We live in a world of middleweight motorcycles now. Yes, there are bonkers superbikes, but they have gotten so ridiculously powerful that they are impractical for everyday use. On the other hand, the beginner segment is brewing with exciting bikes but they still lack the punch for fulfilling your motorcycling needs. This is where middleweight motorcycles come into play with their powerful yet usable engines, purpose-built ergonomics, and everything you need from your bike.

The mid-size segment is so vast now it’s almost impossible to make a decision without sleeping over it for a few months, discussing the spec sheets with your riding buddies for ten days straight, and visiting the dealership multiple times for test rides. And if you’re going through something similar, these ten motorcycles are what you should look at. These ten motorcycles are the best mid-size motorcycles you can buy today, whether you are looking for comfort, all-out performance, or practicality.

We’ve put together this list of ten incredible mid-size motorcycles by looking at manufacturer websites and Motorcyclenews.com.

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10 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 may not be the fastest or the fanciest middleweight cruiser in the market — in fact, it sits at the bottom of the middleweight food chain — but that couldn’t stop us from appreciating this gorgeous motorcycle. It offers a unique flavor to the rider with its low-slung chassis and a smooth, tractable parallel twin engine. Plus, the 270-degree crank sounds awesome. It makes you appreciate the qualities that made cruisers what they are today: simple, comfortable machines with a lot of character.

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9 Triumph Speed Twin 900

The Speed Twin 900 isn’t Triumph’s fanciest bike, and while it belongs to a heritage-rich family, it isn’t as punchy as the Bonnies of the past or the current-gen Speed Twin 1200, but it’s still a motorcycle that will win you over in no time. What makes this retro bike so special is that it is one of the most practical motorcycles on the market, with enough power to keep you entertained while being approachable for beginner bikers with a few thousand miles under their belts. And let’s not forget, it offers the quintessential retro flavors with subtle undertones of modernity.

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8 Kawasaki Ninja 650

The Kawasaki Ninja 650 often gets a bad rep for being a mellow, characterless sports bike that’s not as exciting to ride as it may look. But there’s a strong case to be made for this bike in the middleweight segment; its mellow character makes this bike versatile and easy to ride for everyone. As long as your goal isn’t an all-out performance, you’d have to be a really skilled rider to find problems with this one. The fit and finish are good, it’s loaded with tech, it’s agile, and the parallel-twin engine is a breeze to ride in a variety of riding conditions. And if you wanted to extract the same benefits without the fairings, you could even choose the Z650 or the Z650 RS.

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7 Suzuki GSX-R750

Parallel twin engines are fun, but when you want a thoroughbred race bike in the middleweight segment, there’s hardly any supersport better than the GSX-R750. If you’re wondering if this is a “true” supersport, you’d be surprised to know that the GSX R750 was the first ever supersport when it was launched back in 1985. The GSX R750 is an excellent supersport motorcycle thanks to its excellent handling, reliability, and ownership experience, but its highlight feature is the 750cc inline-four engine that’s butter smooth and offers usable torque in the mid-range, unlike 600 supersports that produce all the power in the top end.

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6 KTM 890 Duke R

Are there better middleweight nakeds in the market? Yes, but the 890 Duke R is a special one. Simply put, the KTM 890 Duke R is one of the best KTM motorcycles ever built; it’s a mature KTM that won’t try to run out from under you while being exciting enough to make you question your choices. Plus, it’s a relatively affordable bike to own and easy to maintain. Unlike the bigger Duke, the 890 Duke R can be ridden at a sedate pace with ease, but give it the juice, and it will show you why it is known as the Scalpel: it’s incredibly agile and eager in the right rev-range.

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5 Triumph Street Triple 765 R

Another middleweight naked that deserves a place on this list is the Street Triple 765 R. This motorcycle is based on the legendary Daytona and uses the same frame that made the Daytona 675 the ultimate supersport of its time. But with the new sub-800cc engine, the bike gets to enjoy a much stronger midrange, allowing it to be a hoot to ride in the city. But take it to the track and the bike comes into its own; it’s more than capable enough to keep up with proper supersports even on the most technical racetracks. Plus, the induction noise with the inline-triple growl is addicting!

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4 Yamaha Tenere 700

Let’s switch things up a bit and take a look at the best middleweight adventure bike of 2023: the Yamaha Tenere 700. This motorcycle has taken the ADV segment by storm, eating away at every other ADV’s market share. The Tenere 700 uses the ultra-versatile CP2 engine that not only sounds grunty but produces a lot of low- to mid-range torque to help this bike get through any kind of terrain. Plus, the long-travel suspension and bigger tires allow it to soak up all the bumps and rocks that you ride over, and unlike other softly-sprung ADVs, this bike does not squat under acceleration. Honestly, this may be the only ADV you will ever need.

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3 Yamaha YZF-R7

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