Which cruiser as first motorcycle?

Hello all,

I am new to the motorcycle world, just getting the driving licence for motorcyles (Italy, 30yo)

174cm height (5'9") 73kg (160lb)

Let's consider my experience with motorcycles as non-existant (limited to 50cc when I was 15)

I always wanted a cruiser and now it's the right time to grab it.

My budget is quite low (3.5/4k€) but if needed can extend to 5.5/6k€)

Let me know which cruiser would you like if you were me. I need some ideas.

There are some of my considerations:

  • Honda Shadow 600 - 1998 and 40k km (25k miles) - really good conditions and really good price (2.7k). I think it seems a good start but I am worried that I will soon be bored because the lack of power.
  • Yamaha XV950 Bolt - 2017 - 35k km (22k miles) - perfect conditions and good price (5.5k), I feel safer because of ABS and bit more torque (lots of uphill roads in my city)
  • Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 - 2020 - 18k km (12k miles) - (5.2k) perfect conditions but not a proper cruiser style, it gives me good vibes on manouvrability and engine elasticity but it's borderline

Posted Aug 3, 2026, 1:50 PM UTC

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