Naked bikes are sports bikes that don’t come with fairings. Sometimes they might be introduced as standard bikes. What are the naked sports bikes in Bangladesh? What are the differences between naked bikes and sports bikes? Also, what are the pros and cons of naked motorcycles? This content talks about everything about a naked bike or motorcycle.
What does Naked Bike Mean?
Naked Sports Bikes or Naked Bikes are motorcycles that don’t have the fairings. Its sleek panels cover the front and sides. Thus you get to see the exposed underlying components. Generally, an uneven surface holds the limelight of the structural design of the bike. However, all bikes without fairings aren’t naked bikes. Manufacturers built them, especially making a stylish alternative to the traditional sport bikes. These bikes feature straight, raised handlebars, and forward-positioned footrests.
What are the Advantages of the Naked Bike?
- They do offer some serious pieces of barebones aesthetic.
- Also offers better torque at lower RPMs. Thus the users can have a quick acceleration.
- As the riders can sit up straight while riding, basically the beginners enjoy driving such bikes.
- With such a sitting position, long-distance rides become much more comfortable.
- Also without the fairings, it can cost you a lot less as well.
What are the Disadvantages of the Naked Sports Bike?
- The engine might get exposed to more dust and debris. It’s because of the absence of the fairings. Sometimes one may feel the bike doesn’t get protected from rain or snow.
- The fairing-less-ness also causes the increment of drag at higher speeds. Thus there might be an affected mileage.
- One may also don’t like the more aggressive outlook of those bikes. However, that depends upon the choice.
What are the differences between Naked Bikes and Sports Bikes?
Naked bikes’ engines and other components are visible while sports bikes are fully faired. As we’ve already mentioned, the naked bikes have slightly raised or straightened handlebars. They also have a moved-forward footrests. So, overall, you see an upright riding position. On the other hand, sports bikes let the riders sit more curvily and are hence more aerodynamic.
If the user has back issues, then the naked bike is the better option for him than the sports one. For longer rides or trips, yet again the naked bike wins the race, to be honest. For commuting purposes or roaming around the city zones, yet again the naked bikes look the better choice. They are not only beginner-friendly but also consume less amount of fuel. You can also park them easily. But if someone prefers higher speed at over 120 kmph or even more, then the sports bike is the ultimate choice. But that requires a lot of experience, courage, and effort. The sports bikes can provide higher speed, quicker acceleration, greater throttle response, and also some serious piece of hard-braking at higher velocity.
Naked Sports Bikes in Bangladesh
- Yamaha MT 15
- Suzuki Bandit 150
- KTM Duke 125 European Edition
- Bajaj Pulsar NS160
- Kawasaki Z 125
- Zontes ZT155 U
- KTM Duke 125 Indian
- FKM Street Scrambler 165 SX.
