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I have ridden sport and naked sport for 30 years but I say the anyone with the cojones to ride the streets and freeways on two wheels (safely and sanely) deserves our respect and support. I wave to all riders.

When it's 36 degrees out and I need to make a run to the bank or store on one of my 150cc scoots I never see Mr Macho Man out on his Harley 😅

I was recently searching for a motorcycle, and while I've always leaned towards supersports over cruisers, my perspective changed when I sat on a supersport for the first time. I quickly realized that the more relaxed seating position is much more comfortable for me. I did consider a Harley, but I didn't feel like I fit into the Harley scene. Ended up getting a Honda Shadow 750 and I love it. Im so addicted to riding now. I've been subbed for almost 10 years...safe to say you were one of the people that inspired me to ride.

I have to say, here in the greater Detroit area most of the Harley Davidson guys are more laid back. I got compliments from them on my Kawasaki KZ550, and my Suzuki Intruder 800. Most of these compliments were at a Blessing of the Bikes events. Obviously a nicer crowd as a whole. There are definitely alot of Dbag riders out there that think their motorcycle is the best. That’s just childish. We should enjoy all aspects of motorcycling.

Just like you will never buy a supermoto

Bro stop caring what other think. I have a harley and wear full gear always, even an airbag vest. Plus, you always ride alone so who cares, don't let other people's opinion limit your motorcycle experience. We have been with you for almost a decade and will still with you regardless of that you ride brother

I was riding to 2 hours away from home to a fishing spot - stopped at McDonalds, met this guy and started chatting. He said never to buy a Harley, and never ever join a club. He has two Honda Goldwings.

What gets me about some of the Harley riders is the stuff they wear like chaps and tassels. Those chaps remind me of that dude in the Village People. YMCA

“How are things on the moon?” 😂 I love that clip.. never gets old. BTW traded in my Ducati for a Harley. Over priced and somewhat unpractical but it’s awesome.

I knew you were going to bring up the dealership thing 🤦🏻‍♂️. That was a few years ago, let it go. Not all dealers are the same

Buying a motorcycle is a personal choice. A lot of factors come into play when choosing a bike. The type of riding that you like, the looks of the bike, the power, the sound, etc. Other people may try to convince you to buy the bike that they like or they ride, but in the end it’s your money you’re spending and it’s your choice. You know you bought the right bike when just by looking at it, makes you smile. It makes you smile when you sit on it, it gives you joy when you start the engine and you hear the sound. You forget all your problems when you ride it and gives younthe feeling that everything is ok. That’s how I feel when I ride my Harley, and I’m sure that’s how you feel when you ride your bike too. Just be happy with what you have. We are all bikers and we should all respect each other regardless of what we are riding. Ride safe everyone. Peace!

I recently got back into motorcycles. And was wondering what happened to a guy I use to watch back then, and when I went to your early videos, and I found out you're the one I use to watch with the 2008 CBR600. Felt good knowing your still here, keep on riding man.

U b a broken record. Same sht over and over.

My late father (who was afraid of motorcycles his whole life) told me, “You need a Harley.” I told him my paid off Triumph is just fine.

Cruisers are more expensive because they are larger bikes and use more materials and more expensive materials. You dont buy a cruiser for the speed, you buy it to cruise. I wouldnt take a harley over a mt07 in the twisties but on a highway ill take the harley everyday. I agree about the harley dealers and culture. They are maybe overpriced new but you can get some good deals on used harleys. Ive owned a mt07 and i liked it a lot but i couldnt ride it for longer than 30 minutes without hurting my butt, also the wind blows you around on it and it does not feel safe going over 80 mph on the highway. On the harley i can ride for hours without a problem. One of the big advantages of harleys are the customization options and aftermarket support. With harleys theres a million modification options and you can really make your bike unique whereas with the naked/street bikes, theres a lot less you can do to make your bike stand out. Lastly, the sound. The sound of older carb'd harleys cannot be matched by any japanese bike. I loved the sound of the mt07 with an exhaust but older harleys still sound better.

