In the early 1900s Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle put America on the newborn map of motorcycling. Like baseball and apple pie, the cruiser is an all-American pastime—though often as not these days it’s done on Japanese brands—that continues to resonate with riders across the states and around the globe. Cruisers are admired by men and women alike for their iconic style, rumbling engine (primarily of the V-twin variety), and low stance. Here, listed alphabetically by manufacturer, are our top five cruisers for women.

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From the trails to the dunes to the motocross track, there are plenty of ways for women to let the roost fly and have some fun off-road. And bike makers across the globe have offerings that are well suited to lady riders. Observe! Need more tips? Read the Best Motorcycles for Women write-up.

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It’s been about seven years since I started riding motorcycles. Those seven years have been some of the most transformative of my life—sappy, maybe, but true. Now, instead of going on about the freedom I’ve experienced and the fun I’ve had, I’m going to help you experience it all yourself.

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The 2022 Yamaha XSR900 looks right at home on any stretch of canyon road. (Adam Campbell/)

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If I were a rich girl I would have a larger garage.

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What’s passed is past: The M RR 50 Years M Anniversary model, ready for track duty, sans mirrors. (BMW Motorrad/)

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There are two riding modes: Street and Supermoto. Each mode gives full power but with its own throttle map. (Sebas Romero, Marco Campelli/)

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Tag along with us on R 18 cruisers during Day 4 of The Great Getaway with BMW Motorrad. (Hermann Köpf/)

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We call ourselves fearless and adventurous, but when it comes to writing a check we’re a hive mind of groupthink and tightfistedness. Cheap motorcycles scare us, which stands to reason. But if fun-loving Caifornians in the ‘60s hadn’t taken a flier on small, affordable bikes, who knows what would have happened to the American motorcycling landscape? Risk, even on the salesroom floor, is also part of the ride.

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Tag along with us on R 18 cruisers during Day 3 of The Great Getaway with BMW Motorrad. (Hermann Köpf/)

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Tag along with us on R 18 cruisers during Day 2 of The Great Getaway with BMW Motorrad. (Hermann Köpf/)

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We participate in BMW Motorrad’s The Great Getaway R 18 cruiser motorcycle tour in Costa Rica. (Hermann Köpf/)

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The 2023 Kawasaki KX250 gets an engine overhaul for more efficient performance. (Kawasaki/)

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The Triumph Speed Triple has always been known for its street-fighting prowess, but throw on a fairing and the 1200 RR transforms into one hell of a well-rounded, street-focused sportbike. (Triumph/)

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