Big Dog Chopper
Popular Street Bikes
Shopping for your first Street Bike can be quite difficult if you have no idea of where to start. You may be familiar with a few different types of bikes, but you could shortchange yourself if you're not considering models that you aren't familiar with but that might be the most appropriate. Even if you have owned a Street Bike in the past, it may be difficult to keep track of all the makes and models currently on the market and to compare them in order to determine which specific motorcycle is right for you.
Whether you're just considering buying a street bike or whether you're ready to pull the trigger, you'll need to do your homework to ensure you get the most for your money and maximize your consumer satisfaction. One of the best ways to start out is to research the most popular street bike makes and models on the market. The guide below will familiarize you with some well-known and not-so-well-known brands of motorcycles that offer street bike options to consumers like you.
After reading the brief descriptions offered below, narrow down your options to a few that interest you further. After you've come up with a list of viable options for yourself, research the motorcycle manufacturers further by visiting their Web sites, reading consumer reviews, comparing pricing and so on. Finally, decide whether you will purchase a used street bike or a new one and begin to shop around for a reasonable deal on the bike you want.
American Ironhorse
American Ironhorse is mostly known for producing choppers and customs. The Fort-Worth, Texas manufacturer has a reputation for being "high-end," which is also reflected in the price range. American Ironhorse motorcycles cost anywhere from $25,000 to $40,000, though current financial turmoil could soon present the opportunity for negotiation and get you a better deal.
Aprilia
Aprilia has a much wider collection of models under various categories, including off-road and racing bikes. The Italian manufacturer is traditionally known for producing scooters, but has recently earned acclaim by winning Sport Bike races. Aprilia's street bike collection is about as large as American Ironhorse's, but the price is much lower.
Big Dog
Big Dog is known for it's cruiser-style street bikes and wide range of customizing options. The Wichita, Kansas manufacturer produces five models. Big Dog's street bikes run in the $25,000 range.
BMC
BMC is a smaller motorcycle manufacturer located in Bend, Oregon. The company has earned big attention through its focus on factory customs. Check them out for a DOT-approved street bike that looks totally unique.
BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad is the motorcycle division of the German automotive manufacturer BMW. BMW has been producing motorcycles since 1923. Though the company is traditionally known for their original engine configuration, the flat-twin boxer, today's BMW motorcycles include a variety of engine and riding formats.
Bourget's Bike Works
Bourget motorcycles, based in Phoenix, Arizona started out by producing one-of-a-kind bikes in Roger Bourget's garage. The manufacturer is known for its signature oil-in frame/drop seat style chassis, which was actually patented in 1999. The bike maker is known for innovation in motorcycle design and also holds a patent for its jackshaft design.
Buell
Buell Motorcycles was founded by former Harley Davidson engineer Erik Buell. Most Buell bikes contain four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engines, originally built from XR1000 Sportster engines. Many upgrades and performance engineering initiatives have been implemented since then.
Ducati
The Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati is best known for high performance street bikes with large capacity four-stroke L-twin engines featuring a desmodromic valve design. Ducati also uses multiple dry clutches in many of their street bikes, which prevents power loss from oil viscosity drag on the engine.
Honda
The Japanese auto manufacturer Honda has been exporting motorcycles to the United States since the 1960's. Today, Honda's line of street motorcycles and scooters include touring bikes, sport-tourers, cruisers, standard street bikes, sport bikes, dual sports bikes, and scooters.
Indian
The Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company was once known as the largest producer of motorcycles in the world. This is perhaps the oldest motorcycle manufacturer in the United States, having been around since 1901. Today's Indian Chief motorcycles are produced in limited quantities so the company can focus on quality, performance and exclusivity. The company, under new management, has growth plans through 2011.
Kawasaki
Kawasaki has been producing motorcycles since 1953. Today, the Japanese manufacturer produces a wide collection of street bikes in the following categories: sport, supersport, touring, supersport touring, cruisers, and dual purpose. Kawasaki is also known for off-road and motocross models. Kawasaki is not really in the custom market but produces a fine factory bike.
KTM
The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM is most commonly known for its off-road and sport bikes. In recent years, however, it has expanded into production of street motorcycles as well.
Moto Guzzi
The Italian motorcycle manufacturer, also known simply as "Guzzi," is known as the oldest European manufacturer in continuous motorcycle production. Notably, the Italian police and military and various US police departments (e.g. LAPD) have used Moto Guzzi bikes in their fleets. Guzzi currently offers about 9 different models including street bikes and sport bikes.
Suzuki
Suzuki, which is also the 12th largest automobile manufacturer in the world, started manufacturing bikes in 1952. Suzuki's factory models include the legendary Hayabusa, the GSX-R1000, the GSX-R750, the GSX-R600 and the GSX-R650F (which is their newer sport touring model).
