Up until recently, cruisers have been associated with rebellion, attitude, and general badassery. Big, heavy, and loud bikes like the Harley Fat Boy and Low Rider, as well as the Indian Scout Bobber have pretty much set the standard for what a cruiser should be.
These days, however, things have changed, and many new cruisers are ditching the bad-boy image in favor of something more practical and sensible.
Take the Honda Rebel and the Kawasaki Eliminator, for example. They still have that classic cruiser look, but they’re lighter, more approachable, and way easier to ride. They’re much less about only making a statement, and more about just enjoying the ride.