Cruiser Motorcycles: Style and Performance Combined
When you think about a motorcycle, you probably picture the sleek lines and aggressive styling of a cruiser motorcycle. These popular bikes are built for maximum performance, handling, and style. They’re also a relatively easy bike to control, making them great for novice riders on their first bike or experienced riders looking for a break. Our team at Indian® Motorcycle of Austin can help you find the perfect model, but first, continue reading to learn about a few benefits of cruisers!
Performance To Die For
We said cruisers were good for beginners, but that doesn’t mean they come with training wheels. These lean, powerful machines are designed to tear up the highway at speeds that would make any adrenaline junky happy, all without sacrificing any agility. The secret to keeping up with larger vehicles is, of course, a massive engine! A cruiser’s large-displacement V-twin engine is typically over 1,000 ccs, and these puppies provide lower torque, meaning you don’t need to shift around as much to control your bike or change speeds. This makes cruisers perfect for driving down long stretches of straight, empty road like a highway.
Varieties
Cruisers come in many shapes and sizes, and these tend to be placed in a few subcategories. The first one, you probably know: a “chopped down” version of a regular cruiser called a chopper. Veteran bikers and mechanics tend to favor these bikes, and many of them remove the fenders entirely to complete the stripped-down look that makes these motorcycles stand out. Most choppers will come with a teardrop-shaped gas tank, ranked front ends, chrome additions, and ape-hanger handlebars. Some of these distinctive features, like the extended front forks, can make the bike harder to turn and control in general. For experienced bikers, that challenge is outweighed by the unmistakable aesthetic choppers are famous for.
Another type of cruiser is a power cruiser. These variations of the average cruiser are souped-up in every way, designed for a boost in all aspects of their performance. These bikes enjoy improved braking, suspension, horsepower, and ground clearance. They’re even designed to look beefier! Power cruisers also tend to enjoy more modern conveniences, like digital displays and LED headlights for maximum visibility.
From style, performance, variety, and comfort, cruisers have many benefits that make them a top choice for all riders! Visit us in Austin, TX, to have a look at our selection and speak with our sales team to learn more. We proudly serve Temple and Waco.