Super naked shootout! Neevesy takes on the best of the best exclusively for MCN | Motorcyclenews.com 

I could listen to him talk all day long about bikes. When he’s done explaining what he experienced during his test drives, I feel like I rode the bike myself.

Really like this format of bike review. Probably started as needs must under covid but works really well. Like a mate who knows what he's doing giving you some advice 👍

Got the mt10, even though it's ugly it's so playful and fun. And I can't see how ugly it is when I'm having a blast riding the thing

Aprilia struck gold when they launched the Tuono and 10 years on still bossin it 🔥

There all great bikes, KTM for fun for me😀

Neevz is the best! No one knows bikes like you pal. Thank you for all the yrs of insight and knowledgeable thoughts on motorcycles.

I'll go with Aprilia. In my local dealer they have couple of 1100 RR for 13k USD. Can't beat that price.

I love my MT10. Maybe not as powerful or equipped as the more expensive one but every time I take it out it’s an amazing machine.

Excellent review!! Thanks to Neevesy and his detail - I could listen to him all day!

This category is an absolute treat at the moment! What an amazingly varied and interesting collection of interpretations on big powerful ROAD bikes, we’re finally free from the hegemony of race developed inline 4s; v twin, 2 different v4s, wobbly crank and a goddam supercharger!

Love the Ducati looks so beautiful.

My dear God that ZH2 is one of the most horrible looking bikes ever created imo. Never had much love for Kawasaki, but this is another level. They would have to pay me for standing in the garage. The tuono needs a facelift together with the mt10 to make it more appealing. I would buy the KTM just for the pure funfactor. And a tuono to just listen to that killer engine.

Loved my Aprilia RSV4 1100. BUT quality control from Aprilia on parts shipped to the dealer to repair it after I encountered a deer was very disappointing. Fairing came in with clear coat over mistakes, which means they didn't notice or they didn't care. It took 8 months to get my bike back to looking like new. And then there was the annoying intermittent problem where approaching a stoplight and properly downshifting through the gears, shifting into neutral...and engine shuts off on its own. They couldn't solve this. Love the bike, hate the factory support. And then there's the lack of dealerships across the U.S. Can't choose the Aprilia. Sorry.

It takes a real effort to make something uglier than a super duke. Well done Kawasaki.

For performance per pound and intoxicating sound it can only be the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory

At the beginning of this year I bought 2018 mt10 for less than 8 grand for me it was a bargain. Who can afford to spend over 15 grand on a bike this days especially naked bike it's a toy at the end of the day .

Where is the s1000r?

Tuono is such a perfect sweet spot for a super naked! Don't think you really need any more power on the street and that engine and how it delivers power! Plus the best chasis too! The best all round package! Just hope aprilla updates the bike with led headlights and a fuel gauge!

Very good comparison. I’ve already got my mind set on the new Tuono, which I imagine is even better than the current version, but this made me even more set on getting one. Thank you.

Well...that does it. I'm getting another Aprilia 🤣 the Ducati is super cool...actually kind of surprised it took 3rd place. Who'd love to see a track time comparison of the KTM, Duc, and Aprilia somewhere like Jerez?

Amazing choices all around. Aside from everything else that is going on, what a time to be alive!

This guy always say how it is ! Aprilia best out there for the last 3 years 👏👏👏👏

Owned the zh2 and tuono factory for 6 months now and both absolutely epic bikes. Tuono v4 is addictive and the handling is best in the business. Sounds are as u know pure intoxicating for any petrol head. Its a well proven bike with many years of improvements behind it. Zh2 is the ultimate road bike. Blows the tuono away for all out speed and acceleration and at times makes the tuono feel a little boring as its missing that supercharger howl. Its very comfy and will do 55mpg on the motorway. Iv either owned all the above bikes or ridden them and owned many other supers. I feel I have the best 2 bikes iv ever owned. Keepers.

Thoroughly enjoyed that and can't wait to have a go on one or two of these puppies later this year (the Ducati and KTM in particular)....don't think I'll be bothering with the Kawasaki though, I just can't get past those hideous "bloated hamster" looks!!

Great video--test rode 90% of these bikes (no H2 naked or the Duc) and I'm still so freaking happy I purchased the MT-10....can't put a number on character!

Where is 2020 Triumph Speed Triple ?

Everyone is smashing on about how good the hooligan KTM is. I'd personally settle for the MT10SP for my commuter and weekend fun.

