Best Of · Under $10kLive · July 21, 2026

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.

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
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
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
04
04© Chanokchon
Honda · adventure
Honda XL750 Transalp
8.4
A brilliantly judged middleweight all-rounder: a punchy 755cc twin, genuine off-road ability and Honda dependability at a price that undercuts the establishment.
Consensus from 1000PS · MCN · Cycle World
Price
$9,999
Engine
755cc
Power
91hp
Seat
850mm
05
05© Triumph Motorcycles
Triumph · naked
Triumph Trident 800
8.4
The middleweight naked Triumph should have built years ago: a charismatic 113 hp 798cc triple slotted between Trident 660 and Street Triple, squaring up to the MT-09 on power and undercutting it on price.
Consensus from Visordown · Bennetts · Rider Magazine
Price
$9,995
Engine
798cc
Power
113hp
Seat
810mm
06
06© 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
07
07© 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
08
08© Kidfly182
Triumph · sport
Triumph Daytona 660
8.3
A road-first supersport that wraps a punchy, characterful 660 triple in wind-cheating bodywork: comfortable, usable and superb value, even if it trades outright track sharpness for everyday ease.
Consensus from MCN · RevZilla · Cycle World
Price
$9,395
Engine
660cc
Power
94hp
Seat
810mm
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09
09© 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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10
10© Saggittarius A
BMW · adventure
BMW F 450 GS
8.2
The middle-child GS finally arrives: a new 48 hp parallel-twin in a light, full-size adventure chassis that brings the GS look and tech within A2 reach.
Consensus from MCN · Bennetts · Visordown
Price
$6,995
Engine
420cc
Power
48hp
Seat
845mm