THE BEST Used Naked Motorcycles Under £5000!

[@Endeavour6644]

The main thing I'm seeing with these bike reviewers is that it's always about the speed. Once you've had your first powerful bike and got the speed out of you all you want is a comfortable and reliable bike. It's not about the speed it's about the experience of riding.

[@arun6582]

Dislike

[@benny532017]

@@arun6582 ha!

[@zedddddful]

He picked the slowest bike of the four so it obviously wasn't all about the speed.

[@HS99876]

Naked bikes are usually the less expensive ones, because they are not comfortable to ride on longer rides, no wind protection, sporty ergonomics , only good for short city rides.

[@Labgorilla]

I’m in my mid 40s just got my A licence because train fares and strikes are simply making my journey to work impossible. I genuinely do not care about acceleration and top speed, I care about mpg, comfort and reliability.

[@potet12345678]

I would have picked the Speed Triple, the best looking version in my opinion! fantastic bike 👍

[@PedroDVC]

for sure

[@ExMAB4]

Speed Triple 1050 for me. Hands down winner here. 🏆 The best looking naked bike bar none. The first generation twin bug eye bikes are the best looking Speedies ever produced and look far better than recent upgraded Speedies. I possess a beautiful mint 2009 15 year anniversary special edition Speedy, best bike ive ever owned and ive been riding 45 years.

[@nickb3968]

Too bad the Hornet 900 didn't make the list. I've got one here in the States(2004)...with a CBR900RR header/single exhaust and bar risers with a Rizoma bar- it's the most perfect "all rounder" I've ever had, I doubt I'll ever sell it. Granted, I've done some things to bike to refine it: New front springs with 15wt fork oil, dropped the fork around 12mm and a Hagon rear shock....but it really does everything well on the street and can hang with the liter bikes at non-insane speeds and/or tight twisties. I bought it around 5 years ago for $2500(around 2000 pounds) with 18K on the odometer...I could sell it now with the market as it is and probably double my original investment...lol....but I'll never do it. It's light and the re-cammed CBR motor has monster mid-range and still enough of a high RPM hit to be fun. The F series windscreen I added makes it tolerable for weekend jaunts to the mountains too. I just love it. (Can you tell? lol)

[@maxwilson7051]

Great video, good to see someone offering a different perspective than just all new bikes, not all of us can afford a shiny new bike these days! Thanks Bob 👌

[@frenchtoast-d7u]

I would choose the Trumpet without a doubt. There’s just something about the looks of the 1st gen Speed 1050 with the round headlights. And this is coming from the happy owner of a Z900.

[@motofocus7927]

I would probably choose the saxophone actually

[@ilovetool1]

i am in New Zealand. And I got my 2013 Husqvarna Nuda 900 for the equivalent of 4250 pounds in 2017. I plan on keeping it forever.

[@MrBTRDAYZ]

Owned a z1000 in orange and loved it! Gorgeous bike, wonderful engine!

[@blackline66]

Triple ... No Question. Picked a 955i up in black for 2K full of Rizoma parts. Faultless. (Just make sure you do the REG/RECTIFIER MOD)

[@PedroDVC]

Street/ Speed triple any day... and I was thinking on buying the Shiver.. before

[@MrSimonfoz]

Great vid such a change to see a channel showing us some more realistic bikes that we all can afford. Please do more thanks.

[@motobob]

There'll be a video a month from Superbike Factory for the next year :)

[@user-jr1cs6ob3m]

Kaweee all the way for me. I had that exact one. The exhaust pipes turned to that nice golden tone. I liked that it is suttle down low, but a monster up top. Often the front wheel was off the ground and you wouldn't realize till it came down. This were the days for me, now lm riding a 21 CB500X. Hello from Vancouver Island, Canada. And that's an awesome bike shop.

[@victorhsia803]

I like the Aprilia

[@tonyplayford4805]

I am Honda person, but I’ll definitely pick speed triple triumph looks good sounds good haven’t ridden one, but I bet it right good

[@michaelhart5886]

As an owner of a 2010 speed triple se you know my answer. Such a fun bike

[@ttmadness34]

I bought a 2009 speed triple back in October for £4400 from a dealer, 1 owner, 5700 miles. I dont think you can go wrong for the money.

[@FrankTripleMoto]

Easy choice for me, Speed Triple everyday bro ✌️🏍

[@Willieswheels]

The only one I'd really consider is the Triumph, absolutely beautiful and you can't not enjoy that triple sound!

[@Da.Onus.Burger.618]

Oh yeh…Speed Triple hands down! 🙌🏾

[@samtaylor4470]

I've had my 04 Z1000 since 2017 and I'm keeping it forever.

