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Originally Posted by ddk632
I have always loved naked bikes, they are awesome and hooliganistic, while having more upright seating position than their hardcore sportbike brethern.
I know you mentioned price factor, but if you can swing it I suggest to look at the Ducati Diavel (of course I am biased) but it's the best of all worlds - sporty, comfy, and gorgeous. It's like a naked cruiser-y sportbike. I love my Diavel 
Of those in your list, the Ducati Streetfighter is not that particularly comfortable but is an awesome machine,, although as you pointed out, it's expensive; the Z1 is a great bike and likely least expensive of the bunch, although I do not know about the CB1000R - likely these two are close in price. I've just never been a fan of Honda's as I feel they have no character, but that's just my personal opinion. They are still great bikes.
I've also previously had a 2001 Aprilia SL1000 Falco (bought used in 2004 or 2005, can't remember) right around the time that the first Tuono's came out. I don't like the look of the new Tuono's from the front when compared to the original ones, but no doubt it's an awesome machine and you can't go wrong with it.
So in order (price not being a factor) I'd say:
2011-12 Ducati Diavel (any model but Carbon Red is the fastest  )
2011-12 Ducati Streetfighter S <---little too expensive at $19000
2011-12 Aprilia Tuono 1000 APRC
Then either one of these that you think looks better:
2011-12 Honda CB1000R This is my front runner atm.
2011-12 Kawasaki Z1000
But hey I'm biased so don't listen to me! |
I'd say
Street Triple R or Speed Triple R
Monster 1100 or Diesel
Streetfighter 848 or S
Ducati Multistrada
If you're stuck on a liter sport bike, S1000RR