Top Ten Bikes 2002: Episode 7 - Cruisers

[@stevepaul8347]

I have two Suzukis - one being the 1500 Intruder. In 4 years (2012-15) I rode 150,000 + km. Two long trips - an 80 day 43,00 km trip through Canada & the States; the other a 70 day ride through western Europe. Very comfortable, very reliable, very stable. As stated the gas tank is small but that makes for regular stops to stretch legs and take a break. For an older guy (71) like me it really served me well. I still have it but I also bought the Suzuki 1400 - a fun sport cruiser. By the way, this panel is nothing more than a H-D sales team. More than slightly biased.

[@thechristreturned]

"Biased" panel is an understatement...

[@tjclarke5401]

Not sure if it has been mentioned or not in the comments yet, but it should be noted that the Valkyrie was designed, manufactured, and assembled in the U.S. All Valks come from Marysville Ohio. Josef Boyd was the project leader. In fact, I have had Harley guys try to poke fun at the Valk saying it is a "just a Japanese bike", and they really get sour when I point out that the Valkyrie is more "American" than their Harley, which was likely put together in Mexico. The only thing Japanese about a Honda Valkyrie is the Honda badge itself, otherwise, the machine itself is purely North American from the U.S.A. Just a little side note there that their "experts" didn't seem to know (or discuss)

[@adriandunn1830]

Listen to some of these so-called experts I think we could probably do without their advice I've owned several of these bikes and they're very good clearly they don't know what they're talking about very interesting program thank you for put this on here I have enjoyed it ⭐️

[@Dave-in-France]

I had a Valkyrie for one season and it was awesome. Previously owned and modified by a mate, it had 6 exhaust pipes and sounded brilliant. With rear air suspension and Honda CBR600 front brakes, it went well, was all-day comfortable and stopped well. Wish I still had it tbh.

[@william629]

At 14:38, "Its got a silly name." Well, the settles it. No need to go into detail about engine performance, handling, reliability, etc.

[@steeveedee8478]

I've owned a Valkyrie for 11 years. Painted it and changed a few bits. Trounces all other Harley, BMW etc. that I've had. Love it to bits and therea is a very enthusiastic friendly Valk community world-wide. You regurlarey hear people say 'Pulled my Valk up against a pack of Harleys and everyone (Harley riders and public alike) make a beeline to look at the Valk first. Utterly superb bikes and one guy in US has over 750,000 miles on his and never had to crack open the engine, just regular sevicing and a couple of alternators wearing out. If you are thinking about one they are the best modern custom available. Ridden mine all over Europe, over the Alps, to Rome etc. from UK. Never missed a beat or any issues at all. Go get one! *********** Note: at 16:22 when the 'expert' announces that the Honda VTX 1800 V-twin shares the same engine as the 'incoming Goldwing 1800' flat six boxer. Errr????

[@briggsfartblender788]

I'm selling my Softail Deluxe to get a Valkyrie.

[@patiofurniture6697]

It is hard for me to believe that my Valkyrie is over twenty years old and It still get many compliments even at 80,000 miles. The bike standout of the crowd with out any customization, though I did find the need for some necessities air horn , Rifle touring windshield, alarm, the largest leather saddles bags I could find, and most important is the all leather Russel day long saddle. Without which I could only last 1 tank of gas or 100 miles. Before getting the Russel day long saddle I was considering highway foots rests, but do not care for the foot forward riding position or the looks of them. Many riders are supersized that I have been riding it for twenty years and will be for at least several more. My goal for this bike is to roll over the 100,000 miles on it. The hardest part of owning this bike has been finding a detail oriented mechanic who is not under pressure to get it out the door ASP. The last seven times I have had it serviced in a row I have had to return it to get the hasty work performed cleaned up. The most limiting characteristics of the bike are it's #1 40 inch width when splitting lanes, thirsty six carburetors and no sixth gear( mileage between 19-33 mpg), the crappy little horn on a very quiet bike with the stock exhaust system. The most memorable moments I have had on it, High siding @ thirty mph- I walked away with out a scratch and finished the ride to the party and then home somehow the nice stock purple and white paint was untouched. Driving over gravel in corners getting sideways and thinking "crap I am going down" only to have it hook up and finish the corner(several times). Having a Mercedes change lanes quickly into mine, which I had previously pondered. My first thought was shit I am not wearing my full hyde leather jacket ! I had no time to press the air-horns as I was trying to move to the left, the car on the left saw it happening and was giving space.She slammed on the brakes when she heard her car hit my case bars, which accented the small dent with a well earn scrath down the side of her car. The bike wobbled lightly and thankfully she pulled back and over. On a group ride with a local club, their mechanic on a V-rod and I were stopped at a red light. The light turned green and we got on it. After three or four gears he looked over and his eyes nearly popped out in disbelief. That my stock Valkyrie was right there next to his modified V-rod. Then he wanted to ride the Valkyrie after that he told me that he understood something I had been saying when pressured to join the club. which was I am not selling my Valkyrie to buy a Harley! So this article may be old, my bike maybe old(looks new) and I am old(not telling) I could not agree more with their conclusion . The Valkyrie has been well worth the $11,600 I payed for it!

