Cruisers or sports bikes - what do you ride?

[Toaster]

Because I am bored and can't catch a mouse if I tried....

I'd like to know what proportion of riders we have out there that ride either cruisers, sports bikes, trikes, off roaders or scooters. It would be interesting to see what the make-up of KB really is stats-wise.

To you cruiser riders around the Auckland districts - keep an eye out for the 24 June Cruiser ride.

[98tls]

A sports bike for me........well an old one anyway....and an old classic jappa awaiting TLC...read as $

[The Pastor]

A sports bike for me........well an old one anyway....and an old classic jappa awaiting TLC...read as $

Old bike??? Dude I would love for such a modern bike. Mines the same age as me..... 1986!


Sports for me, but i'll defentialy get a crusier when im a rich basterd.

[McJim]

I wanted to get Honda VT250 Magna for my first bike. Lusted after it for a month then sat my basic handling skills test got my learner licence, went back to the shop, sat on the bike and said "Oh dear, this is not comfortable at all!" and have ridden sportsbikes ever since.

[Waylander]

I don't see muscle bike up there anywhere so I'll vote cruiser.

[Sidewinder]

i vote coppers :Punk:
lol

[johnnyflash]

No competition, CRUISER.. now that I can afford one LOL

[skelstar]

Ummm...what category does a Honda Hornet fit into?

Should be an easy opening for all the broken-records out there.

[Robbo]

Both, depends on the mood and the weather as to which one goes out for the day

[KoroJ]

That's not fair...no Tourer category.

Technically, I don't think my ST fits into the "sprots" category....too big.
It's not a cruiser...feet in the wrong place.
That just leaves me riding a scooter???

[Toaster]

Sports for me, but i'll defentialy get a crusier when im a rich basterd.

And just what are you trying to say.... that we are rich or just bastards?:gob:

[Toaster]

That's not fair...no Tourer category.

Technically, I don't think my ST fits into the "sprots" category....too big.
It's not a cruiser...feet in the wrong place.
That just leaves me riding a scooter???

Dagnabit, I just knew I'd forget something. Sorry!!

[NighthawkNZ]

use to be a cruiser, but now on a sports tourer. but you didn't have the catergory... :doh: so I said sports

[cowboyz]

is it just me or is this in the criuser forum and yet sportsbikes are well up on the poll?

[KoroJ]

Dagnabit, I just knew I'd forget something. Sorry!!

'salright.....I'm still a Cruiser boy at heart. (Battleship...Cruiser...not much in it)

[RC1]

sports for me and has been since i started riding except for the odd trail bike here and there, got nothing against cruisers but just not for me :yes:

[Toaster]

MOD REQUEST - Could one of you good people please amend this poll to include Tourer bikes please. I am an idiot and forgot that category.

[kiwifruit]

MOD REQUEST - Could one of you good people please amend this poll to include Tourer bikes please. I am an idiot and forgot that category.

and race bikes :D

[Toaster]

and race bikes :D

Another one.... bugger! I kinda lump that in with sports/supersports from a road-legal point of view.

What else did I miss?! Mopeds? Kids bikes with plastic stuck in the spokes to make it sound like a motorbike? :innocent:

[Waylander]

bicycles with chainsaw motors.
Mini-choppers

[kiwifruit]

Kids bikes with plastic stuck in the spokes to make it sound like a motorbike? :innocent:

I did that :D
Used to dream.... "one day when i twist the right grip like this...... BRRRRRRRM" :scooter:

[robertydog]

No competition, CRUISER.. now that I can afford one LOL

Looks like a cruiser, ride it like a sports bike.:laugh:

[bart]

Where does mine fit. Road legal dirt bike? Wheels off some sort of road 250 for road use. I'm trying to do everything with one bike (not very successfully).

