I owned mostly sport bikes then later in life a VRod and a VMax. Sure do miss riding unfortunately a DUI driver put me in a coma and ended my 26 years of riding. Of the nine bikes I’ve owned over all the years the VMax was by far my favorite.
I do hope that the person responsible for the accident received adequate punishment and would never return to the road again. Thanks for sharing your story!
@@automotiveterritory he is in jail. I was his 3rd DUI. No insurance and my bikes were worth more than his home...but I did get to keep nerve damage and short term memory issues. Yay Me!!! Ha.
Joseph Tovar I’m sorry to hear that. It’s very hard to hear when it happen to one of us. I feel so bad because in our mind we stay a two wheeler for ever
I'm still riding my 2008 Yamaha Raider S as my main bike. It's no longer the biggest beast in its class nor the fastest, but it's still torquey as hell and handles great due to low center of gravity and perfect balance. Yamaha's solid 1854 cc engine is still the smoothest, most reliable big V-twin out there. The factory fit and finish are exceptional throughout. This bike is just plain fun to ride if you're not looking for sport bike performance. For comfortable all-day cruising you can't beat the Raider in this class of bikes, especially at $15K spanking new. Production ended in 2017 so if you find one, grab it. The Vulcan 650 S is the best cruiser made today for smaller or new riders. The engine doesn't get quite the same performance it produces on the Ninja 650 but the Vulcan's speed and acceleration are more than sufficient to satisfy most cruiser riders and the ergonomics are both excellent and adjustable. Power delivery is smooth and lively at all speeds, and cruising along the highway at 75 mph in 6th gear is effortless. The handling is light, nimble and fun. The price is a no-brainer and leaves room in your wallet for plenty of accessories.
Truly appreciate you taking your time to leave this detailed feedback about the two bikes! Hope my viewers will come across it and it will serve as a great buying advice! Upvoting!
I've owned a lot of Power Cruisers and the M109R turned out to be one of the best bikes I've owned. I have a TFC R3 on order. I love everything about that bike including the handling ride reports. I should have it Jan. 16th 2020
Oh and great job on the video. I know a ton of work went into that. Here's the numbers on the TFC from Triumph. QUOTE: Due to an extremely high level of interest, the Rocket TFC limited edition run has now sold out. With peak power now confirmed at 186 HP and peak torque at 166 FT-LB we’re sure there are 750 very happy TFC owners out there!
Great model, no arguing with that. Check out my video about the best bobbers, spoiler alert, the Scout is there. ua-cam.com/video/5XfQsSFROkY/v-deo.html
Ed Mon yeah! It’s a beast. I own the Raider 1900. The 1700 has the same torque (123 pound, and not 104, his mistake) but the VMax has almost double of HP than my bike. I like the VMax but in long rides my knees would hurt me. I need more forward control. A larger leg angle. But since I’m not an extreme speed freak I’m very happy with my Yamaha Raider 1900. Can go up to 225km/h, some one reach that with his and told me he was not at the end. However, I will never try to reach that speed.
Have both the Gen1 (1995) and the Gen2 (carbon edition). I own quite some bikes because I never traded any of my bikes. The Vmax is the most misunderstood bike on the market and those who never rode one will never understand. The Vmax is a riders bike. No traction control, no drive mode and no wheely control. You need to be a real driver who knows what to do. Heavy monster that acts friendly below 3000 rpm, serious up to 6000 rpm and insane beyond that. You better know how to handle it.
Latest acquisition : 1980 Yamaha XS1100 and what I've been riding lately. This was Yamaha's first 4 cycle 4 cylinder inline and I'm sure they considered it an early muscle cruiser. It's geared on the low side except for 1st gear which is a bit high. Then you shift thru quite a close ratio 5 speed. With 95hp and 129mph as the top speed it's built to flex it's muscles from 0 to over 100 or something a little shy of that. With an 8500rpm red line it runs the quarter mile in about 11:50 at 114mph. 11:47 seconds was actually the fastest I have read it tested among the magazine's of the day. Of course there are big bore kits, aftermarket exhaust and hotter cams and racing carburation that can bump the performance a bit closer to contemporary figures. A good balance job on the lower end and those cams just might have it screaming to a more modern rev range too.
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I used to think a 650cc, 61hp bike could never be a power cruiser. Then I sat on a Vulcan S and gave it full throttle... My underwear wasn't ready for that.
Thanks for the suggestion. The first gen VMax is indeed a perfect candidate for the lineup, but but I wanted to feature currently produced modern models
Thanks for your reply. I was hesitant to feature the Vulcan S due to lower horsepower, but glad I did. It is indeed a great combination of the best sport and cruiser features
My 74 CB750 K WOULD DO 150MPH BACK IN THE 55MPH DAYS THE 80 S !IT WAS 40LBS LESS THEN STOCK! 4-1 HEADERS NEEDLES ALL THE WAY UP BIGGER AIR CLEARNER SW REAR SHOCKS SOLID SWING ARM BUSHINGS 60-70 FORK SPRINGS WITH 30 SAE IN THE FORK CONTINENTAL SUPER TWIN TIRES ( 4 G STOP AD ) THEY DID STOP VERY WELL ! ALL I DID WAS GAS TIRES OIL AND CHAINS ! RODE IT LIKE I STOLE IT FOR YEARS !
Really really sad the Honda Magna wasn’t on this list. It doesn’t have as much power as some of the other bikes around but its handling is one of the best for cruisers.
gigamix mix right?!?! I was surprised that they didn’t add either the v45, or the V65. Not cool. I own both, and they both have tons of power, and can handle like nothing else.
V-MAX #1 Hands down monster...the HD 114 is there because it has plenty of power, I saw a pisshaw comment re: only 90hp, torque is just as important or more, HD's 119FTLBs is at the top of the lists of all these...that Trumpet is a piece of work also, engine is bigger than half of the new cars ...
