A huge part of the appeal of naked bikes is the raw, visceral riding experience they offer. As the name suggests, naked bikes are, for the most part, devoid of the creature comforts we find on more comfortable touring-oriented machines, while slightly taking the edge off a razor-sharp performance of supersports.
These days, though, naked bikes have become technological marvels, packing close to 200 horsepower and an electronics package that’s comparable to the NASA Space Station. One such bike is BMW’s flagship hyper-naked, the S 1000 R. This bike carries with it the DNA of its supersport sibling, the S 1000 RR. All it has to offer for added comfort is a slightly more upright seating position thanks to standard handlebars as opposed to clip-on units. As such, it isn’t uncommon for owners of this souped-up naked bike to want a little bit more when it comes to comfort.
