Are Cruiser Motorcycles Suitable for Long-Distance Travel?
2 Answers
Cruiser motorcycles are suitable for long-distance travel. Below are the relevant introductions about cruiser motorcycles: 1. Appearance: They feature a low seat height, long fuel tanks (except for the Sportster), large rake angles, long wheelbases, and integrated rear fenders and bodies. Power cruisers come with thick rear tires, front forks, and front tires. Touring cruiser models are equipped with large front fairings, stereo systems, and hard-shell luggage cases. 2. Engine: Cruisers are generally large-displacement models, but there have also been models with displacements as small as 125cc. 3. Fuel Tank: Due to the need for frequent highway cruising, cruiser motorcycles typically have fuel tanks of 12 liters or more, with heavyweight models even exceeding 23 liters. However, many models also feature smaller fuel tanks due to their design aesthetics.
Honestly speaking, cruisers are inherently designed for long-distance riding. Last time I rode 500 kilometers, the seating position felt like sitting on a sofa, with the handlebars at just the right height—no back pain or leg numbness. Especially with that wide seat, my butt didn't go numb after two hours like it does on a street bike. The fuel tank usually holds around 20 liters, so you can cruise over 400 kilometers on the highway without refueling. Of course, the large turning radius is a drawback—you have to take it easy when leaning into mountain switchbacks. Add a windshield and saddlebags, and you won't even get fogged-up visors, plus rain won't faze you.