Hey David! Glad you liked the lineup. Check out some of the other motorcycle videos on my channel. Here is the link ua-cam.com/play/PL_FzXOZV6f6Ew1YaerSXS-230vmEjm0qo.html
It's awesome that they finally unveiled the production model and as you said, we will see more of the real life performance. I hope that we are in for a treat.
I do love the rocket 3 the power n the torque is also awesome n the i also love the fat look , price on the rockets are pretty good not to bad !! the new rocket 3 special edition is awesome but priced way to high 😥
at times I wonder it myself, why views are so low ;) Hope more people will appreciate the work that is put into my videos: research, narration, editing. Sadly, often people just watch slideshows and don't bother to learn new info
GingerWithUhJ yeah! It’s a f.. beast but it’s an ugly one. And the new one has one side shaft. Never for me. I’m from old school, don’t trust those in the long term.
Hi there. I did look into the possibility to feature the Valkyrie here, but chose to stick to the models which are more contemporary. Regardless of my choice, it is an awesome bike and hopefully we will see the name plate resurrected some day
Brother.. I always love the way you explain about these machines.. ❤ You give everything you have in the videos. Why don't you try actually in person reviewing these bikes ?? 😅
Great video thanks for the quick run-down of your top ten cruisers. I tend to agree with you on most all your selections. I asked a photographer once what was the best camera to take pictures with, he said: "the one you have on you at the time." Well if you're riding anyone of these cruisers that's the best one at the time, however, we all can dream about those exotic machines that we would love to have. That said, we all have our constraints of some sort or other. I love the V Max, however, I know myself and my limitations. I would be dead in the first week of owning it, I am very happy to have the Vulcan S 650 it is a surprising ride for the price and comfort and adjustability to fit my frame. Keep up the good work of video reviews.
I ride an 04 Honda VTX 1800. The lp says "HDKLR" and I thoroughly enjoy showing the hard core HD owners that my plat isn't lying lol. If they were not discontinued in 09 I'm sure it would have made your list.
The rocket 3 is definitely one for my stable! I have to admit though that the Boulevard surprised me. It’s a beautiful piece of art and engineering. The Ducatis are gorgeous but I’ve heard that a simple valve adjustment is a nightmare. Still, there are service techs for that I guess. It’s hard for me as an engineer to let others work on my machines though. Harley is still a little disappointing though. Almost 2000cc and only 90hp... sigh. They can do better.
Majestic Grunt go for it. The Raider is a beast. I know, I own one. And by the way, the torque on the Raider is not 104 but 123. If you are a genuine cruiser rider you will love the Raider 1900
The diavel is a cruiser that can't cruise. It simply can't be driven at revs less than 3000, no matter which drive mode. Unlike all others, the VMax was genuinly built as muscle cruiser with an engine just built for this one bike and Yamaha spent quite some money and investigation to get it right. The VMax sets the standard and I can't see any bike that interprets the power cruiser better than the VMaxes (1200 and 1700). But the VMax is much more than that. It is a classic "big bike", in sense of the Münch Mammut or the CBX or the Kawa Z1300 The VMax is a class of its own and I can't see any bike that can do better. I own a lot of bikes but the Maxes rule, even a 35 year old 1200 is still a very powerful bike with more torque and mors power than most modern bikes.
Ducati: we have to beat the VMAX. Well redesign the engine the valves and come out with a special model and engine every single year until we finally beat the VMAX. Yamaha: alright this is the last year for the vmax let's just tune the computer to make 200 horsepower and call it the end of an era.
great power cruiser the VMAX would be the bike for me but the small tank was a no no for me. So i bought a KAWASAKI CONCOURS instead for the comfort the ajustable windscreen plenty of storage space and the heated grips and still plenty of power its a missile on the highway trust me.
Vmax rawr! That thing manages to wipe the smile off my face whenever we find each other in friendly contest. Until we stop and get witnessed by on lookers. Lol 😂 the vanity of beauty without knowledge is in the favor of the m109r. Keep the shiny side up! Loud pipes saves lives!
I've always wanted a Honda V-65 Magna ever since they came out. Before the Yamaha Vmax was released it was the king of muscle bikes. The sound of that, for the time, massive V4 engine gulping air when the throttle is whacked, was something I'd never heard from a motorcycle? Quite a bike for its time!
Bobby Sweeney not the only mistake he did. I did one with my Yamaha Raiser 1900 to. Probably there are many mistake on other bikes. I don’t know where he got his references.
The big Kwak is by far the best value, although if some of the others are stored more than ridden, they'll probably increase in value in years to come. I would like to know the fuel consumption figures, especially for the 6.5 litre machine.
I’ve owned many Kawis, my favorite is still my daily rider: Kawasaki Vulcan 2000, 2053cc’s of pure beast mode. 😂 I think Kawasaki made a big mistake discontinuing the line of 2 liter V-Twins. 😩 They should have given her an upgrade to a 6-speed transmission and taken full advantage of all of that aggressive torque, yet be able to sip gas on the open highway.
Hi there. Apologies. This parameter is usually not mentioned by the manufacturers, for unknown to me reasons. But the majority of these bikes top out at 140-150 mph according to the independent testing.
Heck yeah Magna V65! I first saw one in the dealership when I was 15-16years old. first non dirt bike I fell in love with. I made my mom and dad take me to the dealer at least once a week to drool over it. I used to beg them so hard for that motorcycle. Thank God they didn't buy it for me! I've had a lifetime of safe riding because I didn't try and start out on that bike. I Ride Harley touring bikes and a new ZX-14R but if I find a good restored V65 I'm buying it😎
Diavel should've been in the first spot if you intend to drive a bike like intended, on the twisties not just in the straight line, no cruiser comes close to its handling and ferocity in the corners, try leaning the Rocket III at a medium sharp corner at 80 mph, you would Rocket downhill
All of the models that I talk about are shown in a random order. So there's actually no first spot for me. Which of the models do you think is the best for you?