[@gabegillman2260]

Patio Furniture i just bought my second one in 3 months well worth the money the engine will run for ever

[@boreed5734]

I have a 1999 Valkarie 1500GL what a bike it is it routinely eats up Harleys whenever i encounter one. A Suzuki M109 is a beast and a modern day super quick monster but i was right with him when we was at a red light. Many modern day big torquey bike may beat it today like the VMax Rocket 3 and maybe a VRod. But when riding the freeways few bikes can rival its superlatives from front to back.

[@Joe515072Baggs]

I just bought my 1999 Valkyrie Interstate at 88k. Got her 16 days ago. already put 1400 on her and I am going cross country from Philly to LA next week. I tintend to put another 100k on her:)

[@boreed5734]

I've had my '99 Valk for 7yrs it had 18k now it has 41k nothing about this bike disappoint me. Whatever new power cruisers comes along I can ride with it. This bike is for the ages its timeless. This bike eats up the road without fuss.

[@peggyscott7108]

I put 70,000 on my Valk. I named her Maggie. I sold her to a guy who put 20 k on her then I bought her back. The reason I sold her was to get my 1800 wing. I have to admit when I rode to Florida I took my Wing, named Mattie. But I put some miles on Maggie too. Then a 15 year old kid plowed into me and put a serious dent in my riding ability. Now I have a 250 Virago. Starting over is tough because I want to be the rider I was before. But hey my knees are still in the breeze. Oh when the kid hit me I was on Mattie so Maggie is still cherry.

[@mr.c493]

omg these experts and their comments made this video so boring. no enthusiasm. I'm doubtful of their expertise.

[@John1911]

The best bike I ever owned was my Valkyrie. I ended up getting out of motorcycles and the Valk was my final ride. I said to myself there goes the best motorcycle I will ever, ever own. Fantastically comfortable bike. -Marky

[@John1911]

Jonathan Young older. One of the first. Marky

[@John1911]

Jonathan Young As I got older it because less convenient to try and do things on a bike. I then started to realize I enjoyed driving my little convertible sports cars. Also accidents started to become a real concern. When I first started riding motorcycles, only doctors and drug dealers had cell phones. And the were in bags. As more and people started getting into texting and driving, I noticed a serious uptick in close calls. The big fear used to be someone pulling out in front of me. Then it started to get were I had to worry just as much about being rear ended or hit head on by distracted phone users. Also given the choice between the two, women seemed to also prefer a 2 seat sports car over a bike. I love that bike. I occasionally think I’ll get another. Then I drive a little sports car and the thought passes. Hate to say it, but I guess I grew up/ old a little? 🤷🏼‍♂️ Valk best bike I ever had. Better bike than any of my biker friends ever had. And they knew it too. Marky P.S. I started on 600cc sport bikes. P.P.S. I knew multiple guys seriously, seriously injured on bikes. And one killed. That was his SECOND time being hit.

[@John1911]

Jonathan Young my very first motorcycle was a 70’s Honda I secretly bought as a teenager and hid at my best friend’s house. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤪

[@peggyscott7108]

Yeah same thing. We still have one Goldwing and one ST1300. I rode a few more miles on my 'Wing but as comfy as it is, the Valk had presence. Believe me, when I parked and took my helmet off the looks I got were half the fun. Nobody expected a 5'3" 140 pound woman to be on that massive bike. My favorite though was at a stop light, a guy in a Ford truck yelled out his window, "nice Harley, mister." I said thank you but she's not a Harley and I'm not a mister. I still chuckle over that. Did you have the standard or the tourer?

[@John1911]

@@peggyscott7108 I had a standard. I still miss it.

