Tips for Buying a Cruiser Motorcycle

If you’re in the market for a cruiser motorcycle you’re going to want to read our helpful buying tips below. When you’re ready, stop by our location in Eugene, Oregon to grab your new cruiser today!

Use

Cruiser motorcycles are built for city streets. Their unique vintage style and roaring engine are meant to turn heads while their comfortable seats will allow you to cruise for miles. However, while they can reach some impressive speeds, they simply aren’t equipped for long-distance rides or hitting top-notch velocities. If you’re looking for agility or are interested in traveling cross country with your motorcycle, this isn’t the model for you. 

Comfort 

These motorcycles come with vintage seats that will have you looking as cool as you are comfortable. However, when it comes to motorcycles, comfort doesn’t stop at seating. Unlike a car, it takes a bit of effort to ride and maneuver a motorcycle.  As such, it’s extremely important that you don’t choose a model that’s too large for you. Cruisers are typically a bit oversized in order to support a powerful engine and custom stylings. Before you choose your model, we advise setting up a test drive to make sure you can steer your new cruiser comfortably. 

Engine

As we’ve mentioned, a cruiser comes with a souped-up engine with a powerful roar. However, if you’re a first-time motorcycle driver you may find a cruiser’s engine power to be a bit beyond your skill level. It’s easy to lose control of your cruiser if you’re not an experienced driver and, if you’re not careful, you may end up in an accident. Be sure to ask your salesperson about your motorcycle’s engine specs and set up a test drive before taking it off the lot. 

If you’re located nearby in Albany or Corvallis, Oregon we hope you’ll visit us here at Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson® for all of your motorcycle needs! Whether you’re in need of a new bike, a repair, or even new motorclothes, you can find them all here at Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson®.