At the risk of offending, cruisers, what's the attraction?

[Ribenapigeon]

I can understand why somene might be attracted to any kind of bike, even scooters, but the draw of cruisers completely escapes me. I just don't get it. Clumsy daft looking two wheeled jalopys. Can anyone convince me otherwise?

[yaigi]

Because they can look cool, especially in notions of riding off into the sunset, and on front covers of cool books:

https://www.boomuk.net/images/goldencity.jpg

(Ok, bad example, it's a tiny blip, but you get the idea)

You may think they look ugly, and to be fair, some are, but then so are some sports bike IMHO. And as for the owners, well, sports bikes riders tend to hide their ugly mugs behind a helmet and turn your face to shock when they take it off and you see that what you thought was a young, fit dark haired hottie on that sports bike was some old wrinkly bloke with no teeth. At least cruiser riders tend to have open face helmets and have it 'all on show' so less shock value

They also look cool whilst wielding a gun:

https://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/terminator2.jpg

I don't have a cruiser for practicality reasons, but should I ever have enough money to own more than one bike, I'd have one and I'll look damn cool on it as well
____________________
What would you do in life, if you knew you could not fail?
Currently own - Fazer 600, 2000, Red. (But no riding as baby on board atm)

[pepperami]

I dont own a cruiser or am I attracted to them.
However a bike that has a bigger softer seat , a big easy soft tuned engine, and a riding position that does`nt fold you up like a new-born baby : I can see why someone might want one?

Why does everybody need to ride a plastic missle or a bike where you are sitting bolt upright in the wind-blast?

Different horses for different courses I guess?




oh and they`re ghey
____________________
I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now!

[illuminateTHE...]

the image most likely...
____________________
Theory: PASSED Module 1: PASSED Module 2: PASSED 12/2012!!!

yzf r125 [SOLD] sv650 [CURRENT]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

[thinkingabout...]

They've a reasonably relaxing forward peg (don't like that myself, supposedly not a great posture) or mid peg riding position (rarer, but best I think) that many find more comfortable. Some are purely for comfort, and some like the Vmax are more about the speed. Dunno overall, what makes a person happy, I suppose. I've a Magna, with a roughly mid peg riding position, I like it.
____________________
Honda Magna VFC 750, Honda Lead, Kawasaki KZ750B Kawasaki KZ750 Suzuki GT380

[Themightyimp]

Comfort and style.As simple as that as far as i'm concerned.
I used to have a Fazer but after a short time on it my back would be hurting.Where as on a cruiser I have no problems with me back.
____________________
1998 Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer
Now turned gay and got a cruiser.

[Alpha-9]

those studs are so homo
____________________
Fzr-600 1999

[Themightyimp]

I know alpha,but they came with the bike.As they're useful they'll stay there until I can afford better looking ones.
____________________
1998 Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer
Now turned gay and got a cruiser.

[Scotsman37]

From riding bikes in the Uk and then afterwards riding bikes a while in/around Los Angeles and up to nearby San Jose I can quite understand the lure of say a cruiser/harley/chopper because you can sit back like almost as if you were in an armchair with your feet up forward without being being hunched over a fuel tank with the blazing Sun shining down on you for hours. The cruiser just as name says cruising along with your b**** (I mean your lady in leathers with a BIG boob job) behind you on the bike.

It's not the speed that is important it is just chilling out not trying speed down the road to somewhere along fairly straight roads like most of those type of bikes they kind of ground when they tilt them over to far when cornering at times, and therefore great for the long open straight roads of America !

[keggyhander]

It's mainly about two things. Looks and riding position. If the looks and riding position of a cruiser don't appeal to you then you will never get it.

For me it's about having my feet further forward than my balls.

[bikertomm]

[Linux]

I like all bikes, I like the sound and comfort of a cruiser.
____________________
Two wheels are all I need.

[yambabe]

For me?

Comfort mostly, I like the upright riding position and relaxed hands and feet on mine (no forward forwards!)

Low-down weight means that it's quite easy to balance and lean -important if (like me) you are not mega-confident.

I don't ride bikes for the speed/thrill factor so lazy torque and a chance to bimble along (but still have the capacity - to a point - to hoon a bit should I want to) and enjoy the scenery is fine for me.

I can carry a fair bit of luggage.

I like how it looks.

I like the low seat, being a shortarse I feel much more in control cos I can get both feet down.

You might still not "get" it, and that's fine. I don't need you to understand why my bike works for me, I just need you to accept that it does and leave me to enjoy it. I don't ride for you, I ride for me and my cruiser suits me just fine

https://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/Yambabe/01092008199.jpg
____________________
Sod falling in love, I wanna fall in chocolate.

[andy_uk]

Definitely comfort! (even my li'l 125 one!)
The image wasn't too important but it does turn a few heads.
____________________
Aprilia Classic 125, GS500E, ER5-A1, ER5-C4, ER6 & an XJ6 project frame...

[scorps]

I swear to god, if there was a time capsule that had a piece of paper with this question on it, a hundred or so years down the line people will still be asking it.

I personally dont give a shit what people ride, I certainly dont take the piss out of them just because my choice is different.

I love both styles and have owned both because they are bikes.
I got fed up being stretched across a tank and age has brought with it, sore hips and knees and a back that can no longer cope with long distance or slow riding on a sport bike.

Do I give up riding or choose a bike that allows me to slow down a bit and be able to get off at the end of a full days riding without having to take painkillers to deal with the pain?

its a no brainer as far as Im concerned.
____________________
Do not presume that I am male.

[J.M.]

I can see the point in a cruiser for a cruising comfort perspective. Although in this country there isn't often comfortable riding weather.

Although I personally wouldn't have one. I'd probably grab a convertible car instead.
____________________
2004 R1 & 2018 XSR900

[thepuma]

[Kradmelder]

[yambabe]

[27cows]

I've never understand the attraction of owning a bike that you'd spend more time polishing than riding. And these bikes need to be shiny or they look properly shite.

Seems to be a trend lately for people buying cruisers then attempting to do ridiculous things, such going fast round bends on them. Doesn't work. They usually end up all over the road. Had an exceptionally near miss between Canterbury and Ashford last summer where some guy was right over my side of the road as I rounded a bend and then nearly came off as he tried to fling this ludicrous thing with 20ft forks out of the way

Some of the more moderate cruisers look OK. But I prefer a normal bike myself. Which is to say, something the front wheel just there, not halfway down the road

Hard tails - WTF is that about? Why in the name of Satan would anyone want to not only ride a cruiser, but one with no rear suspension?
____________________
The RXS100: vehicle of choice for Chuck Norris

[Themightyimp]

[Themightyimp]

[yambabe]

[Cheeseybeaner]