[@johnhand871]

I'm 79 years old, live in Alabama USA and currently have a Slingshot as well as a 2017 Victory Octane which is one hot little cruiser. I've owned a wide variety of bikes over the years and used to be a bike magazine editor so feel I have some knowledge of what constitutes a good ride. That's why I also have a 73 CB750 and until recently owned not one but two Suzuki B Kings, the fastest standard class bike in the world. (naked Hayabusa). I purchased a used Valkyrie in black like the one shown but minus the back seat and backrest and it looked even better. I liked the Valk so much that I actually purchased a second one in cream and red as a back up. Both gone now and wish I still owned the black one. Some say a Valk is too heavy? Nonsense. I'm only 5 feet 7 inches tall and that engine is flat and low down, so the bike is easy to get off the kickstand and easy to handle even in low speed parking lots. Matter of fact, both of my boys learned to ride on my Valk starting out running tightly placed cones in a parking lot. . When you are cruising on this bike say at 40 in top gear and open the throttle, (no, you don't have to shift down) and listen to that engine purr on its way to well over a hundred, you will be convinced, this is the cruiser to end all cruisers. If you find a good used clean one for sale, get it. you can't go wrong.

[@Smaug1]

That Valkyrie segment really needed a bit with an aftermarket exhaust note. It's beautiful enough to rival a CBX.

[@brandonwalden4766]

The valkerie is big but not bad. Im 5'3 105 pounds and i ride it without issues... except for backing it up lol. Gotta do my go go gadget legs.. The sound and power is amazing i can leave 8 ft marks at 50 mph with smoke downshifting into 3rd and nailing it.. Very well balanced and WILL make you smile

[@victorsantoy9469]

You're right lot of those bikes were not available yet - 97 the first year valkyrie is what I have now I've had two of them, I used to have Harley's I love the Valkyries What They said and more about the valkyrie and it is a reliable bike. But for me you have to put the 6 into 6 Cobra exhaust on it sounds Wicked especially without the baffles I've had custom Harleys regular Harleys and the valkyrie is the best riding bike that I've had, either way it handles so well, heavy as it is, it is so awesome but I love all bikes.

[@a3lfeoxld]

Let's speak to the experts - cut to expert - "I've never ridden one..." Face palm!

[@bambangsuwono4191]

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[@stevenjordan7691]

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[@nothankyou5524]

you're kidding, no? Oh well, being a few years old, I thought it might be a bit interesting. thanks for the heads up three years down the road.

[@keertan_pardhana4545]

The bearded guy is the only one I could take seriously...he knows what he is talking about...and is talking from experience

[@michaelleoanrd194]

You mean there was one they didn't actively dislike? I missed that one

[@crupert23225]

I've always been a Honda guy, and I own both a VTX 1800 and a 2014 Valk. Both incredible machines. I feel of the 10 you reviewed, the Valk and the VTX were tops.

[@lonewolf_quis]

18:55 mark for the complete list of bikes. Recap

[@GM-ul1el]

I ride a 02 Valk, amazing machine.

[@googleuser2082]

This list was very badly constructed, and those supposed "experts" are utterly useless and havnt actually ridden most of the bikes on this list. So many cruisers were missing from this list. M&M are useless

[@keertan_pardhana4545]

Giving opinion about cruisers whilst sporting no beard whatsoever...hard take such and "expert" seriously

[@peggyscott7108]

I was sucked into the Valkyrie when I opened up my latest copy of Rider magazine. The centerfold had a side view of the bike. The caption read "The Fat Lady Has Sung," I was hooked. I showed the picture to my husband and told him I found my next bike. I bought my Valk the 25th of July 1997 then rode it to Sturgis. I've had other bikes but the Valkyrie is the bike of my heart. When I started down sizing, 6 bikes were enough, I gave her to my son-in-law as I couldn't bear to sell her. The caveat being he couldn't sell it till I was dead or senile. She still runs like a champ and is just as beautiful. And I still get to throw a leg over her when I visit.

[@xchalibur77]

You were clever, I did the same thing. Instead of selling my Shadow 750 I gave it to my father. And what do you know, he sell it. I'm never going to give big gifts ever again.

[@liloctane1]

why does this video fell like it was made in the 90s

[@liloctane1]

feel*

[@wow22815]

lol true

[@chompers21]

no V-rod in the 90s

[@originaldeftom]

I believe this stems from either 2001 or 2002.

