Ducati Monster S4R

Suzuki GS500E fully naked bike

Honda CB600F Hornet

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Also known as a "standard" or "street bike", this is the basic form of the motorcycle stripped down to its fundamental parts. The emphasis is on functionality and ergonomics rather than aerodynamic body panels and exaggerated riding positions that are most common on sport bikes.

Origins

The original "naked" bikes were the café racers of the 1950's and 1960's, which were bikes that were stripped down for riding and racing to the many transport cafés (hence the name "café racer") that had sprung up along the highways. However the "modern" naked bike trend (as the first motorcycles could be classified as naked bikes as well) started in Europe, during the late 1980s. At that time, sportbikes, especially Suzuki's GSX-R, were popular all over the continent. However, the relatively high speed and acceleration of these motorcycles, coupled with the unstable (compared to today) suspension and frame components used, resulted in many crashes in which the bike's plastic fairings were superficially damaged. Because these fairings were expensive to replace, many began to strip them off altogether, resulting in the first streetfighters. Japanese manufacturers were quick to catch on, and in 1988 Honda created the first production naked bike, the Honda HawkGT NT650. Others soon followed: the legendary AJS 7R 350 cc Boy racer A Café racer, originally pronounced caff (as in Kaff) racer, is a type of motorcycle as well as a type of motorcyclist. ... A truck stop is an eating establishment, usually located near a busy road, with a large parking area for trucks and other heavy vehicles. ... The GSX-R is a series of sport bikes from Suzuki. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... The Honda Bros HawkGT NT650 was designed by Toshiaki Kishi and was the second Honda with Pro-Arm having the model designation RC31 coming immediately after the RC30. ...

• Aprilia Tuono1000r
• BMW K1200R
• BMW R1150R Rockster
• BMW R1200R
• BMW F650CS
• Buell XB (9R, 12R, 9S, 12S)
• Ducati Monster (600, 1000, S2R, S4R)
• Honda CB600, CB900F (Hornet), CB500,919, 599
• Kawasaki 750
• Kawasaki ZRX Series (Z-Rex)
• Suzuki Bandit (400, 600, 650, 1200, 1250)
• Suzuki GS500E
• Suzuki SV (650/650S, 1000)
• Triumph Speed Series (Triple 1000, Four 600)
• Yamaha FZ (600, 1000)
• Moto Guzzi Breva 750/850/1100, Griso 850/1100
• Bajaj Pulsar 150/180/200/220

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Characteristics

As their name implies, all naked bikes lack fairings (Triumph's Speed Triple) or have small, half-fairings (Ducati's Monster S4R). The top of the line, 1000cc naked bikes usually have performance comparable to the fastest of the middleweight supersport class (such as Kawasaki's ZX-6R). However, the bikes are less focused for the track, and thus have more liveable ergonomics and riding positions as compared to superbikes like Suzuki's GSX-R series. Naked bikes are geared, in the most part, towards higher acceleration at the sacrifice of overall top speed (through transmission gearing and sprocket size).

"Muscle" bikes

Large engine displacement versions of the "naked" type of motorcycle are often referred to as "muscle" bikes. Muscle bikes originated in Japan as an outgrowth of the naked bike phenomenon that was taking place in Europe. Their main characteristics are vast amounts of torque and a broad power spectrum, plus lower gearing compared to a sportbike and an upright seating position. Most "muscle" bikes also forego modern fuel injection, computer management and monoshock suspension seen on the latest sports models, settling for more traditional carburettors and twin rear shocks. Styling is typically reminiscent of Japanese standards from the 1970s and 1980s. These motorcycles are also referred to as "hooligan bikes"; what they may lack in state-of-the-art components, these bikes are considered very fun to ride due to the large, powerful engines allowing them to wheelie easily. Models such as the Kawasaki ZRX1200, Yamaha XJ1300 and Suzuki GSX1400 fit this category. One complete cycle of a four cylinder, four stroke engine. ... Torque applied via an adjustable end wrench Relationship between force, torque, and momentum vectors in a rotating system In physics, torque (or often called a moment) can informally be thought of as rotational force or angular force which causes a change in rotational motion. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... An R/C truck pops a wheelie after a jump. ... The Suzuki GSX1400, is a sports tourer motorcycle introduced by Suzuki in 2001. ...

Appeal

Naked bikes are loved in Europe for their tough, bare-bones styling and the subsequent attitude they seem to exude as well as their link to the classic café racers of the post-war years. The naked class is not as popular in the United States but is growing rapidly, albeit not significantly enough to displace the sportbike/cruiser phenomenon that is taking place there. the legendary AJS 7R 350 cc Boy racer A Café racer, originally pronounced caff (as in Kaff) racer, is a type of motorcycle as well as a type of motorcyclist. ...

External links

• CustomFighters.com - everything about streetfighters & naked bikes
• Sinister City Motorcycles

See also

• Café racer
• Suzuki GSX-R Series
• Ducati Monster
• Triumph Speed Triple
• Buell XB12S