Swift
Swift Motorcycle Company is a newer manufacturer, also based in Phoenix, Arizona. The producer of street bikes focuses on custom entry level, mid range, and high-end choppers, bobbers and pro street models.
Yamaha
Though Yamaha produces mainly factory motorcycles, it is possible to get customs through this Japanese bike maker as well. Yamaha's current lineup includes over 26 models priced anywhere between $6000 and $19,000.
Now that you have learned a little bit about the different manufacturers of street bikes, you can drill into the ones you're interested in a bit further to help narrow down your search.
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 Big Dog SOFTAIL CHOPPER 2005 BIG DOG SOFTAIL CHOPPER Only 431 miles Perfect Condition 1 Owner $11,500.00 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 51m |
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 Big Dog Chopper 107 cu 2003 Big Dog with Baker 6 speed and Ghost flames $8,000.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 38m |
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 Big Dog Chopper 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback $9,999.00 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 6m |
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Tool Kit for Harley Davidson, Titan, Arlen Ness, Victory, Big Dog and Other American Motorcycles Using USA Standard Fasteners
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Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - Girl with Motorcycle - Removable Graphic
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E-Flite Blade CX2 RTF Electric Coaxial Micro Helicopter
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Yuasa Maintenance Free Battery - YTX20L-BS YUAM320BS
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DescriptionComes with pre-measured acid tubes that dealer easily empties into battery. Includes a seal that is then placed across top of battery to create a sealed, spill-proof battery. Never needs refilling but may need periodic charging... |
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Singing Chopper Dog 12008 $42.37 The Singing Chopper Dog is a plush tan dog that sings Born to be Wild . Whether you re choosing a gift for a Harley fan or your favorite wildchild you can count on the Singing Chopper Dog to bring a smile to their day. Send the Singing Chopper Dog to someone you love today. Size: 12 . |
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One Piece: Chopper Dog Tag Necklace $7.99 One Piece: Chopper Dog Tag Necklace |
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Chopper Girl $3.49 Chopper Girl Vinyl Sticker Original artwork by Big Toe. A tattooed blonde straddles a chopper. Size is approximate. Pop art, surrealism |
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Chopper $10 Chopper |
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Matchbox Big Boots Chopper Helicopter $31.99 Launch, drop and fling Big Boots from this huge Matchbox Big Boots Chopper Vehicle! The Dino Chopper comes with three Big Boots figures and accommodates several more. Simply pull the chopper's trigger, and watch Big Boots figures fall from the cabin, then spin the propeller to bring them back up to safety! For ages 3 and up. Some assembly required. |
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Chopper The Dog Hoodie $24.99 Chopper The Dog, You will be able to picture yourself walking anywhere in this Black Hooded 50/50 Sweatshirt. Designed for warmth and durability the 7.5 ounce, 50/50 blend fleece fabric with double-ply hood provides protection from a blinding snow storm at the North Pole or from blowing sand in the Mojave Desert. This hooded sweat is versitility plus. The convenient pouch pocket keeps hands warm or holds a water bottle. The matching drawstring and metal grommets on the hood make sure it stays where it belongs. The set-in sleeves, ribbed cuffs and banded bottom all keep this shirt together in a way that makes durability its middle name. |
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Chopper Chicks $6.78 Fans of motorcycles and surgically-enhanced, big-breasted women need look no further than CHOPPER CHICKS. Models including Puma, Sandee Westgate, and Tylene Buck (among others) pose alongside and on top of an endless array of slick, colorfully painted bikes in this adult release. Each model appears to be more enthusiastic than the last, eagerly hopping onto the nearest available bike for what proves to be quite a wild ride. Set in several different outdoor settings, each shoot features a different model, with outfits ranging from angel wings to a Catholic schoolgirl-inspired ensemble. Whether genuinely interested in motorcycles or not, the women all appear to be enjoying themselves as they pout, lick their lips, and smile for the camera in an array of erotic and overly suggestive poses. |
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Biker Hoodies - "Nasty Chopper Dog" Biker Hoodie $24.99 Biker Hoodies - "Nasty Chopper Dog" Biker Hoodie. Look No Further, you have found on of the most Bad Ass Biker sweat shirts on the web. As a biker, you take pride in all you stand for, and now this exclusive line of Biker hoodies lets you wear whats on your mind. Forget prim and proper, these sweat shirts are blacked out and feature big, bold biker sayings on them. These hoodies look great beneath a leather vest, with a pair of your favorite jeans and those ol faithful boots that haven't let you down in years. Every biker hoodie is available on any color hoodie you want.... as long as the color you want is black. |
