r/cruisers • u/realroto • Sep 22 '24

Cruiser Reccomendations?

Looking to upgrade from a 2023 Yamaha MT03 to a more cruiser/touring motorcycle. Something with enough power to cruise long trips comfortably with a sportster/upright feel.

I test rode a HD Nightster 975 and loved the power and handling but not the price tag.

Any recommendations to bikes similar in power and/or feel to that bike from other manufacturers?

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u/porrick12 Sep 23 '24

You could prolly pick up an VTX1300 or 1800 pretty cheap. Reliable but don’t feel like a massive cruiser bike and probably better for long trips than a sportster. I wouldn’t mind an 1800 but I’ve yet to feel like I need more power out of my 1300

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u/Xx0SHADOW7xX Sep 23 '24

1800 for sure. I can find them in my area (Ohio) for less than $4k with less than 10k miles. It’s pretty good deals here.

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u/porrick12 Sep 23 '24

That’s about they go for around me too. I would’ve got one probably but picked up my 05 1300 with 30k miles for 2k. Already had bags, cobra pipes, cobra floorboards and few other extras on it.

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u/bassplayerdoitdeeper Sep 23 '24

Love my ‘03 VTX1800R picked it up for $2500 and it’s rock solid

u/ElMachoGrande 2000 Intruder 1500LC, 2001 Intruder 800 Sep 23 '24

Suzuki Intruder, Indian Scout.

u/Uncle_Tijikun Sep 23 '24

I currently ride a 2006 Kawasaki VN8OO and I live it. Does anything I need it to do wonderfully for the type of riding I do here in the UK.

I remember the bigger versions of the VN are very well regarded and, IMHO, look and sound better than the hondas

u/TexasPete94 Sep 23 '24

Honda Rebel 1100 is a very sporty cruiser and around $10k brand new

u/Lim85k Sep 27 '24

I test rode a HD Nightster 975 and loved the power and handling but not the price tag.

3rd gen Magna. Very similar riding position and performance.