[@originaldeftom]

It's actually made in 2003 (MMIII).

[@johnjohnston3836]

Best looking cruiser on the road. Always gets a conversation going. Has tons of torque and acceleration for a big bike. L0ve my 1998. It's a keeper. sa

[@SevenENG]

10. Yamaha Royal Star (XVZ1300 TF) 9. Triumph Bonneville America 8. BMW R1200c 7. Suzuki VL1500 Intruder 6. Kawasaki VN1500 Drifter 5. Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glide 4. Kawasaki VN1500 Meanstreak 3. Honda VTX1800 2. Harley Davidson V-Rod 1. Honda Valkyrie F6C

[@alialiyev6168]

Thank you!

[@douglascantrell]

Sorry, These blokes just don't know bikes.

[@michaelparker2449]

These blokes do know bikes, but they don't know cruisers which for the sort of person who buys a Harley is more about style over substance.

[@buttmanY]

You just don't agree with them. They are massively over critical imho. They have more likely ridden more bikes than most people.

[@onfin3al6]

I have had Yamaha's for 43 years and 2 Goldwings . The wings were great long haul cruisers . My last big bike was a Yamaha V-STAR 1100 bagger . Really liked the shaft drive , nothing better , didn't care much for the V-twin motor , but gave no problems . had it 8 years and sold it for more than I paid , can't go wrong there . Got my eye on the Kawasaki Vulcan 650 bagger , had a 500 and took many really long trips. Only problem was the saddle .

[@BikerDash]

Well, I do not know much about the 1500cc Vulcans, but I absolutely love my 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad. Added a travel trunk and a fairing with a 180W stereo, and I can tour the nation in comfort. Almost bought a Vrod years ago, but then I saw the 03 V-Max sitting a few spots down at the dealership. A part of me wonders if I would have been happier with the Vrod over the V-Max. The 1800 VTX is a bike I almost bought, but I wanted something that had hard sidebags. I was looking for the full touring Valk when I found my Nomad. Not a bad video.

[@thomasishee3862]

Biker Dash p

[@afterburner2869]

My bike is #1, my bike is #1!!😎

[@matthewjackson3875]

You guys forgot what all other motorcycle journalist call the "King of the Cruisers" since it's introduction in 1985 the Yamaha V-max.

[@jeffward9174]

No mention of a Triumph rocket 3 or Harley road king.

[@norwichscott]

Yes, and I have one. The 1985 Vmax.

[@39MercFlathead]

Calling the Harley Super Glide "somewhat agricultural" is an insult to my John Deere. In fact if I had a Kubota tractor it would be an insult.

[@tommydemis9094]

Keep in mind this show was recorded in 2003... The Victory's nor the Indians (from Polaris) were on the scene yet in Britain... I believe their list would be MUCH different today...

[@maddesi2709]

The V-Rod and Yamaha Roadliner (which debuted far after this video was made) were at the top of my list when bike shopping this year but both were too pricey. The Valkyrie was next but I found a VTX 1800 much closer. The Valkyrie looks better but it also has carburetors which I'm sick of dealing with. We'll see how the VTX works out. It's not road ready yet.

[@Kwhopperfan]

It’s amazing how little these guys actually know about cruisers.. “same engine as the incoming Goldwing” said no one about the VTX1800 except this guy. They gush over the biggest failure from HD of all time. Love it ! 😂

[@ebeaulieu813]

Owning a Valkyrie for 16 years now it's a Hell of a machine. I owned a 1969 XLH Sportster( worst bike ever) ,then 1972 FLH Dresser ( second worst bike ever), 1977 R100RS BMW ( Nice bike vibrated to much) But It's mid 90's technology and there are so many newer machines out there. Lots of new technology out there in the newer cruisers. What they should of done is bikes by the decades.

[@jamespolucha6911]

If you never rode a Valkyrie you will never know how perfect of a bike this is, I paid $2000 for my Valkyrie interstate which is the full dressed model and it had 5000 miles on it now it has 80,000 and never had a break down or any trouble with it, have been to all 48 states just a troubled free reliable motorcycle, can still find them cheap, my buddy which is a die hard Harley-Davidson rider bought one just to take a cross country trip for $2500 and when he got back he sold it for $5000, he said he will buy another one if he goes cross country again

[@iccus62]

1999 Suzuki intruder...I still ride mine daily. Still looks awesome and rides like it should 110 k on it. Easy to work on too. When it finally goes into catastrophic failure, Ill get another bike. best 4 grand I ever spent on a vehicle.