[@marcusrichardson3472]

I had a Shiver back in 2009 and kept it for 4 years. I never had any issues with it, comfortable, reliable and made a great commuter through London. Eventually swapped it for a Street Triple which was clearly more focussed, but only kept it 2 years. From this line up, I would have picked the Speed Triple. Love the looks and the original round headlights

[@ofershragay]

I really liked that z1000 and it is quiet!

[@mattfair6381]

Surprising pic but a good pic, I love my 750 Aprilia it is truly a pleasurable sporting experience. Reasonably fast surprisingly comfortable and even though there are no suspension adjustments when ridden properly it handles extraordinarily well. Good pick good comparison thanks

[@bobz1736]

Nice one Bob ! If I still lived in the UK I'd buy that Triumph tomorrow - looks and sounds beautiful 😍

[@GillyBikes]

I’m gutted. I contacted the SB Factory months ago and asked to do stuff like this. Loads of emails. Looked like it was going to happen. They were having a meeting about it. Then they stopped emailing me. Then they brought in the big dog. I can’t compete with that. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭. The joys of having a new channel I suppose.

[@slogger1345]

You gave them the idea and they contacted MotoBob. Keep going your time will come!

[@GillyBikes]

I will keep going. I’m still having fun. The SB Factory however is dead to me

[@adriantorres3221]

Ide love a speed triple

[@natipacdraude]

Triumph Speed Triple is the complete package, for a naked bike. It looks like I'm going to buy one!

[@danielgielchinsky6951]

It’s so funny to hear you observe that the Street Triple is so commonplace. Word you used was “shed load!” I live in Miami and have been researching & seeking a Street or Speed Triple for a few months now. They are sparse here! The local dealers will sometimes have 1 or 2. One of the bikes will be an awesome RS and get sold the day it hits the market, and the second one will be boring and sit on the floor for weeks. So on I look! I ride a 2019 Z900RS and a 2013 CB1100, and they are both a rarity here. Yanks aren’t as passionate about buying good, high quality motorcycles and maintaining / improving them for 10+ years. Thank you for your excellent content, keep it up! 🙇‍♂️

[@Retirement_Life]

Speed Triple all day!

[@barryhughes1612]

Speed Triple, awesome bike for the money.

[@nigelbradshaw8266]

I had a Shiver for four years, it was a great little bike, I loved it.

[@lcrgarage3245]

Partial to a triple since I own a fz09, so give me the speed, and looks so cool also.

[@rao-foto]

Not particularly fond of the looks on the newer shiver. Best year for looks is the first year with a golden trellis frame, golden handlebar, silver paint scheme and all in all a more premium look with embossed aprilia-logo on the tank etc. But I love riding my shiver. As a daily rider for commuting, weekday spirited driving fun and reliability it's brilliant! The V-twin gives it a very nice and balanced torque curve and power delivery that keeps you from driving like a lunatic at all times. Some bikes just don't like being babied and demand on-throttle action to keep them from lugging, the aprilia does just fine without lugging on part-throttle.

[@anthonysilvestri4946]

1050 for the engine alone!

[@stephenwhiteley2879]

Great video Bob, as usual. Thanks

[@motobob]

Thanks Stephen!

[@frenchtoast-d7u]

Is it possible find a Tuono V2 for £5000 ?

[@motobob]

I think so yes - they had one on the website but it sold just before I went up to film this one

[@DukeOfTwist]

@@motobob It would've won hands down

[@rao-foto]

I’m considering importing a gen 1 from UK next year (to Norway) since I own a shiver now and feel like I’m ready for shiver on steroids for next year 😂

[@frenchtoast-d7u]

@@DukeOfTwist I really have a softspot for the 2nd gen. Bit of a brute and the Rotax V2 is pretty much bulletproof. I have no doubt that the 1st gen is also a great bike to ride, but the design is a bit of an acquired taste imo.

[@DukeOfTwist]

@@frenchtoast-d7u We've got 2x Tuono Track bikes a Gen1 & Gen2 plus a low k collector Gen Tuono Factory plus a '21 V4 1100 base model, they're all unique in there own way - check out the vids on my channel

[@jeffdbaker71]

Do they ship internationally? Speed Tripple please

[@RobVespa]

