Which Harley® Should I Buy?

Are you in the market for a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle and thought "which Harley® is for me?". This classic American manufacturer has a ton of great bikes available across several classes with plenty of power, performance, and style to satisfy even the most diehard of riders. Their wide selection also means that new riders have plenty of choices for how to approach the Harley-Davidson® lifestyle. From the air-cooled roar of a cruiser and rideability of their touring bikes, to the pure power of a sport bike and unique aesthetic of a trike, Harley® has a motorcycle ready for you.

Since there are quite a few different classes and unique properties to Harley® motorcycles, we here at Illinois Harley-Davidson® have taken the time to outline some of the best qualities of these great bikes. If you have more questions, or you just want to take a look at some of the best Harley-Davidson® motorcycles around, head to our location in Countryside, Illinois. We’re proud to serve Chicago, Burbank, Oak Park, Oak Lawn, and Westmont, IL!

Types of Harley® Motorcycles

Cruisers

Not much can compare to the classic American style of a Harley-Davidson® cruiser. Their infamous Softail® line is the gold standard of the cruiser class, with an emphasis on looks and customization without compromising the kind of performance urban riders look for. A leaned back riding posture and air-cooled engine make for cruising perfection. Low ground clearance might mean wider turns, but you’ll feel closer to the road than you thought possible! These bikes are perfect for weekend riders who just want to have a bit of fun or commuters who want to make waves on their way to the office.

Tourers

If motorcycling vacations are in your future, you’ll want a Harley® Touring bike. These Harley® motorcycles are designed for ergonomic comfort and freeway-devouring power. Extra cargo space means you can bring more and be out on the road for longer, while standard components like windshields and extra-comfortable seats are there to keep you riding and reduce fatigue. And don’t let anyone make fun of your bagger! These bikes boast some of the biggest, most powerful engines you’ll find. So if you take traveling seriously, consider a Harley® touring bike.

Sportster®

For true road and track dominance, look no further than a Harley-Davidson® Sportster®. Built for pure performance, you’ll have less in the way of creature comforts and fuel efficiency, but the payoff is braking power, high speeds, and handling so responsive you’ll have a hard time figuring out where your sport motorcycle ends and you begin. Beasts of steel and smoke, Harley® sport motorcycles will have you punching hard off the line and accelerating into pure thrill.

Trikes

Harley-Davidson® Trikes are all about confidence, comfort, cargo, and head-turning style. These motorcycles are built with classic Harley style despite a 50% increase in number of wheels. You’ll have miles of comfort and custom styling with easy handling all down the freeway and back again. You get the same power, torque, and sound of the Milwaukee-Eight® V-Twin as you do with other great Harley® motorcycles. There are two great options for aspiring Harley Trike owners: the stripped-down, hot rod styled Freewheeler with its easy-handling frame, and the Tri Glide® Ultra, which will have you asking how much more motorcycle can be fit on three wheels.

Harley-Davidson boasts impressive lines of motorcycles from a variety of classes, so they’re sure to have the right bike for whatever you need. From the adrenaline-pumping thrill of a Harley® sport bike, to the laid back style of a cruiser, you’ll have the pick of the motorcycle litter when you shop with Illinois Harley-Davidson. So come in today and speak with our knowledgeable and friendly staff of salespeople and service techs and let us help you find the Harley® motorcycle of your dreams. We’re located in Countryside, Illinois, near Chicago, Burbank, Oak Park, Oak Lawn, and Westmont, IL. Come in today!