[@ant_mk3596]

I've got an intruder 125 I'm restoring atm

[@Angel-Adramelech]

They're cool bikes I got a 1999 vs800. Live to ride etc

[@nevsmate8663]

DLT introducing the Royal Star at the start of video as having a huge trunk and large panniers... but the one on the screen was a naked bike!

[@craigmanning2439]

Wow! The F6 Valkyrie got number one? I have to agree(since I own one) but didn't think it would even make the list.

[@pressendforspanish]

Me neither!

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

Young guy with dark hair 12:15 "I've never ridden one", "it's got a stupid name", 16:23 "it looks pretty good but I SHOULDN'T think it goes around corners very well" He doesn't ride the bikes. He has no knowledge of riding these bikes but they're calling him an expert on them?!? Looking like the need to publish a video by a certain date has collided into a badly run organisation which can't put riders on the bikes they are meant to be reviewing. SRKCycles actually records the video review while he's on the bike. So we know he's ridden it. The clowns putting this video together didn't even bother didn't the bikes.

[@broncosgjn]

These guys are not cruiser riders and just don't rate the "expert" title they have been given as far as cruisers go. I really dont care that Billy whats-his-name thinks "It's not my cup of tea." He is really saying what are you asking me for? I don't like cruisers." This is proven by the fact that they picked 2 bikes at the top that are not even considered by traditional cruiser people.

[@capitanvonchickenpants8492]

Just bought a Valkyrie, awaiting delivery, can't wait

[@pauldavies9360]

Let's speak to the professional expert concert pianist to see what he thinks of the Steinway & Son Grand piano.. 'Well I've never played one and it's got a silly name'

[@dano8012]

Lol

[@stevecastro1489]

kawasaki Vulcan 900 is one of the best for beginners and experienced drivers. and its a sweet place to be, not to big and not to small just sweet.. any real biker will confirm that the Vulcan 900 is a perfect fit for most, and affordable..

[@pebear]

The Honda's that were reviewed on this show were not "Japanese" bikes. They were in fact designed and built in Ohio, USA. So yes Honda is a Japanese company they do make their VTX, Gold Wings and Valkyrie's in Ohio.

[@53patsfan]

+Paul Bahre My Valkyrie is AMERICAN MADE, You are correct. How old is this video? Valkyrie has been passed by by other cruisers, including itself(Rune, and now new Valkyie, wish I could buy one of the 2016's)

[@steeveedee8478]

My 2000 Valkyrie has a 'Made in America' on the VIN plate.

[@ezpz2000]

Yup ford of Europe is another like example ...

[@bradschak]

My 1997 had Made in USA on the back of the seat.

[@wayneweckwerth9080]

Paul Bahre,, researched ,engineered and Owned by Japan. Assembled in the US

[@garydunn3037]

You got your choice right with the naked Wing at number one. Just don't drop it, or youwill take the engine out with you. The other machines were just Harley clones to me.My brother has a Honda CB1300 X4, and wow what a beast, even though it has an inline4 cylinder engine, so I suppose its not really considered a cruiser, but it certainly turnsheads.

[@hydhershah3246]

This is the worst review of cruisers i have ever came across

[@Polish_Hammer1987]

The worst

[@boodog4023]

For real. The Road King et al MIA, instead the v-rod!? These English dudes do not get it.

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

@@boodog4023 Probably because English roads are more suited to sports bikes, adventure bikes and nakeds.

[@merdmerd3990]

Very nice perfekt wow 🤠🔔❤🔔👈

[@robofthewest]

The bald guy with the neck choker spouts the same nonsense with every Japanese entry. I think most of these guys are hacks, not bike enthusiasts. Either that or they just prefer different styles of bikes (spot bikes probably). Rubbish.

[@nhankhuu5643]

robofthewest They needed Harley anal inserts

[@stereopolice]

1:00 excuse me? I suppose the trunk and bags are made out of the same stuff Wonder Woman's airplane is.

[@janmuniz955]

😂😂

[@danjam67]

The Royal Star this idiot was talking about was the Royal Star Venture model, but he has no idea what he is even talking about.

[@hammered0184]

But he speaks so well......................................puke

[@ACDC267]

I have a 1998 Valkyrie. Best bike i have ever owned. Smooth as glass.

