley-Davidsons and Indians. A V-Twin motor is the typical powerplant, most often air-cooled, although that’s not always the case. A Cruiser rider generally is set into a position with feet forward and hands in a neutral or high position. This makes cruisers a popular choice for casual riding. And depending on the model and its options, they can also be suitable for distance riding, spawning a sub-class of Touring Cruisers.
Cruisers have long been the kings of the North American motorcycle market. Available in a wide array of styles and displacements, cruisers are designed with a laid-back riding position. The majority of contemporary cruisers are modeled after classic American bikes like Harley-Davidsons and Indians. A V-Twin motor is the typical powerplant, most often air-cooled, although that’s not always the case. A Cruiser rider generally is set into a position with feet forward and hands in a neutral or high position. This makes cruisers a popular choice for casual riding. And depending on the model and its options, they can also be suitable for distance riding, spawning a sub-class of Touring Cruisers.
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2014 Honda CTX700/N Review
Honda's new CTX700N and its faired CTX700 sibling have served officially served notice to the competition: The future has arrived.
2013 Honda Interstate Review
A few years have passed since having first tested the then new VT1300 models (CR, CS, CT) from Honda, but an upcoming shootout implored a closer look at the touring model of the group, the 2013 Interstate.
2013 Moto Guzzi California Review: Emissary of the new Guzzi - Video
After riding the 2013 Moto Guzzi California, we're convinced it's the best representation yet of Guzzi's transcendence from a quirky, also-ran benchwarmer to a formidable, modernized opponent.
2014 Star Motorcycles Bolt Review
The Star Motorcycles Bolt features discreet paint schemes, steampunk-ish styling and utilitarian componentry. It's poised to provide a streetwise counterpoint to the Harley-Davidson Iron 883 when it arrives in showrooms at the end of this month.
2013 Harley-Davidson FXSB Breakout Review
With a long, low stance and styling that puts the emphasis on its major components, the new Harley-Davison FXSB Breakout is a no-nonsense power cruiser that embodies the spirit of motorcycling while eschewing the trappings of trendiness.- 2014 Star Motorcycles Bolt Preview "Performance Bobbers" from Star
- 2013 Star V Star 1300 Deluxe Review Just when you think you’ve seen it all
- 2013 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom Review The Mandello Custom
- 2014 Honda CTX700 First Look Honda's new utility cruiser starts at $6999
- 2013 Hyosung GV650 Aquila Pro Review Korea's eagle delivers value to the cruiser class
- 2013 Suzuki Motorcycle Lineup A brand, reinvented
- 2012 Star VMAX Review Still king of the power-cruisers
- Harley-Davidson 2013 Celebrating 110 Years with Hard Candy, limited editions, long rides and the Pope
- Best Motorcycles of 2012 Spectacular bikes despite fewer new models
- 2013 Harley-Davidson CVO Breakout Review The super-premium custom Softail
- 2013 Harley-Davidson CVO Overview Two new and two returning models keep the tally at four
- 2012 Ducati Diavel Cromo Review A devil of a different color
- 2013 Victory Boardwalk Review A Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe alternative?
- 2012 Star V Star 250 Review A beginner's bike for almost everyone
- 2012 Cleveland CycleWerks tha Heist Review Hardtail chopper cool on the cheap
- 2012 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer Review Yamaha's cruiser brand's overlooked large-displacement model
- 2012 Yamaha V Star 950 Review Big-cruiser feel of the nicely priced mid-displacement variety
- 2012 Star Raider SCL Review Introducing the Star Custom Line
- 2012 Honda Rebel Review The Rebel remains an iconic first motorcycle
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two Review Harley grooves back in time with the Sportster Seventy-Two
- 2013 Victory Judge Review Victory's latest cruiser is found guilty of making riders have fun
- 2012 Harley-Davidson CVO Softail Convertible Review Two Harleys rolled into one in-house custom cruiser from the MoCo.
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two and Softail Slim Preview Two new old-schoolers from the authority on vintage cool
- 2012 Confederate X132 Hellcat Preview Hellcat Speedster to be joined by Roadster and GT models
- 2013 Victory Judge Preview Victory takes a break from baggers and bobbers and goes back to muscle bikes
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob Review Harley's big-bore bobber is a likable bike with attitude
- 2012 Triumph America Review Lots to like about the British-made cruiser called America
- 2011 Honda Sabre Review A big dose of blue from Big Red
- 2011 Moto Guzzi California Black Eagle Review A cruiser like no other...that's a good thing, right?
- 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Preview The big CBR gets revised, plus details on the rest of Honda's 2012 models
Cruiser Motorcycle Videos
2013 Light-Heavyweight Touring-Cruiser Shootout - Video
The Honda Interstate, Suzuki Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S. and V-Star 1300 are the new breed of light-heavyweight touring cruisers. All are smaller and lighter than the heavyweights and all cost less than $15K. Read on to see which one comes out on top.-
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero vs. 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom
Cruiser giant Harley-Davidson is the standard bear for touring cruisers, but it’s not the only game in town. We decided to see how Kawasaki’s latest Vulcan 1700, the Vaquero, stands up against the 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide.