[Cr1MiNaL]

I ride a sports bike like it were a cruiser. *wink*

[The Pastor]

And just what are you trying to say.... that we are rich or just bastards?:gob:

No, im saying sports bikes are cheaper :D

[oldrider]

Another poll without a category for my vote, what about venture bikes?

Venture bike! There are quite a lot of us left out here. :nono: John.

[Jantar]

And another on an adventure bike. No option for us riders at all. Not even a tourer which would be the next closest, nor a sports/tourer, so I guess I'd have to say sports.

[burn-out gurl]

sports all da way!! nothing slow will do for me lol

[BarBender]

Another one.... bugger! I kinda lump that in with sports/supersports from a road-legal point of view.

What else did I miss?! Mopeds? Kids bikes with plastic stuck in the spokes to make it sound like a motorbike? :innocent:

Sorry Toaster - please also include Hyperbikes (12s, 14s, Busas, Blackbirds and K1200s[es]). Not really considered sportsbikes or tourers.

[ceebie13]

Agree...too many categories missed out. Spose we could have said "naked road bike" to cater for the muscle bikes and cafe racers of this world. Anyway... hasn't this been done before?


Sorry Toaster - please also include Hyperbikes (12s, 14s, Busas, Blackbirds and K1200s[es]). Not really considered sportsbikes or tourers.

..'ere!! what happened to 11's and 13's then?

[scumdog]

I've got a HD cruiser labelled as "T-Sport" - the "T" stands for Touring.

Now I'm REALLY :confused:

[NZsarge]

MOD REQUEST - Could one of you good people please amend this poll to include Tourer bikes please. I am an idiot and forgot that category.

And pehaps Motards as well since they seem to be growing in popularity a bit.

[NZsarge]

Sports-tourer or so i'm told my bike is now deemed :mellow: When I can afford it i'll definitely be going to something with a more comfortable riding position next time:yes: ie: FZ1S

[breakaway]

sports for me and has been since i started riding except for the odd trail bike here and there, got nothing against cruisers but just not for me :yes:

:yes:

LOOOOOOOOL

[peasea]

If you call HD's FXR a cruiser, then that's what I ride. There are many reasons why I ride what I do, one of them being; I got a good deal off a mate. Another is, I can fix it myself, it's pretty simple in its construction etc. (Some would say agricultural.) It's been reliable and is unstressed on the open road. I'm also impressed at how easy it is to get parts for and how quickly they arrive, should you need them. Most of the parts dealers/agents offer good service. It's the whole package really.

[johnnyflash]

Looks like a cruiser, ride it like a sports bike.:laugh:

AH but there in lies the problem, the definition of a cruiser, in my mind its a ride that you sit upright or close to, in a comfortable seat (armchair), legs set between straight and the 90 degree mark, Arms in a relaxed position. and can be Naked or not... ...uhoh, :dodge: :shutup:

[Macktheknife]

Perhaps a category of 'other' might be appropriate.

[chanceyy]

always wanted a cruiser .. but have betsy as you all know is a old old sports bike ...

funny when i mentioned last nite i still want to end up with a cruiser was told that ummm nope can not imagine me on it .. something about speed & can not imagine me cruising anywhere :dodge:

but time will tell

[peasea]

is it just me or is this in the criuser forum and yet sportsbikes are well up on the poll?


I noticed that.
It obviously means the cruiser set are being watched by the sb riders. Spookie isn't it possums?

[cowboyz]

we need to keep an eye on the cruiser riders. They look dodgey with their long hair and tattoos.

[avgas]

Tzar Bomb.........

[Grumpy]

I've gradually made the progression through the years. Started with the naked bikes since that was all the go back then. When the faired bikes came into prominence, went with the flow. Last few have been naked and then recently started taking a few cruisers for test rides and have started to like the experience. Took a Mean Streak out on the weekend and got on pretty well with that.

[Grumpy]

we need to keep an eye on the cruiser riders. They look dodgey with their long hair and tattoos.

You promise. Would be nice to have hair again.

