The Best Motorcycles Under $10,000

Ten grand is the value sweet spot in motorcycling, enough for a genuinely capable, well-equipped bike across every class. These are the best motorcycles you can buy new for under $10,000.

1. 01
   01© 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

2. 02
   02© Royal Enfield
   Royal Enfield · adventure

   Royal Enfield Himalayan

   8.4

   A transformational leap over the old 411: the liquid-cooled Sherpa engine makes this the standout budget ADV, punching above its price.

   Consensus from ADV Pulse · RideApart · GearJunkie

   Price

   $5,799

   Engine

   452cc

   Power

   40hp

   Seat

   825mm

3. 03
   03© 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

4. 04
   04© 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

5. 05
   05© 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

6. 06
   06© Honda
   Honda · adventure

   Honda CB500X

   8.2

   The do-everything middleweight benchmark: plush, practical, and the most sensible A2 adventure-tourer on sale, if a touch tame.

   Consensus from MCN · RevZilla · Bennetts

   Price

   $7,399

   Engine

   471cc

   Power

   47hp

   Seat

   833mm

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7. 07
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   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

8. 08
   08© Triumph
   Triumph · naked

   Triumph Trident 660

   8.1

   Superb-value middleweight with a glorious Street Triple-derived triple; budget forks and a comfort ceiling are where the corners were cut.

   Consensus from Bennetts · MCN · Cycle World

   Price

   $8,595

   Engine

   660cc

   Power

   81hp

   Seat

   805mm

9. 09
   09© Kawasaki
   Kawasaki · sport

   Kawasaki Ninja 500

   8.0

   A polished, easy-going A2 sportbike that builds on the brilliant Ninja 400, and one of the best-resolved entry sportbikes you can buy.

   Consensus from RevZilla · MCN · Cycle World

   Price

   $5,299

   Engine

   451cc

   Power

   51hp

   Seat

   785mm

10. 10
    10© Yamaha
    Yamaha · sport

    Yamaha R7

    8.0

    A brilliantly balanced, featherweight-handling middleweight supersport and a genuine value, let down only by a willing twin that wants more top end.

    Consensus from MCN · RevZilla · Cycle World

    Price

    $9,199

    Engine

    689cc

    Power

    73hp

    Seat

    835mm