<figure style="display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><img width="925" height="617" src=" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="A rider walks away from a 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114 cruiser motorcycle." data-portal-copyright="2024 Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114 | Harley-Davidson" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset=" 1600w, ?w=300&h=200 300w, ?w=768&h=512 768w, ?w=1024&h=683 1024w, ?w=1536&h=1024 1536w, ?w=90&h=60 90w, ?w=902&h=602 902w" sizes="(max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px" /><figcaption class="wp-media-credit">2024 Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114 | Harley-Davidson</figcaption></figure><p id="par-1_36">It’s 2024. You’re ready to hit the road on a new cruiser motorcycle. Outstanding. There’s just one problem: you’re just not that into Harley-Davidson <a href=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">motorcycles</a>. Don’t fret; here are five alternatives to a new Harley-Davidson cruiser. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-harley-davidson-might-have-cruiser-motorcycles-figured-out-but-they-re-not-the-only-name-in-new-mile-munching-touring-bikes">Harley-Davidson might have cruiser motorcycles figured out, but they’re not the only name in new, mile-munching touring bikes</h3>
<p id="par-2_48">The <strong>Harley-Davidson</strong> Softail. It’s one of the last words in customizable, big-twin <strong>cruiser motorcycles. </strong>It’s tough to top the formula of a 114-cubic-inch Milwaukee-Eight twin and a bare-bones classic look. Still, plenty of competitors at multiple price points will get you on the road and sailing across states. </p>
<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Make and model </th><th>Starting price</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>2024 Indian Chief</strong></td><td>$14,999</td></tr><tr><td><strong>2024 BMW R 18</strong></td><td>$14,995</td></tr><tr><td><strong>2024 Suzuki Boulevard M109R</strong></td><td>$15,699</td></tr><tr><td><strong>2024 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic</strong></td><td>$9,399</td></tr><tr><td><strong>2024 Triumph Bonneville T120</strong></td><td>$12,895</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p id="par-3_67">Perhaps the most natural rival for the 2024 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard or Street Bob 114, the 2024 <a href=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indian</a> Chief packs a 111 cubic-inch Thunderstroke twin producing 108 lb-ft of torque. Better yet, like the Street Bob 114, the Chief offers optional ABS, a must-have for new riders. Moreover, the Chief’s $14,999 starting price puts it on par with the starting price of the 2024 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard. </p>
<p id="par-4_50">Of course, the Indian Chief isn’t alone in the modern classic cruiser space. The 2024 <a href=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BMW</a> R 18, as its name suggests, boasts an 1,802-cc Boxer engine. Also, with 116 lb-ft of torque on tap, the R 18 is an effortless cruiser motorcycle rival to the Softail Street Bob 114.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large" id="emb-1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1600" height="1066" src=" alt="A 2024 Suzuki Boulevard M109R cruiser motorcycle shows off its wide stance and cowl. " class="wp-image-1700503" srcset=" 1600w, ?w=300&h=200 300w, ?w=768&h=512 768w, ?w=1024&h=682 1024w, ?w=1536&h=1023 1536w, ?w=90&h=60 90w, ?w=902&h=601 902w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">2024 Suzuki Boulevard M109R | Suzuki</figcaption></figure>
<p id="par-5_67">Ditching the classic cruiser motorcycle aesthetic, the 2024 Suzuki Boulevard M109R summons nearly 130 horsepower from its liquid-cooled 54-degree twin. I had the opportunity to ride a bright blue M109R along the California coast years ago. Sure, the <a href=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Suzuki</a> looks a bit like something from an H.G. Wells fiction, but it pulls like a freight train. Certainly a viable alternative to a now-discontinued Dyna or M8 Softail. </p>
<p id="par-6_58">The 2024 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic might not have the big displacement that the Harley-Davidsons and Indian motorcycles have. However, the 900 Classic is a solid alternative to the now-discontinued fuel-injected Evolution Sportsters from the MoCo. From the upright riding position to the five-speed transmission and Kevlar belt drive, the Vulcan is a viable rival for the Sportster. </p>
<p id="par-7_48">Finally, it might not be a big-displacement cruiser like the Indian Chief or BMW R 18, but the 2024 Triumph Bonneville T120 is still a comfortable boulevard cruiser and commuter. Plus, with no shortage of aftermarket panniers, solo bags, and windshields, the Triumph is a canvas for customization.</p>
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