Whether you’re about to test for your Class M license, or just itching to add a new toy to the stable, you’d be surprised how far your dollar goes in the entry-level street bike market. Features like standard ABS, inverted forks and slipper clutches are becoming increasingly common on budget-friendly offerings, and most big-name brands have at least a bike or two priced under $5,000.
While you shouldn’t expect to rule the roost on a sub-$5,000 machine, these budget street bikes boast impressive features and technology for the price, not to mention curb appeal that suggests you paid significantly more. You’ll find dozens of bikes on the web for under $5k, but for our list, we wanted to focus on full-size bikes that most anyone could hop on and enjoy for years to come.…