Cruiser

Now, this is more like it - this is where Harleys become real Harleys

The Wide Glide is something of an icon to the non-biker, but Harley itself does more useable models, such as the Fat Boy

A proper Harley, with all that entails - chugging engine, clonking gears, lazy steering - and bags of character

This Harley rides a hell of a lot better than it looks and is very comfortable for long stints

Something of a tart's handbag, the Drag Stars are enduringly popular, if shall we say, a little like Milletts: camp.

1552cc of all-American, no waitaminute, all-Japanese Iron Horse that may actually have the measure of the house of Harley

If you want Harley cool, combined with the ability to tour on a retro steed, it's the Road King Classic you're after

The most laid-back baby Harley

A stylish Moto Guzzi in an understated way

The Harley-Davidson Sportster range, consisting of entry-level bikes, has been revamped for 2004 - the first serious update since 1986. There are so many changes, yet they still look the same.

Named after a town in New York State, the new R1200 C Montauk boasts more chrome and retro styling than a fifties diner. But it's also BMW's most successful foray into the cruiser market to date

Harley’s best-selling entry-level bikes have been improved all round, gaining stronger engines, some performance and user/dealer-friendliness without losing their Harley-ness

Welcome to the slightly different world of the great big cruiser with Yamaha's latest (and larger) incarnation of its 1600 Wild Star. Big and shiny it certainly is, but is it any good?

Shippey lives the dream and spends some time with the H-D V-Rod

While it's hard to justify this much money for what is a reasonably basic tourer, it is a good blend of Harley cool and tourability

A lovely 'little' cruiser, so long as you don't mind working the engine a little more than you might expect from this type of bike

The kind of motorcycle that makes you want to become a desperado and ride off into the sunset in search off cheap Mexican beer and women

Taken with tongue firmly in cheek, the Shadow could be a fun way into the whole cruiser thang

Considerably more expensive than the Marauder, the Intruder remains the better machine that may just serve you beyond passing your test

A learner legal machine with more than a nod to cruiser styling, the Marauder is a good choice for the money.

An excellent choice for a full-on tourer that still has the Harley street cred