Why buy from a shop and not direct? Outside of having a collection for a video, of course. I've never seen a shop that didn't ridiculously charge more for used bikes. Advice on buying a bike: Do you research. Pick multiple bikes you'd be happy with. Set a budget. Figure travel/shipping into the price. I've found some of my best deals on the other side of the country and outside the country (which is another story). Talk. Look into lesser utilized venues (e.g., estate sales). Don't be afraid to ask people (e.g., drive-bys, barn finds, etc.). Browse ads (e.g., Craigslist, etc.) daily. Don't insult people with low ball offers (when people do this to me, especially since in print ads I include verbiage about it, I raise the price). Be ready to commit and buy at a moment's notice. All this and more can be yours for free for the price of... (having) common sense. It's gotten me great deals. Knowing how to take apart and put bikes together again helps. Bike doesn't start when you go see it? Jackpot. Costs a lot less now. The number of bikes I've seen for sale that simply needed basic maintenance or troubleshooting... 95HP... not very spicy. Haha. I've been on plenty of bikes with less than 30HP that have lots of spice - and smiles. What does that type of HP have to do with the quality of a bike? Unless you just want to set speed records. Heck, even if you're into track day - all sorts of bikes are fun there. Not a bike, but some of the most fun I had at a track was when a friend took their short bus (haha - I know) (which they later converted). That was excited - and a bit terrifying. I just read an article with a title along the lines of "5 things bike reviewers need to get over". I've since read a few others. Most of the things they talk about are spot on. Insofar as the bikes featured in this video, I would've selected the Triumph. From other comments, it looks like I'm not alone.

[@TechItOut]

At last. A naked review that does not include fully faired bikes. Well done.

[@davidlagno7717]

Ive owned 2, Z1000 's and a Speed Triple. I cant really compare the 2. The Z1000 is so easy to mod with ZX6 and ZX10 parts and getting rid of those stock cans sheds a crazy amount of weight. Both bikes sound and perform equally as great for what they are. The Z is much quicker while the Triple has that stomping torque and comfortably. It doesnt feel like a naked sportsbike. And my 1st gen 1050 did not have a quality feel. And was the only bike ive ever owned brand new. As for the Aprilia, ive never seen one in the US. When they came out the reviews weren't that good. Id have to say for a bike over 20yrs old, and i see them selling for 3 grand.... it takes the crown 👑

[@romen3]

I would personally never put metzler roadtec 01 under a speed triple... however great video again👌

[@nigelbradshaw8266]

They’re great tyres!

[@romen3]

@@nigelbradshaw8266 I have had them myself, and I find them not confidence aspiring and not round enough

[@frenchtoast-d7u]

@@romen3 I have the SE version on my Z900. Feels great 👍 Don’t know about the regular Roadtec 01s though. I think they’re a bit flatter.

[@stephenwright6969]

Would have to be the Triumph on looks alone.

[@rhemyis]

Thank you for including Aprilia in your comparison, I have my eyes on one from 2012 but I am not sure if to get one mostly because of the not to good opinion about Italian reliability, otherwise it ticks all the boxes for me, vtwin, brembo calipers with abs, slick exhaust especially an aftermarket one with a deeper sound and not last some exclusivity in a world full of Japanese motorcycles.

[@jackyfrigaux1006]

Aprilia don't seem to fit the Italian stereotypes on reliability. I have my Shiver for over ten years and used to have some battery and starting issues and these were all solved when I switched to a lithium battery. Because it has been faultless so far, I have no idea whether replacement parts are easy to find. Stock sound is quite good actually

[@fyorbane]

Aprilia are generally very reliable bikes, certainly the best of the Italian marks so I would not be too concerned about that if I were you.

[@michaelcarlsen3078]

@@fyorbane what about moto guzzi

[@fyorbane]

@@michaelcarlsen3078 Yes, generally good bikes. Personally I would rank them second just below Aprilia.

[@zedddddful]

I've had my tuono for years it's an absolute work horse they have the nickname of the Italian honda for a reason.

[@julianpowell6355]

Always the speed triple. Maybe a bit biased as I used to have one 15 years ago.

[@stevewhite9653]

Speed Trip for me.

[@norbertovillarealiii6750]

For some reason I think that Kawasaki looks gorgeous.

[@HS99876]

Buying used depends on your use? Are you buying for the look or for riding? Do you need relatability or your bike will be parked in garage all the time !

[@WileyFox01]

I would have chosen a Laverda 750s for my twin and Benelli 900 Tornado for my triple, both available for £5k but hey, each to their own.

[@dalemeadows225]

Triumph for me

[@r6singh]

There are two types of bikes. The ones that make sense, and the ones that toggle your senses.

[@davidash1008]

One big plus for the Z1000 is it'll qualify for classic insurance, which will save you a packet. Spec for spec, it has to be the triumph though obviously....

[@davidash1008]

You could always get a 2006 1050 of course....

[@aeror115]

Now I want to buy a bike

[@g.p.880]

Oh this is easy for me, Yamaha fz8/fz1 all the way.

[@mackan98502]

i have recently bought a FZ1 and i agree 100%

[@bikersquest]

I came to this coinclusion in 2015 lol

[@kiwicanuck5459]

Would of seen if there was a street 765

[@Rolilasx]

More similar content would be awesome!

