Best Cruiser & Custom Motorcycles
Low standover heights, relaxed forward or mid controls, and effortless low-end torque define the best modern cruisers and bobbers.
This curated MotoLibrary guide helps you compare motorcycles by real-world criteria instead of only looking at one headline specification. Use the list as a starting point, then open individual spec pages to compare power, weight, seat height, engine size and category.
Buying Guide
How to choose from this list
- Compare the motorcycle’s purpose first: commuting, touring, sport riding, city use or beginner practice.
- Look at several specs together. Power, weight, seat height and fuel capacity often matter more when viewed as a package.
- Use the full spec page and comparison tool before making a buying decision.
Motorcycle list
Best Cruiser & Custom Motorcycles — Low Seat & V-Twin Torque
Harley-Davidson · 2018
Sportster Iron 883
883.3 ccm (53.90 cubic inches) 51.0 HP (37.2 kW) @ 6000 RPM 247.0 kg (544.5 pounds) 653 mm (25.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2018
Street Rod
749.0 ccm (45.70 cubic inches) 70.0 HP (51.1 kW) @ 9000 RPM 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds) 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2018
Softail Breakout
1745.0 ccm (106.48 cubic inches) 86.0 HP (62.8 kW) @ 5000 RPM 294.0 kg (648.2 pounds) 665 mm (26.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2018
Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom
883.3 ccm (53.90 cubic inches) 51.0 HP (37.2 kW) @ 6000 RPM 247.0 kg (544.5 pounds) 653 mm (25.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2018
Sport Glide
1745.0 ccm (106.48 cubic inches) 86.0 HP (62.8 kW) @ 5020 RPM 304.0 kg (670.2 pounds) 680 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2018
Sportster Superlow
883.3 ccm (53.90 cubic inches) 52.3 HP (38.2 kW) @ 5750 RPM 245.0 kg (540.1 pounds) 648 mm (25.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Triumph · 2016
America
865.0 ccm (52.78 cubic inches) 61.0 HP (44.5 kW) @ 6800 RPM 231.0 kg (509.3 pounds) 690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Suzuki · 2018
Boulevard M90
1462.0 ccm (89.21 cubic inches) 79.0 HP (57.7 kW) @ 4800 RPM 716 mm (28.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Indian · 2017
Chief Classic
1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches) 341.0 kg (751.8 pounds) 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Moto Guzzi · 2016
MGX-21
1380.0 ccm (84.21 cubic inches) 95.2 HP (69.5 kW) @ 6500 RPM 740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2018
Street 500
491.6 ccm (30.00 cubic inches) 206.4 kg (455.0 pounds) 653 mm (25.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Triumph · 2016
Speedmaster
865.0 ccm (52.78 cubic inches) 61.0 HP (44.5 kW) @ 6800 RPM 231.0 kg (509.3 pounds) 690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Kawasaki · 2018
Vulcan 900 Custom
903.0 ccm (55.10 cubic inches) 48.0 HP (35.0 kW) @ 5700 RPM 686 mm (27.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Kawasaki · 2018
Vulcan S ABS Cafe
649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) 48.0 HP (35.0 kW) @ 5700 RPM 706 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2018
Street 500 Dark Custom
491.6 ccm (30.00 cubic inches) 206.4 kg (455.0 pounds) 653 mm (25.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
BMW · 2017
R 5 Hommage
500.0 ccm (30.51 cubic inches)
Triumph · 2017
Thunderbird Storm
1699.0 ccm (103.67 cubic inches) 98.0 HP (71.5 kW) @ 5200 RPM 308.0 kg (679.0 pounds) 700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Victory · 2017
Hammer S
1731.0 ccm (105.63 cubic inches) 97.0 HP (70.8 kW) 673 mm (26.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Victory · 2017
Vegas
1737.1 ccm (106.00 cubic inches) 97.0 HP (70.8 kW) 297.0 kg (654.8 pounds) 640 mm (25.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Moto Guzzi · 2016
Nevada Aquila Nera
744.0 ccm (45.40 cubic inches) 48.0 HP (35.0 kW) @ 6200 RPM 767 mm (30.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Indian · 2017
Chieftain
1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches) 92.0 HP (67.2 kW) 376.0 kg (828.9 pounds) 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Yamaha · 2018
XV1900A
1854.0 ccm (113.13 cubic inches) 90.0 HP (65.7 kW) @ 4750 RPM 706 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Victory · 2017
High-Ball
1737.1 ccm (106.00 cubic inches) 306.6 kg (676.0 pounds) 635 mm (25.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Victory · 2017
Judge
1737.1 ccm (106.00 cubic inches) 299.4 kg (660.0 pounds) 658 mm (25.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Victory · 2017
Octane
1179.0 ccm (71.94 cubic inches) 104.0 HP (75.9 kW) @ 8000 RPM 248.6 kg (548.0 pounds) 658 mm (25.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Yamaha · 2018
XV950R
942.0 ccm (57.48 cubic inches) 51.4 HP (37.5 kW) @ 5500 RPM 690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Indian · 2017
Chief Dark Horse
1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches) 341.0 kg (751.8 pounds) 692 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Yamaha · 2018
XV950 Racer
942.0 ccm (57.48 cubic inches) 51.4 HP (37.5 kW) @ 5500 RPM 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Suzuki · 2018
Boulevard S40
652.0 ccm (39.79 cubic inches) 700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Indian · 2017
Chieftain Dark Horse
1811.0 ccm (110.51 cubic inches) 362.0 kg (798.1 pounds) 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Suzuki · 2018
