First Look, Features, Price & Everything You Want to Know
The wait is finally over — Yamaha has taken the wraps off its much-anticipated 2025 American Cruiser, and it’s everything enthusiasts hoped for. Designed to blend classic American cruiser soul with modern Yamaha performance, this new machine is built for long roads, big miles, and bold style.
Bold Design With Timeless Cruiser DNA
The 2025 Yamaha Cruiser embraces muscular American styling:
- Low-slung stance and stretched-out silhouette
- Wide handlebar and forward-set foot controls
- Teardrop fuel tank and thick fenders
- All-LED lighting with signature DRL pattern
A new dual-tone chrome and matte finish scheme gives it a premium road presence that turns heads wherever it goes.
Engine & Performance
Underneath the classic skin lies cutting-edge performance hardware:
- 1,250cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine
- Power: around 95 hp
- Torque: 110 Nm at low RPM
- 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch
- Ride-by-wire throttle and multiple ride modes
Yamaha has tuned the engine for effortless low-end pull, ideal for relaxed highway cruising or two-up touring.
Tech & Features
Despite its old-school attitude, the 2025 Cruiser is packed with modern features:
- 5-inch full-color TFT digital display
- Bluetooth smartphone connectivity & navigation
- Cruise control and traction control
- Cornering ABS and dual front discs
- Keyless ignition and USB charging port
Optional add-ons include hard saddlebags, touring windscreen, and a backrest for pillion comfort.
Comfort & Ride Quality
Yamaha’s engineers focused heavily on ride quality:
- Low 710 mm seat height for easy reach
- Wide, plush saddle and swept-back bars
- Adjustable rear twin shocks for smooth damping
- Long 1,660 mm wheelbase for rock-solid stability
This makes the cruiser perfect for long highway rides and weekend escapes.
Price & Availability
Yamaha has priced the 2025 American Cruiser very competitively in the U.S. market:
- Expected starting price: $13,999 (base)
- Premium Touring variant may go up to $15,499
Dealership deliveries are expected to begin early spring 2025, with bookings opening by the end of this year.
Final Verdict
The 2025 American Yamaha Cruiser marks a bold return to Yamaha’s heritage-inspired cruisers, combining iconic design, modern tech, and long-distance comfort. It’s built to rival Harley-Davidson and Indian in their own backyard — while delivering Yamaha’s signature reliability and refinement.