Appreciate the support. I have previously tried positioning entries from the worst to the best and there was too much hate from people. No one seems to agree on these things, so I abandoned the format
Haven’t rode it too much because it’s 115 degrees here in the desert but it’s smooth and fairly quick. Not ‘72 H2 triple quick but it is fun to ride around town. I have a ‘05 FLSTSCI and both are quite different. They’re sharing the garage together and seem to be getting along just fine.
My husband owns 2, a 2014 Ducati Monster 1200, and a 2001 Ducati 996 he has had since it was new, which is sitting in storage at the moment.. The Matrix Reloaded movie made the 2001 996 famous so he won't sell it and just keeps it maintained, and is convinced it will be worth a fortune when we are old lol
Great thinking! It might indeed be true! Hope his effort pays off. In case it wont sell, you two 80 year olds will look great on the motorcycle during weekend runs, making fun of those youngsters riding lame electric bikes ;)
But hey! Lol I like E-motorcycles lol... I just getting my bike license this month and will definitely get an E-motorcycle, since they are cheap enough to buy outright, but my husband insists I finance a gas bike too (sport touring), because he wants us to ride across Canada together, and E-bikes aren't known for range.. We live in Vancouver (Canada's west coast) but I attended university on the east coast in Halifax, and for my first year spring break he drove across Canada on (At the time) his brother's Ducati Multistrada to see me.. He enjoyed the ride so much he wants us to do it together next year.. It was a total of just over 5800 highway kilometers each way.. I love bikes and trust my husband's knowledge and know he absolutely loves Ducati lol
I am a huge fan of everything electric as well! Hope you've seen my electric bikes videos. I was just making fun of the current state of things, when the older generation of riders won't accept e-motorcycles and make fun of the younger people. Two-wheel EVs aren't ready for touring yet, but who knows how it goes in the next ten years. All we need is a denser battery. Btw, that trip sounds amazing, true adventure!
Ya that is what happens when you fit in a car engine to a motorcycle. Although I doubt if there is a need for those extra cylinders. You may never need more than 4 gears if you live in asia. It is like having a monster truck in Tokyo or London. Only grunt but goes nowhere. It only feels at home on a Autobahn.
Gage Woods I love my V2K beast.... it passes everything but a gas station. 😩😂 I’m sure it’s not on here because it was discontinued years ago (big mistake for Kawasaki). They could have given it a 6-Speed transmission, giving the line a serious run in this list.
With a top speed of 160mph and a list price Just over $7,000 I'd say it's a bargain and it sure looks the part. I don't see how guy's any less worthy than the Harley with it's power to weight ratio.
I'm glad that there are people who support my decision and I do believe that my reasoning to include the Vulcan is justifiable, great bike, Affordable price and lots of muscle for such a light weight
well, if you were to ask diehard fans of cruisers about the true nature of the Vmax, they will wrestle you with endless arguments that it is not a cruiser by a long shot, but rather a naked sportbike.
Hi there. I was hesitant to put the Vulcan on this list, but it is indeed a unique combination of a cruiser and a sports bike, complemented by an affordable price tag. This entry was supposed to be an example of a mode that could be owned by an average consumer.
I obtain all specifications from official press releases. What are the correct specifications then? Sometimes mistakes may slip, so help me out if you can.
Automotive Territory: Trending News & Car Reviews from at less an other one somwhere and my bike the Raider 1900 which is not 104 of torque but 123. If I and an other one said there are mistakes then maybe, I said maybe there are few other mistakes about specifications. Me i speak for mine the Raider.
The harley FXDR is way over priced n really not even that fast !! When i first seen the FXDR it look like a seed beast n fast like the V-ROD but not even close !!😥
If the would of made the FXDR fast like the V-ROD i really believe it would of been a really hot seller for Harley !! I have a 2012 v rod muscle n love the power 😎😎
Hey at least it's an actually HD motor this time, instead of outsourcing to Porsche, that deserves props, right? Believe or not, Harleys in the beginning was the fastest in the market, but they've gotten FAR away from that, sad.
@@biggerchris20 Outsourcing to Porsche so Porsche could deliver on the very best feature of the V Rod. The engine! Yeah, I know, my Harley owning younger brother pretty much dissed the V Rod based simply on the sound. Not lopey enough for his taste.** Truth is there are a few around our town. I figure he probably got in a race with one and hates how bad it made his bike look in comparison.
@@automotiveterritory 114 ci in = 1868 ccs making 90hp = 48 hp per liter how pathetic is that. My 1649 cc makes 160 hp, 100 hp per liter and my 1000 cc sport bike makes 194 hp, 4 times the hp per liter that the Harley makes. Harley is one sick cow.
@@automotiveterritory Hey, sorry for the comment. I didn't mean to be rude. It was the end of a big work day, I was tired and for some reason, when I watched this video, I got really bothered by your general pronounciation of low tone vowels. Sorry. Do it as you want. Good video.
No problem. I am aware that my narration skills must be improved, working on it! Hope the rest of the video content was interesting. Get some rest and take care!
I owned mostly sport bikes then later in life a VRod and a VMax. Sure do miss riding unfortunately a DUI driver put me in a coma and ended my 26 years of riding. Of the nine bikes I’ve owned over all the years the VMax was by far my favorite.
I do hope that the person responsible for the accident received adequate punishment and would never return to the road again. Thanks for sharing your story!
@@automotiveterritory he is in jail. I was his 3rd DUI. No insurance and my bikes were worth more than his home...but I did get to keep nerve damage and short term memory issues. Yay Me!!!
Ha.