One thing I will say I like more about Harleys though or I guess it could just be applied to cruisers in general is that they’re more fun and comfortable to ride in groups with or at least a few people. I absolutely hate sport bike riding groups because everyone’s ego gets to them and they think they’re all of a sudden a superbike legend and have to show off and haul ass and do wheelies and all kinds of stuff like that, which is why i only ride sportbikes alone now.

Why would you let what other people do influence what you want for yourself? Give yourself permission to experience what you want.

The only real motorcycle that Harley makes is the Sportster. The rest are land yachts that can only turn money into noise.

true. Im a Service Writer, A biker is someone who spends money they don't have, on a bike they don't ride, to impress people they don't like. I'm a motorcyclist who happens to ride a HD. In the rain, with a helmet and rain gear. No tatoos, no status symbol bagger for $36K If you want answers connect. I'd be happy to let you ride and debrief on the machine I ride. Its a cruiser that rides like a 50s car but can carve, and accelerate like a track bike. Just bought a 2nd HD. Its the last year carbed Evo. Custom builder. You ride down, we go ride.

The HD culture seems like a cartoon with the pathetic tough-guy image. Just like the guys with the lifted pickups with big tires and loud exhaust. The ladies call them "compensation trucks." Guys trying to make up for their "short comings!"

71 yo rider here. I bought a new sporster back in 1999. 883.. fun little torquey bike. Not fast but great on backroads. $7500 new. Only downside was the small fuel tank. I never bought their gear. I ride a dualsport now enjoying staying off the freeways. Still enjoying your channel..

You couldn't give me a HD! When I was looking at buying my first bike I went into a Harley dealership wanting to look at the sportster and 883, they would not help me, they would not let me sit on any bikes, would not give me any prices because I was just shopping for a bike. Worst experience ever! I went down the road to the Kawasaki/Indian dealer and they welcomed me in let me sit on bikes, gave me prices, etc. I ended up a few months later going back and bought a Ninja 400.

I’m disappointed. Wanted cycle cruza on a low rider S or something

No Harley riders are talking bad bout your bike. That's in your head. We don't care what u ride as long as u ride!!

People either hate them or love them. I have no use for any of the modern day computer operated motorcycles. My 99 Harley Softail Custom Has been trouble free. In 67,000 miles I replaced one stator. The rest is just routine maintenance. My Harley looks like a motorcycle. But then, I am 83 years old and ride for a different reason than most. I am happy cruising the back roads around where I live. I started riding Harleys in 1955 when I was 14. My first one was a 1942 "45" flat head. So, my personal preference is older Harleys. No fuel injection or water cooling. I love the simplicity of the older less high tech machines. To each his own.

I own a CBR650R and a HD Nightster Special. I ride that thing like a sport bike. I always have HD people tell me I'm bold for riding my bike the way I do. I started on a sport bike, its hard to stop riding bikes that way.

When you made the video about wearing gear in hot weather, I knew you never road an air cooled V Twin. If you road a big air cooled bike with a windshield in 100 degree temperatures during rush hour, you’d be shedding gear. I just took the windshield off my Indian with this heat, I needed the air flow to my chest. I like the dual sport life too. I got a Kawasaki KLX 300. That bike is a blast.

You nailed it when it comes to HD. HD's sales floor are empty while their service is probably backed up due to repairs. I am about as likely to buy a HD as I am a BMW, it's just probably never going to happen. There are not any good reasons to ride a huge heavy bagger on city streets and that's why every HD rider I know has said they have dropped their bike. I am a sport bike guy like you and the only guys ever trying to race me are HD guys, I am like I could smoke you but why. Keep being you CC, been watching you since I started to ride and you keep it real.

Same video you already made 15 times? Lol

I picked up a like new wr250r yesterday with 400 miles on it. I’m now on the path of becoming a cycle cruza. My r 1 is still in the garage. But I had more fun on the wr yesterday then I ever do on the r1

Harleys are like Corvettes, Japanese cars are more affordable but not a Vett

Before getting my last bike I went to Harley to look at a Sportster S. They had a few used, likely repoed, ones on the lot. They wanted 16 grand for one and wouldn't budge on price. Another thing that turned me off was how old everyone was there. I'm 47 and felt young compared to all the old heads in flip flops walking around the lot. They're gorgeous well built bikes that have been ruined by toxicity and greed.

