Affordable entry-level naked bikes - 1000PS Top Awards 2025

Affordable entry-level naked bikes - 1000PS Top Awards 2025

The 1000PS editorial team took a look at a whopping 23 (!) motorcycle categories to select the 10 most popular bikes in the 1000PS Top Awards. After the elite power and hyper naked bikes, the naked bikes category is all about affordable entry-level naked bikes that don't put too much strain on the wallet but can still be a whole lot of fun!

We didn't make it easy for ourselves when rating the 1000PS Top Awards, they had to be clear and above all comprehensible - the most popular bike of the editorial team should really be at the top. That's why we (Horvath, Juliane, McGregor, Mex, NastyNils, NoPain, Poky, Vauli, Wolf and Zonko) have worked out a very special evaluation key. Only those bikes that have actually been rated are included in the rating, then the frequency of the ratings is taken into account and finally the average of the respective ratings is calculated according to the school grading system (1 is the best grade). As not all editors have experience in all areas, there are categories in which not every editor has given a rating.

published on 25. 9. 2025.


Top Awards 2025

The jury, made up of respected experts with different areas of expertise, carefully evaluated each motorcycle based on criteria such as innovation, performance and design. With a wealth of experience and a keen eye for detail, they have selected the motorcycles that stand for excellence in their respective categories. The jury is made up of former racers, experienced motorcycle testers, men and women, in short, respected experts who all know their field inside out. Their collective knowledge and rigorous assessment ensure that only the most deserving candidates are honored with this prestigious award.

Affordable entry-level naked bikes - 1000PS Top Awards 2025

Rank

Model

Engine

Cubic capacity

Power

Torque

1

Yamaha MT-07

In line

689 ccm

73.4 HP

67 Nm

2

Triumph Trident 660

In line

660 ccm

81 HP

64 Nm

3

Triumph Speed 400

Single-cylinder

398 ccm

40 HP

37.5 Nm

4

Husqvarna Vitpilen 401

Single-cylinder

398.6 ccm

45 HP

39 Nm

5

KTM 390 Duke

Single-cylinder

399 ccm

45 HP

39 Nm

6

CFMOTO 675NK

In line

675 ccm

90 HP

68 Nm

7

Kawasaki Z650

In line

649 ccm

68 HP

65.7 Nm

8

Honda CB500 Hornet

In line

471 ccm

48 HP

43 Nm

9

Kawasaki Z 500

In line

451 ccm

45.4 HP

42.6 Nm

Kawasaki Z 500 SE

In line

451 ccm

45.4 HP

42.6 Nm

10

Suzuki SV650

V

645 ccm

76 HP

64 Nm

Affordable entry-level naked bikes - 1000PS Top Awards 2024

Rank

Model

Engine

Cubic capacity

Power

Torque

1

Triumph Trident 660
Triumph Trident 660

In line

660 ccm

81 HP

64 Nm

2

Yamaha MT-07
Yamaha MT-07

In line

689 ccm

73.4 HP

67 Nm

3

Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401

Single-cylinder

398.6 ccm

45 HP

39 Nm