[@matoko123]

In my mind it ain't a cruiser without a V twin.

[@Thebeerhistorian]

I love my 2013 HD Street Bob. Awesome bike.

[@maddesi2709]

I test rode almost all 2019 Harleys and none of them were worth the exponentially more entertaining to ride than my bike at the time - a 2001 Yamaha Roadstar 1600. I paid $3100 (USD) for my bike and every one of those bikes cost at least 3x as much. Now the Harleys may have been easier to live with - fuel injection, dealer experience, warranty, and the Road King and Street Glide would undoubtedly be better on long trips but test to test ride they weren't that much better.

[@brandonjames8671]

Damn, i sold my 99 Valkyrie..starting to regret it..if i start riding again it's the Triumph Rocket x, Harley Road glide, or ..maybe a Boss

[@mattcrook4978]

trust me. ive ridden all three. take the boss. your wallet will thank you. its always about price to performance. if you really want your moneys worth go with the boss

[@ababbit7461]

Suzuki M109R, Kawasaki VN2000, Triumph Rocket III, Yamaha Warrior, and of course Vmax 1200... You missed some of the best boys. How could the one person rate a Harley when he has never ridden one and admitted it!!!

[@william629]

At 12:15, "I've never ridden one, but they look very very comfortable. And they're a Harley, so I suppose to a lot of people they're cool." Well thanks for the insight! Were they trying to be comical with these so called "reviews"?! How the hell was that helpful?!

[@kurtcooper3699]

Considering buying a cruiser. Too many to choose from to be honest. But, I want a nice big cruiser. It's got to handle well @ all speeds but must have power 0-60 & top end cruising with 2 people on it. And, I Know this will get me in trouble but, I absolutely don't want a Harley!!!! I prefer a Honda, Indian, or Kawasaki from what I have been looking @. And I want an exhaust pipe out each side.....No two pipes on one side stuff. The only bike I've seen that I really like is the Honda Valkyre 1500. It's a 2000 model used for sale with 30,000 mi for $5k. I would appreciate educated thoughts on what to get. I'm not looking for a new bike just a nice used cruiser until I get more experience. Thanks.

[@alanwareham7391]

Where's the Vulcan Vn 2000 the biggest V twin in the world .I know it's not imported into the uk anymore ,but it's certainly one hell of a machine.

[@matutum50]

I ride a 1999 Honda Valkyrie interstate-1500cc

[@1EasyGoer]

I know this was uploaded in May of this year but when was it actually produced? Seems rather out of date and missing a lot of bikes that should have been there. Where are any of the Suzuki Boulivards?

[@jopezo_]

Ashley Hill 2003

[@mattcrook4978]

they did mention the vl1500 which is the same thing as a c90 boulevard

[@DazzleRebel]

Wow, how out of date is this? The 'expert' panel are clueless about these bikes, most haven't ridden them and the quote "the VTX1800 shares the engine with the GoldWing..." erm, NO! V-Rod - laugh - the worst depreciating of all Harleys. This shows that just like now, the British motorcycle press were clueless as far as anything other than sports bikes are concerned back at the turn of the 00's.

[@jopezo_]

Dazzle Rebel Originally aired on Men and Motors TV channel on 05/01/2003

[@saulocpp]

Dazzle Rebel These "experts" never touched any of these bikes. The Dyna section is ridiculous, one say "never rode it, but it looks super comfortable". Dude, only a Sportster is more uncomfortable than a Dyna. The other guy, "it is slow", man, turn that throttle good and it beats all of the other bikes easily except the VRod, which surprises me to be in a cruiser list while much better bikes like any Softail aren't.

[@cucumberman1234567]

+Dazzle Rebel How can they run a comparison review when, as they freely state in the video some judges only looked at pictures.

[@gabegillman2260]

The valkyrie does nit the vtx thats not what they said

[@dennisrowe3860]

I was hoping that the VTX1800 would be on here and it is. No. 3 is fair considering that it's is the 4th fastest V-Twin on the road. I guess the M109r wasn't in production yet.

[@howardbuckley3430]

The HondaF6C MUSTbe a good bike as Casarva Trikes have chosen that model as one of the machines they sell adapted to be ridden by disabled people like myself. I suffered a serious stroke aged 45 and almost died. I have been left paraplegic and am totally paralysed in my left arm. I used to be an "Emergency Medical Courier Rider covering over a thousand miles a week on average and I really want to be able to get on a bike once again. The conversion that Casarva do is fitted with the Klicktronic Klever2 and electronic gearshift system. Without these adaptations I would not be able to ride again!!!

