The Best Commuter Motorcycles

The best commuter is light, easy to filter through traffic on, and cheap to run, without being boring on the weekend. These bikes turn the daily grind into the best part of your day.

1. 01
   01© Triumph
   Triumph · naked

   Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

   9.0

   Class-leading middleweight naked with a thrilling 765 triple, Brembo Stylema brakes and an Öhlins shock; track-grade focus makes it sharp rather than soft.

   Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · MCN

   Price

   $13,545

   Engine

   765cc

   Power

   130hp

   Seat

   836mm

2. 02
   02© Aprilia
   Aprilia · naked

   Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100

   9.0

   The 2025 capacity bump to 1099cc and semi-active Öhlins make this V4 super-naked sharper and more urgent without losing its raw, MotoGP-derived character.

   Consensus from 1000PS · MCN · Cycle World

   Price

   $19,699

   Engine

   1099cc

   Power

   175hp

   Seat

   837mm

3. 03
   03© KTM
   KTM · naked

   KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO

   9.0

   The bored-out 1350cc LC8 V-twin delivers 190 hp with brutal midrange, while semi-active WP suspension and full electronics keep the unhinged Super Duke usable.

   Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · Motorcycle.com

   Price

   $21,499

   Engine

   1350cc

   Power

   190hp

   Seat

   834mm

4. 04
   04© Yamaha
   Yamaha · naked

   Yamaha MT-09

   8.6

   The 2024 overhaul turns the charismatic hooligan into a genuinely complete sub-litre naked: punchy CP3 triple, sharper chassis, full electronics.

   Consensus from Visordown · Bennetts · MCN

   Price

   $10,599

   Engine

   890cc

   Power

   119hp

   Seat

   825mm

5. 05
   05© Suzuki
   Suzuki · naked

   Suzuki GSX-8S

   8.5

   An award-winning middleweight naked that punches above its spec sheet, with a torquey, characterful twin and a genuinely premium feel.

   Consensus from MCN · Cycle World · RevZilla

   Price

   $8,999

   Engine

   776cc

   Power

   81hp

   Seat

   810mm

6. 06
   06© Yamaha
   Yamaha · touring

   Yamaha Tracer 9 GT

   8.5

   A fast, characterful triple with semi-active suspension and standard luggage that delivers exceptional sport-touring value, only let down by a busy ride and modest wind protection.

   Consensus from 1000PS · MCN · Cycle World

   Price

   $13,499

   Engine

   890cc

   Power

   119hp

   Seat

   810mm

7. 07
   07© Yamaha
   Yamaha · naked

   Yamaha MT-07

   8.4

   A torquey CP2 twin in a light, friendly chassis whose 2024 fork and brake upgrades sharpen one of the most rewarding middleweight nakeds, though rivals now make more power.

   Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · MCN

   Price

   $8,499

   Engine

   689cc

   Power

   73hp

   Seat

   805mm

8. 08
   08© Suzuki
   Suzuki · adventure

   Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

   8.4

   A capable, well-priced middleweight ADV with a true 21-inch front and genuine off-road intent, held back only by its tall seat and modest electronics.

   Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · MCN

   Price

   $11,599

   Engine

   776cc

   Power

   84hp

   Seat

   855mm

9. 09
   09© Kawasaki
   Kawasaki · naked

   Kawasaki Z900

   8.3

   Near-super-naked thrills for a fraction of the money: a fast, stable inline-four and one of the strongest values in the class.

   Consensus from MCN · Cycle World · Cycle News

   Price

   $9,799

   Engine

   948cc

   Power

   124hp

   Seat

   820mm

10. 10
    10© Aprilia
    Aprilia · sport

    Aprilia RS 457

    8.3

    A genuine small-bore sportbike with adjustable suspension, ride-by-wire modes, and full 35 kW A2 power in a light, premium-feeling aluminium chassis.

    Consensus from 1000PS · MCN · RevZilla

    Price

    $6,799

    Engine

    457cc

    Power

    48hp

    Seat

    800mm