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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.

  1. 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 van MCN · Cycle World · RevZilla

    Prijs
    $8,999
    Motor
    776cc
    Vermogen
    81hp
    Zadelhoogte
    810mm
  2. 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 van ADV Pulse · RideApart · GearJunkie

    Prijs
    $5,799
    Motor
    452cc
    Vermogen
    40hp
    Zadelhoogte
    825mm
  3. 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 van 1000PS · Cycle World · MCN

    Prijs
    $8,499
    Motor
    689cc
    Vermogen
    73hp
    Zadelhoogte
    805mm
  4. 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 van MCN · Cycle World · Cycle News

    Prijs
    $9,799
    Motor
    948cc
    Vermogen
    124hp
    Zadelhoogte
    820mm
  5. 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 van 1000PS · MCN · RevZilla

    Prijs
    $6,799
    Motor
    457cc
    Vermogen
    48hp
    Zadelhoogte
    800mm
  6. 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 van MCN · RevZilla · Bennetts

    Prijs
    $7,399
    Motor
    471cc
    Vermogen
    47hp
    Zadelhoogte
    833mm
    Lees review
  7. KTM · naked

    KTM 125 Duke

    8.2

    The sharpest, best-equipped 125 on sale: a punchy single, full-colour TFT and grown-up chassis make it feel like a much bigger bike.

    Consensus van MCN · Bennetts · Visordown

    Prijs
    $5,499
    Motor
    125cc
    Vermogen
    15hp
    Zadelhoogte
    820mm
  8. Triumph · naked

    Triumph Trident 660

    8.1

    Superb-value middleweight with a glorious Street Triple-derived triple; budget forks and a comfort ceiling are where the corners were cut.

    Consensus van Bennetts · MCN · Cycle World

    Prijs
    $8,595
    Motor
    660cc
    Vermogen
    81hp
    Zadelhoogte
    805mm
  9. Kawasaki · sport

    Kawasaki Ninja 500

    8.0

    A polished, easy-going A2 sportbike that builds on the brilliant Ninja 400, and one of the best-resolved entry sportbikes you can buy.

    Consensus van RevZilla · MCN · Cycle World

    Prijs
    $5,299
    Motor
    451cc
    Vermogen
    51hp
    Zadelhoogte
    785mm
  10. Yamaha · sport

    Yamaha R7

    8.0

    A brilliantly balanced, featherweight-handling middleweight supersport and a genuine value, let down only by a willing twin that wants more top end.

    Consensus van MCN · RevZilla · Cycle World

    Prijs
    $9,199
    Motor
    689cc
    Vermogen
    73hp
    Zadelhoogte
    835mm

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