Cruiser style motorcycle with standard or sports riding position?
I'm looking for a motorcycle to buy. I'm about 162 cm (5 4") and weigh about 68 kg (150 pounds) i LOVE the heavily chromed, mean look of cruisers, and would definately buy a yamaha vstar650a since its the hottest thing i have ever seen, but i really hate the "legs in front, torso upright" riding position that cruisers have becaue of the foot pegs being so far forward. i was wondering if anyone knew of any cruiser-style motorcycles with a more standard riding position. Also, I am a learner and my state (stupid South Australia) lets me ride a bike with an engine capacity no larger than 660cc with a power-to-weight ratio of 150kw/t.
PLEASE HELP!!!
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People don’t seem to be reading your whole question. A V Rod?! That is 1340cc!
Anyway, there are plenty of cruisers out there with foot controls that are right under the rider, instead of kicked out in front. I would say most of the small japanese cruisers have them, including my old kawasaki 500. However, you aren’t going to get a chromed out cruiser with the leaned over riding position. That would look stupid on a cruiser anyway. They make standard motorcycles that aren’t quite sportbike but aren’t quite cruisers, but they won’t be chromed out. You might also want to look at Triumph. They may have something similar but I don’t know if they offer one under 660cc.
Get a T-Rex, it’s the safest "motorbike" on the road, and the one that can be driven the fastest in all scenerios (around corners, in wet weather, etc.)
Sorry to inform you, but the standard riding position is straight up, not racer style hugging the bike. If notice all police bike riders ride sitting up. If want type you looking for that can go either way, try the Harley V-Rod, Yamaha 250 Virago, Suzuski Ninja models.
Maybe you want a naked bike like a Ducati Monster?
The V-rod is 1250
the legs forward is the standard position…
I dont know what is all imported to Australia… but go down to a few dealers and check out in person what makes you the most comfortable!!!!
The riding position is what makes it a cruiser style motorcycle! I think that you will find the riding position is quite comfortable once you get used to it, even though it looks a bit strange to start with. I agree that the Yamaha V-Star is a good looking bike, and the 650cc cruiser is a great size for a new rider. It should have enough power and speed to keep things interesting, but not overpowered to get away from you like a sport bike could. Another motorcycle in the same category is the Suzuki Boulevard S40… The main difference is the Suzuki has a single cylinder engine instead of the V-Twin.
Take a look at Yamaha Virago, used, e-bay has several with I think 550.cc V-twins.
Good Luck an BE carefull ok.
Jim
in the past i have owned several (1970-1978) honda 750k motorcycles.
they were versatile enough that with a few aftermarket add ons-you could set them up how you please.
due to your size limitations, i suggest you look into the 550k model. same basic configuration with less bhp and lighter weight.
There are still some left. As in they are still made that way.
Contrary to a statement above, the "feet forward" position has only recently become the "cruiser style". Used to be that the forward controls were only an aftermarket add-on. Now, many bikes come from the factory that way. There are still some made the other way. My Superglide is an example. (Example, not recommendation, it’s 1450cc) Mine came with the pegs and levers in the middle, as they used to be built. This model can also be had with forward controls from the factory.
Look around, you’ll find it.