[@lizschroettner6870]

As someone else said the are so many other cruisers that were left out that are so much better.

[@ezpz2000]

Valkyrie rightly so , low production #s & unusually appealing . Will come into its own as a collector bike as did the Honda TT and Ascot in the 80s ...

[@demented_cycles]

So the experts think the VTX 1800 has the same engine as a Goldwing?! 🙄

[@motohq5341]

I can't get away with the styling of the drifter. The Harleys are nice, but very expensive. I have to agree with the number one choice though, Honda quality and reliability and get a set of loud pipes on and they sound fantastic.

[@gardenofbuddhistwisdom]

I really liked this video, nice list

[@marianabonner1745]

Very ncie, very, very nicevideo :D Cheers!

[@william629]

@ 18:36; The V-Rod is an "iconic bike"? When did this happen?

[@gorgon9786]

Back in 2003..?

[@geraldscott7441]

I have ridden the Valkyrie, and several Goldwings. The Valkyrie's engine is very imposing looking, and has plenty of power. And I love it's 6 carburetors. I like most carbureted bikes, and literally despise fuel injected ones. But hyour e Valkyrie has no character. It's smooth and quiet, just like a Goldwing. If I could have my pick of these bikes, it would be an older carbureted Harley-Davidson SuperGlide, with aftermarket pipes, so it sounds like a Harley. With a cruiser, speed, power, and handling take a back seat to feel (meaning v-twin vibration) sound,, looks, and comfort. Sport bikes are torture machines. They pretty much have no seat, the pegs are about where the turn signals should be, and the clip on bars are about halfway down the forks.. Your back is nearly horizontal, and all your upper body weight is supported by your arms and shoulders. Because of your position, you have to bend your neck all the way back to see where you are going. I made a mistake and bought a sportbike once. Dumbest thing I've ever done. I had it less that a month when I sold it at a $2000 loss. I learned an expensive lesson. Now I ride only cruisers and dual sport bikes.

[@algesbrek5695]

A very enjoyable watch

[@sputumtube]

I was going to suggest the Triumph Rocket 3 but having watched the video again I got the impression it (the video) was first made in 2002/3 whereas the Rocket wasn't on sale until the spring of 2004.

[@williamsterben]

Was thinking exactly the same.

[@ericgeorge5483]

+paul greenwood I thought the same! The Rocket 3 would spank them all if they were all made in the same era.

[@steeveedee8478]

Rocket 3 is good and I know of people with them and some with both Rocket and Valkyrie. The general opinion is the Valk is less power but a better built bike

[@ericgeorge5483]

Steve Dixon I know which I'd have. Triumph all the way for me.

[@paultappan9055]

Suzuki m109R for me. In my opinion it is the ultimate good looking bike.

[@rahulrane1658]

Good comparison

[@giovannijoseph9580]

From this group the BMW R1200C is #1; the Triumph would be #2; you can ditch all but the Harley - not vrod. The Fat Boy is much better Harlet, or a Road King, if you like a taller ride.

[@citylumberjack9169]

I would agree ... but as much as I love my C, I do know people who hate it.

[@bankamarvin2269]

Experts? Won't watch anymore reviews by these guys.

[@gabbyhayes1568]

The opening narrative is describing the Royal Star Venture, but the video features a simple Royal Star without all the expensive extras of the Venture (e.g. trunk, saddlebags, fairing, etc). What, they don't have any Royal Star Ventures over there across the pond??? lol

[@robbedubois9550]

Hello There, You're A Shining Star! whirl ignorant 1!

[@sneakybohemiancreature2970]

.. Incredibly I have a Valkyrie It's a big bike for me 5 ' 9" 185 lbs and I have dropped it Luckily barely any scratches with the crash bars My Suzuki Blvd had a spill along with my aluminum trailer and the insurance allowed me to get the Valkyrie and keep the C50T Just revving the Valkyrie is a Joy like having a European Sportster on two wheels Lots of luggage space for two helmets and then some and the glide over most any roads in the States is absorbed with the suspension and cushy seats I haven't the need to winterize her the choke reaches deep to get her fired up and purring no problems whatsoever during the summer - she purrs right away as for the C50T it's time for the M109R ~ ...

[@josecachobarreto8820]

quiero que me regalen una de estas motos !

