Cruiser

A reasonable cruiser if the price is right

Think of it as the de luxe version of the Vegas and you'll not be far wrong. This is even more slick and stylish

Why does Suzuki insist on giving its cruisers comedy names? That aside, the Intruder (stop laughing!) is a well-rounded 805cc cruiser

First came the V-Rod cruiser, now we have the Street Rod roadster - the first sporty bike Harley has built for decades. And it goes as good as it looks

First came the V-Rod cruiser, now we have the Street Rod roadster - the first sporty bike Harley has built for decades. And it goes as good as it looks

It'll never set your loins on fire, but the Varadero's a worthy workhorse with a hint of fun

Everyone seems to be riding the long term Victory Vegas

Another example of slick handling, high performance Cruiser chic from the house of Harley

The Rocket handles, cruises and flies like shit off a shovel! Owners won’t be disappointed – the next time you get blasted on the quarter mile from the lights, it may well be the big beast from Hinckley

From its massive 49mm forks to its 200mm rear tire, the Vulcan 2000 represents a flagship for Kawasaki and it’s a lot of motorcycle in every sense

If you really want a BMW cruiser, try the Montauk

Kawasaki has finally outdone Harley by going back to the cruiser roots and producing a gorgeous eye-catching machine with bags of torque, top build quality, performance and handling on a par with any rival

It really looks the part, but ultimately it fails to stir the soul as standard. Shame, ’cos those looks are ‘the real thang...’

It’s a good bike, but Honda’s own Valkyrie is a better looker and performer, so is Harley-Davidson’s V-Rod

Delivers a mixed message – looks like a streetfighter, is in fact a boulevard cruiser. Soft core motorcycle for those that want heavy metal with manners

The first Harley for years which is actually very different, while still being a Harley. Confused? Don't be, it's a great-looking, superb bike

Excellent price and good ride quality mostly out-weighed by cheap finish and lack of any real character. Bikes like this are as much about how they look and make you feel as how they are to ride

Honda out-retros Harley, but irons out character in the process

Decent looking, decent performing, decent all-round, without ever really being much more than that

Possibly even worth considering over and above the mighty Fat Boy, due to its lower weight and good performance (for a traditional Harley)

It's a Harley, but shinier

Possibly the best (affordable) entry point into Harley ownership

A big, thumping Harley in the grand old tradition, but the low price comes at the expense of finesse