Naked bike

Fans of Honda's Euro-style Neo Sports Cafe concept and CB1000R might enjoy the new CB300R announced today. A stylish little getabout with capabilities beyond the urban jungle, the new bike gets an LCD dash, LED lights and IMU-connected ABS brakes.

The original factory streetfighter gets a tasty upgrade for 2018, with 4 percent more torque and 7 percent more horsepower in a new 1050cc triple engine. There's a new color TFT dash, cruise control, and an RS model with smarter electronics, Ohlins suspension and keyless ignition.

Moto Morini's beautiful, trellis-framed Italian streetfighter gets thoroughly freshened up for 2017 with a new, Euro-IV compliant version of its 1187cc v-twin motor, switchable ABS and a new chassis, as well as a bunch of unique new finish options.

The 2017 update to this super-naked streetbike is far and away the craziest machine in the BMW stable. And with active suspension, cruise control, cornering ABS and a ton of other gadgetry, it's also got a claim on being the smartest nakedbike in its category. Loz Blain rides the awesome S1000R.

Triumph's Street Triple 675 was already about the best middleweight naked bike you could buy. Now it's up to 765cc, while somehow dropping two kilograms. With four different models available – and a low ride height option – the Striple just got a lot better, for an even wider range of riders.

New York-based Vanguard Motorcycles makes a spectacular debut with the Roadster, a massive, frameless nakedbike built around and upon a giant 1917cc v-twin engine. Its Starship Enterprise-style tail section houses an integrated rear view camera.

The Brutale 800 was MV Agusta's hottest-selling bike this year - and now the Italians have released a RR version with a lot more horsepower, as well as upgraded electronics, suspension and lightweight wheels. Get into the gallery and drool over this exquisite piece of high-octane butt jewelry.

Another surprise from KTM at this year's EICMA expo in Milan: "The Prototype." Featuring an all-new 790cc parallel twin, the compact, lightweight Duke 790 seems set to fill the space between the single cylinder Duke 690 and the fire-breathing 1290 Super Duke R.

​KTM's 1290 Super Duke R was the biggest, baddest super-naked bruiser on the planet up until a few minutes ago, when the Austrians pulled the covers off a new version. And by god, I know it's an early call but it looks like the bike of the century.

After 10 years of development, Czech company FGR is finally ready to start selling its low-volume, luxury exotic streetbike. The Midalu is built around a 2.5-liter V6 that roars its way to a thoroughly indecent 240 horsepower peak, and the engineering on this naked brute looks exquisite.

2011's Speed Triple R reduced Loz to a dribbling idiot. The 2016 model is faster, tighter, more compact, smarter and much more refined. A grown-up hooligan machine most riders will be able to extract the best from on the street.

Finally yielding to the plaintive cries of naked bike fans, Suzuki has put the storied GSX-R1000 motor in a streetbike. And what a wonderful, nutty, wheelie-happy streetbike it is - with one of the lowest pricetags in the class.