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If you want a bit of security with your purchase, and you’re comfortable with the bike belonging to the finance company until you’ve paid off the whole contract, then you could go with this option; a good old-fashioned Hire Purchase contract.

The benefit is that you can buy the motorcycle you want while spreading the cost over a period that makes it more affordable over a period of time. After paying an initial deposit you get to ride away on your new pride and joy, on the strict agreement that you’ll continue to pay the remaining instalments to the end of the agreed Hire Purchase term.

Once you’ve made all the payments the motorcycle is yours to do with as you wish. years old can usually qualify) Set a repayment term of one to five years, based on your monthly budget

OYou want flexible deposit options, 0% deposit, and 0% finance may even be available, subject to status

You want a simple repayment sum at fixed interest rates, so you’ll always know the amount of each payment for the duration of the contract period

You want to own your motorcycle outright at the end of the contract

OOOYou must have fully comprehensive insurance during the finance term

Your motorcycle is at risk of repossession if you do not maintain your agreed repayments

You have no protection against the bike’s depreciation in value

You do not properly own the motorcycle until all of the payments have been made.

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1050cc 189kg (dry) 148bhp 825mm £13,600 £2878.56 7.9% APR £7672

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illed by Triumph as ‘the greatest Speed Triple ever made’ this year’s RS version certainly takes some beating. The Speed Triple has been a stalwart in Triumph’s range since it was first introduced in 1994. And Triumph are right to champion this simply brilliant roadster as it really can do anything asked of it... and do it pretty damned quickly!

The range-topping RS comes with a mouth-watering spec sheet that includes a TFT dash with six screen styles to choose from, five riding modes, cornering ABS and traction control, a keyless ignition, fully-adjustable Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes and even Arrow titanium silencers with carbon tips! However, as much bling as Triumph add to the RS, it is always that fabulous 1050cc triple that dominates the ride.

Now packing a respectable 148bhp, the Speed Triple’s motor may be down on power when compared to some of its more full-on super-naked rivals, however what it lacks in bhp it more than makes up for in sheer spirit. It boasts a wonderful motor for road riding, the triple not only has an additive exhaust note it has bags of midrange drive and a soul and feel all of its own that makes it a joy to ride.

If you like the idea of a naked bike but aren’t after one that still demands to be ridden like a sportsbike everywhere, buy a Speed Triple. This British roadster is still more than capable in the bends but where some super-nakeds can get a bit intimidating, the Speed Triple is just good old-fashioned fun that is guaranteed to make you grin. And at £145 a month and with some very tempting deal-sweeteners being offered by Triumph, that grin will only get wider!

399cc 167kg 44.4bhp 785mm £5198 £794.97 6.3% APR

Powered by the Ninja 400’s parallel twin engine, the Z400 makes for a cool naked middleweight and a brilliant A2-legal runabout. As well as modern styling, 4000pa £2345

the Zed is light, agile and has a wonderful big bike feel about it that ensures it suits all sizes of rider. Frugal to run and at just £75 a month it is also extremely reasonable.

895cc 219kg 104bhp 815mm £8660 £1730.55 9.9% APR

New for 2020, the F900R picks up on the popular F800R’s base and using a bigger-capacity 895cc engine and uprated electronics package, takes it to another 5000pa £5193.27

level. Great fun to ride, the F900R makes for a very enjoyable naked bike that is agile, good-looking and an absolute blast on the backroads.