Boulevard C90 B O S S
1462.0 ccm (89.21 cubic inches) 720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Kymco · 2016
Venox 250i
252.0 ccm (15.38 cubic inches) 21.8 HP (15.9 kW) @ 10500 RPM 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds) 725 mm (28.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Zero Engineering · 2016
Type 5-B
1570.0 ccm (95.80 cubic inches) 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Triumph · 2016
Rocket III Roadster
2294.0 ccm (139.98 cubic inches) 148.0 HP (108.0 kW) @ 5750 RPM 334.0 kg (736.3 pounds) 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Moto Guzzi · 2016
California 1400 Custom
1380.0 ccm (84.21 cubic inches) 95.2 HP (69.5 kW) @ 6500 RPM 740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Yamaha · 2018
XVS1300 A
1304.0 ccm (79.57 cubic inches) 691 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Indian · 2017
Scout
1130.8 ccm (69.00 cubic inches) 100.0 HP (73.0 kW) 247.0 kg (544.5 pounds) 643 mm (25.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Zero Engineering · 2016
Type 5
1337.0 ccm (81.58 cubic inches) 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Moto Guzzi · 2017
MGX-21 Flying Fortress
1380.0 ccm (84.21 cubic inches) 95.2 HP (69.5 kW) @ 6500 RPM 740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Zero Engineering · 2016
Type 5 Open Primary
1570.0 ccm (95.80 cubic inches) 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Yamaha · 2018
Stryker
1304.0 ccm (79.57 cubic inches) 671 mm (26.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Suzuki · 2018
Boulevard M50
805.0 ccm (49.12 cubic inches) 53.0 HP (38.7 kW) @ 6000 RPM 247.0 kg (544.5 pounds) 700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Moto Guzzi · 2017
California 1400 Custom
1380.0 ccm (84.21 cubic inches) 95.0 HP (69.3 kW) @ 6500 RPM 740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Triumph · 2017
Rocket III Roadster
2294.0 ccm (139.98 cubic inches) 148.0 HP (108.0 kW) @ 5750 RPM 334.0 kg (736.3 pounds) 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2018
Softail Fat Bob 114
1745.0 ccm (106.48 cubic inches) 94.0 HP (68.6 kW) @ 5020 RPM 296.0 kg (652.6 pounds) 710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Kawasaki · 2018
Vulcan 900 Classic
903.0 ccm (55.10 cubic inches) 48.0 HP (35.0 kW) @ 5700 RPM 281.0 kg (619.6 pounds) 680 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Kawasaki · 2018
Vulcan S ABS Special Edition
649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) 61.0 HP (44.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM 705 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Kawasaki · 2018
Vulcan S ABS
649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) 61.0 HP (44.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM 705 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Suzuki · 2018
Boulevard M109R B O S S
1783.0 ccm (108.80 cubic inches) 125.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 6200 RPM 705 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2017
Sportster Superlow
883.3 ccm (53.90 cubic inches) 52.3 HP (38.2 kW) @ 5750 RPM 245.0 kg (540.1 pounds) 648 mm (25.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2016
Sportster Superlow
883.3 ccm (53.90 cubic inches) 52.3 HP (38.2 kW) @ 5750 RPM 245.0 kg (540.1 pounds) 648 mm (25.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2016
Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom
883.3 ccm (53.90 cubic inches) 53.0 HP (38.7 kW) @ 5750 RPM 251.0 kg (553.3 pounds) 735 mm (28.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2018
Softail Fat Bob
1745.0 ccm (106.48 cubic inches) 86.0 HP (62.8 kW) @ 5020 RPM 296.0 kg (652.6 pounds) 710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2016
Sportster Seventy-Two Dark Custom
1201.3 ccm (73.30 cubic inches) 65.7 HP (48.0 kW) @ 6000 RPM 251.0 kg (553.4 pounds) 730 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2016
Sportster Seventy-Two
1201.3 ccm (73.30 cubic inches) 65.7 HP (48.0 kW) @ 6000 RPM 251.0 kg (553.4 pounds) 730 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Yamaha · 2018
VMAX
1671.6 ccm (102.00 cubic inches) 200.0 HP (146.0 kW) @ 9000 RPM 775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Indian · 2016
Scout
1130.8 ccm (69.00 cubic inches) 100.0 HP (73.0 kW) 247.0 kg (544.5 pounds) 643 mm (25.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Kawasaki · 2016
Vulcan S ABS
649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) 48.0 HP (35.0 kW) @ 5700 RPM 706 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Harley-Davidson · 2016
Sportster Forty-Eight Dark Custom
1201.3 ccm (73.30 cubic inches) 66.6 HP (48.6 kW) @ 6000 RPM 250.8 kg (553.0 pounds) 710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Hyosung · 2017
ST7 Deluxe
678.2 ccm (41.38 cubic inches) 79.0 HP (57.7 kW) @ 9000 RPM 244.0 kg (538.0 pounds) 675 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
FAQ
Common questions
How should I use this motorcycle list?
Use it as a shortlist. Open the models that match your needs, compare their full specs and check ergonomics before buying.
Are the rankings fixed recommendations?
No. The list is generated from MotoLibrary specification data and should be used together with your budget, experience and riding style.
What should I compare first?
Start with category, engine size, power, weight and seat height. Those numbers quickly show whether a motorcycle fits your use case.
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