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2012 Yamaha and Star Motorcycles Model Preview
As the 2012 model year arrives and the economy is struggling to pick itself up, Yamaha and its cruiser line, Star Motorcycles, is erring on the side of caution with next year’s street lineup.
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2012 Confederate X132 Hellcat Preview
Hellcat, the most affordable motorcycle in Confederate’s portfolio, enters 2012 as a new model with reduced complexity and increased performance. Among the upgrades is a 2,163cc V-Twin engine of unit construction, with cases milled from billet aluminum.
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2014 Star Motorcycles Bolt Preview
After a quiet 2012, Star Motorcycles is back with a vengeance. Last week the company launched the 2013 V Star 1300 Deluxe and this week it’s two all-new bobber models: the 2014 Bolt and Bolt R-Spec.
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2013 Light-Heavyweight Touring-Cruiser Shootout - Video
The Honda Interstate, Suzuki Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S. and V-Star 1300 are the new breed of light-heavyweight touring cruisers. All are smaller and lighter than the heavyweights and all cost less than $15K. Read on to see which one comes out on top.
2012 Ducati Diavel Cromo vs Star VMAX - Video
The Diavel vs VMAX is certainly a bout for the ages between the brute finesse of the Ducati and the cudgeling strength of the YamaStar.
2012 250cc Cruiser Shootout - Video
The 250cc cruiser class is stunningly limited, but we managed to wrangle together three bikes to do battle – the Honda Rebel, Star V Star 250, and Cleveland Cyclewerks the Heist.![2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow vs. Triumph America [Video]](/images/content/2012-Triumph-America-Harley-Davidson-SuperLow-Feature1_rdax_166x83.jpg)
2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow vs. Triumph America [Video]
If you’re eager to have a user-friendly cruiser that won’t break the bank and yet still offers reputable performance and is welcoming of new and/or returning riders, then gaze upon the Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow and Triumph America.![2011 World Cruiser Shootout [Video]](/images/content/1cruisers-main1013_rdax_166x83.jpg)
2011 World Cruiser Shootout [Video]
What do the United States, United Kingdom, Italy and Japan have in common? Cruisers! We pit iconic motorcycles from Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Moto Guzzi and Honda against each other in our World Cruiser Shootout.![2012 Honda Fury vs. 2011 Yamaha Star Stryker [Video]](/images/content/1chop-main0519_rdax_166x83.jpg)
2012 Honda Fury vs. 2011 Yamaha Star Stryker [Video]
Choppers are as American as Chevrolet, apple pie and Homer Simpson, but our Japanese friends want to get in on the action too. In an all-Japan chop-off we decided to pit the Honda Fury and Yamaha Star Stryker against each other.
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero vs. 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Custom
Cruiser giant Harley-Davidson is the standard bear for touring cruisers, but it’s not the only game in town. We decided to see how Kawasaki’s latest Vulcan 1700, the Vaquero, stands up against the 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide.
2011 Bagger Cruiser Shootout
Baggers are big business these days. We take three of the most prominent players and place them in a 2011 bagger blowout brawl! Read on to see who reigns supreme – Victory’s Cross Country, Harley-Davidson’s Street Glide or Star’s Stratoliner Deluxe.
2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster vs. 2010 Star VMax
In a battle between two audacious motorcycles we bring together Triumph’s Rocket Roadster III and the venerable VMax from Star for a monster motor mash-up! Both of these behemoths offer endless gobs of power, but that is where the similarities end.
Shootout: 2010 Honda Shadow RS vs. 2010 Harley-Davidson 883 Low
With its new Shadow RS, Honda seems to be taking direct aim at Harley-Davidson’s entry-level cruiser lineup. It only makes sense, then, that we decided to see how the Shadow compares to the Harley-Davidson 883 Low Sportster.Find A New Cruiser
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- Kawasaki Forum This is an up-and-coming resource for Kawasaki owners and enthusiasts where they can voice their advice and opinions on Kawasaki bikes.
- Star Motorcycle Forum This site is an up-and-coming resource for Star Bike owners and enthusiasts including the popular Star Raider and Star V-Max.
- Victory Forums This is an up-and-coming resource for Victory owners and enthusiasts where they can gather and discuss the latest in Victory news, events, tech information, & more.
- Triumph Motorcycle Forum Triumphrat.net is the #1 site dedicated to Triumph riders with discussion on all things Triumph related from news, events, modifications, & more.
- Kawasaki Vulcan Forum A site dedicated to the Kawasaki Vulcan rider where discussion can be found on all things Vulcan related.
- Kawasaki Forum Kawiforums.com is the leading forum for Kawasaki enthusiasts and owners where they can voice their opinions on all things Kawasaki.
- Harley Davidson Forums This new Harley community discusses all types of Harley Davidson motorcycles from Street Glide, to Dyna Glide to Fat Boy's you can find it all.
- V-Rod Forum 1130cc is the #1 Harley Davidson V-Rod forum. All the V-Rod tech and information you could ever need.
- Harley Davidson Forum V-Twin Forum is the leading forum for Harley Davidson enthusiasts, and particularly those of air-cooled V-twins.
