In this blog, I'm going to be running down ten of the best Cruisers and Bobbers on the market for 2024.

Now I've included some expensive and exclusive picks, some brand new and a few years old, as well as ranging in capacities from A2 compliancy and up - so I think it is fair to say there is something for every type of rider on my list today!

Kicking off today we have the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator...

With an all new trellis frame inspired by the Ninja 400, this new model comes with all digital instruments and a fairly lightweight 176 kg (for this list, anyway) – powered by a Ninja-based parallel twin with what Kawasaki say is strong low-end performance.

A2 riders can jump straight on this, and it has the classic sleek and low cruiser style that plenty of budding cruiser riders will be after. Prices start at £5,999, but you can opt for the SE edition for £6,399 for some accessories thrown in.

Sure, it’s by no means the most powerful of the bunch here, but it has the style and will certainly tick enough boxes for every ride – and it’s the second cheapest on our list!

Engine:	451cc Parallel-Twin (44.7bhp)
Weight:	176kg
Seat Height:	735mm
Tank:	13
Price:	£5,999

2024 sees both the 1100 and 500 Rebel’s from Honda land with new editions, one perfect for those riding within the A2 licence categories, and the other a full-sized combination of the bobber look with modern tech & styling – I’ll discuss the 1100, but know there is a 500 out there too!

This 1100 rebel is powered by the famed Twin motor that is used in some of the other Honda models, like the Africa Twin and NT1100, and if you fancy the DCT ‘auto’ option it’s £900 more (plus the choice of the Tour models with screen and panniers chucked on).

It’s fast becoming quite the iconic option for a cruiser, particularly as it’s specced up in true Honda style with cruise control, selectable torque control, and even wheelie control… I’ve ridden the 500 in Scotland, and it was a truly easy-going yet engaging ride, though from memory I wasn’t a huge fan of the seat - it appears to also be a top option for lady riders, something that we love to see here at BikeMatters!

Engine:	1084cc Parallel-Twin (85.8bhp)
Weight:	223kg
Seat Height:	700mm
Tank:	13.6L
Price:	£9,799

In at number eight today is our budget pick of the list - the lesser spotted CFMoto 450 CLC-C!

I say that, as I’ve only seen one at Eicma last year, and it’s not easily found on the CFMoto website… though this is just £5,599, has a 449 cc parallel twin with 43.5 bph, a 270 degree crank and double balance shafts, and the lowest seat height at 690 mm.

The styling is spot on too, with a blend of classic cruiser and modern tech. The CF Moto comes equipped with TCS and dual-channel ABS as standard, as well as an LCD display that can pair up to your phone.

Overall, if you’re after a beginner-friendly option, the CFMoto is well worth a look – and should be quite readily available thanks to the partnership with KTM.

Engine:	449cc Parallel-Twin (43.5bhp)
Weight:	181kg
Seat Height:	690mm
Tank:	12L
Price:	£5,599

Seventh spot has got to go to BMW Motorrad’s, extremely tempting latest release, eqiupped with the 1170 cc boxer a natural charmer – and the Bavarian giants keen to pump out some top spec machinery.

Priced at £11,990 as a base price we’re certainly looking at a more premium option, though for your money you do get some top rider tech – ABS Pro, DTC, keyless ride ignition, two rider modes ‘rock & roll’, a middling seat height of 754 mm… overall quite the package! Spec it up and that price may well skyrocket, though – the £200 pillion pack, £980 comfort pack (heated grips and cruise control), the Option 719 pack at £2,100…

This R12 can be A2 restricted if you are riding on an A2 licence, and we’ve recently spotted the ALL NEW R12 Bobber on the official BMW Motorrad social media accounts, revealed back on the 24th of May!

Another alternative from Germany is the R18, which I’ve ridden and seriously enjoyed on the launch of the R 18 B – though it doesn’t appear to have hit the chords of the cruiser-buying public, as I’m not sure it ever sold too well…

Engine:	1170cc Boxer Twin, Air/Oil Cooled (95bhp)
Weight:	227kg
Seat Height:	754mm
Tank:	14L
Price:	£11,990

Entering what many would consider the true home of the cruiser, we find the American thoroughbreds of Harley-Davidson – and with so many options to pick from, here, we’ve opted for the Low Rider S starting at £19,735.

I’d hazard a guess that most riders will be looking at the motor on a Harley-Davidson, and the bar & shield brand have packed a Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine into the 308 kg beast with peak power figures at 105 bhp and 168 Nm of torque from that V-Twin.

Other features include cruise control, mid-mount foot controls, ABS and Traction Control as standard, and that signature styling and look. You also get a fairly big 18.9 Litres tank – better than some of the old Harley’s at least!

Engine:	1923cc Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin (105bhp)
Weight:	308kg
Seat Height:	710mm
Tank:	18.9L
Price:	£19,735

Moving onto the middle of the list, we're staying in America and moving to the eternal rivals of Harley-Davidson, and check out the Indian Scout Classic.