I owned a 17' Tuono V4 1100 Factory. Fantastic bike, love the v4, but God forbid it breaks down like mine did. Aprilia doesn't like to pay for warranty work. These liter bikes are better suited for the track. I have way more fun on my 19' YZ450FX supermoto for proper hooligan riding.

Love Neevsey's reviews - I would buy a Tuono based solely on his review, without a T-ride (if I had $20K for a new bike :-)

If Aprilia updated the looks from the rs660, it would definitely win by a mile. But ducati has latest updates and looks. I'd still choose my Tuono over the ducati sound any day

Cracking review! If only Yamaha gave the MT10 a facelift as its still the best sounding of the bunch. They are all great bikes!

Such a shame Honda wont wake up and produce a Hyper-Naked FireBlade with the RC213V-S motor!! It would mop the floor clean!!!

APRILIA THE BEST!!!😍😍😍

Great review . Sounds like you are spot on with this . I have been using Aprilia tuono v4 some years and Sd1290r some years and now Yamaha mt10 sp . Mt10 is a bit underrated I think , but you were spot on here it’s an extremely fun bike with that X factor that make it special. Keep it up 👍

Brilliant and very honest review as always from Neevesy! Love the longer and more thorough reviews, and love his presentation skills, as well as bow down to his experience.

Cheers Neevesy! You’ve helped me make my decision. I was going KTM but the Aprilia it is!

Awesome video and overview of the bikes! I’m really looking hard at an MT-10 and I think it would suit my riding style. I like the Ducati but I would rather have the Panigale V4.

In Australia the Tuono is the cheapest bike if you get the RR. For me that makes it a no brainer. I’ve owned a Yamaha R1 and 2016 BMW s1000rr. Loved the beemer and probably best everyday super bike out there but riding through traffic everyday the tuono has better ergo and just as much power. Not to mention that sound makes me smile every time!

I just can’t understand why they made the Z H2 so ugly. Maybe get some Italian designers in there. Or the guy who designed the Z900RS. A bike’s got to look good no matter how advanced the rest of it is.

I couldn't resist. I added the tuono to my garage to keep the zh2 company..iv owend a 2018 tuono before and it is one amazing machine. Add in this new tech suspension its taken the bar 2 notches up. My 2020sdr was a great bike too massively enhanced. Far better than its 2019 version. SF is epic shame its so expensive. Test ride was awesome but id not feel comfortable blowing 20k on a bike. But some other ppl would. I feel alot of ppl who hate on it are just jealous they can't afford it or just hate ducati. Everyone always hates the spoilt rich kid. Zh2 isnt a track bike, wasn't built to be a one, its a fast road bike, does a good job at it and it isn't pretty. Doesn't try to be either. None of these bikes are actually stunning. Panigale is sexy. Rocket R is beautiful. Bobber is gorgeous. But super nakeds arnt ment to be anything but brute, in ya face, mangled looking lumps of transformer looking machines. The zh2 is differnt and it shits on the others with its SC punch. That's why I own one. The mt10sp actually is a great bike. Looks at first wernt nice to me but its grown on me and still looks fresh cos of its bold design. For me if u like it buy it. Doesnt matter what others/experts say or if someone thinks it needs LED lights blah blah. Bikes are all about the experience. They are toys and I'm enjoying my experience right now.

Touring on the Aprilia is difficult due to the fuel consumption, 180km to a tank on our 4 day rides away. doing 500+km a day = 3 fill ups but other than that good

I have great respect for MN, but this was a really poor shootout for MCN standards. Appreciate lockdown has made it very difficult but they should have waited. Watch the 2017 shootout where a group of testers all ride the bikes so we get lots of opinions and they ride to Germany B500. And if you’re going to include the MT10SP then throw in the S1000R.

Still it's Aprilia 2019 factory Neevesy, try the new one. It's still best bike in the world. Congrats idol.

MT-10 for me please.................

They're all insanely good and desirable in their own way - I'd love to have any of these in my garage. You can add to this list the S1000R (surely a new one coming soon - immense engine too in that), Speed Triple (only down on power up in the rev range where nobody threads - more torque than an MT10), Monster 1200 (same story - 124 Nm where it matters) and even the CB1000R at a stretch. Which raises the question: how many nutters are there really out there who feel that >110Nm and >140hp (let alone 200) on a road naked is delivering a better biking experience? Because as much as I like them and would love one, any quick internal sanity check says that for this type of bike, an 890 Duke, MT-09 SP, Street Triple or Monster 821 is very likely much more fun? Or if you want the wave of torque feeling, any of the Triumph 1200 HTs, or any BMW 1250 boxer.. Having said all of that, that Tuono though...

