Cruiser

A reasonable cruiser if the price is right

Think of it as the de luxe version of the Vegas and you'll not be far wrong. This is even more slick and stylish

Why does Suzuki insist on giving its cruisers comedy names? That aside, the Intruder (stop laughing!) is a well-rounded 805cc cruiser

First came the V-Rod cruiser, now we have the Street Rod roadster - the first sporty bike Harley has built for decades. And it goes as good as it looks

First came the V-Rod cruiser, now we have the Street Rod roadster - the first sporty bike Harley has built for decades. And it goes as good as it looks

It'll never set your loins on fire, but the Varadero's a worthy workhorse with a hint of fun

Everyone seems to be riding the long term Victory Vegas

If you really want a BMW cruiser, try the Montauk

Delivers a mixed message – looks like a streetfighter, is in fact a boulevard cruiser. Soft core motorcycle for those that want heavy metal with manners

The first Harley for years which is actually very different, while still being a Harley. Confused? Don't be, it's a great-looking, superb bike

Excellent price and good ride quality mostly out-weighed by cheap finish and lack of any real character. Bikes like this are as much about how they look and make you feel as how they are to ride

Honda out-retros Harley, but irons out character in the process

Decent looking, decent performing, decent all-round, without ever really being much more than that

Possibly even worth considering over and above the mighty Fat Boy, due to its lower weight and good performance (for a traditional Harley)

It's a Harley, but shinier

Possibly the best (affordable) entry point into Harley ownership

A big, thumping Harley in the grand old tradition, but the low price comes at the expense of finesse

Now, this is more like it - this is where Harleys become real Harleys

The Wide Glide is something of an icon to the non-biker, but Harley itself does more useable models, such as the Fat Boy

A proper Harley, with all that entails - chugging engine, clonking gears, lazy steering - and bags of character

This Harley rides a hell of a lot better than it looks and is very comfortable for long stints

Something of a tart's handbag, the Drag Stars are enduringly popular, if shall we say, a little like Milletts: camp.

1552cc of all-American, no waitaminute, all-Japanese Iron Horse that may actually have the measure of the house of Harley