The Best First Big Bikes

Stepping up to a full-power bike is a big moment. You want real performance without a savage power delivery. These approachable middleweights (roughly 60-100hp) are the perfect first big bike after your A2.

1. 01
   01© Aprilia
   Aprilia · sport

   Aprilia RS 660

   8.8

   The class-defining modern middleweight: a punchy 270° twin, sublime chassis, and superbike-grade electronics in a usable package.

   Consensus van MCN · Bennetts · Cycle World

   Prijs

   $11,549

   Motor

   659cc

   Vermogen

   100hp

   Zadelhoogte

   820mm

2. 02
   02© Triumph
   Triumph · modern classic

   Triumph Bonneville T120

   8.6

   A beautifully built, torque-rich modern classic that nails the retro brief with genuine quality and easy real-world pace, at a premium price.

   Consensus van Cycle World · Motorcycle.com · MCN

   Prijs

   $12,895

   Motor

   1200cc

   Vermogen

   78hp

   Zadelhoogte

   790mm

3. 03
   03© Yamaha
   Yamaha · adventure

   Yamaha Ténéré 700

   8.5

   The benchmark middleweight ADV for genuine off-road ability, simplicity, and value; the tall seat and basic kit are the only price of admission.

   Consensus van RevZilla · Cycle World · Adventure Bike Rider

   Prijs

   $10,799

   Motor

   689cc

   Vermogen

   72hp

   Zadelhoogte

   875mm

4. 04
   04© Suzuki
   Suzuki · naked

   Suzuki GSX-8S

   8.5

   An award-winning middleweight naked that punches above its spec sheet, with a torquey, characterful twin and a genuinely premium feel.

   Consensus van MCN · Cycle World · RevZilla

   Prijs

   $8,999

   Motor

   776cc

   Vermogen

   81hp

   Zadelhoogte

   810mm

5. 05
   05© Suzuki
   Suzuki · adventure

   Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

   8.4

   A capable, well-priced middleweight ADV with a true 21-inch front and genuine off-road intent, held back only by its tall seat and modest electronics.

   Consensus van 1000PS · Cycle World · MCN

   Prijs

   $11,599

   Motor

   776cc

   Vermogen

   84hp

   Zadelhoogte

   855mm

6. 06
   06© Triumph
   Triumph · naked

   Triumph Trident 660

   8.1

   Superb-value middleweight with a glorious Street Triple-derived triple; budget forks and a comfort ceiling are where the corners were cut.

   Consensus van Bennetts · MCN · Cycle World

   Prijs

   $8,595

   Motor

   660cc

   Vermogen

   81hp

   Zadelhoogte

   805mm

7. 07
   07© Yamaha
   Yamaha · sport

   Yamaha R7

   8.0

   A brilliantly balanced, featherweight-handling middleweight supersport and a genuine value, let down only by a willing twin that wants more top end.

   Consensus van MCN · RevZilla · Cycle World

   Prijs

   $9,199

   Motor

   689cc

   Vermogen

   73hp

   Zadelhoogte

   835mm

8. 08
   08© LiveWire
   LiveWire · naked

   LiveWire S2 Del Mar

   7.9

   Harley’s electric spin-off goes mainstream: a light, flat-track-styled naked with savage low-end punch and a price that finally makes sense.

   Consensus van Cycle World · RevZilla · InsideEVs

   Prijs

   $15,499

   Motor

   Electric

   Vermogen

   84hp

   Zadelhoogte

   775mm

9. 09
   09© Harley-Davidson
   Harley-Davidson · cruiser

   Harley-Davidson Nightster

   7.8

   A genuinely modern, punchy liquid-cooled Sportster with a low seat, divisive only on its cramped riding position and small tank.

   Consensus van Cycle World · Motorcycle.com · Harley-Davidson

   Prijs

   $11,999

   Motor

   975cc

   Vermogen

   91hp

   Zadelhoogte

   705mm

10. 10
    10© Zero Motorcycles
    Zero · adventure

    Zero DSR/X

    7.8

    Zero’s electric adventure flagship: 229 Nm from zero rpm, a tall comfortable stance and genuine trail ability, gated only by range and weight.

    Consensus van ADV Pulse · Cycle World · Electrek

    Prijs

    $24,295

    Motor

    Electric

    Vermogen

    100hp

    Zadelhoogte

    832mm