[@harithannuar217]

I'm 20 years old but I really love cruisers than superbike. I'm not saying cruisers for old people but most people who ride it is old right? all of my friend have bought superbikes like r6 and honda cbr, I still save my money to buy my first cruisers bike ..

[@gdeck100]

Wow! What videography...can't see the bikes.

[@williamrtorres1182]

Honda Shadows are reliable bike the motors are bulletproof long live the shadow

[@VForVuarrier]

I don't think the so called "panel of experts" have actually ridden any of the cruisers listed and have anything positive to say at all. Every bike had multiple negative comments, when actually 7/10 of the bikes are brilliant. Plus they need to stop comparing all cruisers listed to Harley Davidsons. The credibility of this review is extremely low.

[@jthompson6189]

So basically you should buy a harley if you want cruiser in order to impress people. Excellent journalism.

[@prof1066]

The best cruiser from Japan is the Yamaha Wildstar, air cooled, the honda is just a naked goldwing.

[@Mr.Tech-1-7-24]

Not included triumph thunderbird or Rocket also Victory Kawasaki Vulcan And even Indian ?

[@CCTEVO]

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[@jamesbottger5894]

There are a lot of bikes missing from this list...Suzuki M109R, Yamaha Raider, Triumph Rocket III, Kawasaki V2K are all better cruisers than anything on this list, though I think the Honda VTX 1800 is a better cruiser than the Valk and the V-Rod...

[@tms372]

Wow, I owned the V-rod for two years and would not rate it number two as they did. The engine was good but the bike is uncomfortable to ride, handles very poorly and the fuel tank is so small it's a joke.By listening to these guys they rated it more on it's looks then anything. Very pricy for a crappy bike, imo.

[@maddesi2709]

I feel like the Royal Star has more character than this video gives it - it's got a V4 after all - and with pipes it sounds different than typical V-twin. Also, the front hub designs remind remind me of drum brakes and that's a reasonable styling difference between that and Harleys of the era.

[@richarddarlington1139]

1000, 1200,1600, 1800cc's?!! Who on earth thinks they need that big of a bike? Back in the day, my dad had a BSA Trophy 650... full dress... with a sidecar! Smooth, whisper quiet, and would go anywhere, any time. What am I missing, here?

[@saltire546]

Harley stopping production of the V rod in October , shame as its the only Hardley Movin Son i would buy.

[@madmark1957]

Harley's are not really suitable for UK roads. But since I moved to the States I see why they are the way they are. They are an open road bike. Wouldn't have a Vrod as a gift, but I love my Softail Deluxe.

[@angelaluszczynska7208]

Mark Goodall aye, true that. I also love soft tail harleys

[@bullrambler]

I'd say the comments were fair and didn't really see anything that was out of kilter with the ranking of the bikes... However, there should have been only one HD entered and one Kawasaki, and a couple of other bikes, like an Indian and a Victory. This would have shown more diversity. I would have selected a Wide Glide as a middle of the road Harley; or stuck with the V-Rod as one entry from the HD company... And of course there are other companies that could have been included and maybe push the number to 12 bikes or more if needed...

[@jamesmorrison5632]

I'm sure you could run to the West Coast from the East Coast for the effort effortlessly on that at Honda of they probably be an enjoyable experience in a very smooth ride to I'm sure

[@aliservan7188]

No Victory? No India? Not even a Moto Guzzi California!? Weird list

[@SuperVistaprint]

the video is old round 2003 victory was no name then and indian still dead

[@aliservan7188]

SuperVistaprint Oh rght, that explains it then. Thanks!

[@Mr.Tech-1-7-24]

Yeah right bro

[@davehyper7835]

agreed.... they left the best bikes completely out!

[@Jerryoman]

Naturism

[@ЦанкоКалканджиев-й4в]

Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic it`s NUMBER ONE!

[@williamwatkins1996]

“All the posers” like your judges? I don’t trust a dude that wears a choker, he seems kinda funny to me.

[@boombeachfubar946]

I used to like cruisers until I watched this video.

[@januarioqueiroz3122]

I knew nothing about cruisers until I bought one ...humm,I will never do this mistake again!

[@dakotaanderson6806]

I know this is old but the Valkyrie was produced in Ontario Ohio In the USA, atleast the ones we have here where

[@tjclarke5401]

Marysville Ohio. All of them.

[@butteredbiskit3497]

What super awesome cruiser DO they like?