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 Chopper Funny Dog T-Shirt by CafePress $18 Big Chopper Funny Dog T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Put your pooch in his own cool doggie t-shirt from American Apparel. Hersquo;ll be the envy of all the pups in the park. Let him wear a doggie-cool design so he can express what hersquo;d like to bark out loud. Do it up in doggie style Made of |
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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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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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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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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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Price Chopper (New Zealand) $74.88 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Price Chopper was part of the Woolworths New Zealand Supermarket Group, their brands included: Woolworths, Big Fresh and Price Chopper. The Price Chopper format evolved as a discounter with a limited fresh foods offer in 1987. This enabled Woolworths to keep its smaller stores open and ensure these sites were not taken over by competitors. Price Chopper offered one of the best values in the supermarket industry. Their stores were centrally located in small towns and metro areas with no discount supermarkets, the stores had the same modern technology of larger supermarket chains. Price Chopper offered customers the best of both worlds. A small hometown grocery store with all the modern conveniences and price discounting of a major chain. On the 12th April 2004, the Price Chopper brand ceased to operate within New Zealand. Many of the stores were converted to Countdown or Woolworths stores. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 92 Publication Date: 2010/10/06 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.22 inches |
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Chopper Malone and the Big Snow $8.02 This book is in Used condition |
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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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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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Melissa and Doug 7621 Chopper Beaver $16.79 With his big teeth and paddle tail on show, Chopper Beaver Stuffed Animal is an especially appealing example of a very cute woodland species! This stuffed toy has lots of interesting textures to touch, pet and snuggle. Dimensions: 9" x 8" x 6" Assembled. Recommended Ages: All ages. |
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Big Dog, Little Dog Wearing Sweaters $12.24 Big Dog and Little Dog resourcefully find a sweater for Big Dog to wear. |
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Sabian Chopper 12 $149 Designed to play accents and rhythms with a big, raw sound. |
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Sabian Chopper 10 $139 Designed to play accents and rhythms with a big, raw sound. |
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Sabian Chopper 8 $119 Designed to play accents and rhythms with a big, raw sound. |
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Chopper Kings $15.99 Chopper Kings |
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Big Dog and Little Dog $15.23 Like most dogs, Big Dog and Little Dog go for walks, play in puddles, and snuggle up for a nap when they are sleepy, but sometimes they can be a bit mischievous, and downright silly. |
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Chopper City [PA] $9.99 Track Listing: 1. 187.9 "FM", 2. All on U, 3. Uptown Thang, 4. Niggas Don't Understand - (featuring Big Tymers), 5. Ziggly Wiggly-Toilet Paper, 6. Retaliation - (featuring Juvenile/Ms. Tee/Bun B), 7. Niggas N Trouble - (featuring "Mac"), 8. Bat a Bitch - (featuring Big Tymers), 9. Wheel Chair - (featuring Big Tymers/Ms. Tee), 10. Order 20 Keys, 11. Play'n & Laugh'n, 12. Doing Bad, 13. So Much Death - (featuring Keisha), 14. Represent |
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B.G. - Chopper City [PA] $20.97 Track Listing: 187.9 "FM" Order 20 Keys Play`n & Laugh`n Doing Bad So Much Death - (featuring Keisha) Represent All On U Uptown Thang Niggas Don`t Understand - (featuring Big Tymers) Ziggly Wiggly-Toilet Paper Retaliation - (featuring Juvenile/Ms Tee/Bun B) Niggas N Trouble - (featuring "Mac") Bat A B*tch - (featuring Big Tymers) Wheel Chair - (featuring Big Tymers/Ms. Tee) |
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