Whats the Best Naked Bike on the Market These Days?

[AbsolutEnduser]

Tuono V4 FTW. Or any T for that matter. But NOT mine.

Somebody in Seaside is SO bored , that he has to resurrect this thread and pimp is OWN bike model??? :hand

and revnort, please. No more pictures of USF college students...

 

[ohio]

Street Triple R is so fun, so flickable, so loftable - the bike is pretty close to perfect for street use.

If you're more of a long-hauler and not fashion conscious, the FZ1 is a hell of a bike.

 

[ohio]

Street Triple R.

If you have the cash, Ducati Streetfighter.

Fuck that. If I have the cash, I'll still take the StripleR. Streetfighter just isn't that good of a bike or pretty enough to make up for it.

The only other bike in this category I'm eagerly anticipating right now if the MV Brutale 675.

 

[Zerox]

Don't forget...we motorcyclists are idiots. Usually the first thing people buy for a naked bike is a MF'ing windscreen. :laughing

 

[VicTim]

Not naked enough. I got one of these since writing this thread. Now thats Naked.:thumbup

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It may not be the best naked bike but it sure keeps me happy. Big grin on my face whenever I ride it.:cool

 

[ratpick]

zrx 1200r.:thumbup

 

[VicTim]

zrx 1200r.:thumbup

Great bike but not quite naked though.

 

[Triple Threat]

..If I have the cash, I'll still take the StripleR. Streetfighter just isn't that good of a bike or pretty enough to make up for it.

The only other bike in this category I'm eagerly anticipating right now if the MV Brutale 675.

I'm right there with you!

 

[nickb]

As a Bandit rider I'm obligated to suggest that for $3000 you could get an old air-cooled Bandit off of CL and then invest a few hundred in a stage 2 kit. It will not impress the ladies and no one will notice it at Starbucks. But it will get you there maybe just a fraction of a second slower than a Tuono but with money left over for a latte and maybe dinner out. And think of all the money you'll save on maintenance.

 

[J-Boat]

Austrian Pig Iron for the win.....

Good timing though. I just sold my 08 FZ1 and picked up a pristine 07 KTM Superduke. I Haven't ridden it yet, but I have a feeling my face is going to hurt from the perma-grin...

 

[Toecutter]

get this

 

[VicTim]

I almost got a Tuono but just missed it. Now that is a naked bike.

 

[J-Boat]

fuck KTM. they just pulled out of AMA. get a tuono. Aprilia is about to give RdP a bike to beat Rossi with next season.

Damn! I was just about to jump on the bandwagon and it hasn't even left yet...:laughing

 

[nebulous]

As a Bandit rider I'm obligated to suggest that for $3000 you could get an old air-cooled Bandit off of CL and then invest a few hundred in a stage 2 kit. It will not impress the ladies and no one will notice it at Starbucks. But it will get you there maybe just a fraction of a second slower than a Tuono but with money left over for a latte and maybe dinner out. And think of all the money you'll save on maintenance.

Especially the 400. :thumbup

 

[Junkie]

not air cooled :nerd

 

[TomDac]

Moto Guzzi Griso Special Edition. Not sure about it being "the best", but it makes my loins tingle.

 

[Rob]

 

[BISON]

not air cooled :nerd

...theres probably no coolant in the radiator. its what all the kids are doing these days to squeeze out an extra 5hp (at the wheel nonetheless). i read about on the forum...

 

[VicTim]

Moto Guzzi Griso Special Edition. Not sure about it being "the best", but it makes my loins tingle.

Nice, love it.:thumbup

 

[louemc]

After riding a couple of years now and being a bit older (49), I know what I like. I keep dreaming about what my next bike will be and I'm pretty sure it will be a naked one. A couple I've been thinking about are Kawasaki z1000, fast, fun and economicle and Aprilia Tuono, fast, exotic Italian more dinero. At my age I prefer the upright riding position of these bikes, it works best for me. I still love my Vesrsy, it's a keeper, no plans on selling her but I would like a faster all out hooligan bike for making trouble on the weekends.

Whats your take on this? What are your choices and why? I guess what I'm asking is whats the best naked bike out there.:cool

Depends on what Fast is...Fast and naked can be a conflict...

Upright is easy to come by... You know what I'm always preaching about.

It's Super Sweet to Marry Upright and Super Sport fairing to take the wind work off your body...and have the qualities of the Race Replica at work for Ya.