Now there are plenty of Scout options to consider here, but the Scout Classic is just the beginning of what you can spec up – other options for the Classic alone include the ‘Limited’ and the ‘Limited +Tech’ which can also be converted for A2 riders.

It’s a heavy beast at 252 kg, though the 1250cc V-Twin packs 105 bhp and 108 Nm of torque – and has a very easygoing seat at 680 mm. Whilst the Standard trim is very basic – analogue dash and LED headlight being the defining features. Cruise control, rider modes and traction control are reserved for the Limited Trim, with the +Tech Trim adding keyless ignition, Indian Ride Command, and a digital gauge.

Elsewhere, though, these are stunning machines to look at, dripping in Chromed style– and to ride are on another level. A friend of mine has a Indian Scout Bobber, it sounds ridiculous and is stupidly fast.

Engine:	1250cc V-Twin (105bhp)
Weight:	252kg
Seat Height:	680mm
Tank:	13L
Price:	£13,395

In at number 4 we have some outright Italian muscle!

The Diavel is absolutely spectacular to look at, and the base price does place it right at the top in terms of premium machinery sitting at £23,595! Though if you saved up your pennies for one of these you would by no means be disappointed, the raw power from the V4 Granturismo motor giving you 168 bhp and 126 Nm of torque to play with!

The tank size is also at 20 Litres, though I’d hazard a guess that you’ll be guzzling fuel riding one of these, chasing the smooth hit of torque to that fat rear wheel. Moving to the electronics, Ducati has packed plenty here – riding modes, rider tech (TC, ABS, power launch, quick shift, cruise control), and a Ducati multimedia system through the 5 inch TFT display.

These sounds absolutely monstrous, too, and that four-pipe exhaust and single sided swingarm is a beautiful sight. Though I’m not surprised the Italians have arguably won the looks contest…

Engine:	1158cc V4 Granturismo (168bhp)
Weight:	223kg
Seat Height:	790mm
Tank:	20L
Price:	£23,595

Starting our top three today we will be travelling over to Hinckley, for Triumph and their Bobber. New for 2024 is the stunning Stealth edition tank, and the overall package on the Bobber is a combination of outright style and pure bliss on the roads – ‘it has no right to be this good’ is something I said on my review ride.

Priced at £13,995, the Bobber has a 1200cc parallel twin with 76.9 bhp and 106 Nm of torque. Now to those of you who go purely based on numbers, those figures don’t tell half of the story – the delivery of torque is outstanding, and it’s an addictive feeling, and it handles so well in the corners. It is fairly weighty 251 kg, has an adjustable seat, and a small-ish 12 Litre tank. Rider tech is limited, but it’s an analogue bike – TCS, ABS, rider modes and analogue clocks. That’s your lot.

We had the Triumph Bobber Chrome in for review last year, and we loved it. Check out my review if you want more info!

Engine:	1200cc Parallel-Twin (76.9bhp)
Weight:	251kg
Seat Height:	690-700mm
Tank:	12L
Price:	£13,995

Inspired by custom, for custom – and for a bike that looks like this at this price point, with this motor, you’ll certainly be searching for ways to make it your own. Enfield’s cruiser is priced at £6,699, comes with a 648 cc parallel-twin with 46.4 bhp (that you’ll know from the Interceptor and Continental GT, plus the Super Meteor cruiser), and now comes with the Tripper navigation unit!

We currently have the Shotgun 650 in for review, subscribe to see the review first when it goes live, but after a good 250 miles ridden it’s a truly good cruiser. Comfortable long distance on the single Bobber seat, the nav unit helps a huge deal to point you in the right direction, and it’ll happily sit at 70 mph to get about 120 miles from the 13.8 litre tank.

Solid choice, and a great base for customisation if you’re into that – something that RE evidently wants to see!

Engine:	648cc Parallel Twin (46.4bhp)
Weight:	240kg
Seat Height:	795mm
Tank:	13.8L
Price:	£6,699

Arguably saving the biggest and baddest to last, though perhaps not the conventional cruiser, we have the biggest production motorcycle on the market – the Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R. With an entry price of £23,195, these monsters are absolute units of the road, delivery 179.5 bhp and a stonking 225 Nm of torque from the 2458 cc Triple.

These Storm units are new for 2024, too, and you can opt for the slightly more tour-oriented GT if you are all about sinking miles in comfort – they even have a 10k mile service interval now. Suspension and brakes naturally have to be top-of-the-line to handle the 317 kg lump, though having ridden one of these very very briefly, I was astonished at just how compliant and smooth the bike was.

You also have full rider assists, cruise control, and a digital display here, and all in these are incredible machines on the road – I’ve yet to really hear a proper bad word said about them.

Engine:	2458cc (179.5bhp)
Weight:	317kg
Seat Height:	773mm
Tank:	18L
Price:	£23,195

So there you have it!

I hope you enjoyed my rundown on the 10 BEST Cruiser and Bobbers on the market for 2024...

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