[Edbear]

I've got a HD cruiser labelled as "T-Sport" - the "T" stands for Touring.

Now I'm REALLY :confused:



Ahh! So we need a Touring-Sport-Cruiser category!:yes:

Don't forget Monocycles, too...:second:

Didn't think I'd really be happy with a cruiser after the GSX-F but have to say, ('cause I can!), that I love the C50T and could ride it all day!:sunny:

[scumdog]

we need to keep an eye on the cruiser riders. They look dodgey with their long hair and tattoos.

Hey!:gob:
No fair, I've had a hair-cut and my tassled jacket hides the tattoos.

[Storm]

And those cruiser riding types drink and cuss and chase women and have loud parties ......................fuck, where do we sign up? :D:D:D

[James Deuce]

My bikes don't fit into any of the categories you offered, rather like a big chunk of the motorcycling public in NZ I would guess.

[ali]

I assumed the Blackbird comes under "sports" category.

But I ride it like an old woman ( not meaning to offend any geriatric lady riders ).

P.S How come the percentages add up to more than 100 ?

[peasea]

we need to keep an eye on the cruiser riders. They look dodgey with their long hair and tattoos.

I haven't got either. If you don't look like trouble you can get away with a shitload more. Ahh, discretion.

[scumdog]

I haven't got either. If you don't look like trouble you can get away with a shitload more. Ahh, discretion.

I know what ya mean bro: blue shirt, stab-proof vest and a fistful of pepperspray and nobody expects trouble.........

[bart]

P.S How come the percentages add up to more than 100 ?

who's the adderuppera

[Hitcher]

I voted "sports bike" because that was the closest category. The FJR is probably a bit homosexual to qualify as a back-achingly hard-on sprotsbike. Once again this poll really demonstrates that people who ride sprotsbikes need to get out more...

[blacksheep]

I did that :D
Used to dream.... "one day when i twist the right grip like this...... BRRRRRRRM" :scooter:

haha i did that too,should have a seperate poll for how many people put sticks and bits of plastic in wheels and went brrrrrrrrrm!

[Shadows]

I've got a HD cruiser labelled as "T-Sport" - the "T" stands for Touring.

Now I'm REALLY :confused:

You reckon that's confusing! What about "Sportster Sport"?

[scumdog]

You reckon that's confusing! What about "Sportster Sport"?

Got one of 'em too - ya wanna buy it?

Too confused to have it AND a T-Sport as well.

[phaedrus]

we need to keep an eye on the cruiser riders. They look dodgey with their long hair and tattoos.

Shit, and here I was thinking I rode a Sports bike

[scumdog]

Shit, and here I was thinking I rode a Sports bike

Alway ONE that fucks the whole system eh? Good on ya!:rockon:

[Shadows]

Got one of 'em too - ya wanna buy it?

Too confused to have it AND a T-Sport as well.

Damn... are you still trying to sell that bike?
I can't understand how such a fun to ride HD isn't more popular than that.

[scumdog]

Damn... are you still trying to sell that bike?
I can't understand how such a fun to ride HD isn't more popular than that.

Me to - I think a lot automatically figure : HD = flying armchair but as you and I know that ain't so.

If I could afford the rego and insurance it would be a bike for CB.:yes:

[Storm]

My bikes don't fit into any of the categories you offered, rather like a big chunk of the motorcycling public in NZ I would guess.



I voted "sports bike" because that was the closest category. The FJR is probably a bit homosexual to qualify as a back-achingly hard-on sprotsbike. Once again this poll really demonstrates that people who ride sprotsbikes need to get out more...

Oi!!You two! Stop being difficult. Just tick the closest box.
These old people, geez :bleh:






























(I'm in for such a hiding:shit: )

[James Deuce]

I don't know about you, but I ride motorcycles. I don't give a rat's banana what niche manufacturers, or marketers, or dealerships want to put it in.

