Ten Most Popular Cruisers of 2016

Many of today's bikers are enjoying daily comfort and riding style.

There are two types of most popular lists for cruisers. There’s the dream list of what we’d like to own and what we actually buy.

This list consists of the 10 most popular cruisers of 2016 by sales numbers. Lots of well equipped motorcycles here, our customers know what they like and here's what they picked.

2016 was also exciting for us, we've seen this ever popular segment of motorcycles grow with more newly licensed riders and more female riders getting some seat time.

All in all, the Cruiser is still king of the motorcycle road!

1. Indian Scout & Scout Sixty
The Indian Scout series are both throw back models to their glory days in the early 1900's and are making a great addition to this new millennium. Looking at the affordable scout line-up, it’s easy to see why so many have decided to join the tribe. It comes standard with a low-slung seat, American 60-degree, liquid-cooled V-twin, and pull back bars to make a comfortable but controlling ride.  The Scout Sixty is the slightly smaller of the two, but still packs a bit of a punch with a 78 hp out of a 61 cubic inch motor; not too shabby. The bigger Scout has a 69-cubic inch motor and gets 100 hp. If you want a piece of American history reborn, the Scout Sixty starts at about $8,999 and $11,299 for the Scout.

2. Yamaha Bolt
If you’ve always dreamed of owning a motorcycle, you may have pictured the Yamaha Bolt. The Yamaha Bold C-Spec is in that “café” style that’s been popular since the 1960s. Kwon as an “Urban Performance Bobber” which is business talk for, this is a badass, stripped down bobber meant to destroy city streets. It takes its style ques from the American bobber; stripped down to the bare bones, little chrome and very little add-ons. Throw on a low-slung seat, and you have a bobber.  It comes with an air-cooled 60 degree V-twin, and compact, nimble chassis that makes this an extremely capable street machine for men and women. Their motto “We build it. You make it your own” and starting at $7,999, you can do just that.

3. Victory Octane 
The Victory Octane is a lightweight dragster style motorcycle meant to appeal to the budget conscious. It has a 1200cc liquid-cooled V-twin that produces an impressive 104 hp. The ride style is low and in the saddle thanks to its combination of a low-slung seat (25.9) and forward foot controls. At 6000 rpms, it kicks out 76 ft-lbs of torque, giving this bike a little bite. Though it won’t compete with drag style bikes like the HD V-rod, it will still leave you fully satisfied. With a price tag, several thousand less than competitors, $10,499, you will have little more jingle in your pocket to tweak this to the competition.

4. Kawasaki S
The Kawasaki Vulcan 650 is one of the least expensive cruisers from a major motorcycle manufacturer available and is meant for new or commuter riders with its slim chassis, and economy riding indicator for optimal fuel economy. It comes in stunning colors, including a Metallic Imperial Blue with Metallic Sparkle Black. It also has ErgoFit, which allows riders of different heights and weights to ride it comfortably. At no extra cost, the dealer staff will optimize your riding position using Ergo-Fit adjustability. Depending on your height, this could mean switching you from mid-controls to forward and the even have different seats to make you more comfortable.This was really a home run and what we hope is the future styling of the new Kawasaki cruiser line up. With a price tag starting at $6,999 (non-abs) and $7,399 for ABS models, fitting this into your budget should be a problem.

5. Yamaha V Star 950
The Yamaha V Star 950 is for those looking for a beefier bike (613 lbs. wet) for highway riding, but still wanting something nimble enough to maneuver with ease down treacherous city streets, flock to the Yamaha V-star 950. It has a classic big bone style made popular by bikes like the HD Fat-boy with floorboards, and wide seat. The 2 into 1 exhaust has been meticulously tuned for performance according to Yamaha and you won’t find any plastic fenders here; Yamaha choose to use steel to keep with it classic styling.  If you are not scared off by her heft, this bike comes in at an unbelievable price of only $8,690.

6. Honda Shadow Phantom
Can a cruiser be a best seller just because of its name? We think so... Blacked out is the theme with this popular motorcycle. You have a black frame, black, rims, black handlebar, black shocks, black headlight, black primary cover…black, black, black! Well there is a little bit of grey and chrome thrown in there to keep you guessing but Honda wanting to keep true to the name, blacked-out the majority of this bike, creating a menacing look worthy of a name like Phantom. The blacked-out trend that bucks tradition isn’t going away anytime soon, because well lets face it, its badass. To further buck tradition, it comes in at only $7,499. Add in the reliable engine + transmission combo and you have a winner with this one.

7. Honda Fury
The Honda Fury is a sleek and modern-looking Chopper styled cruiser. It has a long and lean frame, with the low seat height, and raked out front end (32 degree) that stands out from other motorcycles. It features a large, fuel injected 1312cc V-Twin engine that’s more powerful than other models in this price range. This bike certainly gained fame back in 2010 during the "chopper craze" in the Orange County Chopper and West Coast Chopper phase... but a factory made chopper, with a warranty and dealer support? Winner all day.

8. Honda Rebel
Don’t let the small motor size fool you, it still more than capable of getting you from point A to B in style. When they released the Honda Rebel 250 many years ago it quickly expanded into one of the most reliable is the least expensive motorcycle on this list. For small or new riders, the Rebel 250 provides an approachable riding experience that is easy to master. Did we mention that it gets and estimated 84 miles per gallon (mpg)? You can save at the pump and at the dealer with a price tag of only $3,499 Very popular with newer riders or smaller riders, it’s a surprise that the Honda Rebel 250 wasn’t higher on the list.

9. Yamaha Raider S
Chrome lovers have flocked to this chopper inspired motorcycle from Yamaha. Pack in a ton of upgrades you won't find out of the box with other manufacturers or models, this beast has it all and is ready to turn heads. It comes with real steel fenders and custom wheels. Riders can lean back, put their feet up and enjoy the massive 1854cc air-cooled, 113 cubic inch motor. This bike will definitely not leave you wanting when it comes to power. Thank you Yamaha, we can always use a little more flair in our lives.

10. Suzuki Boulevard C50T
The Suzuki Boulevard C50T has been around for a while now and is still a beautiful cruiser with less common details. It has a 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 805cc motor coupled with a shaft drive. It has that classic cruiser sound, so riders can show off their bike’s power at motorcycle events or just rolling around town. Plus, it’s a very comfortable ride, with a backrest that promotes passenger comfort. Grab your riding buddy and let's go for a ride!