A Buyer's Guide to Cruiser Motorcycles

Considering buying a cruiser? While these iconic models are popular, they aren’t always the perfect fit for every buyer on the market. To ensure your new cruiser is a good fit for your lifestyle, we recommend reading over the helpful tips we’ve listed below.

Experience 

While cruisers are designed for more casual relaxed riding, there are plenty of high-powered models on the market for you to choose from. However, if you’re not a rider with at least a few years of experience under your belt, we strongly advise against buying a cruiser with over 650 ccs of engine power. Unfortunately, it is common for beginner riders to lose control of bikes with powerful engines and end up in an accident.

Size

Cruisers are large motorcycles in terms of both size and weight. As a result, it’s extremely important that you take your cruiser for a test ride before you decide to drive it off the dealership lot. Not only do you want to ensure you can reach the handlebars and other important controls from the leaned-back seat of the cruiser, but you’ll also need to check that the model isn’t too heavy to make quick turns or to support at a stop.

To browse top-quality cruiser motorcycles, and take advantage of convenient trade-in and financing services, we recommend visiting us here at Team Mancuso Powersports South! We offer a convenient location here in Houston, TX, and are proud to serve our surrounding community as well as those nearby in the cities of Fulshear and Cinco Ranch, TX.