The V-Rod Muscle is right behind this model with sprints to 60 taking just 3.73 seconds.Honda’s monstrous Gold Wing squared off against the H-D Road Glide Custom in Cycle World.With 148 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque to power a wet weight of 809 pounds, it is easy to see why this Triumph bike is called the Rocket. Exhaust notes change according to OEM or aftermarket manufacturer, but regardless of muffler configuration, these bikes sound good in any guise.Impossible to include everything – and there’s a lot of apparent omissions – the following list is a celebration of sound, not a definitive proclamation of what comprises a good sound.When you see and hear the RC166 and take into account how awesome it was for its time, then take a step back to remember how old, yet relevant, the bike is today, it’s almost as though you’re meeting the soul of Soichiro Honda himself. Though some models have been discontinued since their release, all of the bikes listed were tested new after 2008 and are available on the used market.Harley more or less owns the middleweight cruiser category, and its Sportster 48 posted solid acceleration numbers in recent years. For a Victory cruiser, it weighs in on the light side at 638 pounds dry.

First, it delivers all the classic style you expect from the brand. In terms of image, riders love the look of the classic V2 and the sound of the high-displacement engine. Second, it delivers on performance in a big way.

There may be some questions about a “performance cruiser” like … The formula allowed it to sprint to 60 miles per hour in just over four seconds. The 2010 model ran the quarter-mile in 11.48 seconds.There may be some questions about a “performance cruiser” like the Ducati Diavel joining the pack here, but most outlets count it in the segment.

Cycle World.The Triumph Thunderbird Commander oozes brawn and has the quickness to keep riders engaged at every turn. Octane made the run to 60 miles per hour in just 3.6 seconds.A 2001 model of the Harley-Davidson VRSC V-Rod was clocked by Motorcycle News hitting 60 miles open hour in 3.59 seconds. Testers ran the 48 model from 2013 to 60 miles per hour in 5.01 seconds. There are dozens of affordable bikes that can launch riders to 60 miles per hour in less than five seconds, which is quite a different story.Here are the 25 fastest cruisers based on the zero to 60 miles per hour sprint. If the Diavel is included as an open cruiser, it will always be a horse race between these powerhouse accelerators, and the Ducati has the edge in runs to 100 miles per hour and for quarter-mile sprints.© Copyright 2020 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved.

It was also the quickest of the Victory lineup with its 1179 cc engine providing 76 pound-feet of torque. Testers took out the 2015 Commander and ran it to 60 miles per hour from a stop in 4.18 seconds. All things equal, the Star VMax is likely to outperform any classic cruiser. Motorcycle News testers got it there in 4.12 seconds from a stop. So, on a purely subjective basis, we comprised a list of our favorite motorcycle sounds. Whether you agree or disagree with our choices, or wish to submit your own selection of great sounding bike engines, we’d like to hear from you. Critics of the Octane said it borrowed too much of corporate cousin, Indian Chief Scout, but no one complained about acceleration. It’s old-school muscle and style at its best. Times come from Motorcycle Consumer News tests and Cycle World reviews. Honda V-Fours (with gear-driven cams) – This engine configuration is found on the roadracing RC30 and RC45 as well as the street going VFR 700/750s of the late ’80s to the mid-’90s.

Click the Reader Feedback link below and we’ll continue this topic in the MO Forum.Join the Motorcycle.com Weekly Newsletter to keep up to date on all things motorcycling.© 2020 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved.We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests. Top speed was 126 miles per hour.Every bike in Yamaha’s cruiser lineup puts up impressive acceleration numbers. Ducati’s XDiavel takes the brand’s reputation for sporty racing to a new level with the addition of cruising comfort by… It works with 76 horses and 94 pound-feet of torque to hit a top speed of 112 miles per hour. Hammer made it to 60 miles per hour in just 4.03 seconds en route to a top speed of 120 miles per hour.The Yamaha chrome parade continues with Raider S, a lighter model than the brand’s biggest bikes at 739 pounds. Big, brawny cruisers tell a lot of the story of American motorcycles, and they state their case loud and clear. Its power plant can produce a maximum 117 pound-feet of torque along with 90 horsepower.Using 110 pound-feet of torque and 105 horsepower, Victory’s Vegas 8-Ball can sprint to 60 in under four seconds. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies.2020 Ducati Superleggera V4 Review – First Ride,The Clash of Two Super Middleweights: KTM 890 Duke R vs. Meanwhile, weight has jumped to 666 pounds at the curb. This bike maxes out at 100 pound-feet or torque and a top speed of 105 miles per hour (electronically limited).With more power and less weight than Stratoliner, Yamaha Roadliner S makes the run to 60 miles per hour look easy. This bike’s top speed is 125 miles per hour, so wear your helmet.Though Kawasaki is currently not selling the Vulcan 2000 anymore, you will still see this bike on occasional highway runs. Yamaha Bolt R-Spec. There is literally nothing like it.A subjective topic such as this makes for great discussion.