I find my self going back and forth between cruisers and standards. I'll try to stay away from pushing you to a brand, but, just like when you buy anything else, take some time to find out what you're really looking for in a bike, then look at what the options are. My example to help make the point - I had a 700lb+ Yamaha Roadstar for years, and it was my commuter. My commute was in a straight line, on the hiway. I'd ride up north on the odd weekend. Now, my commute is mostly city streets, and the weight of that bike (plus my weight) made me think there must be something better. I went to a lighter 450lb "standard" bike - but again, because of my weight, I kept the 'cc's to 1000 - Yamaha FZ1. I actually find the standard more comfortable - my feet are below me, not in front or behind. I find it is much better for commuting and touring, very reliable and it can handle my weight. There's lots of bikes to choose from in the Cruiser and Standard styles - depending on the kind of driving you plan do, you may want to try both out to understand what best suits your need.