What cruiser ?

Dawnkeebaws · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 15 Jul 2007 Karma :

I got some questions for you cruiser owners.....

I'm 6ft 2 and need a cruiser that will allow me to stretch my legs out whilst riding. Also, I need to know the BHP on whatever cruiser you got.

Thanks
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petemell · Trackday Trickster Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Karma :

I know someone who has got the Suzuki M800, this is a great bike for the money.

What cc size of bike are you after, did you want a learner legal bike.

Dawnkeebaws · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 15 Jul 2007 Karma :

Yeh sorry man !!....

More info needed I reckon....

Been biking for 25 years+ and got a full licence. I'm looking for something big'sh, was thinking VN1500 meanstreak or VTX1300, summit along those lines, but I'm kinda long in the leg, so need a longish wheelbase.
I had a Triumph Speedmaster for a few years, but found it to be a bit on the short side and low on torque. I've also got a GSX1400, so speed aint all that important to me but in a cruiser, torque is. Anyhow, What I'm trying to say is.....I'm a big 16.5 stoner and have a 33" inside leg....and need a bigish bike. Thanks for the quick reply. Regards
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petemell · Trackday Trickster Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Karma :

VN1500 meanstreak or VTX1300 should be a good choice.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

You don't need a big bike, I'd say, but one with a roomy seating position - they are different things. Best, as ever, is to sit on a few and see what's comfortable.
Don't expect any stocl cruisers to be fast regardless of torque. I've ridden a VTX1300 which apparantly has 75ft-lb. I reckon it wasn't as fast as my CCM404 trail bike.
The new style harleys are supposed to be ok, but then they're starting to get closer to other jap bikes - of course there's stuff like the V-Max which does make decent power too.

neatbik · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Karma :

What about a Triumph Rocket?
2300cc, 140 bhp and 147ft.lb of torque Cool

They are big bikes too, so i would imagine fairly comfy Thumbs Up

https://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/Motorcycle_Rocket_III.aspx#intro

kawashima · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

How about this one?
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=1811494#1811494
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Ravo · Scooby Slapper Joined: 19 May 2007 Karma :

For practicalities sake I'd recommend a Honda VT1100. If you're going for show as well, the Honda Valkyrie Rune will get a lot more looks than that Triumph will.