I went to Panama city beach, there was a whole Harley apparel and accessories store.

You’re thinking of the stigma culture. Look at brian636 and his sportster doing wheelies and tricks. Don’t think what others think Harley’s can be anything not just the bagger cruisers.

​​​​​​​​That's interesting. Where I live we never had any issues with Harley riders in fact a lot of them ride with us sports bikes all the time and many of the Harley Riders own another bike or two that's not a Harley. They are always way nice and always wave. I can't imagine those things you're talking about. I have never experienced any of that in many years of riding. I met some of the nicest people on Harleys. Ride safe everyone!

I get where you are coming from, but hear my side. I have owned about 20 different bikes throughout my riding career, and longer than any of them, I have owned my Harley Davidson Sportster. It certainly is not the fastest, or best in any manner, but I love it because the way it feels. The thing I say about Harley Davidson's is it feels like you are riding a vintage car. It has a certain type of appeal that you just don't get from most modern bikes. They are also super easy to work on and have basically endless customization options. I recently upgraded to a 2014 Harley Dyna Street Bob and as far as bang for my buck, I am super happy with it. I do a lot of 2-up riding and longer distance riding as well, so it really fits my needs. Not to mention, I can modify it to be basically whatever I want. Now I do agree with what you are saying on the newer Harley's. I walk into a dealership and just shake my head at the prices. I'd never buy a new Harley! Leave that to the old guys lol. For me personally, I love the older Harleys and if you want to do some touring or just want a bike that feels like a good old fashion muscle car on 2 wheels, then the Harley definitely delivers on that. In regard to the culture, I do understand where you are coming from. There are definitely a lot of "tough guys" and wannabe's in the Harley culture. However, I have found that once you actually own a Harley, suddenly many of those people are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. I broke down on the side of the road once on my Sportster (bad battery.) and was waiting for a tow truck for an hour. Within that hour, 3 different people stopped to make sure I was alright and see if they could help! All old dudes who were obviously Harley owners. I personally disagree with gatekeeping any motorcycle brands or styles, so I don't like how some Harley guys are like "It's Harley or Nothin!" but for me, I can have my Harley right next to my Honda, Yamaha, Ducati, etc. And it fits right in. It is definitely a niche bike, and I agree the culture can be kind of toxic. With that being said, there are toxic people in every type of riding (supermoto and sportbike dickheads too.) and the thing I like about Harley is it fits a certain niche of riding that I don't feel I really have gotten from any other brand. Great video though. I respect you putting your opinions out here like this. I am sure all the Harley boyz are gonna get real upset over this video LOL. Take care man and ride safe.

Said the same exact thing about KTM. Made an entire video on it.

I test drove a new Breakout recently. It's a beautiful bike, but in my eyes it's not worth it $23k plus tax and fees. My Yamaha MT10 SP was much cheaper and it came with more features from the factory. I left Harley dealership slightly dissapointed that day.

i dont know the types of people you have around your area, but i own a z900 and an HD sportster 883, and everyone that has talked to me when riding either one just complemented me on the ride. im a larger guy at 6'1" 255lbs, so i look kind of too big for the sportster, but it has a very distinct feel over other bikes. its a very comfortable laid back ride. i would only get rid of it for another (slightly larger) harley.

Hey man, you need to change it from ugly truth to just the ugly opinion. A lot of things you’re saying is not true.

Weird. I’ve never been accused of being “uncool” by a Harley guy while out riding my KTM Super Duke. Strange!?

I see now why Cruza doesn't get a Harley. His family members are saying "when is it time for you to get a real bike". If somebody told me that, my response would be "never." The right reason to get a Harley is because you want one, not anything else.

