Can you see yourself
sporting a black leather
jacket and slurring, “Let’s
split,” à la Marlon Brando?
If so, you’re cruiser material. Cruisers are low and
lean street bikes that
come in both Asian and
American models.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
DYNA WIDE GLIDE
$14,499
With its minimalist structure,
flame paint job, and patented
“potato-potato-potato” exhaust note, the badass Dyna
Do you refuse to travel
without a cup holder for your
latte? You’re talking bagger,
friend. Touring bikes—or
baggers—are the biggest
trend in motorcycling today,
especially among older riders. Popular models feature
tall windshields, ample
storage in hard saddlebags
(hence the nickname
bagger), and plush seating.
Some even include heated
seats and grips, CD players,
and GPS units.
Wide Glide looks and sounds
like a custom chopper, but
everything on the bike comes
straight from the factory.
harley-davidson.com/en_US/
motorcycles/ wide-glide.html
HONDA FURY
$12,999
A Pacific Rim version of a
classic American chopper.
But unlike the bone-shaking,
rigid-framed choppers of old,
this cruiser offers comfort
and low maintenance.
powersports.honda.com/2011/
fury.aspx
YAMAHA ROAD STAR
$12,390
Yamaha’s Star Motorcycles
Division has created a number
of clean street cruisers, all
featuring V-twin and V-four
configuration motors and
comfy ergonomics. The Road
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Star’s catalog of available
parts and accessories makes
it a favorite with riders who
like to customize their bikes.
starmotorcycles.com
HONDA GOLD WING
$23,199
Consummate touring with all
the trimmings. This massive
bike even has a reverse gear for
backing up! The only thing
missing is a hot tub.
powersports.honda.com/2012/
gold-wing/aspx
BMW K1600GT
$20,900
The ultimate two-wheeled
driving machine, this is the ideal
bike for taking a coast-to-coast
Iron Butt ride, thanks to its
smooth six-cylinder engine and
“fits like a glove” styling.
bm wmotorcycles.com/us/en/
index.html
(All prices MSRP.)
WATCHING YOUR WALLET?
A scooter could be the ride
for you. Priced from $2,100 to
$9,000, depending on make and
model, scooters can get 55 to
100 mpg—and make great first
bikes for those who want to
start out small and smart. (At
left: a Piaggio Fly 150, $2,899.)
STREET SMART
