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Best handling cruiser?
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Looking for opinions on the best handling cruiser. I've read very good
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The best handling cruisers *were* the Valkyrie 1500 and
Magna 750, but they were discontinued.
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I was going to say the Valk, but I figured I'd get pummeled.
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Everybody know the Valk handles well - for its size.
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The Kawi Mean Streak got handling raves as well.
The Valk was great for an 850 pounder, but the Magna was eons better handling. I
had them both -- no comparison.
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How about the Vulcan 750? Discontinued, but handled quite well.
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I'd suggest reading the road test comparisms over at the
low slung power cruiser, and doesn't have as much ground
clearance as one might think. I'd expect the Mean Streak
to be a better handler in that category.
Keep in mind that we have the single-shock soft tail chassis
as well as the dual shock swingarm chassis in the cruiser
niche market. Personally, I'd take the latter when it comes
to those winding backroads.
Hey, take a look at the XL1200R although it's more of
a standard/cruiser hybrid.
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things about the Yamaha Warrior's handling and would like to know if
any other cruisers allow you to get some serious lean angle in the
corners.
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This picture of a Yamaha Warrior sure shows it has good lean ability
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I currently ride a 98 VFR and 04 Triumph Speedmaster. While the
speedmaster handles rather well it's lacking in ground clearance and
torque so I'm looking to replace it.
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Honda Sabre scores well in reviews in those areas.
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