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The Best Naked Motorcycles

Naked bikes pair sporty engines with upright, comfortable ergonomics, the sweet spot for road riding and commuting. These are the best stripped-back streetfighters on sale.

  1. Ducati · naked

    Ducati Streetfighter V4

    9.1

    The MY25 revision lifts the Desmosedici Stradale to 214 hp and adds winglets and refined electronics, making it the most extreme litre super-naked on sale.

    Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · Cycle News

    Price
    $23,395
    Engine
    1103cc
    Power
    214hp
    Seat
    845mm
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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. 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
  9. KTM · naked

    KTM 990 Duke

    8.3

    An aggressive featherweight naked with a punchy 947 LC8c twin and deep electronics; sharp ergonomics and a firm ride reward committed riders over newcomers.

    Consensus from 1000PS · Bennetts · Cycle News

    Price
    $12,499
    Engine
    947cc
    Power
    123hp
    Seat
    825mm
  10. KTM · naked

    KTM 125 Duke

    8.2

    The sharpest, best-equipped 125 on sale: a punchy single, full-colour TFT and grown-up chassis make it feel like a much bigger bike.

    Consensus from MCN · Bennetts · Visordown

    Price
    $5,499
    Engine
    125cc
    Power
    15hp
    Seat
    820mm

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