I wish you good health! Stay safe and take care!
So sorry to hear that bro !! Hope things are going well in your life n thanks for your comments !!!
Joseph Tovar I’m sorry to hear that. It’s very hard to hear when it happen to one of us. I feel so bad because in our mind we stay a two wheeler for ever
I'm still riding my 2008 Yamaha Raider S as my main bike. It's no longer the biggest beast in its class nor the fastest, but it's still torquey as hell and handles great due to low center of gravity and perfect balance. Yamaha's solid 1854 cc engine is still the smoothest, most reliable big V-twin out there. The factory fit and finish are exceptional throughout. This bike is just plain fun to ride if you're not looking for sport bike performance. For comfortable all-day cruising you can't beat the Raider in this class of bikes, especially at $15K spanking new. Production ended in 2017 so if you find one, grab it. The Vulcan 650 S is the best cruiser made today for smaller or new riders. The engine doesn't get quite the same performance it produces on the Ninja 650 but the Vulcan's speed and acceleration are more than sufficient to satisfy most cruiser riders and the ergonomics are both excellent and adjustable. Power delivery is smooth and lively at all speeds, and cruising along the highway at 75 mph in 6th gear is effortless. The handling is light, nimble and fun. The price is a no-brainer and leaves room in your wallet for plenty of accessories.
Truly appreciate you taking your time to leave this detailed feedback about the two bikes! Hope my viewers will come across it and it will serve as a great buying advice! Upvoting!
The Rocket is nothing Short of art.
Yeah man. The new styling is just amazing. I saw one a few days ago. Pictures don't come near to doing it justice
I've owned a lot of Power Cruisers and the M109R turned out to be one of the best bikes I've owned. I have a TFC R3 on order. I love everything about that bike including the handling ride reports. I should have it Jan. 16th 2020
Oh and great job on the video. I know a ton of work went into that. Here's the numbers on the TFC from Triumph. QUOTE: Due to an extremely high level of interest, the Rocket TFC limited edition run has now sold out. With peak power now confirmed at 186 HP and peak torque at 166 FT-LB we’re sure there are 750 very happy TFC owners out there!
Appreciate your help! Will review my database. Hope the new Rocket will turn out everything you hope it to be
i love my indian scout bobber . it has good enough power and love the look of it especially the front tire , none of these bike will beat that .
Great model, no arguing with that. Check out my video about the best bobbers, spoiler alert, the Scout is there.
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I have a VMAX 1700, if i had to choose between all of those.....would definitely be the VMAX (197 HP) hands down, and is beautiful
Great choice. No wonder why it's usually the number one top pick when people talk about muscle cruisers
Ed Mon yeah! It’s a beast. I own the Raider 1900. The 1700 has the same torque (123 pound, and not 104, his mistake) but the VMax has almost double of HP than my bike. I like the VMax but in long rides my knees would hurt me. I need more forward control. A larger leg angle. But since I’m not an extreme speed freak I’m very happy with my Yamaha Raider 1900. Can go up to 225km/h, some one reach that with his and told me he was not at the end. However, I will never try to reach that speed.
I think the V Rod deserves an honorable mention
I agree. Putting that bike on the market was a huge move for H.D.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Nothing beats my vmax for me love the sound and feel of it
It's awesome that you've found a bike that suits you.
Even my Gen 1 Vmax makes more power than most of the new power cruisers in this list 145 hp....your Gen 2 is untouchable ...
@@wajahatali2717 yes sir!!
Have an 89 with v boost! Always scares me half to death when it kicks in. Awesome machine!
Have both the Gen1 (1995) and the Gen2 (carbon edition).
I own quite some bikes because I never traded any of my bikes. The Vmax is the most misunderstood bike on the market and those who never rode one will never understand.
The Vmax is a riders bike. No traction control, no drive mode and no wheely control.
You need to be a real driver who knows what to do.
Heavy monster that acts friendly below 3000 rpm, serious up to 6000 rpm and insane beyond that.
You better know how to handle it.
Latest acquisition : 1980 Yamaha XS1100 and what I've been riding lately. This was Yamaha's first 4 cycle 4 cylinder inline and I'm sure they considered it an early muscle cruiser. It's geared on the low side except for 1st gear which is a bit high. Then you shift thru quite a close ratio 5 speed. With 95hp and 129mph as the top speed it's built to flex it's muscles from 0 to over 100 or something a little shy of that. With an 8500rpm red line it runs the quarter mile in about 11:50 at 114mph. 11:47 seconds was actually the fastest I have read it tested among the magazine's of the day. Of course there are big bore kits, aftermarket exhaust and hotter cams and racing carburation that can bump the performance a bit closer to contemporary figures. A good balance job on the lower end and those cams just might have it screaming to a more modern rev range too.
Thanks for sharing your experience. No doubt l, that going used is the cheapest option.
HD 114 only pushing 90hp? For that price point it should be over 100hp to be competitive. The rocket 3 is a beast!
I've heard similar thoughts on the HD. I'd be nice to hear what prompted the manufacturer to underpower a bike like this.
On the second thought, this HD bike is like other HD. Heavy and underpowered.
Harley Davidson Fat Boy is actually pushing 100 horsepower it should have been in this list instead of the FXDR
Appreciate the suggestion
@@automotiveterritory no problem! I'm very deep into Harleys therefore I'm just informing
I want all of these bikes..... if money wasn’t a problem, I would have all of them......WOW
Best of luck! Hope that money won't be a problem and you will get any bike you want
Muscle bikes and big cruisers seem to have a fan base of their own. Would you like to own a motorcycle that powerful? If so, which one would you pick?
Automotive Territory: Trending News & Car Reviews I’m happy with my M109R 😎✌️
Awesome. How long have you had yours for?
