The year was 2007. I picked up an issue of MCN and, within 20 minutes, I fell in love with the Triumph Street Triple, even before I could legally ride it. That year I made a promise to myself that when I could afford a Street Triple, I would buy one. It took an embarrassingly
There are plenty of daily rideable naked bikes in 2026. But not all offer a tailor-made experience where performance profile, hardware, technology and even reliability come into play. Of all the companies, the big four Japanese bike makers adopt an all-round formula with the added benefit of being super reliable. Among them, Kawasaki has a
Every rider has imagined the perfect ride on their naked bike. Empty roads, green lights on all routes to work, and enough neat corners to make a Monday morning feel like a Saturday ride. The reality looks very different. Most trips involve crawling traffic, constant stoplights, and many moments when you’re more concerned with feathering
Today, inline-four-powered middleweight motorcycles are a rare breed. But this was not the case a decade ago, with all the major manufacturers offering us four-cylinder sport bikes and naked bikes. Japanese motorcycle manufacturers were at the forefront of offering powerful bangers. Before Yamaha gained popularity with its CP2 and CP3 two- and three-cylinder engines, Yamaha
Charged Indonesia has officially launched its new electric naked sport bike, the Charged Ndara. With a peak power of 11,000 watts and a top speed of 125 km/h, the Endara is the Indonesian brand’s clearest statement yet that it is ready to compete at the premium end of the domestic electric motorcycle manufacturing market. The
Many people probably didn’t even know it was gone, but the 790 Duke is back for 2027, filling a void left in the KTM naked bike lineup when the 890 Duke exits in 2023. KTM offered the 990 Duke as its replacement, which was essentially the same bike, only with different badges. So, what is