Words can not describe how great the fun of driving a naked bike is. And if you are reading this article because you are trying to get one, you have come to the right place. After researching a lot of naked bikes, we have listed 10 which we considered the best, and we would love to discuss them. So all you have to do, is go through this article, and pick a naked bike of your choice.
Best Naked Bikes 2023
1. Triumph Street Triple 765
When it comes to speed or power, the Triumph Street Triple 765 is far from being the best naked bike you could get, but still, this bike is far from something you could push over. Selling for about $11,000, the Triumph Street Triple 765 offers a great deal of all kinds of fun you might want from a naked bike. This machine is powered by a new version Triumph 765cc triple engine. The engine could offer as much as 126 horsepower.
- Triumph 765cc triple engine
- 126 horsepower
- 59 lb-ft torque
Price: $11,200
Pros
- Great value for money
Cons
- No con
2. BMW S1000R
The BMW S1000R is a bike we could not stop playing with. If you are very conversant with the market, you might have heard of it. And yes, the BMW S1000R is just as great as people claim it to be. With a 999c inline-four engine powering this machine, you could go as fast as 160 MPH. Furthermore, the engine could provide as much as 165 horsepower, beating so many other bikes in its category.
- 999c inline-four engine
- 83 lb-ft torque
Price: $13,995
Pros
- 165 horsepower
Cons
- Design could be better
3. Yamaha FZ-10
The Yamaha FZ-10 is a product you just can not ignore. This bike is one of the best you could possibly lay your hands on. Apart from being an epic bike, the design of this machine is also irresistible. The Yamaha FZ-10 is great in a lot of aspects, and one of them is the aspect of traction. Another nice thing about this bike is how much you could adjust is suspension, a feature you do not often get from bikes in its category. Furthermore, with the Yamaha FZ-10, you are given full engine control.
- Full engine control
Price: $12,999
Pros
- Highly adjustable control
Cons
- No con
4. KTM 1290 Super Duke R
The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is the most expensive bike we shortlisted for discussion in this article, and this bike is arguable one of the most powerful products you could possibly lay your hands on. The machine is championed by a 1301cc engine, a truly outstanding engine. The 1301cc is a unit capable of providing as much as 177 horsepower, not so many LC8 engines can provided as much as this. The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is furthermore capable of going from 0 to 60 MPH in just 2.6 seconds.
- 1301cc engine
Price: $17,999
Pros
- 6 seconds 0-60 MPH
- 99 lb-ft torque
- 177 horsepower
Cons
- Expensive
5. Aprilia Tuono V4
Also on the expensive side, is the Aprilia Tuono V4. The bike has a lot of hypes around it, and we would like to say the machine is worth the whole hype around it. This product is championed by a V4 engine, and this V4 engine could provide as much as 175 horsepower, when demanded. We also love the Aprilia Tuono V4 for its advanced aerodynamics. Despite how powerful the bike is, it does not compromise comfort, unlike many other products in its category.
- 89 lb-ft torque
- V4 engine
Price: $14,999
Pro
- Exceptionally powerful
- 175 horsepower
Cons
- Expensive
6. Yamaha FZ-07
For people on a low budget, but would still love a pretty good naked bike, the Yamaha FZ-07 is a machine you should look into. The Yamaha FZ-07 has a slim 689cc liquid-cooled engine, and this engine could provide the machine with about 74 horsepower. This might look small, but only a very few products in its category can provide as much power. The Yamaha FZ-07 is a naked bike capable of moving as fast as 133 MPH.
- 689cc liquid-cooled engine
- 133 MPH
Price: $7,599
Pros
- Affordable
Cons
- 74 hp
7. Triumph Speed Triple
Powered by a 1055c engine, is the Triumph Speed Triple. This bike is on the expensive side, but it happens to a product that is worth its price. Thanks to its 1055cc engine, the Triumph Speed Triple could get as much as 148 horsepower, when it needs it. The Triumph Speed Triple is a product of great experience and careful engineering, so this naked bike is a highly dependable machine.
- 1055cc engine
- 148 MPH
Price: $14,350
Pros
- Great value for money
Cons
- Expensive
8. Suzuki GSX-S1000
The Suzuki GSX-S1000 happens to be a bike we could not just ignore. This naked bike is very attractive and also comes with a reasonable amount of power. We know a few people who own this product, and none of them have complaints about this product. The engine powering this machine is capable of offering it as much as 150 horsepower. When you ride the Suzuki GSX-S1000, you get nothing less than a great riding experience.
- 6 lb-feet torque
- 150 HP
Price: $10,499
Pros
- Very attractive
Cons
- No con
9. Ducati Monster 1200
Powered by Ducati’s 1200cc Testastretta V-twin engine, the Ducati Monster 1200 is a machine which could enjoy as much as 147 horsepower. The bike is a product of a great engineering effort, and only a very few bikes in its category can match it. The Ducati Monster 1200 sells for about $14,700, and buying it is a thing you are very unlikely to regret.
- Ducati 1200cc Testastretta V-twin engine
- 147 horsepower
Price: $14,695
Pros
- Outstanding
Cons
- Expensive
10. Kawasaki Z650
As regards affordable naked bikes, the Kawasaki Z650 is a product we would also love to discuss. This machine sells for about $7,400, so people with low budgets should be able to afford it. This bike is powered by a 649cc twin cylinder engine. With a weight of about 37 lbs, the Kawasaki Z650 is much easier for newbies to handle.
- 649cc twin cylinder engine
Price: $7,399
Pros
- Affordable
Cons
- No con