[@motobob]

I'm doing one video a month with Superbike Factory for the next year! Good times :)

[@bbevis2357]

The Shiver looks like the product of a Kawasaki Versys gettin busy with a Suzuki Gladius

[@jimmyjam8795]

Japanese parents don't make beautiful Italian daughters.😉

[@fonziebulldog5786]

Triumph Speed / Street Triple. Thats it. 👍

[@northrider8628]

The kawasaki is hands ✋️ down the winner 🏆 🥇 in my book 📖 😀 and most likely will be the cheapest to own in the end...

[@REDDYKASU2015]

Can these bikes which ever I like can they get delivered to India bro.

[@lallumanohar4107]

The moment u showcased the shiver i come to the conclusion it wins your heart 💜.it is unique, comfortable, naked with touring ability.

[@rogerkay8603]

Me too, am after a 900 Shiver..............

[@zedddddful]

@@rogerkay8603 good luck finding one they are like rocking horse shit 🤣

[@nigelbradshaw8266]

Also the first production bike with fly by wire throttle

[@10secondsrule]

Street triple R for performance. Ducati 796 for fun. Everything else... Not sure.

[@fasthracing]

Second hand prices have gone up circa 40% on used bikes.

[@DukeOfTwist]

To bad they didn't have a Gen1 or Gen2 Tuono in stock, I guess as soon as they come in their snapped up.

[@motobob]

Yeah exactly - they had one listed on the website but by the time I shot this it was gone. Still the Shiver is a good stand in! :)

[@DukeOfTwist]

@@motobob Absolutely good call, I do like a speed triple as well, out here in Aus they are a bit of a rarer bike. I do like your reviews n reports its different to the rest. ;-)

[@spikeccx]

doo a few more so many great bikes under 5k you need to show more in each group m8

[@MrMinimanmatt]

You missed the zrx1200r Old and simple but my good a proper mans bike and are good for over 100k

[@CharlieboySLONDON]

Only 2 choices when it comes to triple engines at £5k ? You not heard of a Mt09 ? Plenty around at £5k ..

[@teamtempest844]

SUPERBIKE FACTORY SUPERBIKE FACTORY SUPERBIKE FACTORY

[@sergionuno]

Forgot the Yamaha FZ1.

[@rideoutlondon]

MT07, XSR700

[@g.w.3816]

it does grind me abit when people read out the whole ohh low mileage line... it counts for nothing if its been ragged about and not looked after. when i buy a bike its all about the service history. but id choose the triumph just not from superbike factory lol

[@dalepaddon8904]

I’ve had both an 06 Z1000 followed by an 07 ST1050 … so maybe I’d pick the Aprilia too 🤷🏻😝

[@moontrekerben7801]

Speed Triple by far!! Handling, look, engine, aura... to have owned both of them. To Kawasaki is booring to drive, no emotion, no handling. .. engine as vibration... Oufff... I'll stop here

[@racquelfacey1180]

Aprillia

[@siamsunsets6464]

all and either

[@zedddddful]

You can get a tuono 1000r or a factory for under 5k and you picked up a shiver and put it against a speed triple come on dude 🙄

[@jeremycanning8934]

LOL £5000 budget so whew mention bikes over that

[@lordgibbness]

Not everyone will have a 5k budget so he's just showing what's on offer

[@Roof_Pizza]

Budget also includes maintenance? No? Ok. LOLZ.

[@karloimmanoel]

Nice

[@lgrw660factory]

I think I’d have to consider a bigger budget, tbh. Maybe up to £8000?

[@hansdejong1976]

Speedy

[@chrisdadigger1018]

If you only have $5000 to spend on a motorcycle I would certainly avoid Aprilia and Ducati you’re not going to be able to afford to fix them or Maintain them

[@Paulthenutter34]

Owned the Z1000 and fitted some Mivv exhausts, drastic improvement in the sound! It had this growl/raspiness you wouldn't expect from an inline four... Brilliant! Watch this to get an idea... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fImYdalqn5eAeLs

[@lynolad]

Super bike factory don't let you test ride the bikes though not even if you're interested in buying it so this is already fake 🤣🤣

[@kevinwalsh9483]

the shiver is the most stupid looking bike in the history of the world!!! save your money and buy a used dorsoduro. dracula has spoken.

[@rhemyis]

Yes, maybe you are right, it looks kinda skinny to me like a 400cc bike and doesn't have that Italian sexiness but it's not that bad.

[@rao-foto]

@@rhemyis The one shown is the cheapest looking year bike. The 2008 shiver looks much more masculine and premium tbh