2018 Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Base Price: $11,900
Triumph is on a serious roll. The all-new Bobber model, which launched earlier this year, has been a hot seller for the British brand, and Triumph pulls off that classic bobbed-fender hot rod style with very unique and finely executed details. It's minimalist and very tough-looking. A big part of the look comes from that floating hard tail-style seat, which is adjustable to fit a variety of rider sizes.
The parallel twin sits in a unique chassis and has 1200cc of displacement. The big twin makes 77 hp and 78 lb-ft of torque. That's not enough to outrun the most potent cruisers, especially since this beast weighs in around 500 pounds, but it's certainly enough to have plenty of fun.
An even meaner-looking Bobber Black model has blacked-out trim, larger brakes, fork, and front wheel, and counter to what one might imagine, this old-school machine has cruise control, too. If there's one thing that's consistent among all Bobber models, it's quality. All the parts on this bike feel like they belong on a more expensive one.
2018 Aprilia Shiver 900
Base Price: $9,400
Aprilia has a knack for developing aggressive-looking machines with minimal bodywork. The company's top naked bike, the Touno, has been one of the best in the world in all its generations since 2002. Now the mid-size naked Shiver, which debuted as a 750 back in 2007, gets a big update with a modest $700 bump in price.
The V-Twin has been punched-out to 896cc and delivers 95 hp as well as a boost in torque. The big twin sounds great through those cannon-like exhaust pipes, too. There are plenty of rough and rowdy naked machines that offer an edgier experience on the back roads. The Shiver might look as aggressive but it's really a mellower middleweight designed to be a bit friendlier for newer riders. The new Shiver not only has ABS but a tri-mode traction control system to help keep the tires on the road, and the new TFT display is a big improvement.
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