As the owner of a 2018 aprilia tuono rr and a 2017, not on anybody's list Suzuki GSX-S1000 I can vouch for the undeniable fact that the Tuono makes you feel like Loris Capirossi. But the Suzuki makes you feel like an over excited 12 year old....both amazing but definitely tickle different parts of the brain. You can't go wrong here!

I got an Aprilia Tuono Factory this year, the one thing that isn`t mentioned in the reviews is that because of the new Streetfighter and KTM, the Aprilia is selling at a very good discount making it the easiest choice. Plus available right away, whilst the Ducati has a months long waiting list, making it pointless for this year riding season. The KTM will all the necessary xtras that brings it to the level of the others is about as expensive as the Ducati and doesn`t have an electronic suspension. For the money one pays out the door, the Aprilia is the deal.

I just bought a new gixxer r thou and I miss my mt10! Superb bike. Haven't ridden the others here mind.

What I am doing here if I cannot afford none of this bikes.....

"177hp, doesn't have the power..." lol.

When I ride with my mates, they all comment on how beautiful my Tuono sounds. When they ride it, all you can hear are giggles and exclamations over the intercom.

As always, skillful and effortless review. My #1 bike reviewer by a country mile. I can listen to you all day long and not feel bored one bit. Keep it up Neevesy!

Please give me a Aprillia chassis with a MT10 engine with ducati looks, priced like a GSXS1000. Thanks

I agree about the Yamaha styling. The reason I don't own a Japanese bike is that they all look like hentai Pokemon, and I am not OK with that. It looks like a motorcycle designed for a child. They really need to higher some German or Italian designers for the looks. The Honda CB1000r is the best looking Japanese super naked but the engine is really bland and totally outmatched. KTM and Aprilia are the best, but the Ducati Streetfighter is way to gaudy.

How much are Aprilia paying you? Don't forget, if you can be bought, you can be sold.....

They are coming hard, but still can’t push the king off the mountain. I would like to see the track times between the Ducati and the Aprilia, I have a feeling the Aprilia may still take it. I don’t know why people don’t like the looks of the Yamaha, it looks like a transformer....so? Looks mean, looks different, best looking bike here. Although I don’t think the SP paint scheme is it’s best, the first year black with the red accents it the best. The KTM is the next best looking but in the orange and blue. Black is nice but a little sedated. The Ducati and the Aprilia are the next best looking. Ducati looks supercar and Italian, but there is just something about the street fighter and the panagalis that don’t make my heart race like they should. Aprilia looks good but the front fairing is dated looking. And the Kawasaki, looks a little like its mother had to feed it with a slingshot. Like the colors and the green frame, but that whole front bulbous lump.....sucks, I want to like it. I am a tuono fan boy, but there is just something about the KTM that speaks to me now, I think it would be my no budget pick. I think the bike most should get is a standard MT10. Don’t get depressed about dropping insane money, similar performance. Ride the helm out of it for a year or 2, then get new fork internals, a shock, full exhaust and tune, and have something special. And even though I am a tuono fan boy, and that V4 is one of the best sounding engines of all time..... the Yamaha sounds better, pains me to say it. Ride the shit out of whatever you have, and get some joy out of life everyone.

i think when it comes down to looks/price/performance.... i’d choose the superduke r

Wow what a great review by a man who loves his bikes awesome

I know I'm in the minority, but I love the way the mt-10 looks, it's like a wasp in attack mode. I added a standard 17 model to my stable recently. Great bike.

No Speed Triple :( would be interesting to see how the OG of super naked bikes stacks up after all these years.

I still haven’t passed 11,500rpm on the Ducati!! Just BRUTAL power!!!!! And the motor!!!! Just Glorious!!! The Auto-UP/Down is crazy good!!!! Extremely impressed with the Ducati!!!

I really like the mt10 but it’s just buttugly

Dont like the looks of the Aprilia. Did a testride with the Ducati and I loved it. Sooo, its Borgo Panigale for me not Noale.

