Top 5 Entry-Level Naked Bikes In 2025
Naked bikes hold a special place in the motorcycle market. The reason is simple: they provide a sports bike-like oomph without the back-breaking ergonomics. Accordingly, nearly every sports bike has a naked sibling today, and there are some epic options for all kinds of fans. Here, we’ll focus on some entry-level examples that deserve a look.
CFMoto 450NK
The 450NK is the naked sibling of the impressive 450SS. It has a 449cc, parallel-twin engine, which breaks away from the norm by using a 270-degree firing order. That means its 50 horsepower and 28.8 pound-feet is spread across the rev range. Other highlights include likable features, adjustable suspension, and a low 31.1-inch seat height. Oh, and lest we forget, the design is rather likable, too.
| Engine | 449cc, parallel-twin |
| Power | 50 HP |
| Torque | 28.8 LB-FT |
| Transmission | Six-speed |
Kawasaki Z500
The Z500 is the replacement for the dated Z400, and it makes the Z lineup a lot more lip-smacking for new riders. Compared to the outgoing bike, the 451cc parallel-twin engine serves as the biggest highlight. It enables an impressive over 50 horsepower output while ensuring utmost reliability and usability. What you might not drool over is the basic suspension and somewhat alien-like design.
| Engine | 451cc, parallel-twin |
| Power | 51 HP |
| Torque | 32 LB-FT |
| Transmission | Six-speed |
Aprilia Tuono 457
This is arguably the most anticipated motorcycle on the list. Given the RS 457’s impressive package, every naked bike fan wanted a Tuono based on the platform. Aprilia has delivered just that, and it lives up to the hype. The aluminum perimeter chassis and adjustable suspension, join with a punchy twin-cylinder engine, to create an excellent machine for having serious fun. Sweetening the pot further is a likable electronics package and a crisp TFT.
| Engine | 457cc, parallel-twin |
| Power | 47 HP |
| Torque | 32 LB-FT |
| Transmission | Six-speed |
KTM 390 Duke
The 390 Duke has been the segment leader in the entry-level segment ever since its debut over a decade ago. It aims to achieve the same with its latest set of updates in nearly all aspects from head to toe. Notable bits include a new 399cc liquid-cooled engine, adjustable suspension, lighter wheels, and a new chassis to boost riding dynamics. A class-leading electronics package boosts the value proposition even further.
| Engine | 399cc, single-cylinder |
| Power | 44 HP |
| Torque | 28.7 LB-FT |
| Transmission | Six-speed |
Yamaha MT-03
The MT-03 is a brilliant entry-level naked on a budget. It just got a refresh for MY25, where it has received a new instrument cluster and a tweaked design. Why nothing else, you ask? Because everything else is already quite proven. The chassis and suspension work well, and the 321cc parallel-twin engine is arguably one of the most reliable in its segment. Oh, and this helps keep the MSRP quite low as well.
| Engine | 321cc, parallel-twin |
| Power | 42 HP |
| Torque | 21.7 LB-FT |
| Transmission | Six-speed |
