Cruisers
Cruisers come in a wide array of styles and displacements and are designed with a laid-back riding position. Appealing to the bad boys in us all, 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.
story by Pete Brissette, Kevin Duke, Buzz Waloch
photograph by Alfonse Palaima
Mainstream Choppers Shootout
Three for the Strip
We gathered up three production choppers with lots o' chrome, style and power and cruised right into the heart of SoCal's glitz and glamor....
Shoot-Outs
Did you not find what you are looking for in the Cruisers Shoot-Out section? You may also want to check our Cruisers Review section.
