MCN Cruiser Comparison

[kmax]

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Triumph Thunderbird 1600cc

 

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/Triumph_thunderbird_1600.jpg

 

Victory Vegas 8 ball 1650cc

 

http://image.automotive.com/f/images/10837125+pheader/0806_hbkp_01_z+2008_victory_vegas_8_ball+right_view.jpg

 

Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1600cc

 

http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/images/2009/vulcan1600classic.jpg

[kmax]

not fair... where are honda and yamaha ??

 

Honda VTX 1800cc

 

http://motoaus.com/images/stories/storyimages/honda/Honda-VTX1800.jpg

 

Yamaha midnight star 1900cc

 

http://motoprofi.com/imgs/a/a/p/w/b/yamaha_xv_1900_a_midnight_star_2008_1_lgw.jpg

[bernardk]

they comparing 1600cc la aiyo your Honda 1800 leh and midnight is 1900 eh hahaha how to compare.

[kmax]

they comparing 1600cc la aiyo your Honda 1800 leh and midnight is 1900 eh hahaha how to compare.

 

Engine CC different on cruisers are not much different, but comfort, styling and control of heavy bikes are the area what he said on video..

 

may be they dont dare to include because obviously "best of the rest" title will be taken from thunderbird..

 

MCN just favors the british Triumph... (ugly in my view) Victory and kawa looks better than new thunderbird..

 

bernard.. do u remember the article on motorcycle cruiser about 800cc magna can match other bigger muscle cruisers... so.. 1600 and 1800 or 1900 wont hurt much..

[bernardk]

Engine CC different on cruisers are not much different, but comfort, styling and control of heavy bikes are the area what he said on video..

 

may be they dont dare to include because obviously "best of the rest" title will be taken from thunderbird..

 

MCN just favors the british Triumph... (ugly in my view) Victory and kawa looks better than new thunderbird..

 

bernard.. do u remember the article on motorcycle cruiser about 800cc magna can match other bigger muscle cruisers... so.. 1600 and 1800 or 1900 wont hurt much..

 

Hmmm i cant really remember on that article but i think i can stand by Super Magna and be sure that there is no cruiser below 1000cc can match Magna. I haven seen and i really do wish to see which machine can match Super Magna..... Give it till 1000cc cruiser... i really wanna knw. cos me and my brother been cracking our brains and dunno which machine can match a Super. Hahaha... i might be talking big but i already sold my Super so no point for me to talk big here either.

 

Still miss that machine actually.

[kmax]

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/musclebike_motorcycle_shootout/index.html

 

V-Rod vs. VTX1800 vs. Valkyrie vs. Magna vs. Mean Streak vs. Warrior vs. V-Max

 

SCORECARD

Cherney/Evidge/Friedman

 

V-Rod: 4.0 / 3.0 / 2.5

Magna: 2.0 / 4.0 / 4.0

Valkyrie: 3.5 / 4.5 / 4.5

VTX1800C: 3.0: / 4.0 / 3.0

Mean Streak: 3.0 / 4.0 / 3.5

V-Max: 3.0 / 4.0 / 4.0

Warrior: 3.0 / 3.0 / 3.0

 

 

http://image.motorcyclecruiser.com/f/17800333+w750+st0/musclebikes_lg_2002_7_bike_front_side_view.jpeg.jpg

Edited September 4, 2009 by kmax

[kmax]

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/sport_cruisers_comparison/index.html

 

http://image.motorcyclecruiser.com/f/17807845+w750+st0/sc_xl_2000_7_bike_group_shot_view.jpeg.jpg

 

BMW R1200CE Euro, Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport, Honda VF750C Magna, Honda 1500 Valkyrie six, Moto Guzzi Jackal, Triumph Thunderbird Sport, and Victory V92SC SportCruiser

 

BMW R1200CE Euro

High Points: Much improved ergonomics, distinctive style, great finish.

Low Points: Abrupt throttle response and drivetrain surge, suspension needs better damping.

First Changes: Smooth out throttle response, upgrade suspension.

 

Harley-Davidson FXDX Super Glide Sport

High Points: Strong and responsive power, good sport-cruiser riding position, confident sporting handling.

Low Points: Uncomfortable seat, front end and tire a bit distant in corners.

First Changes: Install more comfortable saddle, mount stickier front tire.

 

Honda Magna

High Points: Lots of power, responsive steering, good ergonomics, affordable.

Low Points: Mediocre brakes, fair tires.

First Changes: Better tires, try aftermarket brake pads for more power.

 

Honda Valkyrie

High Points: Exceptional power (again), comfortable, surprisingly agile and stable.

Low Points: A bit too heavy for serious sporting work.

First Changes: Two Brothers Racing triple clamp would speed up steering.

 

Moto Guzzi Jackal

High Points: Excellent cornering clearance, flat seat permits position change.

Low Points: Bland styling except for ugly parts.

First Changes: Put a real shift lever on it, customize some personality into it.

 

Triumph Thunderbird Sport

High Points: Best sporting handling, strong acceleration.

Low Points: Plain-jane styling, seat gets hard.

First Changes: Replace saddle, buy a cruiser for non-sporting work

 

Victory V92SC

High Points: Great tires, best brakes on a cruiser, nice exhaust note, solid chassis.

Low Points: Very noisy shifting, awkward handlebar arrangement, limited cornering clearance, steers very slowly.

First Changes: Adjust or replace handlebar, raise rear end to increase clearance and speed up steering.

[bernardk]

Hoooooooooooly... finally i can watch your MCN vidz and the Victory 8 ball sounds..... OMGosh.... Slurp.... Hahaha

[welly]

this is heaven,man....wld love to get my hands on the Valkryie