Automotive Territory: Trending News & Car Reviews since 2007-2008
Automotive Territory: Trending News & Car Reviews I choose my victory hammer 107 hp 105 ft pnds torque 1734cc.
Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400
Arch bikes have elegant beauty and unparalleled engineering by a brilliant team! Congratulations! Incredible detail to be the best at what you do! The ultimate ride!
Couldn't agree more!
I used to think a 650cc, 61hp bike could never be a power cruiser. Then I sat on a Vulcan S and gave it full throttle... My underwear wasn't ready for that.
Lol. I was hesitant to put the Vulcan on this list, but I'm happy that I did. It is a unique mix of sportiness, comfort and affordability
Ludonauta it’s not a power cruiser, man
I ride a 2018 Vulcan S... wooow... what a bike... amazing sport cruiser... it is a sleeper... and btw... can definitely go more then 110 miles/hour :)
M109R 1800cc 125HP that's a motor #1 also looks awesome
Vmax is 200hp
You should still add the Gen 1 Vmax in the list... It still makes 145 hp... More than most latest cruisers on your list ....
Thanks for the suggestion. The first gen VMax is indeed a perfect candidate for the lineup, but but I wanted to feature currently produced modern models
Best of luck to you, Michael!
Glad to see my Vulcan S being considered a Muscle Cruiser !!
Glad to see comments from proud Vulcan S owners. How long have you had yours for?
Automotive Territory: Trending News & Car Reviews : Just around 4 months.. Vulcan is quite new to our market, here in India..
Thanks for your reply. I was hesitant to feature the Vulcan S due to lower horsepower, but glad I did. It is indeed a great combination of the best sport and cruiser features
@@automotiveterritory : I'm glad you did ! Yes Vulcan has a Cruiser body with the soul of a Sports Bike !
Sathish Rao I’m surprised
My three special muscle bikes are.
Triumph rocket 3
Ducati diavel
Yamaha v max
Hey there! Great muscle bikes lineup. Are they all sitting in your garage?
@@automotiveterritory na I just had the 2 of them at different times. Rocket and the diavel
Still awesome!
@@automotiveterritory 😊
Diavel is my dream bike
My 74 CB750 K WOULD DO 150MPH BACK IN THE 55MPH DAYS THE 80 S !IT WAS 40LBS LESS THEN STOCK! 4-1 HEADERS NEEDLES ALL THE WAY UP BIGGER AIR CLEARNER SW REAR SHOCKS SOLID SWING ARM BUSHINGS 60-70 FORK SPRINGS WITH 30 SAE IN THE FORK CONTINENTAL SUPER TWIN TIRES ( 4 G STOP AD ) THEY DID STOP VERY WELL ! ALL I DID WAS GAS TIRES OIL AND CHAINS ! RODE IT LIKE I STOLE IT FOR YEARS !
No doubt at all My favorite one its the Amazing Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. ❤!!!, Thanks for sharing 👍👊✌️!!!
Really really sad the Honda Magna wasn’t on this list. It doesn’t have as much power as some of the other bikes around but its handling is one of the best for cruisers.
gigamix mix right?!?! I was surprised that they didn’t add either the v45, or the V65. Not cool. I own both, and they both have tons of power, and can handle like nothing else.
Hi there. I agree that it is indeed a great cruiser,but as you might have noticed only contemporary models made it to thelist
While this was all newer models, i still would pick my 06 yamaha road star warrior over every one of these bikes.
And I am confident that you won't be alone in this choice. What makes the Road Star a perfect bike for you?
V-MAX #1 Hands down monster...the HD 114 is there because it has plenty of power, I saw a pisshaw comment re: only 90hp, torque is just as important or more, HD's 119FTLBs is at the top of the lists of all these...that Trumpet is a piece of work also, engine is bigger than half of the new cars ...
Hey David! Glad you liked the lineup. Check out some of the other motorcycle videos on my channel.
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The New Rocket lll is the best!
It is indeed amazing! Is it getting on you shopping list? ;)
V Rod Muscle, but I love my 1200 cc Indian Scout
So would I.
The Xdiavel is a weapon with its horse power to weight ratio, I’m very curious to see how the updated Rocket III performs.
It's awesome that they finally unveiled the production model and as you said, we will see more of the real life performance. I hope that we are in for a treat.
This class of bikes are my favorite i just didnt know what they were called but if i were buying a bike it would be one of those
They are the most commonly referred to as muscle bikes.
The V-MAX seem to be the best muscle bike for the price and among the fastest too😎
Definitely up there at the top.
What about the new Rocket? A bit too "fat"?
I do love the rocket 3 the power n the torque is also awesome n the i also love the fat look , price on the rockets are pretty good not to bad !! the new rocket 3 special edition is awesome but priced way to high 😥
I have a 1700, love it!!!
@@RCREVIEWS101 I am seriously thinking about buying the newer VMAX because of every thing i have been hearing about it 🤔
I dont understand why you dont get more views. Love how you include prices
I decided to show prices from the very first video of mine. Prices alongside basic specs let the viewers form a complete image of the bike.
@@automotiveterritory many other UA-cam channels fail to comprehend this simple truth.
at times I wonder it myself, why views are so low ;) Hope more people will appreciate the work that is put into my videos: research, narration, editing. Sadly, often people just watch slideshows and don't bother to learn new info
The
Rocket III is the best and it is the first one!!
Do you like the package that the updated model brings?
@@automotiveterritory yeah but I think the first model on the list of the rocket is the best looking (rocket III)
GingerWithUhJ yeah! It’s a f.. beast but it’s an ugly one. And the new one has one side shaft. Never for me. I’m from old school, don’t trust those in the long term.
ROCKET 3 and DIAVEL...both Awsome!
Nice choices!
