Chopper Motorcycle

While it may not be too difficult to discover a custom chopper motorcycle for sale online, a custom chopper motorcycle is by no means a common motorbike. Custom choppers have come a long way since their conception back in the 1940s, more than 70+ years ago.

What is a "chopper motorcycle"?

A chopper motorbike, also commonly known as "chopper", is a form of modified motorbike. Its most recognizable and iconic look is none other than its long, stretched-out frame including the handlebar, combined with drastically altered steering angles and larger than stock front wheels. It also comes with a "sissy bar" - a metal bar mounted at its rear right behind the passenger seat. Check out the chopper bikes for sale here for a better idea about what it looks like. Even though not all choppers for sale look precisely the same, they are basically similar.

What is the difference between a chopper and a bobber motorcycle?

Although many of us may have seen the term "chopper bobber" before, it is technically a non-existent name. This is because a bobber motorcycle is simply an early form of a chopper, for back then it was called "bobber" instead of "chopper." Meanwhile, a custom bobber is also quite different from the typical chopper motorbike as bobber motorcycles are built with existing chassis, while choppers are normally built from a completely new design. For this reason, bobber motorcycles for sale generally come with lower price tags.

What is the price of a chopper motorcycle?

Given its highly customizable nature, the prices for chopper motorbikes are typically on the high side. A factory-made chopper motorcycle, for instance, easily starts from $15,000. These prices are quoted by Japanese makers, while some online data revealed that chopper bikes from some American brands cost as high as 60K to 100K. In any case, a quick search on wholesale B2B portals such as Alibaba.com may provide more alternatives for comparisons.