Японские и европейские круизеры превзошли Harley-Davidson по мощности: топ-5 мощнейших мотоциклов

Read update - This article has been updated with two more entries, which also happen to be iconic power cruisers from the past that still hold up against modern performance cruisers. The Low Rider S is currently the most powerful Harley-Davidson Softail you can buy. This is a title it has earned recently, thanks to the latest updates that brought a Milwaukee-Eight 117 High Output powerhouse. This mill has a forward-facing Heavy Breather intake, a performance-tuned 2-into-1 exhaust, a high-performance SE8-511 camshaft, and a raised redline to achieve its 114 horsepower output. As good as that is, if you’re not a Harley loyalist and want more cruiser performance, we’d suggest you look elsewhere. Japan, Europe, and even America have some surprisingly mighty cruisers on offer, all of which produce more horsepower than the Softail in question. There’s even a Harley Sportster on the list! UPDATE: 2026/07/17 This article has been updated with two more entries, which also happen to be iconic power cruisers from the past that still hold up against modern performance cruisers. Harley-Davidson Sportster S Power: 121 HP The Low Rider S is Harley’s most powerful Softail. But the outright most powerful cruiser by Harley is the Sportster S. Much of the credit goes to its highly modern Revolution Max 1250T powerhouse. This is a fully liquid-cooled V-twin with variable valve timing, a high compression ratio, and a two-into-two exhaust. That means an output of 121 horsepower–seven up from the High Output Milwaukee-Eight. The Sportser S also beats Low Rider in terms of sophistication. It has a crisp Bluetooth-enabled TFT in the cockpit, the front-end has adjustable Showa forks, and the rider aids include wheelie control. Lastly, this sells for $15,999–a sizable $4,000 less than the base Low Rider. Suzuki Boulevard M109R Power: 123 HP On paper, a cruiser built almost two decades ago shouldn’t be able to outperform a modern-day powerful Softail. Yet, the M109R proves otherwise. Its fully liquid-cooled near-1800cc V-twin engine has some of the largest motorcycle pistons ever, which help promise 123 horsepower and 118 pound-feet. The former is almost 10 more than the current Low Rider S’s High Output Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine. It’s quite close elsewhere, too. Even though it is very old, the Boulevard has a fairly modern set of underpinnings. This comprises GSX-R-derived upside-down forks, radial Brembo brake calipers, and sporty alloy wheels. Sweetening the pot is a massive 240-section rear tire that should provide ample grip when you put the power down. This is considerably cheaper than the Harley, too! Ducati Diavel V4 Power: 168 HP We have a duo of Ducatis next, and the Diavel V4 starts things off. It has the ultra-reliable Granturismo V4 engine with just under 1,200cc, firing up at a soaring 14:1 compression ratio. That helps the bike produce 168 horsepower and 93 pound-feet, enough to catapult it to speeds of over 165 miles per hour. As such, you also get a full suite of race-derived electronic aids to keep you safe. Compared to the Low Rider, the Diavel is a way more serious bit of kit. It inclines more toward the roadster-type cruiser appeal, rather than a feet-forward relaxed experience with slow revving, low-end oomph. Of course, you have to pay the Ducati tax as well–a total of $7,996 over the Harley. Ducati XDiavel V4 Power: 168 HP If you want the Diavel experience with a more laid-back ergonomics package, the XDiavel is the answer. This moves the footpegs near the radiator shrouds, lowers the saddle height, kicks out the front-end by three degrees, and brings more swagger for an extra $1,000. We also love the deep red colorway and diamond-cut alloys–the latter being on full display at the rear with the single-sided swingarm. Mechanically, the package remains identical. The 1,158cc mill still has 168 horsepower and 93 pound-feet, the chassis is a monocoque unit built out of aluminum, and the suspension comes with adjustability. The XDiavel does weigh 12 pounds more than the standard Diavel, though. Buell Super Cruiser Power: 175 HP The Super Cruiser might be made in America, but it takes the European cruiser approach. So you get a sports bike-derived package here, chief among which is the 1,190cc V-twin powerhouse. This puts out an enormous 175 horsepower and ~95 pound-feet, putting it at the very top of the American-made cruiser segment. You will need to rev this to go fast, unlike the Low Rider S, though. The mechanical components are sporty as well. FOX supplies the suspension, and the chassis has tubular steel construction, joined by 17-inch wheels fore and aft. All of that does come at a high price of entry, though. At $25,900, this is around $6,000 pricier than the Harley. Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R Power: 179.5 HP There is nothing like the Rocket 3 Storm on the market, and there won’t be anytime in the future. That’s because in the world of V-twins, Triumph has whipped up a triple-cylinder behemoth of an engine. It’s the largest motorcycle powerhouse in the world, offering almost 180 ponies. The torque figure is even more absurd at 166 pound-feet–almost 40 more than the Harley. Oh, and it still has longer service intervals than the Low Rider. Understandably, it’s priced like the behemoth it is, too. The base price is over $26,500, and the GT variant takes the moolah to nearly $27,500. We think the price is somewhat justified considering the overall class-leading experience here. Ducati Diavel V4 RS Power: 182 HP What you’re looking at is the most powerful production cruiser bike today. This has been achieved by plonking the Panigale’s 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale powerhouse in the Diavel package, topped with an STM EVO dry clutch. Add to that the low-slung nature, and the RS can shoot to 62mph in just 2.5 seconds. That’s the fastest accelerating Ducati today, as claimed by Team Red itself. To match the extra oomph, the simple suspension has made way for fancy Ohlins front and rear. The setup is fully adjustable and pairs up with lighter wheels. Similarly, the electronic aids are all Panigale-sourced and built to keep you upright when you put that power down. All of this premium equipment will burn a big hole in your pocket, though. At $39,995, the price is almost 2x of the Low Rider. Arch KRGT-1 Power: 122 HP (Rear wheel) We’ve kept the most exotic for last: the Arch KRGT-1. This is unlike anything else on the list, armed with an S&S crate engine rather than a mass-market powerhouse. This 2,032cc V-twin powerhouse beats the Low Rider S in terms of capacity, while producing 122 horsepower and 115 pound-feet. Astonishingly, these are rear-wheel figures, meaning the crank output would be well over 130 ponies here. The rest of the bike is special, too. A handcrafted double-cradle chassis serves as the centerpiece, housed on Ohlins USD forks and monoshock. This comes paired with 19/18-inch BST carbon fiber wheels, where the front houses two 320 mm discs with six-piston ISR calipers. Feet-forward pegs, a luxurious contrast striped saddle, and flat-ish handlebar round off the package. 2007 Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night Rod Special Power Output: 125 HP Based on the legendary V-Rod, the Night Rod Special carries over the same Porsche-derived V-twin engine that now produces more power than the V-Rod, complemented by a slightly more versatile architecture. Here, the Revolution V-Twin engine displaces 1,130cc and produces 125 horsepower and 95.6 pound-feet of torque, which is enough for a standing quarter-mile time of 11.5 seconds and a top speed of 144 miles per hour. With enough power to leave most cruisers behind, the Night Rod Special also brings semi-laidback ergonomics, a more comfortable seat, and higher cornering clearance compared to the standard V-Rod. To that end, you get to experience the V-Rod power without losing feeling on your underside or scraping pegs at every turn. And the bike’s blacked-out design perfectly complements the bike’s insane performance. 2009 Yamaha V-Max Power: 197 HP The second-generation Yamaha V-Max is the next cruiser that, despite being used, sits at the very top of the pack, with enough power to shame not just power cruisers but also some superbikes. This is the quintessential power cruiser that not only chews through the Low Rider S but virtually every other cruiser on the market. Fortunately, they are fairly easy to find, with many options costing well under $10k on the used market. What makes this cruiser special is the 1,679cc V-twin that produces 197 horsepower and 123 pound-feet of torque. That’s enough to shoot the bike from naught to 62 miles per hour in just 2.7 seconds, with a standing quarter-mile time of 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 138 miles per hour. And unlike its widowmaker predecessor, the second-generation V-Max doesn’t handle as badly despite being a handful. It’s also got an equally brutal look, especially with the quad intakes on the shoulder. Source: Various manufacturers