I have recently been driving a vintage 440cc cruiser as a commuter bike and I am looking to upgrade to something that has more power as well as being able to carry two people. What cc should I move up to?
2006-09-30 07:47:18 · 14 answers · asked by ecofriendlygirl 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I don't want a crotch rocket. Just a cruiser type bike that would be good for long distance travel as well.
2006-09-30 08:00:24 · update #1
Harleys are nice if you want to pay that kind of price....
I would suggest a 1100 Yamaha V-star....size is managable for us women.....it has great power.....nice cruiser style.....it comfortable even on 500 mile a day rides.....ALSO, costs less with lower maintenance.....
Good luck!
Keep your knees in the breeze....shiny side up
2006-10-01 12:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by *Chick*Norris* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well vintage also means less power... I rode a 550 Yamaha from Ontario to NFLD... and noticed that while two-up it lacked power... but did ride for several years. Then when a car bought my bike (crash) I used the insurance money to buy a real bike...BMW. 750cc and wow! go to all the dealerships and test out all the bikes that suit you...and test out a few that you don't like just to make sure. today's 600 are like old 1200's. so good luck. also keep in mind the 1/3 weight ratio... your/bikes. as you learn how to ride the ratio goes up(1/4...1/5..) but beware jumping too far, many guys think they can handle it till they need to make a split-second decision and pay with their lives.
2006-09-30 14:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by Digital Audio Video Servicing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go for a 750 cc cruiser. Something like this:
http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/cruiser_standard/model.asp?ModelName=Shadow+Spirit+750&ModelYear=2007&ModelId=VT750DCA7
You'd want a windshield for all day or overnight trips.
Anything much bigger is going to be harder to handle. Anything much smaller will struggle two up.
2006-09-30 17:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by Bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the Honda interceptor its in between a cruiser and a sport. good distance bike and great passenger bike check one out on eBay
2006-10-01 00:43:26 · answer #4 · answered by dan221racing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda VT 1100 Shadow
Vulcan 900
If you are lucky enough to find a low mileage Honda VF 750 Magna, grab it.
2006-09-30 20:57:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1100
2006-09-30 14:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by badbilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harley Davidson..No less than1340 cc.(80 cubic in.) the bigger the bike the easier it is to ride.you'll never experience a better motorcycle,Whatever you decide have fun and be careful.Good Luck.
2006-09-30 20:45:14 · answer #7 · answered by bill b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harley Davidson, any softail,superglide or RoadKing,or touring bike, like the full dresser FLT series This is a bike yo can buy tomday and next year get your money back
2006-09-30 22:19:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
At least a 750cc! bigger bikes ride alot smoother, Pass cars alot faster, and have more room for carrying two people.
2006-09-30 19:04:01 · answer #9 · answered by Sunglass kid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at Kawasaki's EX500 or there new 650. They sit extremely comfortably and also look good as well.
2006-09-30 15:48:19 · answer #10 · answered by Carbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