The line between an all-out superbike and a thoroughly capable naked motorcycle is getting blurrier by the day. In hindsight, this was to be expected. As performance barriers are hit, the natural next step is for sport bikes to take a step up with bigger displacements and higher power outputs. And that's precisely the case now with a lot of sport bikes.

UPDATE: 2024/01/07 02:27 EST BY RAUNAK AJINKYA

Given the sheer number of options available on the market today in terms of naked superbikes, it was imperative that this list be updated to include a few more options that need to be on every serious buyers' list.

Manufacturers like BMW and MV Agusta, typically known to occupy top spots when it comes to their superbikes, are now seeing frighteningly fast naked sport bikes from the likes of Honda, Yamaha, and KTM, among others, breathing heavily down their necks. The ultimate winner in all of this is the enthusiast and the buyer, who can now access performance without any compromise. And with that, here's our list of some seriously quick, very capable naked bikes that you can legitimately consider as an alternative to superbikes.

How we got our model selections: To compile this list, HotCars scoured every motorcycle manufacturer's portfolios for their naked bike offerings. Large displacements, considerable power outputs, and frightening top speeds were used as criteria to narrow the list down further. It should also be noted that some of the motorcycles on this list are no longer in production but can easily be found on the second-hand market.

13 Yamaha FZ-10

Top Speed: 135 mph

While most of the naked bikes in the market, especially the Japanese ones, have made use of older generation engines from their sportbikes and de-tuned them accordingly to create their naked motorcycle offerings, Yamaha has decided to take an alternate route by using the same cross-plane as the modern YZF-R1 to create the Yamaha FZ-10.

Soon to be called the MT-10, the FZ-10's engine has hardly been altered. Relaxed ergonomics and the additional unavailability of aerodynamic fairings make it slightly less aggressive than the R1. However, it is still an extremely powerful and fast motorcycle that can reach a maximum speed of 155.3 mph. Powered by a liquid-cooled, 998cc engine, the FZ-10 can produce 160.19 hp in power output and 81.1 lb-ft in torque. Although people can't stop staring at certain Yamaha cruiser bikes, the FZ-10 initiates a similar response.

2017 Yamaha FZ-10 Specs

Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs; Top Speed sourced from FZ10.org

12 Honda CB1000R

Top Speed: 143 mph

Yes, Honda makes some of the most reliable motorcycles in the world. That said, motorcycles like the CB1000R prove they're quite handy at making quick motorcycles.

This particular naked features some amazing retro design and an engine with a bit of pedigree. In fact, it wouldn't be a stretch to suggest that the CB1000R is a dark horse among the established lot. Its claimed top speed may be just the starting point on this list, but viewed in isolation, that's still a speed most riders would be fearful of accessing. In simpler terms, the CB1000R makes for a tremendously quick naked.

2021 Honda CB1000R Specs

Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs; Top speed sourced from Acceleration Times

11 Kawasaki Z1000

Top Speed: 147 mph

After being restyled, the Kawasaki Z1000 is arguably one of the most aggressively designed bikes that modern bikers can avail in the market.

With a 1,043cc engine, the Z1000 can produce a massive power output of 142.8 hp, justifying its looks with a robust performance. Capable of reaching a top speed of 147 mph, the Z1000 is one of the fastest bikes Kawasaki ever made.

2014 Kawasaki Z1000 Specs

Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs; Top speed sourced from MCN

10 Suzuki GSX-S1000

Top Speed: 149 mph

While Suzuki already had the B-King as a decent naked bike offering within its lineup, it is with the GSX-S1000, the naked, re-tuned version of their legendary sports bike GSX-R1000, that the company finally checked all the requisite boxes.

Suzuki improved the GSX-S by equipping it with a road-friendly re-tuned engine from an older GSX-R1000 and a slipper clutch that heightens the riding experience. It is capable of producing a power output of 150 hp and 79.6 lb-ft of torque while producing a top speed of 149.9 mph. It is undoubtedly one of the best Suzuki motorcycles ever made.

2021 Suzuki GSX-S1000 Specs

Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs; Top speed sourced from Fastest Laps

9 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

Top Speed: 154 mph

Powered by a typical triple-cylinder Triumph engine of 1,060cc, the Triumph Speed Triple has to be the first example of what modern-day bikers know as a naked motorcycle. With its launch dating back to 1994, Triumph has continued producing this highly successful motorcycle for almost 25 years.

It is a naked motorcycle capable of holding its own on the track while being just as adept on the streets. The latest models can produce 177 hp of power and a torque of 92 lb-ft while going on to a top speed of 154 mph.

2021 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS Specs

Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs; Top speed sourced from Fastest Laps

8 Ducati Monster 1200 R

Top Speed: 158 mph

Ruling the naked bike market for over 20 years, the Ducati Monster 1200 has become a modern icon easily recognized and loved by bikers. While the Monster range offers a lot of options, the Testastretta, 1,200cc, V-twin powered Monster 1200 has to be the best in the segment.

Offering a healthy dose of practicality, robust road presence, usability, and sports performance, the 147 hp engine of this naked motorcycle does not fail to impress. The further availability of a 152 hp 'R' version simply sweetens the deal. While there are some surprisingly slow Ducati motorcycles, the normal Ducati Monster 1200 R is not one among them.

