Articles about Naked Bikes

It’s a capable middleweight and arguably a strong competitor in its segment

When it comes to adventure bikes, BMW is king. The GS models are arguably the most recognizable-and nowadays, probably the most common-tollway-legal ADVs out there. It basically has a foothold in the segment.But when you start talking about

That’s less than half of what the ‘full power’ version can produce

How much power does one motorcycle really need? If a bike isn't really one built for the track, chances are, the person getting it isn't looking to do eye-watering 0-100kph runs or hit speed gun-breaking top speeds.

A rundown of what is arguably one of the most stylish naked bikes in our market

Husqvarna entered the Philippine market with a bang. The Swedish motorcycle brand arrived with a lineup packed with a handful of some of the most stylish lightweight naked bikes you can find.I was one of the many people who flocked to

Honda PH continues to revamp its lineup

It isn't just the CB150X that's been added to Honda Philippines' (HPI) over the weekend-the motorcycle manufacturer also launched the 2022 Honda CB650R.The 2022 model boasts the CB650R's patented retro-modern naked-bike styling. It has a

The original Scalpel is back with more tech and improved riding dynamics

As great and as popular a bike the KTM 790 Duke was, KTM eventually decided to replace the 'Scalpel' with a bigger and more powerful 'Super Scalpel' in the 890 Duke R in 2021. A bummer? Not exactly.See, the 790 Duke'

Here’s what the 2022 model looks like in India

Yamaha's FZ-S FI has received some choice updates for 2022 in the Indian market. The naked bike gets updated styling reminiscent of the MT series, a two-level seat, Bluetooth connectivity, single-channel ABS, a multifunction LCD cluster, a rear

The café-racer-inspired naked gets some choice tweaks

As one of the biggest names in the modern retro game, Yamaha's XSR line won't take the recent influx of new competitors sitting down. In response to certain middleweight contenders, the Tuning Fork brand has updated the XSR700 for 2022.

Interested?

Things are continuing to heat up in the middleweight naked segment-CFMoto has just released the 700 CL-X Sport in the Philippine market. As the name implies, the bike is a sportier variant of the 700 CL-X Heritage, which we'

As well as two new colorways

KTM gave its flagship street bike, the 1290 Super Duke R, some drastic changes last year. Now, the motorcycle manufacturer is once again giving the two-wheeler some updates, including new colors and an improved suspension setup.KTM dubs this the new

Have you been waiting for this retro-naked middleweight?

Did the reveal of the Kawasaki Z650RS get you hyped for the local arrival of this retro-naked bike? Well, Kawasaki Motors Philippines has finally brought in its new middleweight offering into our market.This little brother unit to the popular Z900RS

As befits an expressway-legal bike

A favorite among budget-minded riders looking to hit the tollways, the Kawasaki Bajaj Dominar 400 is a solid, affordable way to dip your toes into big-bike ownership. Initially brought into the Philippine market in 2018, the Dominar will be getting

It’s for the Chinese market

The retro wave continues as Wuyang Honda, the Japanese brand's Chinese subsidiary, has introduced the CB190SS. Based on the same 184cc engine platform as the Hornet 2.0 and the CB200X, this classical-style naked bike looks like a mini rendition

If we can’t get this model here, can we at least get the new paint jobs?

The 2022 Yamaha MT-25 has just been unveiled in Indonesia, and with this launch comes a couple of fresh colors.First is Metallic Blue, Yamaha's tried-and-tested signature racing shade. The blue tank and wheels complement the predominantly black

The brand’s smallest naked bike on the local market has a lot going for it

After you've ridden mainly high-displacement motorcycles with more power than you can reasonably let out on the street, being able to putter around town on a smaller bike is a refreshing experience. Even more so when said bike is light,

What do you think of that price tag?

Rejoice, naked-bike fans. Kawasaki Motors Philippines has finally decided to bring in the Z900, which features a potent in-line-four engine, sharp 'Sugomi' styling, and Kawasaki's current-gen tech. This mean, green naked machine is sure to have lots

Here’s hoping the price tag stays below P1.7 million

At the zenith of MV Agusta's naked bike range is the Brutale 1000 RR, a 200hp+, winglet-equipped, achingly beautiful work of motorcycle art. With its muscular stance and imposing demeanor, this bike has become an aspirational ride for many.Also

Iron Macchina Customs calls this custom scrambler the ‘Asguard’

Iron Macchina Customs, the guys who came up with that apocalypse-ready Royal Enfield Himalayan, is back with yet another wild build. Say hello to the 'Asguard,' a fully customized first-generation KTM 390 Duke.The bike was reimagined as a modern

The hyper-naked features several key updates for the 2021 model

MV Agusta has marked the return of its hyper naked motorcycle, the 2021 Rush 1000, which is limited to just 300 units."This unique and exclusive bike raises the bar in terms of design and performance. Never has a naked boasted such

Not a minor refresh, this

After a series of video teasers hinting at the new GSX-S1000's sharp new looks, Suzuki has finally taken the covers off its top-of-the-line super naked.Totally restyled for the 2022 model year, the GSX-S1000 is the

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