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Biker T-Shirts - "Nasty Chopper Dog" Biker Shirt $12.99 Biker T-Shirts - "Nasty Chopper Dog" Biker Shirt. Look No Further, you have found on of the most Bad Ass Biker Shirts on the web. As a biker, you take pride in all you stand for, and now this exclusive line of Biker shirts lets you wear whats on your mind. Forget prim and proper, these shirts are blacked out and feature big, bold biker sayings on them. These tees look great beneath a leather vest, with a pair of your favorite jeans and those ol faithful boots that haven't let you down in years. Each print come on your choice of a standard black Mens T-shirt or the classic sleeveless biker tee. |
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Clifford The Big Hearted Dog $4.99 Clifford The Big Hearted Dog |
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Clifford The Big Red Dog $4.99 Clifford The Big Red Dog |
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Clifford, the Big Red Dog $3.39 Clifford, the Big Red Dog |
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Ain't No Big Whoop Dog! $7.88 Ain't No Big Whoop Dog! |
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Pyle Chopper PLCHW12 Woofer $42.99 1 12.60" 2.40 kW 4 Ohm 6.60" 85 dB Non fatiguing big rubber suspension Magnet sealed within basket Allen key magnet bolts 2'' high temperature dual Kapton voice coil 60 + 60 oz. magnet structure Mounting depth: 6.60'' Chopper Chopper PLCHW12 Woofer PLCHW12 Pyle Pyle Audio, Inc Steel Woofer www.pyleaudio.com |
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BIG CHOPPER: SLUM TIGHT $10.38 Description not provided. |
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Chopper Malone and the Big Snow $8.02 This book is in Used condition |
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How to Build a Cheap Chopper $26.35 Choppers don't have to cost thirty thousand dollars. In fact, a chopper built at home can be had for as little as five thousand dollars. The key is the use of a donor bike for most of the components. How to Build a Cheap Chopper documents the construction of four inexpensive choppers with complete start-to-finish photo sequences. Least expensive is the metric chopper, based on a 1970s vintage Japanese four-cylinder engine and transmission installed in a hardtail frame. Don't look for billet accessories or a fancy candy paint job on this one. Next up, price wise, are two bikes built using Buell/Sportster drivetrains. The fact is, a complete used Buell or Sportster can be had for five thou or less. Now you've got more than an engine you have wheels and tires, brakes, hardware, lights, harness, and some sheet metal. Bolt all that stuff to a simple hardtail frame to create an almost-instant chopper. Most lavish, but still cheap by comparison with many of the bikes built today, is a big twin chopper built from carefully chosen aftermarket parts. A RevTech engine and five-speed tranny set in a Rolling Thunder frame. Accessorize from the swap meet and add a simple one-color paint job to create a bike no one needs to be ashamed of. |
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Big Dog, Little Dog Wearing Sweaters $5.89 Big Dog and Little Dog resourcefully find a sweater for Big Dog to wear. |
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American Chopper Paul Jr. Crest T-Shirt- Grey $24.95 Paul Jr. Designs is producing some of the hottest choppers out there. Big power plants, big wheels, big fun! Let your love for American Chopper show with the American Chopper Paul Jr. Crest T-Shirt. |
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Clifford the Big Red Dog: Clifford's Big Halloween $6.85 Clifford the Big Red Dog: Clifford's Big Halloween |
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Clifford the Big Red Dog: A Big Help $9.97 Clifford the Big Red Dog: A Big Help |
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One Piece, Vol. 11: Tony Tony Chopper $16.96 ONE PIECE is a manga and anime series following the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates and their captain, Monkey D. Luffy. VOL.11: TONY TONY CHOPPER compiles six episodes from the television show: Escape From Misty Peak, Saving Nami, Rapid Rabbits, Avalanche!, The Big Climb, and Tony Tony Chopper. |
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How to Build a Cheap Chopper (Paperback) $18.27 Choppers don`t have to cost thirty thousand dollars. In fact, a chopper built at home can be had for as little as five thousand dollars. The key is the use of a donor bike for most of the components. How to Build a Cheap Chopper documents the construction of four inexpensive choppers with complete start-to-finish photo sequences. Least expensive is the metric chopper, based on a 1970s vintage Japanese four-cylinder engine and transmission installed in a hardtail frame. Don`t look for billet accessories or a fancy candy paint job on this one. Next up, price wise, are two bikes built using Buell/Sportster drivetrains. The fact is, a complete used Buell or Sportster can be had for five thou or less. Now you`ve got more than an engine you have wheels and tires, brakes, hardware, lights, harness, and some sheet metal. Bolt all that stuff to a simple hardtail frame to create an almost-instant chopper. Most lavish, but still cheap by comparison with many of the bikes built today, is a big twin chopper built from carefully chosen aftermarket parts. A RevTech engine and five-speed tranny set in a Rolling Thunder frame. Accessorize from the swap meet and add a simple one-color paint job to create a bike no one needs to be ashamed of. |
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