Whether you want one from the ‘70’s such as this or a 1200 Custom from the year 2000 like this you can’t go wrong with a Harley Sportster.Ĭheck out our full Sportster review here. Whatever you are into, a budget of $5,000 will easily pick you up a quality bike. Sportsters make the perfect entry point into the Harley brand as well as being the ultimate base for custom builds. There has also been a touring Sportster that was fitted with Electra-Glide saddlebags, a thick saddle and windshield. The Sportster has seen many variations with some more limited than others such as the foray in the Cafe Racer world with the Harley XLCR. I am partial to the Ironhead engine which had a 28 year run before being replaced by the updated Evolution engine. Have no fear though, there are plenty of air-cooled V twin Sportsters on the used market and many of them below $5,000. While the air-cooled Harley Davidson Iron 883 and Forty-Eight are still in the line-up for now, it is expected that their lifespan is now limited. We have seen the release of the Sportster S and Nightster this year, the future of the Sportster line. In 1957 the very first Harley Davidson Sportster was released and some 65 years later the Sportster line is still in existence for now. You can begin to spread out from just Japanese cruisers to look at the quintessential V twin American Harley Davidsons. Widening your budget slightly means that there are more cruiser motorcycles on the used market. Regardless of the particular size Shadow you find, you are getting an economical, reliable, solid motorcycle that has Honda’s engineering behind it putting you in safe hands for as many miles as you can handle.Ĭheck out our full Honda Shadow 750 review. So it is likely there will be a deluxe model more suited to touring in each capacity and equally a more stripped back version for solo riding. Whether you find a 600 or 1100 for sale, you need to remember that each model will have had some variants within. Ready for some serious touring this particular bike is a bargain waiting for someone to throw down some more miles. This 2001 VT750CDA is up for $1,995 it is fully dressed with saddlebags and a big windscreen fairing. The Shadow 750 has remained one of the most consistent in the line and is a favorite among cruiser motorcycle riders. Honda have been producing the Shadow line since 1983, it is similar to the Suzuki counterpart Intruder/Boulevard in this regard, as being a staple cruiser for the brand.įrom 125cc motorcycles to 1100cc Honda have covered all the bases with the Shadow name to produce a motorcycle for everyone within the Shadow line. Honda ShadowĪnother Japanese cruiser that is easy to pick up under $2,000 is the Honda Shadow. You can pick up a Suzuki Intruder 1400 for $1,750 like this one or an Intruder 800 for $1,999 such as this 1999 model. The majority of these were liquid-cooled with a select few being air-cooled, all had a four-five speed transmission mated to a shaft drive.Īll of the Intruders, even the 125cc variants are big bikes, they have a presence on the road that attracts attention and the engines are notoriously reliable. Suzuki created the Intruder in 1985 and it continued up until 2005 where it was then replaced with the all new Boulevard.ĭuring this time Suzuki produced bikes from 125cc all the way up to 1800cc, all bearing the Intruder name. If you are looking for something bigger but still within a tight budget then an Intruder might be the way to go.
It is a bulletproof engine that will take whatever you can throw at it, the bike is perfect for beginner riders and is often used by motorcycle training schools for riders to learn on. The handlebars are pulled back, pegs are mid-mounted for a neutral, easy riding position, putting you in control. On the flip side taller riders may struggle for comfort on the Rebel.
They have a long wheelbase and super low seat height, making it well-balanced, easy to ride and accessible for even the shortest riders. Powering the Rebel is a 234cc SOHC twin cylinder engine that is smooth, economical and easy to maintain. However, picking up a Honda Rebel 250 cruiser from around 2006-2008 can quite easily be done for between $1500-$2000. The older Rebel cruisers from the ‘80’s are going to set you back a bit more as they have started to slowly rise in value following the release of the newer Rebels. Best Used Cruiser Motorcycles For BeginnersĮven on the tightest budgets you can find a cool cruiser motorcycle that you can have bags of fun on.
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