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5 Great Used Naked Motorcycles for Under $5,000
Nakedness is all the rage these days. We're drinking naked juice, we're watching people willingly survive in the jungle naked on the Discovery Channel (shoutout Bloodhound Gang), people are dating naked, and magazines are even featuring naked athletes. But in the motorcycle world, the naked side of life is nothing new, though it seems to have regained popularity as of late.
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For those who don't want their motorcycles to look like over-styled plastic toys and don't care about a little extra wind resistance, the simple naked models should be high on the list of available options. In addition to the unique look, there are plenty of nakeds that offer good middle ground for those who don't fully want to commit to sport- or touring-specific bikes. Take a look at these five bikes you should be able to find for less than $5,000.
Suzuki SV650
Production: 1999-2002, 2003-2012
It's hard to say anything bad about the SV650 (and not just because I used to own one). There are a ton of them around for sale, so prices are low, providing one of the best naked bike values. They're attractive and sporty, they handle well, they get respectable gas mileage, and they're easy to work on with plenty of available parts. The torquey 645cc v-twin engine is still a blast for more experience riders, and as long as you're not stupid, it's a solid bike to learn on as well.
Even better, you'll have the option to choose between a more rounded frame (first generation) or a sharper, angular look (second generation). The one possible negative is that it's not as speedy in a straight line, but that shouldn't matter if you're looking for mountain or track riding. People also love to craft these into even meaner streetfighters.
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Honda 919 (CB900F, Hornet 900)
Production: 2002-2007
In the United States, it's just called the 919, but the Hornet moniker definitely seems more appropriate as its cutting, stanced design might be the best-looking of the bunch. Now, while the SV is still a pretty good choice for a beginner bike, the 919 certainly is not. The 919cc inline-four provides power and jump that should be under the handling of a rider who knows what he or she is doing. Smooth throttle control is no joke.
With its comfortable, but not relaxed, seating position, the 919 is a good middle bike for somebody who is looking to commute, with the occasional track day and occasional longer trip. Its weight certainly could be less at around 450 dry, but she'll still give you that sporty feel.
Yamaha FZ1
Production: 2001-2005
The FZ1 is the guy who's like, "I'm naked" but is actually wearing a loin cloth. Except on the FZ1, that loin cloth is on its face, and it has large mirrors that look like alien or insect antennae. Those could fairly easily be removed, though, if you really want the Yamaha. Like on most Japanese bike, you'll never have to worry about the FZ1's reliability. That means low maintenance, whether you're doing daily riding, track days, or taking thousand-mile treks—all of which this bike can do.
Kawasaki ZRX1100/1200
Production: 1997-2001, 2001-2008
Look at that glorious blue, white, and neon green striped design and just try to tell me you don't want one. Not all the bikes on this list had to be edgy Ninja accessories, you know. The Rex's beautiful retro design (honoring the old Z100R) is a quick rainbow sprinkle on top of a tasty motorcycle sundae. The 1,052cc liquid-cooled inline-four produces around 100 horsepower, and there are plenty of mods to juice it up even more.
At about 2.5 feet, the seat height isn't bad, but the ZRX is definitely heavier than these other bikes at close to 500 pounds. It's comfortable, handles alright, and has good enough braking—producing an overall good package. And if you really hate the headlight casing, you can get them without.
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Triumph Speed Triple 900, T509
Production: 1994-1997, 1997-1999
Cars and motorcycles are always better when they're inspired by a little history—unless we're talking about the Ford Thunderbird catastrophe of the early 2000s, that is. Intended to be a recall to the Speed Twin of the '30s and '40s, the Speed Triple might be the oldest and riskiest option on the list (see: British and not Japanese), but it's still one of the coolest.
While the Speed Twin had (surprise!) a parallel twin engine, the Triple (no way!) has an inline-three. These days, the Triumph engine is 1050cc, but in the mid-to-late '90s, it was 885 on both the 900 and T509. The styling of the older Speed Triples isn't as sharp as some of the other bikes presented here, but it has a classic shape nonetheless.
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