Why You Need a Softail® Cruiser
If you’re after a powerful motorcycle capable of ripping up urban roads and roaring with a throat full of thunder, look no further than the Harley-Davidson® Softail® cruiser. These bikes take classic Harley style and mix it with the latest and greatest design and engineering for the epitome of an easy riding monster. Softail cruisers have fundamental style and a garage-inspired heritage that makes them the perfect platform for customization. At Roughneck Harley-Davidson, we love the whole Softail family, which is why we want to bring our customers more information on these awesome motorcycles. Read on for more about Softail cruisers or head into our dealership in Longview, Texas for a look at the best new and used bikes around.
Abundance of Style
The Softail® cruiser is the image of what you think about when you think of a classic American motorcycle. Easily recognizable by their laid-back riding posture compared to sportier bikes, you’ll have a hard time blending in when in the saddle. Extended front fork and flashy finishes make for even more head-turning appeal. Whether you want a 60s throwback or an industrial look, there’s a Softail cruiser for you. Great for short rides and cruising, these bikes will turn heads and keep you low to the road.
Power and Performance
Tremble before the guttural rumble of the Milwaukee-Eight™ V-Twin. These bikes have large displacement engines for on-demand power. They’ve been tuned for low-end torque to give riders a close-to-the-road feel and unbeatable control at low- and mid-range RPMs. A Softail® delivers meaty throttle and enough power to crush any road you want to travel down. Perfect for cruising around town and being seen. The Softail cruiser might look the best, but it also has power to match.
Inspired Customization
Even though every Softail® looks amazing with its standard factory specs, they’re the perfect platform for aftermarket customization. Once you find a Softail with a base you like, you can tackle the styling of it, changing the look and the feel of the ride. Your average cruiser doesn’t have a great turning ability due to their low-slung design, but customization can amend this by making it easier to lean the bike during turns. Otherwise, you can alter the look by adding or removing parts and fixtures. Whatever you want to alter about your bike, your local motorcycle dealer can help you choose the right customization packages for the model you have.
Choppers are one of the classic garage-built customs popularized during the 60s. They’re chopped or cut-down versions of production cruisers modified as part of personal projects by veteran riders or mechanics. They’re often a source of pride and accomplishment, a look-what-I-made display. You can spot choppers by their raked-out forks, small fuel tanks, and high handlebars. These are not efficient riding machines, but there’s nothing else out there with the same inherent sense of history and style.
There’s nothing better than the classic American aesthetic of the Harley-Davidson® Softail cruiser. Tear up city streets with the power and garage-inspired design. If you’re ready to check out some awesome new and used Softail cruisers for yourself, head into Roughneck Harley-Davidson in Longview, Texas, where we proudly serve Hallsville, Marshall, Tyler, and Lakeport. Come in today and let our team of Harley experts help you find what you’re looking for.