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'''Naked bike''' refers to a class of road [[motorcycle]]s without [[fairing]]s. | '''Naked bike''' refers to a class of road [[motorcycle]]s without [[fairing]]s. | ||
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
The "modern" naked bike trend (as the first motorcycles could be classified as naked bikes as well) started in Europe, during the late 1980s. At that time, sportbikes, especially Suzuki's [[Suzuki GSX-R Series| GSX-R]], were popular all over the continent. However, the relatively high speed and acceleration of these motorcycles, coupled with the unstable (compared to today) suspension and frame components used, resulted in many crashes in which the bike's plastic fairings were superficially damaged. Because these fairings were expensive to replace, many began to strip them off altogether, resulting in the first [[Streetfighter]]. European manufacturers were quick to catch on, and 1993 Ducati created the first production naked bike, the [[Ducati Monster|Monster]]. Others soon followed: | The "modern" naked bike trend (as the first motorcycles could be classified as naked bikes as well) started in Europe, during the late 1980s. At that time, sportbikes, especially Suzuki's [[Suzuki GSX-R Series| GSX-R]], were popular all over the continent. However, the relatively high speed and acceleration of these motorcycles, coupled with the unstable (compared to today) suspension and frame components used, resulted in many crashes in which the bike's plastic fairings were superficially damaged. Because these fairings were expensive to replace, many began to strip them off altogether, resulting in the first [[Streetfighter]]. European manufacturers were quick to catch on, and [[1993]] Ducati created the first production naked bike, the [[Ducati Monster|Monster]]. Others soon followed: | ||
* [[Aprilia]] Tuono1000r | * [[Aprilia]] Tuono1000r | ||
* [[BMW K1200R]] | * [[BMW k 1200 r| BMW K1200R]] | ||
* [[BMW]] R1150R Rockster | * [[BMW]] R1150R Rockster | ||
* [[Ducati]] | * [[Ducati]] [[Ducati Monster|Monster]] (600, 1000, S2R, S4R) | ||
* [[Honda]] CB600, [[Honda CB900F|CB900F (Hornet)]], [[Honda 919|919]], | * [[Honda]] CB600, [[Honda CB900F|CB900F (Hornet)]], [[Honda 919|919]], 599 | ||
* [[Kawasaki|Kawasaki]] [[Kawasaki_Z750|750]] | * [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]] [[Kawasaki_Z750|750]] | ||
* [[Kawasaki|Kawasaki]] | * [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]] ZRX Series (Z-Rex) | ||
* [[Suzuki]] [[Suzuki Bandit Series|Bandit]] ( | * [[Suzuki]] [[Suzuki Bandit Series|Bandit]] (650, 1200) | ||
* [[Suzuki]] SV ([[Suzuki SV650|650/650S]], [[Suzuki SV1000(S)|1000]]) | * [[Suzuki]] SV ([[Suzuki SV650|650/650S]], [[Suzuki SV1000(S)|1000]]) | ||
* [[Triumph]] Speed Series ( | * [[Triumph Motorcycles| Triumph]] Speed Series (Triple 1000, Four 600) | ||
* [[Yamaha|Yamaha]] | * [[Yamaha Motor Corporation|Yamaha]] FZ (600, 1000) | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
As their name implies, all naked bikes lack fairings (Triumph's Speed Triple) or have small, half-fairings (Ducati's Monster S4R). The top of the line, 1000cc naked bikes usually have performance comparable to the fastest of the middleweight supersport class (such as Kawasaki's ZX-6R). However, the bikes are less focused for the track, and thus have more liveable | As their name implies, all naked bikes lack fairings (Triumph's Speed Triple) or have small, half-fairings (Ducati's Monster S4R). The top of the line, 1000cc naked bikes usually have performance comparable to the fastest of the middleweight supersport class (such as Kawasaki's ZX-6R). However, the bikes are less focused for the track, and thus have more liveable ergonomics and riding positions as compared to superbikes like Suzuki's GSX-R series. Naked bikes are geared, in the most part, towards higher acceleration at the sacrifice of overall top speed (through transmission gearing and spocket size). | ||
=="Muscle" bikes== | =="Muscle" bikes== | ||
Large [[engine displacement]] versions of the "naked" type of [[motorcycle]] are often referred to as "muscle" bikes. Muscle bikes originated in Japan as an outgrowth of the naked bike phenomenon that was taking place in Europe. Their main characteristics are vast amounts of [[torque]] and a broad power spectrum, plus lower gearing compared to a | Large [[engine displacement]] versions of the "naked" type of [[motorcycle]] are often referred to as "muscle" bikes. Muscle bikes originated in [[Japan]] as an outgrowth of the naked bike phenomenon that was taking place in Europe. Their main characteristics are vast amounts of [[torque]] and a broad power spectrum, plus lower gearing compared to a sportbike and an upright seating position. Most "muscle" bikes also forego modern fuel injection, computer management and monoshock suspension seen on the latest sports models, settling for more traditional carburettors and twin rear shocks. Styling is typically reminiscent of Japanese standards from the [[1970s]] and [[1980s]]. These motorcycles are also referred to as "hooligan bikes"; what they may lack in state-of-the-art components, these bikes are considered very fun to ride due to the large, powerful engines allowing them to [[wheelie]] easily. Models such as the Kawasaki ZRX1200, Yamaha XJ1300 and Suzuki GSX1400 fit this category. | ||
==Appeal== | ==Appeal== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2005/monster.jhtml?family=monster Ducati Monster Official Website] | *[http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2005/monster.jhtml?family=monster Ducati Monster Official Website] | ||
[http://www.customfighters.com CustomFighters.com - everything about street fighters & naked bikes] | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[[Ducati Monster]] | *[[Ducati Monster]] | ||
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