Nowadays, a lot of attention in terms of motorcycles goes to road and mountain bike varieties. It's easy to see why, as these models serve many riding styles. But what about people who just want to ride a bike? A cruiser's stance is easily recognizable. It has a low seat height with a gas tank above it, and forward or mid foot controls. It should be relaxed; the rider shouldn't have to be hunched forward. It shouldn't have clip-ons or clubmans.
The look and the vibrations are there to help you enjoy your cruiser. There is nostalgia to cruisers, and the field should only continue to advance. Cruisers are meant for relaxing. They need to be in a stance to handle the power and be able to cruise comfortably. Having a powerful bike and being folded over it is like wrestling a bear. These custom cruisers are worth every penny.
14 Riding Dan Gurney's Alligator Motorcycle
Meet a custom bike that's a part sportbike, part cruiser, part Formula One competitor. However, when you sit down and find your footing behind the front wheel, it feels like you're riding a cruiser with a drag bar. The bike is also quick because it weighs 320 pounds – less than the majority of dirt bikes.
13 Honda Rebel 500 Mad Bob
In 2017, Honda released the Rebel 500 model. The tuner turned this cruiser into an attractive beast. The front and rear fenders are custom. The seat was replaced and re-upholstered. The tuner made a new battery box to make the wide fender fit. The bike is equipped with the 45.5 hp engine.
12 The ARCH KRGT-1
150 custom parts are said to have been modified on the ARCH KRGT-1, although only 20 can be seen. Others are hidden inside. The brake system was upgraded. The ISR six-piston calipers with thick brake pistons are being used. The tank was reshaped and a new footrest system was installed.
11 Boss Hoss V8
Tennessee based company Boss Hoss Cycles has been making custom motorcycles for 30 years. On the road, this Boss Hoss V8 is well-balanced and smooth. The cylinder count and the bike mass lead to a pleasant riding experience. The engine offered is a Chevy 383 with 430 hp and 450 lb. ft. of torque.
10 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec
This Yamaha Bolt R-Spec was made by K&N. They "started by creating a custom black powder coated aluminum backing plate to provide a solid mounting surface for a world-famous K&N high-flow air filter. The custom K&N air filter was specifically designed to fit the Bolt intake and provide superior airflow as well as superior performance."
9 Kawasaki Vulcan 900
This blacked-out Kawasaki Vulcan 900 has many good things going on, from its brawny tank, high-rising T-bar and tall front tire to the overall hot rod look. The radiator scoop is one piece finished in black to match up well with the flat black body. The radiator shroud cleans up the look.
8 The Cleveland Cyclewerks Heist
Scott Colosimo runs Cleveland CycleWerks, a company that makes custom-style bikes. This one is Scott's personal ride. He calls it a modern take on a British classic. The model was cut down to the essential elements that make it stop and go. The big brake look gives the bike a modern feel.
7 Honda Fury
Coated "in gold metalflake paint, the Honda Fury has an extensive list of upgrades, including a set of Cobra Speedster Swept Pipes and PowrFlo Air Intake System, plus fenders from Low and Mean, along with a few other custom touches. It is part of the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows that are touring the US."
6 Harley-Davidson Street Bob
This Harley-Davidson Street Bob rocks the stripped-down raw style with its mini-ape handlebars, hidden digital instrumentation, chopped fenders and spoked wheels. The frame keeps the standard lines, but its increased stiffness improves responsiveness. A powerful Milwaukee-Eight engine makes a satisfying rumble. Revised suspension technology provides performance worthy of a sports bike.
5 Thunderbike Harley-Davidson Street Bob
This customization was done by the German design team Thunderbike. They say that the customer didn't want to splash out, but wanted to be noticed. The finished model rolls on Open Mind Custom wheels wrapped in 260 mm ME880 tires. The company asked famous painter Ingo Kruse to provide finishing touches to the look.
4 Triumph Rocket III Roadster
Here, "The hand fabricated tank was extended and widened using the original under carriage, finished in a raw steel and gloss black. Gold bodylines accentuate the bike shape, with front and rear fenders being wheel-rolled and supported with rigid custom struts. Beach bar style custom handlebars flow with the lines."
3 Harley-Davidson Low Rider
Josh James is a passionate motorcycle enthusiast. He wanted to make sure his Low Rider would be the first custom version built in Australia, so he didn't waste any time ordering parts. He had to do everything himself. He also relocated tank mounted gauges to the bars to keep them in your line of sight.
2 Harley-Davidson Softail
Two opposites in this Harley-Davidson Softail combine in an interesting way. The bike puts the aggressive look into perspective in a unique way with the comic rooster sitting on the tank. The tuning team gave the bike a solid look. They installed a short fender and a pulley brake system to shorten the rear end.
1 Ducati XDiavel
The tuning team came up with this design that retains the recognizable Xdiavel appearance while featuring extreme attention to details. The engine lies in full view but the trellis frame has been hidden. The headlamp is factory-made, but the rest of the structure has been rebuilt, including a tail and a tank.