A V-Rod has 122 HP and it weighs 595 LBS, so you might have trouble outrunning one on that MT07. I bought a Goldwing from a Harley dealer and they called me 4 years later...That squid was on a Honda Valkyrie Interstate

Harleys aren't good motorcycles. They can't push hard in the twisties, go off road, tight turns at low speed and would be poor at lane filtering/splitting. Pretty much everything a motorcycle should be good at.

i agree with you about the culture. their dealerships suck, too. i wouldn't buy a new harley they're way too expensive. if you're capable of doing your own wrenching there are bargains on older harleys. the advantage to harley over every other brand is that you'll always be able to find parts and when your riding days are over you'll be able to sell the bike.

I’m predicting 2027 you’ll own a Harley.

I see a lot of people dissing on Cruza's comments. I think what he says is true and not true. It is true of a lot of Harley guys, but certainly not all of them.

Every dollar i earn i have to lay bricks to get so one thing i hate is wasting the money ove worked so hard to get. Thats why i own two mt07s. One for me and one for wifey and we absolutely love them. We ride them everywhere. Commuting, long trips and everything in between. Best bang for your buck around

$80 bux for a yamaha oil change? that's kinda insane tbh. i only changed the oil on a small bike and it's easy, but.. $300... lol, it was $40-70 for my old cars/trucks around there. the choppers are cool, i like any of them better than the Harleys that passed you. I'd rather ride a honda fury, my problem with that is you can't see the RPMs, idk what kinda bs is that lol.

That squid wasn’t even on a Harley. 😂

Went from a gsxr 600 to a lowrider st and I’ll never look back.

Stop you will buy a Harley one day

Yeah I'm sick of people acting like you're poor if you don't own a Harley 💪My motorcycle is paid for free and clear and looks brand new. I bought a blue and black last make of the line 2008 Honda vtx 1800 t for $5500 and it has 16 thousand miles on it and I added custom seats and updated to led lights now have $7500 invested in it and it's all I need with plenty of power to blow past most Harleys🤣 so Ride whatcha like and F the Hatters, they are just mad because they have a damn mortgage on that over priced Harley 🤣

Hey Cycle Cruza what kind of a cheap plastic armored shirt are you wearing. I had one that was mesh and I could get a sun tan through the mesh. Then a Deer ran out in front of me while I was going 55 MPH in broad daylight on a hot August day .. I took a 50 MPH slide down the road and ripped it all up. I got a bunch of road rash on my left forearm.. Got holes in my T-shirt underneath in the belly button area. Now I have a Know Mesh Armored shirt that has actual Anti-Abrasion mesh. I have never taken a slide in it but I assume it won't get ripped up like the one you are wearing would. I slid down the road feet first with one arm trapped under my stomach.. The hard plastic protected me in a couple of spots.. but that mesh isn't any more durable than a cotton T-shirt.. My Leather / Neoprene Gloves got shredded but they saved my hands.. After seeing how badly the Neoprene area's failed .. I wear all Leather gloves now with Carbon Fiber knuckles and wear pads .. If you take a slide in the dirt biker and skate boarders shirt you might end up having and F____ed up day .

im not into the club house bikes either. there’s only a few people i don’t mind going out of my way to help out. life goes by too fast to make myself open to all the club antics.

honestly i go with what fits for me, look and sound but i wouldnt pay the extra $$ just because its a harley.

The whole james dean cool ideaology is such a sham.

I'm a harley rider, been riding them since 1972, difference is I'm still riding the same bikes I had in the 70s and early 80s, been coast to coast several times, I ride em till they wear out, do my own rebuilds and wear em out again hahahaha. I'm positive I've ridden over a million miles.

Yet Harley lives rent free in your head.

you can not broad brush people. some of us own both. being bad has nothing to do with what you ride it has to do with the heart

Here in the Pacific Northwest, owning a HD is like having the key to a social club. Restaurant, bar/tavern, and HD dealership gatherings so they can 'socialize', then do a little riding. None for me thanks. I'm an introvert and a Lover of solo adventures...just me and the BMW doing our thing, much of that time being many miles from home on the open road. Perfect

Test rode my neighbors 2013 CVO BO with a stage 5 for $14,500, 2300mi, black diamond paint, vance and hines pipes. It was nice, sounded nice, but my crimson 2015 Yamaha Raider S 240 rear, rode better, and cost me $7250. I did not see/feel twice the price, for more chrome and louder sound, with a severe loss in hd reliability. I ride that raider like I stole it, and it seems to run better than when I bought from an older gentleman who babied it.

