The Best Cruisers
Cruisers are about character and comfort more than outright pace. A low seat, a lazy engine, and a relaxed ride. Here are our favourites, from easy first cruisers to modern classics.
- 01Triumph · modern classic
Triumph Bonneville T120
8.6A beautifully built, torque-rich modern classic that nails the retro brief with genuine quality and easy real-world pace, at a premium price.
Consensus from Cycle World · Motorcycle.com · MCN
- Price
- $12,895
- Engine
- 1200cc
- Power
- 78hp
- Seat
- 790mm
- 02Triumph · modern classic
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
8.1A torque-rich retro roadster blending classic looks with genuine sporting ability, now sharper for 2025, though its modest tank and firm ride temper long-haul comfort.
Consensus from 1000PS · MCN · Rider Magazine
- Price
- $13,595
- Engine
- 1200cc
- Power
- 105hp
- Seat
- 805mm
- 03Honda · cruiser
Honda Rebel 500
7.9A low, light, supremely approachable bobber-styled cruiser whose easy 46 hp twin and 690 mm seat make it one of the best first bikes around.
Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · RevZilla
- Price
- $6,499
- Engine
- 471cc
- Power
- 46hp
- Seat
- 690mm
- 04Harley-Davidson · cruiser
Harley-Davidson Nightster
7.8A genuinely modern, punchy liquid-cooled Sportster with a low seat, divisive only on its cramped riding position and small tank.
Consensus from Cycle World · Motorcycle.com · Harley-Davidson
- Price
- $11,999
- Engine
- 975cc
- Power
- 91hp
- Seat
- 705mm
- 05Royal Enfield · cruiser
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
7.6Slow but charming, a low, light, beautifully finished entry cruiser whose unbeatable price excuses its modest 20 hp.
Consensus from Cycle World · MCN · Rider Magazine
- Price
- $4,899
- Engine
- 349cc
- Power
- 20hp
- Seat
- 765mm
- 06Kawasaki · cruiser
Kawasaki Vulcan S
7.6A sporty mid-weight cruiser with ERGO-FIT adjustable ergonomics and a punchy 61 hp twin, A2-restrictable and accessible but heavier than its rivals.
Consensus from 1000PS · Motorcycle.com · Bennetts
- Price
- $7,650
- Engine
- 649cc
- Power
- 61hp
- Seat
- 705mm
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