10 Best Cruiser Motorcycles For Relaxed Weekend Rides

Cruiser bikes offer the most comfortable riding triangles, characterized by a low-slung seat, forward-set footpegs, and tall, wide handlebars. This is the USP of these bikes. Everything, from the humble Yamaha V-Star 250 (the smallest V-twin cruiser bike) to the Ducati Diavel V4 (the wildest power cruiser out there), shares a common factor: offering a comfortable and relaxed riding posture.

Now, to enjoy your relaxed weekend rides, there ought to be drama and performance in the mix. While the emphasis is on comfort, these top 10 cruiser bikes that we have curated for you also offer a healthy dose of performance and riding dynamics. From a British torque monster with 166 pound-feet of torque to a nimble middleweight metric cruiser packing a sports bike-derived engine, this is a vibrant bunch of cozy cruiser bikes.

Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT

Price: $25,795

The Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT is in a league of its own. This is the more comfortable iteration of the Rocket 3. The GT features forward-set footpegs, a wider and closer-to-rider handlebar, and more comfortable seats to enhance cozy weekend rides. It is also quite accessible with a low seat height of 29.5 inches. Powering this beastly cruiser bike is a 2,458 cc triple that produces ~180 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. These are the most extreme numbers among production cruiser bikes.

BMW R 18

Price: $15,395

BMW has bestowed its flagship cruiser bike with a slew of impactful updates for 2025. The new R 18 features a refreshed design, and the head-turning boxer-twin engine receives a torque boost as well. The comfort quotient is also enhanced with a tweaked rider triangle and a cozier choice of saddle material. Despite not packing a big V-twin, the BMW strives to offer an authentic heavyweight cruiser bike experience without compromising on comfort and fun. Its low seat height of just 28.3 inches makes it highly accessible to short riders.

Indian Scout Sixty Bobber

Price: $9,999

This is the most affordable Indian Motorcycle and American V-twin cruiser available today. The Indian Scout Sixty Bobber is high on old-school appeal, boasting a 999 cc V-twin engine that produces 85 horsepower and a meaty 65 pound-feet of torque. Its custom bobber-inspired styling makes it a certified head-turner, thanks to its low and stretched-out stance. The rider triangle is comfortable, with slightly forward-biased footpegs and a wide handlebar. It has a low seat height of just 25.6 inches, making this the only other cruiser bike in this bunch with the lowest seat height. The other one is a cool-looking Honda, which we will discuss below.

Harley-Davidson Nightster / Nightster Special

Price: $9,999 / $12,499

Harley-Davidson surprised us in 2025 by slashing the price of its already affordable entry-level cruiser bike to under $10,000. The Nightster is tallying the ground with its arch-rival—the Indian Scout Sixty Bobber—to offer a sporty yet authentic American V-twin experience at an affordable price tag. It stands out from the old-school bunch with a modern and lightweight liquid-cooled V-twin. The slim form factor and low curb weight help elevate the riding dynamics while keeping the rider comfortable with a relaxed rider triangle courtesy of a low seat height, forward-set footpegs, and tall handlebars. The Nightster Special differs from the standard model in that it comes with a standard pillion seat kit.

Honda Rebel 1100

Price: $9,599 / $10,799

The Rebel 1100 is a unique cruiser bike that excels in both riding dynamics and comfort elements. Despite packing a sizable 1,000+ cc parallel-twin engine, this metric cruiser from Honda is compact enough to be a cozy urban runabout. Its low seat height of 27.5 inches and short wheelbase of under 60 inches aid in its nimbleness. However, the one true feature that cements its relaxed weekend riding appeal is the 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which brings the simple twist-and-go accelerator motion to cruiser bikes. This is the only production cruiser bike today that packs an automatic transmission.

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic

Price: $9,399

This is an often overlooked classic-vibing metric cruiser that beautifully combines precision engineering with long-haul comfort. Designed after old-school American V-twins, the Vulcan 900 Classic has done its homework diligently. It is powered by a “finned” liquid-cooled V-twin that produces 47 horsepower and a meaty torque of 58.2 pound-feet.

This Kawasaki cruiser bike has a low seat height of just 26.8 inches, making it highly accessible to shorter riders. The rider triangle is relaxed with a low and scooped-out seat, forward-set floorboards, and a wide and tall handlebar. The curb weight is also well accounted for, coming in at under 620 pounds. The entire package is designed to offer a laid-back yet engaging riding experience.

Suzuki Boulevard C50

Price: $9,299

This is one of the oldest-running Suzuki nameplates today, as the C50 was introduced in 2001. This old-school cruiser bike has technically remained unchanged for over 24 years. It features a low seat height of 27.6 inches, and the saddle is well-scooped, with an elevated rear section that provides a bit of lower back support. The handlebar is wide and angled towards the rider, and the footpegs are set forward. The C50 Boulevard is powered by a relaxed and refined liquid-cooled V-twin, producing 53 horsepower and 52 pound-feet of torque.

Yamaha Bolt R-Spec

Price: $8,999

This is a less-discussed old-school metric cruiser that gets the Americanized formula right. The Bolt R-Spec features a minimalist design inspired by classic Harley-Davidson Sportster models. Firepower comes from a back-to-basics air-cooled V-twin that produces 65 horsepower and 59 pound-feet of torque. Oodles of torque are produced at the low and mid-range. The riding stance is low, stretched out, and relaxed, and thanks to a relatively low curb weight of 542 pounds, this Yamaha has the makings of a comfortable weekend escape machine.

Honda Shadow Phantom

Price: $8,699

While the Honda Rebel is the more popular one, the Shadow series still shines bright when it comes to old-school charm. Of the two Shadow models, the Phantom is the more youthful one, with cool dual-tone paint jobs and blacked-out elements. Powering this low-slung cruiser is a 745cc V-twin engine producing 50 horsepower and 48 pound-feet of torque. Apart from the bobber-inspired design, Honda has also crafted its middleweight classic-vibing cruiser to be comfortable on those weekend runs, with prime factors including its low seat height of 25.6 inches and manageable curb weight of 553 pounds.

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price: $7,399

The Vulcan S is a sporty and beginner-friendly cruiser bike. In fact, with a Ninja 650 sports bike-derived parallel-twin engine and main frame, calling this motorcycle an affordable power cruiser pretty much fills the bill. It produces 61 horsepower and 46.3 pound-feet of torque and weighs under 500 pounds.

So, the power-to-weight ratio is spicy here. Elsewhere, if you are someone who loves the relaxed riding stance of a cruiser bike but would love to have some spirited fun once in a while, this is the perfect weapon. The Vulcan S, despite being an oldie among the ever-evolving middleweight bunch, still impresses.