r/cruisers • u/thisismick43 • 19d ago

Imposter

What cruiser is the best impersonator of an American cruiser bike, sound, styling and power, I'd love to hear your thoughts

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u/muzoid 19d ago

Yamaha Roadstar

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u/Middle_of_theroadguy 18d ago

I have a Stratoliner and I agree.

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u/acidtoasterbath 18d ago

Roadstar warrior

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u/strugglinfool '12 XV1700 Silverado 19d ago

No question

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u/JPLcyber 18d ago

Love mine!

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u/HammerDownl 19d ago

My Honda VTX is more made in USA than my road king was

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u/StageSuspicious 19d ago

Idk my Honda Shadow was built in Ohio

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u/thisismick43 19d ago

They are all imported in Australia

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u/landob 19d ago

VTX1300 R

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u/Gitfiddlepicker 18d ago

Hell yeah. And my VTX1800R.

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u/Striking-Double-3353 12d ago

The sound of a VTX1800 is nowhere near the sound of a Harley v-twin. Honda is a 52 degrees offset dual pin crankshaft and while it's great for power and balance, it gives the 1800 a horrendous sound.

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u/Gitfiddlepicker 11d ago

Every car owner in the parking lots I blast through agree with you, as my bike sets off their car alarms. lol

I put big shots on it because stock Honda exhaust is quiet as a church mouse. I kept having to dodge cars as they jockeyed for position while approaching red lights at intersections.

I think it sounds mean as hell with those big shots on it. Loud enough I wear ear plugs on long rides. But I have to agree with you on the Harleys. The v twins have a unique sound that is hard to beat.

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u/SmokedComatose 18d ago

Didn’t Harley sue Honda over the Shadow ACE in the late 90s because Honda stole Harley’s sound? Lol

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u/Stop_Weekly 18d ago

They tried to sue but lost.

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u/thisismick43 18d ago

I have seen things along those lines

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u/RheimsNZ Yamaha Stryker baby :D 19d ago

Yamaha Stryker is sexier than any Harley

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u/thisismick43 19d ago

Hahaha ok you've had enough to drink today, its not my thing ay

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u/RheimsNZ Yamaha Stryker baby :D 19d ago

🤷‍♀️ Yamaha Stryker and Raider have the low, long, raked-out chopper styling sorted.

If you want something retro the Roadliner (or Stratoliner?) have that sorted.

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u/UpdateYourselfAdobe 19d ago

Maybe the Yamaha Raider or Honda VTX 1800

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u/FLRArt_1995 18d ago

SWM Stormbreaker, it's... literally the Sportster, just with nother brand, because Harley sold the schematics

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u/PandaJerk117 18d ago

my vtx1300r gets mistaken for Harley all the time..

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u/Dimmasvaerd 2013 Harley Sportster 1200 18d ago

Pretty much any cruiser with a v-twin engine

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u/thisismick43 18d ago

Yeah but I want to know what one is the closest

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u/Faithful_Solaire 15d ago

Probably an Indian or a Harley.