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| Yamaha |
Cruiser is
the term for motorcycles that mimic the design style of American
machines from the 1930s to the early 1960s, including those made byHarley-Davidson, Indian, Excelsior and Henderson. Japanese companies began
producing models evocative of the early cruisers in the mid-1980s, and by 1997
the market had grown to nearly 60 percent of the U.S. market, such
that a number of motorcycle manufacturers including BMW, Honda, MotoGuzzi, Yamaha, Suzuki, Triumph and Victory 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. Cruisers outfitted with luggage
for touring are sometimes called baggers.
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| Honda |
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".
Cruisers
are often custom motorcycle projects that result in a bike modified to suit the owner's ideals, and as such are a source of pride and accomplishment.
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| Harley Davidson |
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