The Best Motorcycles Under $5,000

A tight budget is no barrier to a great motorcycle. These bikes all come in under $5,000 new and still deliver real quality, reliability, and fun: ideal first bikes or sensible runabouts.

1. 01
   01© Luenibaer
   Honda · naked

   Honda CB125R

   7.8

   A featherweight, premium-feeling Neo Sports Café 125 with upside-down forks and radial brakes, flattering and reassuring for new riders.

   Consensus van MCN · Bennetts · RideExpert

   Prijs

   $4,999

   Motor

   125cc

   Vermogen

   15hp

   Zadelhoogte

   816mm

2. 02
   02© Yamaha
   Yamaha · naked

   Yamaha MT-03

   7.6

   A sweet-handling, low-seat budget naked with the friendliest ergonomics in class, just outgunned on power by the 390 Duke.

   Consensus van MCN · Bennetts · RideApart

   Prijs

   $4,999

   Motor

   321cc

   Vermogen

   42hp

   Zadelhoogte

   780mm

3. 03
   03© Royal Enfield
   Royal Enfield · cruiser

   Royal Enfield Meteor 350

   7.6

   Slow but charming, a low, light, beautifully finished entry cruiser whose unbeatable price excuses its modest 20 hp.

   Consensus van Cycle World · MCN · Rider Magazine

   Prijs

   $4,899

   Motor

   349cc

   Vermogen

   20hp

   Zadelhoogte

   765mm