Honda Valkyrie should be on the list
Hi there. I did look into the possibility to feature the Valkyrie here, but chose to stick to the models which are more contemporary. Regardless of my choice, it is an awesome bike and hopefully we will see the name plate resurrected some day
Brother.. I always love the way you explain about these machines.. ❤ You give everything you have in the videos. Why don't you try actually in person reviewing these bikes ?? 😅
I've been thinking about it. Maybe in the future I'll give it a try. =)
Chinnu with many mistake on power and torque.
Great video thanks for the quick run-down of your top ten cruisers. I tend to agree with you on most all your selections. I asked a photographer once what was the best camera to take pictures with, he said: "the one you have on you at the time." Well if you're riding anyone of these cruisers that's the best one at the time, however, we all can dream about those exotic machines that we would love to have. That said, we all have our constraints of some sort or other. I love the V Max, however, I know myself and my limitations. I would be dead in the first week of owning it, I am very happy to have the Vulcan S 650 it is a surprising ride for the price and comfort and adjustability to fit my frame. Keep up the good work of video reviews.
Thanks for such a detailed comment and I'm glad to hear that you have found the machine that suits you just right.
Your illustrated and to the point content made me subscribe your channel 👍.
Welcome aboard!
I ride an 04 Honda VTX 1800. The lp says "HDKLR" and I thoroughly enjoy showing the hard core HD owners that my plat isn't lying lol. If they were not discontinued in 09 I'm sure it would have made your list.
Most likely! I was featuring only the current models in this episode
The rocket 3 is definitely one for my stable! I have to admit though that the Boulevard surprised me. It’s a beautiful piece of art and engineering. The Ducatis are gorgeous but I’ve heard that a simple valve adjustment is a nightmare. Still, there are service techs for that I guess. It’s hard for me as an engineer to let others work on my machines though. Harley is still a little disappointing though. Almost 2000cc and only 90hp... sigh. They can do better.
They surely can, but Harley and" too much power" have yet to meet ;)
I though that the Honda Goldwing Valkyrie would be in the list
Hi there. The Valkyrie was indeed considered for this list, but I chose to feature only currently existing models.
Damnn that new rocket 3
Massive and amazing
I think the Confederate / Curtis motor's Hellcat x132 & Hellcat x132 speedster deserves a spot in the list......
Up until this video I had it HOT for the HD V-rod... But that Yamaha Raider..
Fudge.
Sorry for disturbing our HD passion ;)
Majestic Grunt go for it. The Raider is a beast. I know, I own one. And by the way, the torque on the Raider is not 104 but 123. If you are a genuine cruiser rider you will love the Raider 1900
Love love love my Raider
The diavel is a cruiser that can't cruise.
It simply can't be driven at revs less than 3000, no matter which drive mode.
Unlike all others, the VMax was genuinly built as muscle cruiser with an engine just built for this one bike and Yamaha spent quite some money and investigation to get it right. The VMax sets the standard and I can't see any bike that interprets the power cruiser better than the VMaxes (1200 and 1700).
But the VMax is much more than that. It is a classic "big bike", in sense of the Münch Mammut or the CBX or the Kawa Z1300
The VMax is a class of its own and I can't see any bike that can do better. I own a lot of bikes but the Maxes rule, even a 35 year old 1200 is still a very powerful bike with more torque and mors power than most modern bikes.
In a world scared to death about a virus, and many without any type of income, we can at least dream about owning one of these beautiful machines.
So true.
Kawasaki Vulcan s is the best deal for the money by far
But it’s not worth the disappointment....keep saving up for a better bike. I have no idea how it made this list. 👎🏼👎🏼
Just my coment, i would add Harley Davidson's Vrod and BreakOut, Victory's Hammer S. Honda's Fury, kawasaki Vulcan Custom 900, And Moto Guzzi MGX 21
What models would you replaces those with?
Ducati: we have to beat the VMAX. Well redesign the engine the valves and come out with a special model and engine every single year until we finally beat the VMAX.
Yamaha: alright this is the last year for the vmax let's just tune the computer to make 200 horsepower and call it the end of an era.
😂
great power cruiser the VMAX would be the bike for me but the small tank was a no no for me. So i bought a KAWASAKI CONCOURS instead for the comfort the ajustable windscreen plenty of storage space and the heated grips and still plenty of power its a missile on the highway trust me.
Thanks for sharing. It's indeed a great bike
V max for me
The comments section shows universal love for the Vmax, and I wrongly assumed that the new Rocket would steal all of the thunder
Vmax rawr! That thing manages to wipe the smile off my face whenever we find each other in friendly contest. Until we stop and get witnessed by on lookers. Lol 😂 the vanity of beauty without knowledge is in the favor of the m109r. Keep the shiny side up! Loud pipes saves lives!
I've always wanted a Honda V-65 Magna ever since they came out. Before the Yamaha Vmax was released it was the king of muscle bikes. The sound of that, for the time, massive V4 engine gulping air when the throttle is whacked, was something I'd never heard from a motorcycle? Quite a bike for its time!
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 is a glaring omission.
That Yamaha raider is badass
Team Raider here!
Raider all the way!
@@automotiveterritory but only 86HP 1900cc motor???
I agree with several comments hereafter : the Honda Valkyrie F6C should be in the list.
Indeed a great bike, but I chose to feature only the very latest models within this class
You can't buy it or any of their ilk in the UK. Well, we don't have the roads, London is push bike territory.
not even 4 minutes in the video and i've seen 6 adds already!!!!!!!
I’m not mathematically inclined to agree.... 😳
Get a V-Rod, a fraction of the price and a lot of fun.
Indeed a great option
No cóż wszystko rozbija się o cenę ,a szkoda bo parę z tych cudeniek godnych jest uwagi
These your awesome!!!
Awesome
Which of these did you find to be the most exciting?
At 5:32, you say that the boulevard m109r boss is powered by a 1,983cc motor, but it is a 1,783cc. Just letting you know.
