Whether you are about to check your Class M license, or just want to add a new toy to the stables, you’ll be surprised at how much your dollar costs in the low end street bike market. Features like standard ABS, upside-down forks and non-slip clutches are becoming increasingly common on budget-friendly products, and most big-name brands have at least one or two bikes for the price. less than $5,000.
While you shouldn’t expect to dominate a machine under $5,000, these entry-level street bikes boast impressive features and technology for the price, not to mention attractiveness. Roadside signs indicate you have paid significantly more. You’ll find dozens of bikes on the web for under $5k, but for our list we wanted to focus on full-size bikes that almost anyone can hop on. and enjoy for many years to come.
CHEAP BMW G 310 A BMW for 5 thousand dollars? BMW Motorrad’s compact naked G 310 R model extends the brand’s appeal to the low-end market. Offering 34 hp, a low 31-inch saddle height and a non-slip clutch, the G 310 R has the look and feel of a more expensive bike.
For its first foray into the sub-500 cc territory, BMW has partnered with TVS India to build a premium mini cc dirt bike for sale globally. Designed in Germany and assembled in India, the G 310 R has the sharp lines and great appeal of a naked bike to match the BMW badge.
This bike is based on a single cylinder, 313 cc, liquid-cooled engine, with the cylinder head rotating 180 degrees to push the center of gravity forward. Powerful in size, the DOHC engine delivers 34 hp at 9,250 rpm, powerful in its class. Power is provided through a six-speed gearbox with a non-slip clutch, which helps prevent the rear wheel from locking up during sharp shifts.
Based on the basic steel space frame, the G 310 is equipped with reverse travel forks and a single rear shock absorber, which can only be adjusted for preload by spring. Single front and rear disc brakes, standard BMW ABS. The bike weighs 362 pounds at the curb, which, combined with the low saddle height, makes it accessible to almost any rider.
With an MSRP of $4,995, BMW G 310R CHEAP is an attractive choice for city streets and zigzag roads. It’s light and powerful for the class, and its 10,500 rpm limit will make any ride enjoyable. [BMW Motorrad]
KTM 200 Duke Imagine you got the attitude of the 390 Duke in a more accessible package, all for just $1,500 less. That’s the idea behind KTM’s 200 Duke, a model that’s been around in other markets for several years and has now debuted in the US.
The entry-level Duke has all the powerful and sporty features we’ve come to expect from a Duke, while also intersecting enough with its big brother to feel familiar. The car is based on a mild steel trellis frame, with a sharp front end, large headlights and a minimalist crank.
Suspension components are borrowed almost entirely from the 390, with 43 mm WP APEX upside-down forks and an APEX monoshock at the rear. The rear has been shortened slightly to lower the seat height by 30 inches.
Sure, its 199.5 cc DOHC four-stroke is one of the smallest in the naked bike segment, but the 200 Duke’s single-cylinder engine has some rattles. Power figures from the KTM come in at just over 25hp, and the engine has the same low-torque feel as its big brother. The six-speed transmission and hydraulic clutch make the most of shifting, and the single discs with standard ABS keep everything under control.
With LCD display, ABS and switchable supermoto mode, KTM 200 Duke Loaded with cool features and an attitude worthy of the Duke name. The MSRP is just $4,199, and for that, the tiny Duke isn’t just a fun bike for the money. [KTM, Schedl R., KISKA]
Honda CBR300R If you want quality at an affordable price, I would always choose Honda and the brand has a wide range of offerings under $5,000. For this listing, I will use CBR300R instead of Rebels or any minis, because it gives the most mph to your Benjamins.
300 is the new 250 and the CBR250R jumped to 300 in 2015. Technically, the CBR300R is powered by a single 286 cc DOHC engine with six speeds, essentially the same as the CB and CRF models. Tuned to operate at the higher revs in the CBR, the engine makes 30hp at 8,500rpm and it revs up to 10,500rpm. Honda’s single 300 is a bulletproof engine, even if it’s not the most exciting engine, and it gives the CBR a unique feel.