But as far as those definitions are understood, both my bikes are "Streetbikes". Neither fowl nor fish, but a shit load of fun.

[Wired1]

is it just me or is this in the criuser forum and yet sportsbikes are well up on the poll?

Yeah I noticed that, all the sports bike riders are closet cruiser riders otherwise where are these votes coming from? And to answer the tourer/sports bike question - yes they are the same thing. There are cruisers, sports bikes and off roaders, that's it.

[R1madness]

Its kind of odd but i like to ride all types of bikes. I like to own sporty (ish) ones but a good curise is great when i am in the mood. Lucky ofr me i have lots of chioce.

[mbazza]

No other catagory for me so I went for second best, scooter. When you have few choices, go for the one that brings the biggest smile to your dial! :sunny:

[PHAT240]

Well if 0 to 100 in just over three seconds falls into the cruiser catergory I'd have to say cruiser, but I like the sound of muscle bike better. :yes:

[Toaster]

Well if 0 to 100 in just over three seconds falls into the cruiser catergory I'd have to say cruiser, but I like the sound of muscle bike better. :yes:

Now you're talking! Nice.

[Cr1MiNaL]

The M109r's have to be the best crusiers Ive ever seen in all my 22 years. Beeeeautiful...

[The Viking]

I voted sports bike but riding a VFR 750F.:first:
could perhaps been more shoises?

[BigRed2007]

cruisers for life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:scooter:

[Pwalo]

Strange forum to be posted in the Cruiser section. I've put the SV in the sprots bike category, but it's really more of a 'sporty-standard'.

I think that if you examine what people seem to ride you'd find most of us ride standard type bikes that lean towards the sporty or cruiser spectrum. Let's face it NZ has probably been influenced far more by the British motorcycling industry than the American, so our 'heritage' (if that's the right word) is more towards the sporty standard side of things.

Or I could just be spouting a load of bollocks. Again.

[jafar]

If you have more than one bike do you list them all ?:whocares:

[Bonez]

In the "other" catergory tis me.

[classic zed]

I went for cruiser because there wasnt a category for classic, or old as its more commonly phrased :scooter:

[X-Ryder]

AH but there in lies the problem, the definition of a cruiser, in my mind its a ride that you sit upright or close to, in a comfortable seat (armchair), legs set between straight and the 90 degree mark, Arms in a relaxed position. and can be Naked or not... ...uhoh, :dodge: :shutup:
You met my lady then :doh:

Back on topic, was sports bike, now Cruiser all the way. Next ride probably a mobility scooter (moded to the hilt that is).

[johnnyflash]

You met my lady then :doh:

Back on topic, was sports bike, now Cruiser all the way. Next ride probably a mobility scooter (moded to the hilt that is).

Hehe0h, nice one, I was thinking of putting a flag on the back of the vl1500, hanging some outrigger wheels on it and painting it like a mobility scooter, problem solved :scooter: :shutup:

[Bonez]

I went for cruiser because there wasnt a category for classic, or old as its more commonly phrased :scooter:An oldie but a goodie. "Classic" sounds better than "cruiser" though. "Cruiser" sounds more like something you'd put to sea with.................:dodge:

[jafar]

Cruiser & a Sportstourer + a Trailbike
not keen to take the cb or the vtx down the beach :laugh:

[Edbear]

An oldie but a goodie. "Classic" sounds better than "cruiser" though. "Cruiser" sounds more like something you'd put to sea with.................:dodge:



Yeah, Tim's a classic alright!:yes:

[Toaster]

Saw a good group of classics on Kahikatea Flat Rd on Sunday - just fantastic!

I also noted most had glow vests on. I have one collecting dust in the house somewhere.

[jafar]

Saw a good group of classics on Kahikatea Flat Rd on Sunday - just fantastic!

I also noted most had glow vests on. I have one collecting dust in the house somewhere.

A classic ? thats no way to talk about the missus :shutup: :dodge: