Cruiser (motorcycle) Cruiser (motorcycle) A cruiser is a motorcycle in the style of American machines from the 1930s to the early 1960s, including those made by Harley-Davidson, Indian, Excelsior and Henderson. The riding position usually places the feet forward and the hands up, with the spine erect or leaning back slightly. Typical cruiser engines emphasize easy rideability and shifting, with plenty of low-end torque but not necessarily large amounts of horsepower, traditionally V-twins but inline engines have become more common. Cruisers with greater performance than usual, including more horsepower, stronger brakes and better suspension, are often called power cruisers. Japanese companies began
Tempo (motorcycle manufacturer) version of the fan cooled 49 cc engine producing 4,3 hp. Sold as the Comet, this small motorcycle had a longer seat allowing two persons to ride. Similar versions of the Panter was sold asTrigger and Sprint, sporting a 5,2 hp full effect version of the wind cooled engine and somewhat different styling. Some other examples: 1931-1934 98cc Sachs Tank shifter and pedals. First motorcycle produced by Øglænd. 1951-59 98, 125, 150 or 175cc Sachs From 1953 with 2 seats. 1937-49 98, 125 or 150cc Villers engines. Engine models used were 9D, 9DF, 10D, 10DF, 12D, and 30C . 1959-66