Cruisers are not the easiest of bikes on which to learn. Their design and higher weight make them more difficult to control at low speeds and while cornering. If a cruiser is your style of choice stay with the models in this group as your first bike. Going larger will make your learning experience riskier and much more difficult.

• * indicates last year imported to USA for discontinued models.
• The brand link takes you to the manufacturers home page.
• The model link takes you to the model’s web page.
• “TMW” is a link to a review of the bike in the Total Motorcycle Website Buyer’s Guide.
• Other links are to other reviews by year.
• Horsepower = approximate HP at crankshaft. HP at rear wheel is less.
• Weight = approximate dry weight. Wet (ready to ride) weight includes fuel, coolants and lubricants. Water = 8.3 lbs/gal. Gasoline = 6.1 lbs/gal average. Motor oil = 1.8 lbs/quart.

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