I owned cruisers for about 11yrs in total, XV1100, VN1500, 1100 California.
The older style ones have a better leg position for the pillion than a lot of the modern ilk. I am 5ft10, my ex wife is 5ft8 all of the previous bikes were quite comfortable for her room wise. The VN was the 'least' comfortable as it had the modern HD style pussy perch against the full king/queen seat styling of the other two. Compared to standard style bikes the cruisers will be easier to climb aboard due to the low seat height, however one possible down is the seat width, The Guzzi was very cumfy for her, but the Cali's seat is very wide on the pillion perch. I had aftermarket foot boards fitted for the Pillion and a high sissy bar (low back) was standard. The VN I ended up fitting an aftermarket high sissy bar. The Virago left standard, but was the most 'cosy' of the 3 for seating although again cumfy for distances. The Cali and Virago would have an advantage as they had a centre stand fitted.. you could let her climb aboard, then get on yourself with no worry of the bike being unstable..... There are European companies (germany) that produce centre stands for bikes that dont have them standard... I'm getting one for the MT.
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