A Cruiser Bike is a type of motorcycle which falls under
the Premium motorcycle segment. So, generally, most of
the cruisers around the world cost more than regular commuter bikes.
Traditionally, cruiser bikes have low seat height with better seat
cushions. In addition, the cruisers have a few extended categories, such
as the tourers and choppers.
The Riding position allows the rider’s feet to stretch up to the front
and the hands straighten up in these bikes. Thus, it places the spine in
the near upright position or slightly leaning it back. Therefore, it might
just give the feeling of sitting on a reclining chair while riding some of
the cruisers.
Design
✏️ These bikes feature high and wide handlebars, which provide a
unique riding posture different from any other motorcycle. Thus, it
helps get a better view of the road and more comfort to the rider. The
footpegs are placed at the front, near the engine, and away from the
rider’s body. Thus, it provides a better sitting position. So, the
cruiser offers relaxed and long hours of fatigue-free riding. There is
less strain on the rider’s body and muscles with good riding
posture.
Characteristics
✏️ The cruiser bikes are the ones most people use for long-distance
commutes, ranging from 200 km to 500 km or so in a day. So, depending
upon the traveling distance, the manufacturers offer different engine
capacities for cruisers. Some entry-level cruisers have engine
capacities of sub-200cc and power output upto 22 bhp. However, the
mid-level cruiser motorcycles offer engine sizes between 200-600cc,
offering more power.
Performance
✏️ Some of these cruiser bikes have a curb weight of upto 150kg. On
the other hand, the mid-range cruisers deliver an average of only upto
20-30 Km/L. They also have numerous expensive spare parts. Hence, they
could have many issues to deal with if they break down.
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