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Got the greenlight to buy a new motorcycle? There are tons of streetbikes on the market, so this list zeros in on the ones you can buy that get up and go with engine displacement between 250 and 400cc. Most of these choices focus on street-only applications, but there are some here that can continue on where the pavement ends (see the ADVs in this group—dual sports to come in a separate article).

Here are the offerings from nine different manufacturers that pave the way to fun times on the street. Want more insight, check our comprehensive motorcycle reviews.

Related: Best Budget-Friendly Motorcycles for Beginners 2023

BMW

2023 BMW G 310 GS and 2023 BMW G 310 R

Tech like ABS, ride-by-wire throttle, and LED lighting is all standard on both the G 310 GS and G 310 R. If you want to accessorize the motorcycle, BMW offers low/high seat options, luggage, heated grips, and a 12-volt power outlet and USB charging socket.
Tech like ABS, ride-by-wire throttle, and LED lighting is all standard on both the G 310 GS and G 310 R. If you want to accessorize the motorcycle, BMW offers low/high seat options, luggage, heated grips, and a 12-volt power outlet and USB charging socket. (BMW/)

We begin with the BMW Motorrad models: the G 310 GS and G 310 R. The first is a small-displacement ADV that takes the formidable R 1250 GS silhouette, shrinks it down, and swaps out the boxer engine for a single-cylinder. The second is a small-displacement naked bike with the same engine. The R contends with the likes of CFMoto’s 300NK, Honda’s CB300R, Yamaha’s MT-03, and even Husqvarna’s duo of 401s, Kawasaki’s Z400, and KTM’s 390 Duke.

Both the mini GS and G 310 R’s 313cc engine is liquid-cooled and has a dual-overhead camshaft working the four valves. BMW claims 34 hp at 9,250 rpm and 20 lb.-ft. at 7,500 rpm and a max speed of 88 mph. An electric ride-by-wire throttle is used by the rider to communicate the desire for more speed and it is standard on both machines.

While the GS is poised to take on some light off-road duties with its longer suspension travel (7.1 inches at both its 41mm inverted fork and preload-adjustable shock) and larger 19-inch front wheel, the R opts for a 41mm fork and preload-adjustable shock with less suspension travel (5.5 inches and 5.2 inches, front/back) and two 17-inch wheels to keep it planted to the pavement.

Both bikes have low and high seat accessory options for those who might struggle with seat height. Stock, the GS has a seat height of 32.8 inches and the R has a seat height of 30.9 inches.

2023 BMW G 310 GS Price: $5,695

2023 BMW G 310 R Price: $4,995

CFMoto

2023 CFMoto 300NK and 2023 CFMoto 300SS

The 300NK (left) is available in Athens Blue and Nebula Black and the 300SS comes in Ghost Grey and Nebula Black.
The 300NK (left) is available in Athens Blue and Nebula Black and the 300SS comes in Ghost Grey and Nebula Black. (CFMoto/)

Budget buyer? The CFMoto 300NK ($4,199) and 300SS ($4,499) are available at bargain prices and are loaded up with some nice features to boot. Both the naked and sportbike CFMotos have a full-color 5-inch TFT (with Bluetooth and CFMoto Ride app connectivity), two ride modes (Eco and Sport for the NK, and Sport and Rain for the SS), LED lighting, and front/rear ABS. A swingarm-mounted license plate is a nice touch on the NK that keeps the tail end tidy.

The manufacturer claims 29 hp and 18.7 lb-ft. of torque is produced from the shared liquid-cooled 292cc single-cylinder engine. According to the CFMoto website, the NK is apparently a 100 mpg commuter, so you’ll make good use of every drop of fuel within its 3.3-gallon tank.

Both bikes use an inverted telescopic fork and single shock, a four-piston front caliper with a 292mm disc and single-piston rear caliper with a 220mm disc, and 17-inch wheels.

The 300SS’ wheelbase is also the same (53.5 inches), but it has a lower seat height (30.7 inches), slightly smaller fuel tank (3.2 gallons), weighs more (364 pounds), and has a more aggressive riding position thanks to the clip-on style handlebars. For comparison the NK has a 31.2-inch seat height and 333-pound weight which will also be manageable for most riders.

