laney Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 hey people, I'm looking for a 400-700cc inline 4 naked for my next bike, either second hand or new if it is reasonably affordable like the CB650R. naked because I like how they look inline 4 because I like how they rev and sound. I like higher revving "singing" engines and not beefy lawnmower kind of sounding engines. 400-700cc because I want a serious enough bike that it's not boring but not a litre bike that is expensive to buy and run and excessively powerful for my every day needs Modern - ABS, a nice dash, low emissions, parts availability etc would be desirable qualities So far I've seen: - honda CB650R - benelli 600i - suzuki GSR600 - suzuki GSR400 - Yamaha FZ6 However ALL of those apart from the honda are discontinued!.... Anyone got any other suggestions to broaden my list so I can maybe try a couple before pulling the trigger? Anyone know why there are so few currently available options? Quote
geofferz Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 Middleweights have basically been discontinued due to cost, euro 5 etc. If you're instant in an i4 naked then I can't think of anything more than the above. There are used i4 sports (r6 etc) and even new naked twins (mt07) but yeah. Quote
RAYK47 Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 don't dismiss a triple, get yourself on a Triumph Street Triple RS and see what you think? The sound is amazing and goes like stink. One of the best naked's around for years. 2 Quote
Stu Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 My recommendation is an MT09 Yes I know its bigger than 700cc I would have said the MT07 but they are bloody tiny! I am also aware its not an inline 4 but take one for a test ride I am sure you will enjoy it and they are high revving and don't sound like a lawn mower Quote
MikeHorton Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 That cp3 engine is great or the triumph triple I prefer them to a 4 cylinder but I've never been a 4 cylinder fan and back to a twin now so I'm probably not the best to suggest on this thread Quote
Pie man Posted March 1, 2022 Posted March 1, 2022 5 hours ago, Stu said: I would have said the MT07 but they are bloody tiny! But bloody good fun. I prefer twins anyway 1 Quote
Spongefinger Posted March 2, 2022 Posted March 2, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 03:40, laney said: hey people, I'm looking for a 400-700cc inline 4 naked for my next bike, either second hand or new if it is reasonably affordable like the CB650R. naked because I like how they look inline 4 because I like how they rev and sound. I like higher revving "singing" engines and not beefy lawnmower kind of sounding engines. 400-700cc because I want a serious enough bike that it's not boring but not a litre bike that is expensive to buy and run and excessively powerful for my every day needs Modern - ABS, a nice dash, low emissions, parts availability etc would be desirable qualities So far I've seen: - honda CB650R - benelli 600i - suzuki GSR600 - suzuki GSR400 - Yamaha FZ6 However ALL of those apart from the honda are discontinued!.... Anyone got any other suggestions to broaden my list so I can maybe try a couple before pulling the trigger? Anyone know why there are so few currently available options? What don't you like about the hornet ? Quote
MikeHorton Posted March 2, 2022 Posted March 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Spongefinger said: What don't you like about the hornet ? Tis a great bike! 1 Quote
jedibiker Posted March 2, 2022 Posted March 2, 2022 the fz8 is naked ish and only about 80-90bhp. Quote
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