Quote Originally Posted by Jack Sawyer
So, I have a renewed interest in bikes.
I was discussing with a friend about bikes, and I did not know any of the terms or whatever.
You sound like a noob to bikes, so don't jump too fast. You need to ride a similar bike a couple of times to see if you want to live with such a big, heavy motorcycle. Like you say, they are also expensive. There are smaller, cheaper bikes of the same style. You might even like a "standard" type bike more than a cruiser. They are lighter and more nimble as well as being comfortable.

Here's a link, just to give you an idea. All the Jap manufacturers make standard bikes.

http://www.motorcycle.com/specs/yamaha/standard.html

You should also consider buying a used bike. There are some great deals out there. GL