Top 3 middle-weight multi-cylinder street nakeds to choose from

The launch of the new Kawasaki Z900 has made the middle-weight street naked segment more interesting, as the motorcycle gets updated electronics to take on two key rivals in the segment — KTM 890 Duke R and the Triumph Street Triple. That said, which one should you be investing your money in? Here are our top three street naked motorcycles to choose from, based on pricing.

Top 3 middle-weight street naked motorcycles

KTM 890 Duke R

The 890 Duke R is the most expensive on the list, priced at Rs 14.50 lakh, ex-showroom. The 890 Duke R is also the one with the least number of cylinders – two – however, let that not fool you. Living up to the ‘Duke’ badge, the KTM 890 Duke R is a potent machine that makes 119 bhp and 99 Nm of torque, paired to a six-speed gearbox. The motorcycle gets cornering ABS and traction control, alongside a host of other electronic aids and is built to take on windy roads like a surgeon with a blade.

Triumph Street Triple

The Street Triple R has been the go-to choice for many over the years and is still a popular motorcycle. Loaded with tech and a sweet-sounding in-line triple, the Street Triple is a choice that never goes wrong. Priced at Rs 10.17 lakh ex-showroom, the Street Triple can be had in two flavours — R and RS. The former makes 118 bhp while the RS makes 128 bhp, while it also gets a long list of electronic aids to extract maximum power while keeping the rider safe.

Kawasaki Z900

The Z900 is one of the best-selling motorcycles for Kawasaki in India and the biggest reason is the price. The 2025 version, priced at Rs 9.52 lakh ex-showroom, is the most affordable of the lot and is also the one with the maximum number of cylinders — 4. The in-line four makes 122bhp, while the recent update has given the motorcycle cornering ABS and traction control, cruise control, and a bi-directional quickshifter as standard.