When you think of a cruiser, chances are machines from Harley-Davidson and Indian come to mind. Generally speaking, these laid back machines feature long wheelbases, massive engines, and are decked out in chrome trim to give them a "custom out of the factory" feel. Over in Europe and Asia, however, the idea of a 1,800cc cruiser is exactly that – just an idea, but one that isn't really practical in the real world.
Sure, we have small-displacement cruisers in the U.S. market such as the Honda Rebel 500, but bikes like this are almost always associated with newbie riders. Across the pond in Europe, there's been a growing trend of small-capacity cruisers – most of which from Chinese manufacturers – that emulate the styling of American V-twins, but in much smaller, more practical packages. The V400 from Jonway is a good example of this.
