Traditionally, naked bikes have been the more affordable, more comfortable option, at least when compared to the equivalent sports bike (if applicable). Times have changed, though. Today, the more powerful naked bikes have gotten pretty expensive, offering similar features to their fully faired brethren, and as a result, also have similar price tags. So, if you want to get more bang for your buck, you need to consider buying used.Depreciation is pretty severe on some models, so there certainly are some bargains to be had. Over the past couple of decades, we have seen some fantastic naked bikes come and go, all offering sports bike performance without the discomfort. While practical, these bikes still pack serious attitude!In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including KBB. Buying a used motorcycle always has an element of risk attached, so please do your research, and proceed with caution. The motorcycles on this list go from oldest to newest. 2004 Kawasaki ZRX1200R Price Range: $3,000 - $5,000 Iconic Motorbike Auctions Back when this was new, it felt a lot like Kawasaki was simply trying to sell an old bike for new money. Since the early 00s, the whole retro thing has exploded and now, in the strange world we live in, we have a retro bike that can actually qualify as a “classic” motorcycle. It certainly is not a collectible classic yet, though, right now it is just a fun, affordable motorcycle. Specifications 2006 Buell XB12S Price Range: $3,000 - $5,000 Buell The XB12S was an innovative motorcycle. It was one of the first bikes to get the now iconic Zero Torsional Load (or ZTL) perimeter front brake. Its aluminum frame doubled as a fuel tank, and the swingarm also served as an oil reservoir. These innovative features helped keep the weight down. Even though these Harley engines were frightfully heavy, the bike itself is pretty light. Even so, these bikes are not for everyone, and, as a result, prices remain low. Specifications 2009 Buell 1125CR Price Range: $3,000 - $5,000 Iconic Motorbike Auctions The naked version of the 1125R is a pretty strange-looking motorcycle by modern standards, but in some respects the design choices are understandable. In effect, this was the 00s version of the Transformer design language we see today, and it has not dated well. Its Rotax V-twin is a gem, but like most twins it will get hot, and wiring issues were always a problem right from the get-go. A good test ride is in order if you want to avoid disappointment. Specifications 2009 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Price Range: $4,000 - $6,000 Aprilia By the late 00s, Aprilia was already infamous for all manner of reliability foibles, and the Tuono was no exception. Just like the aforementioned Buell, its Rotax-sourced V-twin is well worth the price of admission, but just like the Buell, wiring is not going to be your friend. Unlike the Buell, it is a gorgeous Italian, and well worth considering if you have the patience. Specifications 2010 Ducati Monster 696 Price Range: $4,000 - $6,000 DucatiThe Monster is essentially where it all started for the reinvigorated naked sports bike segment. In many ways, the original Monster lived up to its name, as it was cobbled together from random sports bike parts. By the time the “entry-level” 696 came out, it was very much a purpose-built machine, designed to attract younger buyers to the brand. As far as older air-cooled Ducati twins go, this is relatively reliable – which is to say, not very – but it still sold well, and it isn’t hard to find a good one in this price range. Specifications 2011 Honda CB1000R Price Range: $4,000 - $6,000 Honda Motorcycles with a single-sided swingarm are supposed to be desirable, but the CB1000R somehow fails in this respect. It is not a pretty motorcycle in our books. What it has is a glorious Fireblade engine tuned to produce more mid-range power, much like the new Hornet SP. The release of that motorcycle has most certainly had an adverse effect on the value of older CB1000R’s, so there will be some great deals to be found. Specifications 2014 KTM 690 Duke Price Range: $3,000 - $5,000 KTM Sometimes you only realize what a good thing you had once it is gone. The old 690 Duke is certainly not the fastest or the most powerful bike, but it is about as fun as a motorcycle can be. Its big LC4 single makes a scarcely believable 72 horsepower, and for a bike that only tips the scales at 350 pounds, that is plenty. Unlike the modern equivalent, this proved to be pretty reliable. Specifications 2012 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 RS Price Range: $4,000 - $6,000 The Speed Triple is not the easiest bike to look at from the front, but from just about any other angle, most especially the cockpit, it looks pretty good. That triple is a peach and it also has a well-sorted chassis. For the time being, this might actually be one of the best bargains on the used market. Like any Triumph, it is a little different, but at this price, who really cares? Specifications 2016 Suzuki GSX-S750 Price Range: $3,000 - $5,000 Suzuki These are still available today (as a 2023 model), but if you are willing to get a used example it will cost around half as much. The old GSX-R750 engine was reworked for more midrange performance and is no slouch. With performance numbers like this, it is pretty easy to see why it has taken Suzuki so long to replace it. In many ways, that replacement has flattered to deceive. Specifications 2016 Yamaha FZ-09 Price Range: $4,000 - $6,000 Yamaha Out of all the bikes on this list, this might be the most revolutionary. Unlike most of the other bikes on this list that have retuned sports bike engines, this was designed from the ground up to be a naked bike. It really showed the world what could be achieved with a tractable, modular powertrain designed to deliver good midrange performance. This was always intended to be an accessible bike, and it remains as accessible as ever on the used market. Specifications