Other motorcycle segments seem to understand this concept a lot better, with a wide selection of beginner ... a few good options, though, and if you are in the market for your first cruiser ...

The base model Nightster might be a good deal cheaper ... for an Italian bike. The Vulcan 900 is an aging platform, but the latest 900 custom is still a modern-looking cruiser.

Not sure what size or style of starter motorcycle you should swing your leg over? We put together a definitive list of the 10 best beginner bikes out there. While the answer to that last question ...

Its lightweight frame and easy-going nature make it a genuinely good alternative to the Japanese cruisers and the entry-level American bikes. The cruiser motorcycle with the longest-riding range ...