2018 Ducati Monster 1200 R Specs

Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs; Top speed sourced from Fastest Laps

7 Yamaha MT-10

Top Speed: 160 mph

The MT-10 is a master-stroke by Yamaha. What it is, is essentially a tech marvel by the Japanese giant. Calling it a toned-down R1 wouldn't be wrong, but at the same time, it's got enough going on to stand on its own two wheels.

Its crossplane crank engine puts out some serious numbers, and it's reportedly extremely nimble and agile around the bends. And at the same time, it's also meant to be comfortable and easy to get on with. Trust Yamaha to create something as complex yet so appealing simultaneously. No wonder, then, that it bagged HotCars' Best Japanese Motorcycle Of 2024 award.

2022 Yamaha MT-10 Specs

Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs; Top speed sourced from MCN

6 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory

Top Speed: 162 mph

While most naked motorcycles are de-tuned and un-faired versions of the company's sports bike offering, the Aprilia Tuono V4 is akin to a sports bike in all regards. Although released as a naked version of the RSV4, the Aprilia Tuono V4 is extremely fast and fearsome and can hold its own on the track with relative ease.

Being one of the top Aprilia motorcycles, the Tuono V4 1100 is powered by an exceptional V4 engine that produces 175 hp and a peak torque of 89 lb-ft. A race-oriented chassis, exceptional brakes, and suspension further sweeten the deal. Surprisingly, the Tuono V4 is just as comfortable on the streets, although reaching its estimated top speed of 162 mph is not advisable in city traffic.

2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory Specs

Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs; Top speed sourced from Fastest Laps

5 BMW S1000R

Top Speed: 164 mph

Donning the same chassis and 999cc engine as the S1000RR, the BMW S1000R can reach a top speed of over 160 mph. The bike has incredible performance specifications, with 84 lb-ft torque and 165 hp power output; the S1000R from BMW is definitely not a docile machine.

Inspired by BMW's racing machines, the S1000R is surprisingly practical in regular traffic. Having features like ASC, Race ABS, two riding modes, and a quickshifter, the S1000R is undoubtedly one of the fastest and best BMW motorcycles available.

2024 BMW S1000R Specs

Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs; Top speed sourced from Fastest Laps

4 MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR

Top Speed: 164.7 mph

While it is a motorcycle that is mostly ignored when considering powerful naked bikes on the market, the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR is an impressive machine that is at par with the most powerful modern-naked bikes available. Powered by a 1,078cc, inline-four engine, the Italian machine is capable of producing a max power output of 158 hp and 73.7 ft-lb of torque at 8,100 rpm.

It is a motorcycle that screams Italian muscle and should not be underestimated. Its prowess can be easily understood through its impressive top speed of 164.7 mph.

2016 MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR Specs

Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs; Top speed sourced from Ultimate Specs

3 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S

Top Speed: 168 mph

Designed by stripping down the Ducati Panigale V4, the Streetfighter V4 S is an absolute treat for the eyes. It features restyled ergonomics, some functional changes, and an impressive package of electronics, making it one of the best all-round naked motorcycles available in the market.

From the performance perspective, the Streetfighter V4 S does not disappoint, producing a power output of 208 hp at 12,750 rpm, a peak torque of 90.4 lb-ft at 11,500 rpm, and a top speed of 168 mph. With that in mind, it deserves to be among the best Ducati bikes ever made.

2022 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S Specs

Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs; Top speed sourced from Fastest Laps

2 KTM Super Duke R EVO

Top Speed: 168 mph

Equipped with a remarkably powerful LC8 powerplant, the KTM Super Duke 1290 R is a beast of a machine that can make certain sportbikes seem like a toy. The 1,301 cc engine is, in fact, the firm's best LC8 engine that can produce an incredible power output of 180 hp and an incredible torque of 103 lb-ft.

Furthermore, the engine can reach 0-60 mph in just 2.6 seconds, making it one of the fastest naked bikes that money could buy. However, the availability of traction control with lean-angle sensitivity, cornering ABS, gadgets from Bosch, ride-by-wire, choice of having a quick shifter, and selectable riding modes makes the KTM Super Duke R 1290 approachable for the average motorcyclist as well.

2022 KTM Super Duke R EVO Specs

Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs; Top speed sourced from Fastest Laps

1 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR

Top Speed: 174 mph

It would be an understatement to say that the Brutale 1000 RR has a lot going for it. Not only is it a stunning design, but it's also brutally powerful and comes loaded with rider aids.

It's powered by a 4-cylinder 998cc engine that puts out some mind-boggling numbers, gets ride-by-wire electronic throttle control, inertia measuring unit, an anti-wheelie system, traction control, and a fearsome reputation as standard. That it's at the top of this list should come as no surprise.

2023 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR Specs

Specs sourced from MV Agusta; Top speed sourced from Fastest Laps

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Sources: Respective manufacturer websites and pressrooms, Motorcycle Specs, Ultimate Specs, Fastest Laps, Acceleration Times, MCN