Top Middle-Weight Naked Motorcycles in Thailand

In Thailand, the sub-650cc middleweight naked motorcycle segment possesses a gigantic fan base

Be it Thailand or some other country, there’s constantly a bulk of riders who drool over the sub-650cc middleweight naked motorcycle division. After all, there’s no doubt that naked motorcycles are one of the best motorcycle segments of all. In Thailand, there’s no deficiency of streetfighter naked motorcycles because of which a new rider may get confused while picking up one. To help them avoid confusion, we have listed the best middle-weight naked motorcycles in Thailand.

KTM Duke 390- Not just in Thailand but in several other countries, the KTM Duke 390 over the years has created a healthy reputation in the hearts and minds of the young riders. Under the seat, the motorcycle draws power from a 373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine which generates a maximum power of 43.4PS mated to a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch.

Honda CB500F- From the house of Honda, the CB500F offers the ideal street excitement as the motorcycle is equipped with a 471cc, twin-cylinder, DOHC engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. Available in three colour variants, the CB500F is equipped with ABS and an anti-theft chip by the name Wave Key. The motorcycle makes a maximum power figure of 47.5PS at 8,000rpm and a torque of around 43Nm at 7,000rpm.

Kawasaki Z650- Another famous motorcycle in several countries, the green monster from Japan enjoys a wide fanbase in the country of Thailand. The Kawasaki Z650 is sold at 2,83,000 Thai Baht and is powered by a 649cc, liquid-cooled, 8-valve, DOHC, parallel-twin engine that generates a peak power of 68.2PS at 8,000rpm and 64Nm of torque at 6,700rpm. For safety and quality riding experience, the motorcycle is equipped with ABS and slipper and clutch assist. Not to forget, it features a 41mm telescopic fork on the front and a preload-adjustable monoshock suspension on the rear.

Suzuki SV650- The Suzuki SV650 is more of a café racer than a naked motorcycle but it features traits of a naked motorcycle which is why we have added it to our list. The SV650 is a motorcycle that looks modern and retro at the same time and is powered by a 645cc powertrain tuned to generate a peak power of 73PS and 64Nm of torque.

KTM 690 SMC R- Last but not least, another model from the Austrian brand KTM, the 690 SMC R is a naked motorcycle that also falls in the category of Supermoto. An LC4 690cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine tuned to generate a peak power of 74hp and a torque figure of 73.5Nm powers the KTM SMC R.