10 Best Used Cruisers For Under $15,000 In 2026

New motorcycles are getting more sophisticated and more expensive every year. With all the added tech features coming in, we are also seeing elements of planned obsolescence creeping into the industry, with some tech features getting outdated quicker than others. While it is great to have a new bike, it is a bit frustrating to know that some features will kick the bucket long before the rest of the bike.

At the other end of the spectrum, we have sparsely equipped used bikes that have already proven they can last decades with basic maintenance. If you are willing to consider a used cruiser and want to get more bang for your buck, you can have pretty much anything you want with a budget of $15k. Most of these bikes actually cost a lot less, but the more you spend, the more value you get.

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2002 Honda Magna 750

Price Range: $3,000 – $5,000

By the early 00s, the old Magna 750 was reaching the end of its production life. What makes these bikes worth considering over two decades on is the fact that they have the same V4 engine as the VFR750 superbike. In this rather mild state of tune, they will last forever, but if you want a fun little sleeper, it is only a few modifications away from making upwards of 100 horsepower.

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2002 Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod

Price Range: $3,000 – $5,000

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Harley-Davidson needed a halo model befitting the 21st century. In an effort to transition from air-cooling to liquid-cooling, the famed American brand teamed up with Porsche – who successfully navigated this challenge in the 90s – to build the V-Rod. Unfortunately, Harley did not enjoy the same level of success, but the V-Rod did pave the way for the modern Revolution Max engines. This original VRSCA has since become something of a modern classic.

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2005 Honda Rune

Price Range: $9,000 – $11,000

Honda

Honda threw everyone a curveball when the Rune came out in the early 00s. The brand reportedly lost tens of thousands of dollars on each bike that was sold, thanks to the high level of detail and premium parts. It really is an engineering marvel, but this expensive experiment also proved that this chrome-heavy design was starting to go out of style. While expensive compared to some of the bikes on this list, it is almost certainly going to be worth more than the price listed above in the not-so-distant future.

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2005 Yamaha V-Max

Price Range: $5,000 – $7,000

Yamaha

By 2005, the first-generation V-Max had already been around for two decades and was starting to show its age. It is still enormously powerful and offers immense bang for the buck as long as its complex V-Boost system is in good working order. If the deal seems too good to be true and the owner or dealer doesn’t allow a test ride, just walk away.

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2012 Harley-Davidson XR1200X

Price Range: $6,000 – $8,000

Harley-Davidson

In an effort to serve the European market, Harley transformed a regular Sportster into more of a roadster. The result was the XR1200. While it was always a great-looking bike that offered a nice neutral riding position, it struggled to lure buyers away from other brands thanks to how expensive it was. This is no longer much of an issue thanks to depreciation, and is now well worth considering at this price point.

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2012 Yamaha VMax

Price Range: $10,000 – $12,000

Yamaha

To this day, the second-generation VMax is still one of the most powerful Yamaha motorcycles ever sold to the public. It is an absolute beast of a motorcycle that, quite frankly, got put out to pasture far too early. With it still being so desirable, used prices are actually fairly high, but even at this price, it still offers incredible bang for the buck.

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2014 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom

Price Range: $5,000 – $7,000

Moto Guzzi

The California 1400 Custom is one of many Italian cruisers that have failed to capture the collective imagination of American buyers. Admittedly, Moto Guzzi does not have the best reliability record in the industry, but for the most part, these big twins have proven to be mechanically reliable. The biggest stumbling block for this bike is its unconventional transverse V-twin engine layout. It just looks a little too different for most buyers, but if you like being different, this is a great option.

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2015 Triumph Rocket III

Price Range: $6,000 – $8,000

Triumph

The Rocket III has only one party trick: the biggest engine in the motorcycle industry. Well, that was until the latest Rocket 3 came out, which is even bigger. With 163 pound-feet of face-melting torque at your disposal, you will quickly forget that the bike looks as if it has a melted face. No matter how ugly this duckling is, it is still worth buying for its engine alone.

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2017 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle

Price Range: $10,000 – $12,000

Harley-Davidson

By 2017, the V-Rod was into its last year, and while some will lament its demise, it actually enjoyed a pretty long production life, all things considered. Even though it was never a top seller, it was a fantastic halo model and did a great job of showing the world that Harley was capable of building technologically advanced motorcycles. If you are willing to put up with the awkward ergonomics of the Muscle, this offers great value on the used market.

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2021 BMW R 18

Price Range: $10,000 – $12,000

BMW

The newest bike on this particular list also just so happens to offer the most value. While it certainly isn’t cheap, the R 18 is a premium offering that sold for close to $20k back when it was launched. BMW subsequently lowered the price of the new bike, killing the resale value of the first edition. Admittedly, its massive boxer twin is an acquired taste and simply won’t appeal to everyone.

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