Articles about Naked Bikes

Say hello to the second generation of ‘The Scalpel’

Following the success of the 890 Duke R last year, KTM has presented its latest entry in the midsize naked-bike segment, the 2021 KTM 890 Duke."With the KTM 890 Duke R, we knew we were bringing a bike that was

Features include a multilevel mode selector for both road and track

When Aprilia conceptualized the Tuono 660, it aimed to combine sporting versatility and a new 660cc twin-cylinder engine. Now, the Italian company has finally launched the naked sports bike.The Tuono 660 not only adopts the RS 660's power-to-

The German brand hasn’t scrimped on features

Coinciding with the unveiling of the 2021 BMW S1000 R is the introduction of the newly enhanced G310 R. Called the Dynamic Roadster, this model recently received a slew of upgrades to better meet riders' needs.In 2015, the German manufacturer debuted

The Japanese brand is on a roll

More than a week after revealing its benchmark hyper naked, Yamaha follows up with the launch of the 2021 MT-09 SP.The upgraded model arrives with features like cruise control and a fully adjustable KYP front and ?-hlins rear suspension package.

Here’s our first proper look at this hyper naked

After unveiling the 2021 MT-09, Yamaha is sustaining its momentum with the introduction of the new MT-07.The standard naked bike is powered by an updated, compact 689cc DOHC liquid-cooled in-line twin-cylinder engine, which claims good low-

How do you like the all-new generation?

Yamaha has finally revealed the 2021 edition of its benchmark bike in the hyper-naked segment, the MT-09.The standard model gets a more powerful 890cc DOHC liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine (versus the previous 847cc unit), and is roughly 3.

The fifth member of the ‘Master of Torque’ lineup

We can now say that the MT family of Yamaha Motor Philippines is complete with the arrival of the 2020 MT-03, the fifth member of the 'Master of Torque' lineup, on local shores.First launched internationally in October last year, this

Is the offer worth it?

The 2020 BMW F900 R immediately got a rousing response when it was launched in the local market last month. The naked category, under which fall multifaceted machines that are equally capable on countryside roads and urban jungles, is a hotly contested

Meet the Yamaha MT-09’s nemesis

The middleweight class is probably the most fiercely contested segment in the motorcycle market. Recognized as multifaceted bikes that can perform different tasks, these two-wheelers need to have a well-rounded personality to become a hit.To creat the perfect middleweight,

Here’s a worthy option for eager buyers

After a delay of almost two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the much-awaited local launch of the 2020 BMW F900 R finally pushed through over the weekend via a virtual presentation by BMW Motorrad Philippines.During the online event,

An engine specialist and a riding coach in one

Traditionally, a rider had to leave his motorcycle at a tuning shop for days just to have things like the suspension, throttle response, and even the engine timing adjusted. As motorcycle technologies became more advanced, riders could retune their stallions by pushing

Meet ‘The Beast 3.0’

KTM recently released a video showing the new 1290 Super Duke R being tested by a group of journalists at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve circuit in Portugal three months ago. Motorcycle media normally have a set routine during track days: Full-

Ready to compete against the Yamaha MT-09

Are you a fan of BMW bikes and kapeng barako? If you're lucky, you might find yourself enjoying the popular Batangas brew while staring at the 2020 BMW F900 R during the model's launch this month. BMW Motorrad Philippines has

The lesson here: Learn to trust the motorbike

To try or not to try: This was my dilemma when Harley-Davidson announced that media participants of the Triple S riding event in Andalusia, Spain, would be given a chance to experience a hill climb on a fleet of specially modified

Its competitive pricing has widened the target market of the H2 lineup

Are you itching to have a street-legal high-performance bike? This could be what you're waiting for: Wheeltek has announced that it is now accepting orders for the 2020 Kawasaki Z H2.Moto Sapiens has received confirmation of this naked

It has to be perfect

Behold a new, special edition of the Ariel Ace. Yes, Ace. It's a two-wheeled Atom in ethos and this new Iron Horse edition has arrived to make it notably shinier.That's all thanks to its CNC-machined aluminum frame.

Your thoughts on its Joker-inspired face?

After more than a year of endless development and testing, Ducati has finally rolled out its 2020 Streetfighter V4 during a well-attended world premiere in Rimini, Italy, on October 23, 2019.Still gorgeously wrapped in the Ducati signature deep red skin,

This supercharged naked bike stole the limelight at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show

Let's make this clear: The Tokyo Motor Show is not all about cars. Motorcycle manufacturers are out in full force, too.On opening day of the event's 2019 staging, it's quite obvious that most brands are giving more attention

When do we see junior MT in the metal here in PH?

Yamaha Motor Company Limited has unveiled the 2020 MT-03, which will likely stir up the middleweight motorcycle segment globally. Now armed with significant upgrades, this junior MT is the fourth in Yamaha's 'Master of Torque' lineup that includes the MT-

The brand is ready to compete in other segments

Good news for Harley-Davidson fans in the Cavite area: Wheeltek, one of the country's largest multi-brand motorcycle dealership companies, has bagged a dealership contract with Harley-Davidson and is slated to open its showroom located on Emilio Aguinaldo Highway