What size cruiser bike is good for me?

I am 6'2" 235, athletic build. What size bike would be good for me. I learned on a Honda XR 500, but I know that is nothing like a cruiser. I am looking at a Honda CB 750 k. Will I physically fit, and will it be enough power. I know eventually i can get a bigger bike, but is this good for starters? TIA

No street experience. But I know the basics. Taking a safty course in the spring.

My best advice: you're a fool if you do not sit on at least 4 different bikes and test for comfort. Some sit higher, some low. Note which ones feel comfortable for your body in a relaxed position.

I started with a 600 and I am 6'5" and 250lb. Granted, it is not super comfy on rides over 3 hours, but for your commute and your occasional crusies, a 600 will do the trick. Also, the 600's are the most popular, so more parts are availible, and cheaper too.

A 600 will go to 150 mph, so do not worry about enough power... they dont have the power to win drag races, but they will do everything you want. The bigger bike you get, the more you will test it, and when that happens, you WILL get hurt.

Lastly, take the riding course!! They will teach you things that will save your life. Riding on the street is super dangerous... every idiot in the world is talking on a phone... I stopped riding street just because of this... I get my fix in the dirt now.

If I could do it all over again, I'd get a decent beater/beginner bike, get some road experience for at least a year, and then decide if I enjoy street riding enough to invest in a new machine that will satisfy my comfort and performance needs. good luck

750 will take you down the road. How much experience do you have?

I am only 5 1 and I have a Harley sportster 1200. (yeah, it's been lowered) You will have no problem with the CB750 as you defiantly have the long legs for it.

as far as fit goes sit on the bike and see if you are comfortable if it has a center stand put it up and try using all the controls if it feels good then get it as far as engine size goes a popular misconception is bigger is better up until the 70's most bikes were under 500cc and everyone was fine what you need to ask your self is really how often are you going on the highway or some other road that requires speeds over 50mph if the answer is not often then a bigger bike will actually make riding more difficult because of its weight but as far as the Honda you are looking at if the bike fits you physically there will be more than enough power for the highway and around town good luck

Iff you fit on it AND can pick it up when it falls over, then consider it as a possible choice. Beyond that it's largely personal preferences and affordability. Borrow some, get some test rides up, study what goes wrong with them, where and when the maintenance is due, what it costs, can you DIY? what probs do similar old machines have, and what costs to fix them. Are there any known, obvious features that are going to be a worry? See Yamaha TX750 exhaust ballance tube-it was an obvious disaster to those who had understanding, but fools bought it anyway. there's been several others as bad, or worse.

A CB750 isn't a cruiser.
Sit on it, and see if you like how you fit on it.
It will be enough power.


With your size and experience, you can ride any bike that isn't too small. At the risk of offending half the people here, I'm going to suggest you visit your local Harley dealership.

I agree with emucompboy. A Honda CB750 is not a cruiser and you definitely need to check out your local Harley dealer.if you're interested in a cruiser. I'd suggest a bike in the Dyna or Softail line.

It's all personal preference. My husband and I each have a Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Each one has been customized to our own preferences. I couldn't ride his and he wouldn't ride mine. What ever you chose, take a rider safety course and ride with someone until you get some hours done. I use mine to comute to work and it's great. Oh and my husband is 6'2" and weighs about 280.

CB750K is a standard. It's the one I started on, and it served me very very well for about 4 years. I certainly got my $500 worth out of it!

Have fun and ride safe.