The single-cylinder engine slims the entire bike down compared to other models, and combined with a low 30-inch seat height and 354 pound weight, the CBR300R feels comfortable and agile in corners. crab. Its stance is less aggressive than your typical sport bike, thanks to raised grips, making it easier for less experienced riders to adjust. It is worth noting that the CBR300 is a smaller bike and is best suited for smaller riders.
Priced at $4,899 (or $5,099 with optional ABS), Honda CBR300R worth considering if you’re looking for an accessible and worry-free street bike. It looks to be part of Honda’s strong styling and sharp quality, and it’s sure to go the distance. [Honda]
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 For city commuters or super green riders dipping their toes in motorcycles, Royal Enfield’s air-cooled standards offer quite a bit of charm and utility at the lowest price point. Royal’s Hunter 350 model is a more nimble take on the brand’s 350 platform, offering sharper handling and unique cosmetics for just $3,999.
Expectations should be cautious when you are looking for a full size that costs like a mini, but Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is a fairly capable machine in its intended purpose. For city driving and occasional highway use, the 349 cc engine delivers a sufficient 20 hp at 6,200 rpm and the 5-speed gearbox shifts easily with minimal clutch force. Seat height is an accessible 31 inches, and the Hunter is about 30 pounds lighter than the Classic 350.
The base steel chassis, suspension, and engine are pretty standard items on the Hunter 350, but dual-channel ABS, USB charging points, and tubeless tires are great additions. The combination of analog and digital gauges is also a solid improvement over the Classic and is compatible with Royal’s Tripper navigation system. [Royal Enfield]
Yamaha MT-03 Once you’ve done well, try making a smaller version. Like the other brands on the list, Yamaha achieved success under 400 cc by building a beginner-friendly naked bike on the venerable YZF-R3 platform.
Touted as your entrance into the dark, Yamaha’s MT-03 builds on the popular MT series by offering a sporty naked-bike experience at an affordable price. In turn, the MT-03 can easily outdo the MT-07, as it gets the same edgy plastic and eye-catching color scheme, but with a $3,000 discount.
Not only does it look aggressive, the 321 cc parallel engine from the YZF-R3 also produces 50 horsepower on the MT-03, which is a distinct advantage over competitors of the same type. Power is sent through a six-speed gearbox, but the MT-03’s clutch traction has been judged to be a bit harsh.
MT-03 uses KYB upside-down forks up front and a preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear. Front and rear single disc brakes, with standard ABS. Like its peers, the MT-03 has a seat height of about 30 inches and is quite light compared to its class at 373 pounds.
The Yamaha MT-03 offers very strong specs for the small displacement naked bike segment, not to mention Yamaha’s proven build quality. Priced at $4,999, the MT-03 is a bike you can get started on and enjoy for years to come. [Yamaha]
Kawasaki Ninja 400 Okay, I’m bending the rules a bit with this one, but hear me out. While Kawasaki’s Ninja 400 breaks the budget by a few hundred dollars, I would shamelessly group it with others of similar size and capacity.
The Ninja 400 performs well right out of the gate, as it’s based on a steel trellis frame and weighs just over 360 pounds. Saddle height is still low at 31 inches, but the Ninja is larger than some of the other bikes on the list and perhaps better suited for larger riders.
Powered by a 399 cc DOHC parallel engine, the Ninja 400 is a nice step up in power. The compression ratio increases to 11.5:1 and the engine makes 45hp at 10,000rpm. Depending on your size, the Ninja 400 will exceed 115 mph. On the other hand, the car is also equipped with an ‘economy driving indicator’ and an assist/slipper clutch that allows lighter clutch pull, as well as clutch slippage when shifting heavily.
Call it unfair, but for $5,299, you’re considering Kawasaki Ninja 400 if you’re considering the others on the list, and you really should. Having said that, this price is for the model without ABS, as that feature will cost you extra, but with the right dealer offers, the Ninja is my pick for $5,000. [Kawasaki]
