5 Budget Friendly Cruiser Motorcycles for 2024

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If you are in the market for a budget friendly motorcycle for 2024, I have a list of 5 budget friendly motorcycles to compare. All of the motorcycles are under $15,000 MSRP in the U.S., some are even under $10,000 brand new.

Here is a comparison chart of the specifications for the 2023 models of the Harley-Davidson Softail Standard, Indian Scout, Honda Rebel 1100, Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, and Suzuki Boulevard C50:

Motorcycle	Price ($)	Engine (cc)	Power (HP)	Torque (lbs-ft)	Transmission	Curb Weight (lbs)
Harley-Davidson Softail Standard	$14,399	1,753	93	110	6 Speed Manual	655
Indian Scout	$13,249	1,133	100	72	6 Speed	540
Honda Rebel 1100	$9,499	1,084	86	72	6 Speed Manual	487
Yamaha Bolt R-Spec	$8,899	942	65	59.3	5 Speed Manual	542
S uzuki Boulevard C50	$8,909	805	53	52	5 Speed Manual	611

5 Budget friendly Motorcycle Cruisers for 2024

This table provides a quick overview of their price, engine size, power, torque, transmission type, and curb weight, helping you compare these popular cruiser models along with links for more details.

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Category: Review/GearBy Kevin @ MCrider December 15, 2023 6 Comments

Another interesting and informative video 😉👍

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