We’ll look at the best gas motorcycles under $25,000 starting from $20,000. These are most likely the high-end models from motorcycle brands that are a bit more expensive than what most of us can afford.
Overview
In this article, we look at gas motorcycles under $25,000 with a brief overview of each model. There is also a list of all the models you could possibly buy for this price category.
Here are the best gas motorcycles under $25,000:
- BMW K 1600 GT
- Ducati Streetfighter V4 S
- Ducati Panigale V4
- Triumph Rocket 3
Here’s what else you could buy for under $25,000:
- Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory
- Ducati Diavel 1260
- Ducati Diavel 1260 S
- Ducati XDiavel
- Ducati XDiavel S
- Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour
- Harley-Davidson Breakout 114
- Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114
- Harley-Davidson Street Glide
- Harley-Davidson Road Glide
- Honda Gold Wing
- Indian Challenger
- Indian Springfield
- Indian Springfield Dark Horse
- Moto Guzzi MGX-21
- MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR SCS
- MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR
- MV Agusta Dragster 800 RC
- MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso
- MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso SCS
- MV Agusta F3 800 RC
- MV Agusta Superveloce 800
- Triumph Thruxton TFC
- Yamaha Star Venture
- Yamaha Star Eluder
Also, be sure to check out Gas motorcycles by manufacturer – 2020 catalog
Quick reference
| Model | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| K 1600 GT | Sport tourer | $24,045 |
| Streetfighter V4 S | Naked | $23,995 |
| Panigale V4 | Sport | $21,995 |
| Rocket 3 | Muscle | $21,900 |
K 1600 GT 
Streetfighter V4 S 
Panigale V4 
Rocket 3
BMW K 1600 GT
The BMW K 1600 GT is a sport-touring bike which basically means that it’s a touring bike with a more sporty riding position and aesthetics. It also means that it’s only good for tarred roads, unlike some other touring bikes that are good for gravel roads as well.
This bike has loads of power thanks to its inline 6-cylinder engine that doesn’t seem to sound annoying at all. If you want a bit of oomph sound, you can order your K 1600 GT with the Akrapovic exhaust system from the factory.
K 1600 GT specs
| Top speed | 125 mph / 201 kph |
| 0-60 mph | N/A |
| Range | 287 mi / 462 km |
| Wet weight | 736 lbs / 334 kg |
| Power | 160 hp / 118 kW |
| Torque | 129 lb-ft / 175 Nm |
| Price | $24,045 |
Ducati Streetfighter V4S
One of the most exciting motorcycles of the decade, the Ducati Streetfighter V4S. Conclusively, it’s the perfect mix of street and track. And I’m not just saying that because of what their product description says. It really is a bike that fits in perfectly in both worlds.
Unlike the standard V4, the V4S has some goodies like Öhlins suspension and aluminium forged wheels. There’s a whole list of electronic features that control the bike in various ways, mostly derived from MotoGP. Either way, it’s a damn good looking machine.
Streetfighter V4S specs
| Top speed | 168 mph / 270 kph |
| 0-60 mph | N/A |
| Range | N/A |
| Wet weight | 439 lbs / 199 kg |
| Power | 208 hp / 153 kW |
| Torque | 91 ft-lb / 123 Nm |
| Price | 23,995 |
Ducati Panigale V4
The Ducati Panigale V4 was the foundation that the streetfighter was built on, though the wheelbase on this bike is 15mm shorter. Anyway, you could say that the Panigale V4 is the first thing that pops into anyone’s head when they hear the name Ducati.
We’re not going into the performance of this bike (specs are below). What I really want to point out is that this is, in my own opinion, the best looking motorcycle on our planet or the universe (depending on what you believe). It’s not only the face of Ducati but it’s the face all sportbikes in general.
Panigale V4 specs
| Top speed | 180 mph / 290 kph |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3 seconds |
| Range | N/A |
| Wet weight | 437 lbs / 198 kg |
| Power | 214 hp / 158 kW |
| Torque | 92 ft-lb / 124 Nm |
| Price | $21,995 |
Triumph Rocket 3
The Triumph Rocket 3 is available in two versions, the Rocket 3 R and the Rocket 3 GT. The GT starts with a base price of $700 more than the R. The main difference between these two variants is that they are set up for different riding styles.
The Rocket 3 R is for a more forward riding position and has the footpegs in a mid-position whereas the Rocket 3 GT has a leaned-back riding position with its footpegs in a forward-position. The seat height is also lower on the GT. There are also some other differences in features and extras on each variant.
Rocket 3 specs
| Top speed | 145 mph / 233 kph |
| 0-60 mph | 2.8 seconds |
| Range | 156 mi / 251 km |
| Wet weight | 700 lbs / 318 kg* |
| Power | 165 hp / 123 kW |
| Torque | 163 ft-lb / 221 Nm |
| Price | $21,900 |
*estimate
Final words
Obviously, we all have different taste in motorcycles, so if none of these satisfies you, have a look at the list above to find something suitable. I hope you enjoyed this article. If you did, you can subscribe to my monthly newsletter to see what’s new. I promise I only send one email per month.
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