You are right. Apologies,slip of the tongue during the narration
Bobby Sweeney not the only mistake he did. I did one with my Yamaha Raiser 1900 to. Probably there are many mistake on other bikes. I don’t know where he got his references.
Why no mention of Triumph Thunderbird Storm in the list !?
Hmm like the hd FDR 114 too
The big Kwak is by far the best value, although if some of the others are stored more than ridden, they'll
probably increase in value in years to come. I would like to know the fuel consumption figures, especially for
the 6.5 litre machine.
I’ve owned many Kawis, my favorite is still my daily rider: Kawasaki Vulcan 2000, 2053cc’s of pure beast mode. 😂 I think Kawasaki made a big mistake discontinuing the line of 2 liter V-Twins. 😩 They should have given her an upgrade to a 6-speed transmission and taken full advantage of all of that aggressive torque, yet be able to sip gas on the open highway.
Was waiting for top speed capability by the numbers
Hi there. Apologies. This parameter is usually not mentioned by the manufacturers, for unknown to me reasons.
But the majority of these bikes top out at 140-150 mph according to the independent testing.
muscle bike, you look at the Horse Power........VMAX 1700 hands down, 197 HP......harley 1800....90 HP....LOL😜😀😂
@@RCREVIEWS101 ducati 1200- 160 hp
Harley 2100- 90 hp
The robots have taken over. ... the narration.
No one beats Triumph and Vmax
Where the hell was the Honda V45, or V65 Magna’s ???? They were one of the first, and best muscle bikes??? But you put the v-max in there??
Good day. The Magna is an amazing bike with a rich history, but I chose to feature only the modern models in this video
Heck yeah Magna V65! I first saw one in the dealership when I was 15-16years old. first non dirt bike I fell in love with. I made my mom and dad take me to the dealer at least once a week to drool over it. I used to beg them so hard for that motorcycle. Thank God they didn't buy it for me! I've had a lifetime of safe riding because I didn't try and start out on that bike. I Ride Harley touring bikes and a new ZX-14R but if I find a good restored V65 I'm buying it😎
Magna Frantic hey! The VMax is way, way better.
Of course he put the VMax in here. It is the very definition of muscle cruiser.
im kinda sad you didnt include the Kawasaki meanstreak , Yamaha roadstar warrior, Harley V-rod and Honda VTX 1800 R
Diavel should've been in the first spot if you intend to drive a bike like intended, on the twisties not just in the straight line, no cruiser comes close to its handling and ferocity in the corners, try leaning the Rocket III at a medium sharp corner at 80 mph, you would Rocket downhill
All of the models that I talk about are shown in a random order. So there's actually no first spot for me. Which of the models do you think is the best for you?
@@automotiveterritory Ohh okay man, you included all the best ones, I like Diavel a lot in my heart its the best, great vids! 👍😄
Appreciate the support. I have previously tried positioning entries from the worst to the best and there was too much hate from people. No one seems to agree on these things, so I abandoned the format
@@automotiveterritory Yeah man I get it, I was hating a bit, sorry had nothing else to do I guess, best of luck bro 😅
Frickin' monsters.
In a food way? ;)
Glad I got a new Kawasaki Z900RS for $8,495. Saved thousands.
That's a great deal. How do you like the bike though?
Haven’t rode it too much because it’s 115 degrees here in the desert but it’s smooth and fairly quick. Not ‘72 H2 triple quick but it is fun to ride around town. I have a ‘05 FLSTSCI and both are quite different. They’re sharing the garage together and seem to be getting along just fine.
Ducati always gets my money
What Ducati model do you own?
My husband owns 2, a 2014 Ducati Monster 1200, and a 2001 Ducati 996 he has had since it was new, which is sitting in storage at the moment.. The Matrix Reloaded movie made the 2001 996 famous so he won't sell it and just keeps it maintained, and is convinced it will be worth a fortune when we are old lol
Great thinking! It might indeed be true! Hope his effort pays off. In case it wont sell, you two 80 year olds will look great on the motorcycle during weekend runs, making fun of those youngsters riding lame electric bikes ;)
But hey! Lol I like E-motorcycles lol... I just getting my bike license this month and will definitely get an E-motorcycle, since they are cheap enough to buy outright, but my husband insists I finance a gas bike too (sport touring), because he wants us to ride across Canada together, and E-bikes aren't known for range.. We live in Vancouver (Canada's west coast) but I attended university on the east coast in Halifax, and for my first year spring break he drove across Canada on (At the time) his brother's Ducati Multistrada to see me.. He enjoyed the ride so much he wants us to do it together next year.. It was a total of just over 5800 highway kilometers each way.. I love bikes and trust my husband's knowledge and know he absolutely loves Ducati lol
I am a huge fan of everything electric as well! Hope you've seen my electric bikes videos. I was just making fun of the current state of things, when the older generation of riders won't accept e-motorcycles and make fun of the younger people. Two-wheel EVs aren't ready for touring yet, but who knows how it goes in the next ten years. All we need is a denser battery. Btw, that trip sounds amazing, true adventure!
The triumph rocket makes harleys look like girls bikes
I bet, any bike feels that way near that monster engine.
But aren't Harley Davidsons for women only amd unsure male riders ?
Ya that is what happens when you fit in a car engine to a motorcycle. Although I doubt if there is a need for those extra cylinders. You may never need more than 4 gears if you live in asia. It is like having a monster truck in Tokyo or London. Only grunt but goes nowhere. It only feels at home on a Autobahn.
@@mailrbn you're actually wrong. It's a 3 cylinder engine. It's actually more on home on the streets than a highway.
Indian scout
That's a very nice choice.
Rocket 3 only❤️
Nice choice!
Rocket 3🔥🔥
Amazing choice!
They added the Vulcan S but not the Vulcan 2000?!
