Super Cruisers:

[The Preacher]

Super Cruisers: Harley-Davidson V-Rod, Honda Rune, Kawasaki Vulcan 2000, Triumph Rocket III, Yamaha V-Max

What makes the ultimate cruiser? Performance? Style? Speed? Rideability? We kicked it into super-cruise with five hard-hitting, streetwise motorcycles from Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Triumph and Yamaha to find out. From the December 2004 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine.

http://motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/supercruisers/

If only I could afford a V-Rod

[John]

Ultimate cruiser is one with a light frame a decent rake and trail, a decent profile - a 'Productive' engine and wind protection.... wait a minute? that would be a super sports

Nice link btw

[XTC]

A bit smaller than those others in the link but apparently corners better and goes faster

[she_said]

XTC A bit smaller than those others in the link but apparently corners better and goes faster

but maby one day when i have money and nothing better to spend it on, a turbocharged V-rod or Rune could be fun...

[Waylander]

Dude stick with the Virago. It's as good a bikr as any of those just not as powerfull. And tell me if you ride a cruiser do you really need all that power? Unless you happen to be on a ride with all sportbikes and want to keep up. But I can attest that te Virago is capable of doing so if the rider is.

[Virago]

Dude stick with the Virago. It's as good a bikr as any of those just not as powerfull. And tell me if you ride a cruiser do you really need all that power? Unless you happen to be on a ride with all sportbikes and want to keep up. But I can attest that te Virago is capable of doing so if the rider is.

The Ultimate Cruiser? There is no such thing. It depends on the rider's needs really.

If I had better garaging, and of course a massive bank balance, I might check out a V-Rod.

If I had longer legs, and a drive-through garage so I didn't have to turn it around, I might flirt with a VN2000.

In the meantime, I'd agree that the Virago is the best allrounder. Low and light enough that a short-arse like me can manoeuvre it around without embarrassement, with enough power and ridability for NZ roads.

But that doesn't stop me checking out every cruiser in the bike shops, and haunting the internet review sites on a regular basis. That Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine site is one of my favourites!

[The Preacher]

A bit smaller than those others in the link but apparently corners better and goes faster

Might be quicker trying to save for the ship rather than the V-rod

[The Preacher]

Dude stick with the Virago. It's as good a bikr as any of those just not as powerfull. And tell me if you ride a cruiser do you really need all that power? Unless you happen to be on a ride with all sportbikes and want to keep up. But I can attest that te Virago is capable of doing so if the rider is.

It is that some day I would like to own a bike with true class ....

[Sensei]

Black Mean Streak for me with a Turbo .

[StoneChucker]

Hell yeah I'd love a cruiser too

For me? It'd have to be the Harley V-Rod. That has the most comfortable looking riding position from the pics. The most uncomfortable looking? Have a look at the Rune! Can anyone say sore back?

[John]

But If I was to have one I'd be all for the v-rod, the 04' 100year model that thing is DAMN fine, the 05' is a piece of shit on wheels.

[Waylander]

Ok lowdown on the rune. I am 6 feet and 2 inces tall and when I sat on one of those I had to stretch to reach both the grips and foot pegs. No way would I ride one of tose even if it didn't look like a cross between a rino and an elephant.

It is that some day I would like to own a bike with true class ....

What are you talking about mate? Viragos have HEAPS of class.

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The Ultimate Cruiser? There is no such thing. It depends on the rider's needs really.

If I had better garaging, and of course a massive bank balance, I might check out a V-Rod.

If I had longer legs, and a drive-through garage so I didn't have to turn it around, I might flirt with a VN2000.

In the meantime, I'd agree that the Virago is the best allrounder. Low and light enough that a short-arse like me can manoeuvre it around without embarrassement, with enough power and ridability for NZ roads.

But that doesn't stop me checking out every cruiser in the bike shops, and haunting the internet review sites on a regular basis. That Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine site is one of my favourites!

There is such a thing as an ultimate cruiser but it may be different for different people. So we are both right there, unless I read your post wrong and you were agreeing with me. As for being short, would you believe that Viragos have one of the igher seat higths of cruisers? What makes it good for shorter people is the distance from the seat to te bars and pegs.

[John]

Ok lowdown on the rune. I am 6 feet and 2 inces tall and when I sat on one of those I had to stretch to reach both the grips and foot pegs. No way would I ride one of tose even if it didn't look like a cross between a rino and an elephant.

It is that some day I would like to own a bike with true class ....

What are you talking about mate? Viragos have HEAPS of class.

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The Ultimate Cruiser? There is no such thing. It depends on the rider's needs really.

If I had better garaging, and of course a massive bank balance, I might check out a V-Rod.

If I had longer legs, and a drive-through garage so I didn't have to turn it around, I might flirt with a VN2000.

In the meantime, I'd agree that the Virago is the best allrounder. Low and light enough that a short-arse like me can manoeuvre it around without embarrassement, with enough power and ridability for NZ roads.

But that doesn't stop me checking out every cruiser in the bike shops, and haunting the internet review sites on a regular basis. That Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine site is one of my favourites!

There is such a thing as an ultimate cruiser but it may be different for different people. So we are both right there, unless I read your post wrong and you were agreeing with me. As for being short, would you believe that Viragos have one of the igher seat higths of cruisers? What makes it good for shorter people is the distance from the seat to te bars and pegs.

Why are the quotes all funny looking?

[Waylander]

Why are the quotes all funny looking?

Cut and paste from the list below the typing window. Decided to be lazy at the moment.

[Virago]

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There is such a thing as an ultimate cruiser but it may be different for different people. So we are both right there, unless I read your post wrong and you were agreeing with me. As for being short, would you believe that Viragos have one of the igher seat higths of cruisers? What makes it good for shorter people is the distance from the seat to te bars and pegs.

Yes a lot of the bigger cruisers have a lower seat than the virago, but they are so damn fat I am on tip-toe when trying to reach the ground. That coupled with the weight (300+ Kg) makes them a little awkward for me. So the Virago it is for me!