The Z H2 is like the Lamborghini Veneno of the bike world. It is not pretty ! But my god I want one !! 😁🤘

PLEASE DONT GIVE ALL THE PRAISE TO THE TUONO EVERY TIME......IT LOOKS LIKE A CENTURY OLD BIKE, STILL USING HALOGEN BULBS, TINY, NO PILLION SEAT...THE ONLY THING THEY CHANGE YEAR BY YEAR IS IT'S GRAPHICS, AND AN EVEN LONGER NAME...🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴

Fantastic comparison video, I own an Aprilia Tuono and agree with it being your #1 choice! Bottom line, you really can’t go wrong with any of them.

Glad to know that the world's best motorcycle reviewer ranks these exactly like me

I've gotta ride a Tuono and see what's so special about it

Aprilia Tuono 1100 factory, very good reviews.

I chose my 2020 XDiavel S over all of them and love it every time I ride.

I am an Aprilia fan hands down - I currently have a Tuono and RSVR and it's my 3rd and 4th bike respectively. But I wonder why BMW wasn't included in this comparison? I would love to know why ...

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Neevesy has always had a soft spot in his pants for the tuono. He is a old school sport bike rider. But being a naked bike it has to be the sdr I know the v4s will do 200 mph in 2nd gear but your neck will snap riding like that. Surely the naked is about having fun

Aprilia has the best fairing? Isn't it a naked test? And they all look ugly with the Duc the least ugly

By including the Kawasaki and the Ducati, you've earned a subscriber. You're the first on RU-vid to do a complete comparison of the 2020 Naked Bikes.

KTM...140nm of torque... enough said

MCN are obsessive about Aprilia. I live in South Africa and that name is a swear word here. Have come and gone here so many times. Would not touch them.

What an excellent review, I have enjoyed watching this. Great job !

Tuono wins again...not surprised. I was finally convinced last year and bought one. It's everything everyone says and more. It keeps winning these comparisons year after year and has to start being considered as one of the best all around bikes ever built...

I sure hope Triumph can get the Speed Triple up to par with these bikes and not be over priced.

Excellent comparison review...have you ridden the BMW S1000R?

I wish one the the Japanese manufacturers would make a V4 super-naked. (The Vmax is a super cruiser)

Quit talking about the tires!!!. THEY ARE CHANGED ANYWAY!!!

Nice balanced review. My personal favourite is the KTM but the MT-10 is a great bet as you could probably buy a full system, map it & put some sticky tyres on & still have change.

Chuffed to bits with my BMW s1000r..Still brutal & angelic in one package.

You had me at "the ZH2 pulls 1500rpm in top" - I loves me a tractable engine! I'll hopefully be taking one on a little test ride soon.

I am a die hard Kawasaki fan but the look of the zh2 is enough to make me never purchase one. Massive let down in my opinion

Fake shootout. We need side by side comparison.

Things that bump the Aprilia from first spot for me are the extremely limited dealer network and high service costs. I could live with the more cramped riding position, the slightly old school feel of halogen bulbs and no fuel gauge (petrol stations can be almost as hard to find as Aprilia dealers around here) and the limited accessories (factory or aftermarket), but the dealer network's an issue. There's one local dealer and they have a poor reputation, with the next closest being over 700km away and part of the same chain of stores (not sure if they are any better interstate).

Brutale 1000rr missing from the test

aprila anyday but for the money honestly i'd take the mt10

Weird, my first comment just got duplicated!! IF Aprilia updated the looks, put on lighter LED head lights and put grown up motorcycle switch gear on the bike I would be first in line to update my 2019. Everything else is perfect. Hope they don't ruin it by chasing numbers, more power is always a good thing but not at the expense of rideability. Advice to Aprilia: Don't raid the Piaggio scooter parts bin when you make a superbike.

Why does the Tuono count as naked when it has front fairings?

It’s a pity you didn’t include the new MV Brutale...

This guy does a great job of describing his experiences and the differences in these amazing bikes.

Going the same route as superbikes, make the performance rediculous for the roads and then adding hundreds of rider aids for inexperienced riders..and the price of a car...

I could never buy the mt10- its fugly af. The super duke is 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 The tuono is hardly a naked bike- that fairing is also fugly for trying to be half faired. The kawi is also kind of ugly, but its good enough for the price and what they offer.

The kwak and yam are much better roads bikes

Curious how the new Brutale 1k stacks up in this group!

That zh2 for me please 🔥🔥