Gage Woods I love my V2K beast.... it passes everything but a gas station. 😩😂 I’m sure it’s not on here because it was discontinued years ago (big mistake for Kawasaki). They could have given it a 6-Speed transmission, giving the line a serious run in this list.
Regardless, the fresh air feels the same as on my 2007 500hp Vulcan that cost me Cc170000 !
It's awesome to hear that you have found a bike that suits your needs perfectly.
Love the new Rocket 3, but 31k? Can't fit that into my budget.
Don't you think that it will start losing in price a bit over time?
They will be doing a less blingy version for the general market soon.
Sell a kidney or 10
Selling ten would mean resorting to crime... Can't endorse that ;)
The Vulcan is no power cruiser. What about the Honda Valkyrie?
I have the vmax 😏
How is life with the Vmax? Do you get to rumble away anyone on the road?
Daily driver?? How is it??
Let make a dragon ball z motorcycle where the light is a digital dragon ball that can hover using kinetics with bad ass design
Thumbs down for the Vulcan S inclusion. Not in line with the title of the video. Thanks for your info on the rest of the video tho
What bike would you suggest as a replacement for the Vulcan S?
With a top speed of 160mph and a list price Just over $7,000 I'd say it's a bargain and it sure looks the part. I don't see how guy's any less worthy than
the Harley with it's power to weight ratio.
@@automotiveterritory I sure am glad you Include the Vulcan S here..well earned the Spot here..I will myself get one this winter.
I'm glad that there are people who support my decision and I do believe that my reasoning to include the Vulcan is justifiable, great bike, Affordable price and lots of muscle for such a light weight
Yes, it stands out as a sore thumb !
The VMAX the most reliable fastest cruiser ever and you wont grow broke
Is it your favorite option?
Is it your daily?? How is it? Been looking into VMAX or Rocket 3.
I really enjoy air cooled vtwins
bedt goodlooking bikes in one video
Which bike takes your number one spot?
Best rating but my vmax should be number one 😭
All of the entries in my videos are in random order. So every viewer gets to decide personal #1 entry.
Yamaha VMax is the OG muscle cruiser and you are saying that it shouldn’t be called the muscle cruiser but a naked sport bike
well, if you were to ask diehard fans of cruisers about the true nature of the Vmax, they will wrestle you with endless arguments that it is not a cruiser by a long shot, but rather a naked sportbike.
Rana Ehtisham Manj me, in my book, the VMAX is not a real cruiser.
Where's the honda magna jw? For a friend
What's the Vulcan doing in there ?
Hi there. I was hesitant to put the Vulcan on this list, but it is indeed a unique combination of a cruiser and a sports bike, complemented by an affordable price tag. This entry was supposed to be an example of a mode that could be owned by an average consumer.
Where is the Valkyrie on that list?
I like the Ducati xdiavel
15k for the Raider? Bru, I just bought a new Honda CAR for the same price. No wonder more people are choosing cars.
What Honda did you get?
Indeed...
Hey, where’s Honda Valkyrie 2014/2015
Its ine of the best looking man made sport cruisers
The Raider HP and torque is wrong. So I can suspect mistake on other models then.
I obtain all specifications from official press releases. What are the correct specifications then? Sometimes mistakes may slip, so help me out if you can.
Automotive Territory: Trending News & Car Reviews from at less an other one somwhere and my bike the Raider 1900 which is not 104 of torque but 123. If I and an other one said there are mistakes then maybe, I said maybe there are few other mistakes about specifications. Me i speak for mine the Raider.
I think, I listed the "at the wheel" figures for hp and torque. My bad, since the rest of the bikes got at the crank figures.
The harley FXDR is way over priced n really not even that fast !! When i first seen the FXDR it look like a seed beast n fast like the V-ROD but not even close !!😥
Unfortunately, I have to agree with you. The power to weight ratio is a let down. I would call FXDR "obese"
If the would of made the FXDR fast like the V-ROD i really believe it would of been a really hot seller for Harley !! I have a 2012 v rod muscle n love the power 😎😎
Automotive Territory: Trending News & Car Reviews yeah! Obese was the word I was looking for.
Hey at least it's an actually HD motor this time, instead of outsourcing to Porsche, that deserves props, right? Believe or not, Harleys in the beginning was the fastest in the market, but they've gotten FAR away from that, sad.
@@biggerchris20 Outsourcing to Porsche so Porsche could deliver on the very best feature of the V Rod. The engine! Yeah, I know, my Harley owning younger brother pretty much dissed the V Rod based simply on the sound. Not lopey enough for his taste.** Truth is there are a few around our town. I figure he probably got in a race with one and hates how bad it made his bike look in comparison.
Harley with 90hp, WOW?
It'd be nice to have some more power. How much do you think a setup like this should produce at least?
@@automotiveterritory 114 ci in = 1868 ccs making 90hp = 48 hp per liter how pathetic is that. My 1649 cc makes 160 hp, 100 hp per liter and my 1000 cc sport bike makes 194 hp, 4 times the hp per liter that the Harley makes. Harley is one sick cow.
Lol. Tired Old cow.
@@automotiveterritory Piece of SHIT.
I love vmax
It's a great one indeed!
The art of speaking with a bubble of saliva in the wind pipe.
I hope, I am excelling at it
@@automotiveterritory Hey, sorry for the comment. I didn't mean to be rude. It was the end of a big work day, I was tired and for some reason, when I watched this video, I got really bothered by your general pronounciation of low tone vowels.
Sorry.
Do it as you want. Good video.
No problem. I am aware that my narration skills must be improved, working on it! Hope the rest of the video content was interesting. Get some rest and take care!
World largest selling cruiser bike brand is Royal Enfield ( India).
😝
They are all great bikes ,but unfortunately , a lot of them are off the market.
So sad