Why do most cruisers suck? What are the cons? In this video, I will discuss the top 8 reasons I disliked cruisers and would not buy a cruiser - until I found the 2023 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. Some of those reason are extremely subjective and a matter of opinion or taste; others are more objective. Note: This criteria was applied to 2021-2024 Speedmaster.

This is not a Triumph Speedmater Review! That is a different video I will release later (assuming I see some interest) . This is a video that describes my subjective evaluation criteria for selecting a cruiser.

Contents of this Video

00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Cruisers Can Be Ugly
02:21 - Crusiers Can Be Damn Heavy
03:36 - Hating the V-Twin Engine and Sound
05:14 - Cruisers Lousy Lean Angle
05:41 - Lousy Handling
06:03 - BMW R18? No Thank You!
07:41 - Cruiser Tank Gauges Suck
08:43 - Uncomfortable Riding Position / Ergonomics
09:11 - Anything but a Harley Davidson Cruiser
09:55 - Speedmaster Stand Alone
10:37 - Speedmaster Work of Art
11:38 - Speedmaster Engine and Exhaust Sound
12:19 - Speedmaster Weight
12:39 - Speedmaster Gauge
13:20 - Speedmaster Lean Angle
14:19 - Speedmaster Comfort and Riding Position
15:14 - Triumph Dealership
17:39 - Speedmaster is the One!

In the video, I reference these Indian guys test riding the Speedmaster and a Harley Cruiser, here is the link:
   • Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster and Ha...  

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