I need help deciding on a cruiser?

[jmillheiser]

You could also consider a naked bike. Something like the yammy FZ6 Kawasaki Z750, or Honda 919. They have the power of a sportbike but a nice comfortable riding position, and they are a lot lighter than many cruisers.

These would fit between a cruiser and a sportbike.

As tall as you are you might also find a dual sport to be a comfy ride.

I would go out and try a bunch of different bikes, if you have never been on a cruiser before you might be suprised to find that some of them are no more comfortable than a sportbike. Though most of the cruisers that have been mentioned are on the comfy side.

[paul246]

I'll second what V4underme said and recommend the last generation Honda Magna. It will do everything that you ask and then some.

Also, who says you have to ride a V-Twin to call it a cruiser??
Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine's choice for Cruiser of the DECADE was given to a bike with a flat 6 boxer

[Scott58]

Under 500 lbs? In a cruiser the suzuki S50 (intruder) is about the only choice. I just went through that looking for a lightweight bike that would handle 2-up. At 443 lbs the intruder has more then enough power to do all the things you want a lightweight cruiser to do.

[cb360]

I'll recommend the Magna 700 one more time for the 2-up category. I cruise 75 on the freeway all the time with my wife and we total about 420 .lbs ourselves and there is plenty left over for passing.

[Hammersfan]

I'd suggest a Suzuki M50 or C50. I tried the S50 and found it cramped and I'm only 6'1". The M C 50's have a longer wheel base than the S50. They are more powerful than the Hondas from what I have heard.