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I said the same thing. Then I got a 22 street bob 114 a month ago, and I’m coming from sport bikes and super motos. and no, it’s far from perfect from the factory. But the aftermarket parts are unlimited and the customization is endless. Try a low rider or fat bob, and customize it

I'd never buy a HD either. A lot, not all, but a lot of HD riders are NOT motorcyclists. They are HD riders. That's it. There's no other bike except the HD. While a REAL motorcyclist enjoys all if not most 2 wheeled vehicles. There's a difference. AND when I would ride next to my buddy on his HD and I was on a Katana, HD riders coming the other way would wave to my buddy and quickly grab the handlebar again as to NOT wave to me. Then they probably go home to their VW Jetta. Just my opinion.

I don't care what anyone rides. I like all bikes and have owned many brands but I just like the way Harleys feel when I ride. I couldn't own anything else

What is this bike? Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki? Hard to figure out. You can't confuse a Harley with another brand. They keep the value, tons of aftermarket mods, easy to fix, fun to ride. +50 C outside, no problem. And you don't have to look like a Power Ranger.

Cycle Cruza: It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow! Also Cycle Cruza: I don't want a harley because they're too slow!

Been there, done that, the cruiser life was good for me at that time in my life. But the 600 class is for me! I will never commute on anything else. However, I want to add a dual sport to the mix...

Come on Cruza you know how much you want and HD so you can hang out with the Cool People. I got my Buell just so I can Humble all the HD guys who spent $7,000 on Engine mods and my stock Buell is still faster.

I bought my first Harley a month ago and I definitely agree with you. If you buy a Harley you are definitely paying more for the culture. I didn’t understand it 100% until I got one. It’s definitely different once you own one lol. I always thought people who bought their shirts are corny, but I have bought a lot of them over the past month lol. Also the poker chips you collect at each dealership. Like I said you are definitely paying more for the culture lol

😂 im just now thinking about getting a bike and my cruiser friends cant stop saying ill only be happy with a cruiser. i know what i want, but the gatekeeping has to stop!!

Stop hating on motorcycles

Get you a solid-mount Sportster, make it into a dual-sport.

You did make some good points about the bikes themselves that I could not really argue. Price=power ratio, maintenance is always a consideration, even brand new you'll be looking at oil changes and tune-ups. If you're like me I may need a new rear tire next season,.... just sayin. These are all things that WILL be cheaper if you go with Japanese. However on the other side you're looking at a company that has lasted, gotten better reliability, and a large after market. with what appears to be some new vision coming into their R/D department. all positive direction in my opinion

I can't justify a Harley. Friends have told me to get one, just don't like em. For all the reasons you listed.

I'll never buy 1 cuz of my local Harley dealer had the WORST salesperson I've ever meet. I had every intention of buying a new bike from em, but that sales rep legit was on the floor laughing cuz I was wearing full gear and a Alpinestar airbag vest. All awhile the jerk was wearing shorts where you could clearly see his road rash on his legs from the street cheese grating his legs from a lowside. I legit turned into a Karen and told his boss that guy just lost you a 30k or more sale. Honestly I wonder how annoyed Bill Harley and the Davidson brothers would be with the state of Harley Davidson now.

