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'''Cruiser''' is the term for [[motorcycle]]s that mimic the design style of American machines from the 1930s to the early 1960s, including those made by [[Harley-Davidson]], [[Indian (motorcycle)|Indian]], [[Henderson Motorcycle|Excelsior]] and [[Henderson Motorcycle|Henderson]]. The market for models evocative of the early cruisers has grown to embrace 60% of the U.S. market, such that all major motorcycle manufacturers, from [[Honda]] to [[Suzuki]] to [[Moto Guzzi]] to [[BMW motorcycles|BMW]], have currently or have had important models evocative of the American cruiser. |
'''Cruiser''' is the term for [[motorcycle]]s that mimic the design style of American machines from the 1930s to the early 1960s, including those made by [[Harley-Davidson]], [[Indian (motorcycle)|Indian]], [[Henderson Motorcycle|Excelsior]] and [[Henderson Motorcycle|Henderson]]. The market for models evocative of the early cruisers has grown to embrace 60% of the U.S. market, such that all major motorcycle manufacturers, from [[Honda]] to [[Suzuki]] to [[Moto Guzzi]] to [[BMW motorcycles|BMW]], have currently or have had important models evocative of the American cruiser. |
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[[Image:2000JackalV11.jpg|right|thumb|The Moto Guzzi California Jackal]] |
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The [[Motorcycle#Motorcycle rider postures|riding position]] on a cruiser usually, but not always, places the feet forward and the hands up, with the spine erect or leaning back slightly. Many "power cruisers" and Japanese cruisers of the 1980s have featured more neutral riding positions. |
The [[Motorcycle#Motorcycle rider postures|riding position]] on a cruiser usually, but not always, places the feet forward and the hands up, with the spine erect or leaning back slightly. Many "power cruisers" and Japanese cruisers of the 1980s have featured more neutral riding positions. |
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Revision as of 05:48, 21 April 2011
Cruiser is the term for motorcycles that mimic the design style of American machines from the 1930s to the early 1960s, including those made by Harley-Davidson, Indian, Excelsior and Henderson. The market for models evocative of the early cruisers has grown to embrace 60% of the U.S. market, such that all major motorcycle manufacturers, from Honda to Suzuki to Moto Guzzi to BMW, have currently or have had important models evocative of the American cruiser.
The riding position on a cruiser usually, but not always, places the feet forward and the hands up, with the spine erect or leaning back slightly. Many "power cruisers" and Japanese cruisers of the 1980s have featured more neutral riding positions.
Chopper-style motorcycles are considered cruisers.
Many cruising motorcycles have limited performance and turning ability due to a low-slung design. Riders who enjoy cornering at higher speeds may need to customize to enhance lean angle, or start with a performance "power cruiser". [1]
Cruisers are often custom projects that result in a bike modified to suit the owner's ideals, and as such are a source of pride and accomplishment. Cruisers are sometimes called custom even in the absence of aftermarket modifications.
See also
Notes
- ^ Stuart, Ben. "5 New Middleweight Cruiser Motorcycles: Comparison Test", Popular Mechanics, July 1, 2008, accessed April 20, 2011.
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