Cruiser Motorcycle Buying Guide

Cruisers are extremely popular motorcycles. However, because of this model’s popularity, cruisers often come in surplus, and buyers tend to find themselves overwhelmed by all the different makes and models they’re expected to comb through. To save yourself some time and find a cruiser motorcycle that fits your needs, check out our helpful buying guide below. 

Budget 

Cruisers can vary in price quite a bit, typically depending on the overall power of the engine and the number of features and accessories included on the model. To ensure you don’t end up falling in love with a bike you simply can’t afford, be sure to have a firm budget set for your motorcycle before you step foot onto the dealership floor. To help you quickly locate cruiser models that meet your unique preferences as well as fit your budget, we recommend making a short list of features you’d like your model to have as well as giving your salesperson a good idea of how much you’re willing to spend before you start browsing. 

Test Drive

Cruiser motorcycles are rather unique models. With comfortable laid-back seating and heavy frames, these models can be difficult for some riders to adjust to. To ensure a cruiser is right for you, we strongly recommend setting up a test ride with your dealership, or at the very least sitting on the model to ensure it’s a comfortable fit. Be sure to check that you can successfully reach and touch the handlebars from the reclined seat and that the model isn’t too heavy for you to support when you stand. 

To shop cruisers of all shapes and sizes, be sure to visit us here at Honda® of North Carolina in Granite Falls, NC! We offer an enormous collection of high-quality motorcycle models for you to choose from, as well as convenient financing services and trade-in opportunities, and are proud to serve the nearby cities of both Hickory and Newton, NC.