2023 CFMoto 300NK Price: $4,199

2023 CFMoto 300SS Price: $4,499

Honda

2023 Honda CB300R ABS and 2023 Honda Rebel 300

Honda’s CB300R (left) is lithe, reasonably priced, and has a top-notch fit and finish making <p><a href=Read More

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By: Serena McKnight
Title: 2023 250cc to 400cc Motorcycles for Sale
Sourced From: www.motorcyclistonline.com/reviews/250cc-to-400cc-motorcycles-for-sale/
Published Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 20:38:17 +0000

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2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP First Look Preview

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Honda is leaving well enough alone with regard to its top-tier superbike this year, keeping its CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP in the new motorcycle lineup unchanged in 2024. The track weapon is now available starting at $28,900 in a Pearl White color scheme.

Editor’s note: We test rode this vehicle during the 2021 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP First Ride Review and 2021 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP MC Commute Review articles and videos.

The 2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP starts at $28,900.
The 2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP starts at $28,900. (Honda/)

The SP is designed for on-track performance, first coming to the States in its current trim as a 2021 model. That major update resulted in a sportbike with a compact 999cc inline-four with numerous elements derived from MotoGP machines. The frame was revised to accommodate the new engine size and improve handling characteristics. Those changes coupled with improved tech and Öhlins semi-active electronic suspension resulted in a much-improved motorcycle during our first outing on track back in late 2020.

Other highlights of note include a much better-performing ride-by-wire system and quickshifter, taller rev range, and an improved braking package. The update brought the bike much more in line with literbike offerings from other manufacturers and left our testers feeling that this was a “superbike like we’ve never seen from Big Red.”

Related: The Best Superbikes of 2023

No major changes this year, but rumor has it big things may be on the way in 2024.
No major changes this year, but rumor has it big things may be on the way in 2024. (Honda/)

As a homologation platform, though, the bike also needs to perform in competition and in the years since its release the results haven’t been great in World Superbike. We’ll have to keep our eyes peeled for the 2024 edition, which if the rumors that have been circling prove to be true, will mark another notable update to the platform. Possibly with a better aerodynamics package to help the platform reach the top step. Only time will tell.

2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Technical Specifications and Price

Price:$28,900Engine:999cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled inline-four; 4 valves/cyl.Bore x Stroke:81.0 x 48.5mmCompression Ratio:13.4:1Fuel Delivery:EFI w/ 52mm throttle bodies; ride-by-wireClutch:Wet, multiplate w/ quickshifterTransmission/Final Drive:6-speed/chainFrame:Twin-spar aluminumFront Suspension:43mm Öhlins NPX electronically controlled fork, fully adjustable; 4.9 in. travelRear Suspension:Pro-Link single Öhlins electronically controlled shock, fully adjustable; 5.6 in. travelFront Brake:Brembo Stylema 4-piston calipers, 330mm discsRear Brake:1-piston caliper, 220mm discWheels, Front/Rear:Aluminum; 17 x 3.5 in. / 17 x 6.0 in.Tires, Front/Rear:120/70-17 / 200/55-17Rake/Trail:24.0°/4.0 in.Wheelbase:57.4 in.Seat Height:32.7 in.Fuel Capacity:4.3 gal.Claimed Curb Weight:445 lb.Warranty:12-month unlimited-mileage, limited, transferableAvailable:September 2023Contact:powersports.honda.com

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Title: 2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP First Look Preview
Sourced From: www.motorcyclistonline.com/news/honda-cbr1000rr-r-fireblade-sp-first-look-preview/
Published Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

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Family Wagon: A four-up Moto Guzzi V7 sidecar rig from Madrid

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Moto Guzzi V7 sidecar rig by UFO Garage
The Moto Guzzi V7 platform is well-known to us here at Bike EXIF. Since its re-release in 2008, the practical modern classic has graced the garages of multiple Bike EXIF writers, including our founder, Chris Hunter. But despite its popularity, we don’t see that many truly wild Moto Guzzi V7 customs.

That’s because the Moto Guzzi V7 looks good enough when it leaves the Mandello del Lario factory that most owners only make minor adjustments over time. But when Efraon Triana at UFO Garage in Madrid, Spain, was tasked with building a family-friendly Moto Guzzi V7 sidecar rig, he knew that he and his team would have to go all out.

Moto Guzzi V7 sidecar rig by UFO Garage

The customer, Mike, already owned one UFO Garage bike and wanted another to enjoy the Swiss countryside with. But there was a catch—Mike has two daughters and a wife who all want to be part of the fun. So not only did UFO Garage have to add a sidecar to the Guzzi, but they had to build it with two seats.