So much for knowledge . I'm too big for that small bike . Being 6 feet at well at times for many years, being 340, there was not enough room for me . Harley's are great, but junk at the same time . Now horsepower was never about these touring bikes . It was about torque due to carrying your payload . Now, I'm not a fan of the new motors . To this day, I'm an evolution fan or twin cam . I'm not a fan of street riding anymore . I prefer riding off roads these days . I'll travel still but major routes only and secondary roads . So their more to do and things to explore . What's really going on today ? How much trouble can one get into riding respectfully even on well you know . Super mottos are cool but not set up for the terrain I want to be in . Like this for instance . I now have a 1990 350s and it's nothing but fun . It's big it's power on the street decent enough but it shines in the woods . It's light at 280 . With a 6speed so you can play with the gearing more . And just is an incredible trail bike . Yeah the suspension will do the job but if speed and jumping more will inquire a better suspension . But it's comfortable for what it is as well . My last bike gonna be a 650L or a DR650 . My little DR350s going nowhere . I'll give up a little performance for reliability all day long . Especially in the woods . KTM/HUSKY/450L/ and bikes of these nature , these beasts are fun but you can't expect long life without some issues . Give me a lazier motor . I'm not racing anyways . Dirt bikes are in a class of their own . But put a tune on the 650L and a better carb you will have a off road horse without a doubt . More than enough power on the bottom and mids . Their again who looking for more 10 h.p. on a single track ? With more headaches then a women can give us . And that's alot my friends .

How bout the new Buell Super Cruiser?

I've seen a lot of this myself. And how are things on the moon? Totally something I would expect one of them to say smh

I’d rather have a Indian than a Harley if I had to get an American bike. Indians look better and are more affordable

You are absolutely right about everything. I love my new Honda CL500 scrambler.

As a Harley owner, I don’t give a damn. Ride what you want.

A follow up on the ktm 690 with the new exhaust pleeeaaaaseeeeeeeeeee. Drive Safe, Much love👊

Yo Cruza, when are you gonna vlog on that new 690 so we can hear that sweet exhaust on the street? Thanks bro

Riding a harley is equivalent to driving a Lincoln Continental like my grandmother. The irony is they think theyre cool on it (insert cyclecruza laugh).

He is just trolling 😂😂😂 that mt7 can’t take my panam

You have egos on all sides. Harley Davidson is has always been a proud brand and probably the longest lasting “look”/culture. I’ve owned multiple sport bikes, supermotos. Grew up dirt biking so I’m comfortable pushing limits of traction. I’ve seen sport bike riders call 500 and under CC motors girl bikes and compare chicken strips. Half of them can only ride in a straight line. Supermoto guys usually don’t talk to anyone. I can go on.. I’m on my second Harley, got into touring on it. On the open road you definitely meet different types or riders, most are on Harley Davidsons and ride across the country. I have met some genuine people out there

I would only buy a Sportster S or a PanAm from Harley. I just don't see the point of an air cooled motorcycle that costs a bazillion dollars. I'd get a Kawasaki W800 long before an air cooled Harley [and for WAY less money].

Beautiful bikes, the history demands respect!! The cost and the culture is why I'll never own a harley... The disrespect to other riders is real. I ride a VTX , I'm constantly reminded i ride an imposter harley!!! I'm humbled by the knowledge, but I love my bike!!!

my local HD dealership is dead nowadays, i have a 2023 mt09sp but took a nightster for an a hour long solo test ride, not impressed, poor suspension and handling, headers and exhaust got so hot, my mt09 is so much better, and cheaper!.

I prefer Japanese over Chinese bikes any day of the week ☝️

Long time Harley Davidson dealer in my area has been there for 46 years just closed permanently 2 months ago.

Please don't ever buy a Harley. Us real Harley riders who just care about being on two wheels, accept everyone, always wave to other riders, and wind therapy is important to us, don't want your toxic bias energy in our comunity. Rubber side down brutha.

Don't own a Harley or any technically motorcycle. Maxi scooter actually I own. But to spite Harley could look into an Indian motorcycle. But from what I've seen on the stunt community they do make decent power, Harley's do. Keep up the good work

Be a rugged individualist buy a HD, then you ride down your street and see all the other individualists with the same bike you have 😅

I'd get a Buell Blast tho, I like how they look

The best bike is the one your keys start up. No time for BLOS like this dude

Dont be a hater....harley owners built bike culture.ride your lil scooter and be happy