Cruisers are great for those who are looking to spend a lot of time on their bike taking trips. While you can always use these bikes as a means of communicating, they are really meant for the open road and can be customized to fit your needs and wants.
One of the best cruisers for new riders is the Yamaha Virago 250. Listed at approximately $4,000 new, this bike comes well equipped and you can feel comfortable that you are getting your money’s worth. Not only is the bike small and nimble, it is a great looking bike full of enough chrome to satisfy just about any taste.
The bike comes with a 249cc air cooled 60-degree V-twin engine that is capable of getting over 70 miles to the gallon. Overall, it weighs 302 pounds and is a short bike at just 27 inches from the ground to the seat. That seat height is a full two inches lower than the seat on the Kawasaki Ninja 250 making it a perfect fit for shorter riders and women as well. On the other side, riders who are on the taller side may want something a little bit bigger.
The Yamaha Virago 250 is one of the most expensive beginner bikes on the market, but the deep rumble of the engine makes it worth it. This bike also has classic cruiser styling and an upright seating position to make it easy and comfortable for just about anyone to ride.
About the only drawback to this bike is that it is fairly light and can get blown around somewhat on the highway by other vehicles. However, if you are in the market for a beginner bike that doesn’t look like, sound like or act like one, then this is the bike for you.