Efraon and his crew started by building the sidecar’s tubular steel frame by hand, adding an 18” wheel to match the V7. The wheel uses an aluminum rim on a CNC-machined hub—and if you peek through the spokes, you’ll spot the sidecar’s suspension system.

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Title: Family Wagon: A four-up Moto Guzzi V7 sidecar rig from Madrid
Sourced From: www.bikeexif.com/moto-guzzi-v7-sidecar
Published Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:59:29 +0000

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2023 KTM 890 Adventure and Adventure R

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2023 KTM 890 Adventure R
2023 KTM 890 Adventure R (KTM/)

Ups

Low-slung fuel tank gives a low center of gravity that makes it easier for riders of every skill level to find their limit off-roadTop-end rider aids are simple to use and incredibly effectiveCompact LC8c engine is tractable, laugh-out-loud fun, and refined enough for touring comfort

Downs

At start-up the engine sounds like a toolbox falling down a flight of stairsAvailable in any color you want as long as it’s orangeBrakes aren’t as high-spec as what can be found on some of the competition

Verdict

The benchmarks of the middleweight adventure category, the 890 Adventure and Adventure R shatter preconceptions of adventure-touring performance. Anything but top-heavy or cumbersome, these middleweights impress with killer rider aids, a responsive chassis, and a rowdy engine.

2023 KTM 890 Adventure
2023 KTM 890 Adventure (KTM/)

Overview

Adventure bikes, by nature, are the most compromised motorcycles on the market. They’re the proverbial jacks of all trades, but masters of none. There’s no perfect intersection of touring comfort, sport-riding exhilaration, around-town usability, and off-road capability that satisfies riders who want their machine to excel in every area. However, if those required traits were displayed on a Venn diagram, KTM’s 890 Adventure and Adventure R would increase the overlap between each circle.

When KTM unveiled the LC8c-powered 790 Adventure and Adventure R in 2019, we said: “It set a new standard in the adventure segment for dirt-worthiness,” and that “it nearly makes open-class machines irrelevant.” In other words, it was a game-changer.

Since that time, the middleweight class has become arguably the hottest segment in motorcycling as OEMs have attempted to wrest the middleweight crown from the rally-worn hands of the madmen from Mattighofen. Never one to rest on its laurels, KTM upped the ante in 2021, introducing the 890 Adventure and Adventure R, with a revised, larger-displacement 889cc engine with a higher compression ratio, larger intake and exhaust valves, an updated camshaft, and lighter pistons. In 2023, KTM revised the platform yet again.

One of the qualities that sets the 890 Adventure R apart is its low center of gravity. With most of its fuel sitting in front of the rider’s shins rather than on top of the machine, the 890 feels like a smaller, more nimble machine than its competition, inspiring riders to reevaluate what they thought they were capable of tackling on an ADV bike—both on and off-road. Coupled with a supereffective parallel-twin engine, impressive rider aids, great ergos, and unbelievable suspension—particularly on the R model—the 890 puts all other ADV bikes on their heels in the dirt. Even the base-model 890 Adventure, which uses less expensive, less off-road-biased suspension, is still an effective tool off-road while being more manageable for shorter riders and more aerodynamically efficient on the street.

It’s not like the 790/890 Adventure lineup were the first middleweight adventure bikes in the world, but they certainly opened a lot of people’s eyes and made good on the promise that yes, adventure motorcycles can go off-road, and yes, you should definitely get them as dirty as possible. The 890 Adventure series is what happens when you give a dirt bike manufacturer the keys to daddy’s adventure-tourer.

The 2023 KTM 890 Adventure R in the hands of someone with more skill than most of us. The aspirational R model has 10.4 inches of ground clearance, so you know it’s serious.
The 2023 KTM 890 Adventure R in the hands of someone with more skill than most of us. The aspirational R model has 10.4 inches of ground clearance, so you know it’s serious. (KTM/)

Updates for 2023

For 2023, the 890 Adventure series was further refined with a host of changes. Redesigned rally-inspired bodywork is intended to improve aerodynamics and ergonomics, as well as to provide more support for large navigation units. Both the base model and R receive their own windshields and both have aluminum covers that extend past the skid plate to add greater protection to the engine and tank.

Both the base model and R receive a 9.3 MP ABS unit

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By: Cycle World Staff
Title: 2023 KTM 890 Adventure and Adventure R
Sourced From: www.motorcyclistonline.com/ktm/890-adventure-r/
Published Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:30:00 +0000

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