Cruising in Style: Our Top Harley-Davidson Cruiser Picks
Harley-Davidson is renowned for building iconic cruisers with potent heartbeats and a penchant for adventure. This no-compromise approach is readily apparent at our Harley-Davidson store, where our expansive selection of cruisers showcases the revered manufacturer’s success in catering to every style and performance need. There’s a Harley-Davidson cruiser for everyone, from bobbers like the Softail Standard and Street Bob 114 to vintage icons like the Heritage Classic. Here’s a closer look at your options and their standout features.
The Budget-Friendly Cruiser: Meet the Softail Standard
The Softail Standard is the gateway into the Harley-Davidson cruiser family and the most affordable in the 2023 lineup, with a starting price of $14,399.[a] Only available in Vivid Black, the Softail Standard is an urban bobber with signature Harley-Davidson elements like its chrome finish and low-slung stance that gives it a distinct profile. Its retro-inspired aesthetic is fully customizable, with Harley-Davidson enticing riders to treat the stripped-down bobber like a blank canvas to bring their cruiser dreams to life.
Beyond its aesthetic, the Softail Standard delivers the iconic rumble expected of a Harley-Davidson. Its Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine produces 110 lb-ft of torque, with the easy-to-reach handlebars and an upright riding position heightening your control over the 655-pound cruiser. Its softail frame adds to that control, effortlessly responding and enhancing the bike’s performance mile after mile.
The Blacked-Out Bobber: Meet the Street Bob 114
Riders looking for something beyond a cruiser with a classic chrome finish and a modest engine will appreciate the Street Bob 114. Harley-Davidson differentiates the Street Bob 114 by swapping the chrome details for a black finish. The exchange puts the Street Bob 114 in stealth mode, complemented by a three-color palette of Vivid Black, Redline Red, and Industrial Yellow paired with cast wheels.
The Street Bob 114 also gains a passenger seat, making it perfect for cruising two-up. Of course, Harley-Davidson ups the ante and outfits the 655-pound bike with a Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine that produces 119 lb-ft of torque. This output with the softail frame makes for an incredible experience in the saddle, whether navigating your weekday commute or riding two-up along a winding backroad.
The Potent Renegade: Meet the Fat Bob 114
The Fat Bob 114 is a different breed of cruiser, thanks to its distinct styling that gives it an aggressive aesthetic from every angle. It’s the renegade of the fleet, weighing slightly more than the Softail Standard and Street Bob 114 at 675 pounds and boasting a distinct, custom-styled exhaust that differentiates the powerhouse without compromising the iconic rumble of the Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine. The V-Twin’s output makes for a thrilling ride, with exhilarating acceleration enhanced by the bike’s race-styled front fork that optimizes its handling and responsiveness at any speed.
Harley-Davidson also outfits the Fat Bob 114 with a few other essentials that give it an edge in the lineup. Its dual disc front brakes offer exceptional stopping power, while electronic cruise control ensures you can enjoy every ride at highway speeds. This feature makes the Fat Bob 114 the perfect all-around cruiser that can effortlessly handle your time on the highway or navigate rush-hour traffic in the city.
The West Coast Classics: Meet the Low Rider S and Low Rider ST
The Low Rider S and Low Rider ST showcase another stylistic spin on a classic Harley-Davidson cruiser. The West Coast-styled motorcycles share many similarities, including a Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin engine that produces 125 lb-ft of torque, an upright riding position, and mid-mount foot controls. However, a few significant elements differentiate the bikes, with the Low Rider ST promising more thrills in the saddle as an unrelenting road warrior.
Weighing 679 pounds, the Low Rider S is the lighter of the two bikes and is immediately distinguishable by its moto-style drag bars and minimalist windscreen. Alternatively, the Low Rider ST weighs more at 721 pounds, which is explained by the addition of stretched saddlebags that give you more room to carry all the essentials. The frame-mounted fairing also differentiates the Low Rider ST, heightening rider comfort and premium features like the bike’s deep solo seat.
The Relaxed, Fat-Tire Cruiser: Meet the Fat Boy 114
When you think of a Harley-Davidson cruiser, most envision a bike with fat tires, chrome accents, and an aggressive stance. The Fat Boy 114 is the epitome of that vision, instantly recognizable by its Lakester disc wheels, square headlamp, and low-slung stance that gives it a muscular profile. The Fat Boy 114 builds on the classic cruiser design, with its bright chrome finish perfectly paired with colors like Vivid Black, Bright Billiard Blue, Heirloom Red Fade, or two-tone Gray Haze and Silver Fortune.
Just shy of 700 pounds, the Fat Boy 114 is agile and responsive because of its high-performance front suspension and Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine. The V-Twin produces 119 lb-ft of torque, with the steamroller stance and relaxed riding position giving you exceptional control over the powerhouse. The added passenger seat also makes it convenient to ride two-up, with the high-performance mono-shock rear suspension easily adjustable to match your riding needs.
The Drag-Inspired Cruiser: Meet the Breakout 117
The Breakout 117 is a head-turning cruiser that proudly earns its place as the most potent in the Harley-Davidson cruiser lineup. Powered by a Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin engine, the 683-pound cruiser is an exceptional performer as the air-cooled engine produces 123 lb-ft of torque. Harley-Davidson heightens this output with exclusive elements, like the high-performance Heavy Breather intake that brings more air into the engine to optimize mid-range torque, transforming the Breakout 117 into a hot rod on two wheels.
Beyond its stellar performance, the Breakout 117 is everything you expect of a Harley-Davidson cruiser. Dripping in chrome, the Breakout 117 is available in four distinct colors: Baja Orange, Vivid Black, Black Denim, and Atlas Silver Metallic. Its larger front wheel gives it a unique appearance, while its stretched riding position and forward foot controls put you in the perfect position to cruise around town in style.
The Icon: Meet the Heritage Classic
While every cruiser in the Harley-Davidson lineup is extraordinary, finding a bike more iconic than the Heritage Classic is impossible. Dubbed the “quintessential American cruiser,” the Heritage Classic exquisitely blends vintage details with modern performance you won’t find anywhere else. It’s the ultimate cruiser that can go the distance in style.
Harley-Davidson guarantees as much by outfitting the Heritage Classic with a Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine that produces 119 lb-ft of torque, making the 728-pound bike engaging and responsive. The bike’s upright riding position gives you outstanding control, with the low-profile passenger seat and detachable windshield making it easy to travel longer distances without compromising the bike’s classic styling or your comfort. The saddlebags add to this, encouraging you to explore beyond the city limits with all the necessities safely stowed.
Stylistically, the Heritage Classic is a showstopper. It has the most extensive color palette in the cruiser lineup for 2023, with seven unique options. Beyond standard hues like Vivid Black with Chrome or Black Finish, you can opt for a two-tone paint scheme that pairs Bright Billiard Blue with Billiard Gray. The combination gives the HeritageClassic a distinct aesthetic and gives you another opportunity to showcase your style.
Choosing the Perfect Cruiser
As your premier Harley-Davidson store, we’re always thrilled to help our customers find the perfect cruiser for their style, riding, and performance needs. Fortunately, Harley-Davidson makes our jobs incredibly easy by offering one of the most expansive lineups in the industry. There’s a Harley-Davidson cruiser for everyone, whether you love the vintage look of the Heritage Classic or the signature fat-tire design of a powerhouse like the Fat Boy 114. Your options are plentiful, guaranteeing pure thrills in the saddle with whatever you choose.
[a]MSRP may change without notice. See dealer for complete details.