These are the best commuter motorcycles to check out today
Heading to work on two wheels and need a reliable option? We've got some of the best to check out today
The Cazoo editorial team
Published on 02 December 2025 | 1 min read
Motorcycles are a popular option for commuters. On two wheels, there’s no chance of getting caught in traffic and, once you arrive at your place of work, it’s easy to find somewhere to park.
But commuter motorcycles need to be robust, comfortable and cheap to run, which means that not all models will be a good fit. In this article, we’re going to be checking out which motorcycles make the best options for commuters.
Honda NX500
Honda models are known for their reliability and that’s just what you get from the NX500 - and more. With its upright design, it offers good visibility over the road ahead and good levels of refinement mean that you can do longer distances in comfort when you need to as well. With its user-friendly controls, it’s a breeze to get accustomed too, and that means it’s a good option for younger riders as well.
There’s a clear five-inch TFT screen for all key information and it even gets Apple and Android compatibility to easily connect your smartphone. As with all Honda models, the NX500 has loads of accessories available to add, with boxes and storage solutions making it easier to take your kit with you on your commute.
Suzuki GSX-8T
Like Honda, Suzuki is another bike manufacturer that is known for making motorcycles which simply don’t go wrong. The GSX-8T is one of the brand’s latest models and incorporates all of Suzuki’s user-friendliness into something which is great fun to drive and smart to look at, too. It’s been built to have the look and feel of one of Suzuki’s classics from the 1970s and 80s but, of course, gets a full range of modern features as well.
At its heart is a 776cc parallel twin with lots of performance, but commuters will also appreciate its fuel efficiency and roll-on torque. Though quite sporty in design, the 8T gets upswept bars for a more comfortable riding position and because of its relatively slim design, it’ll be an easy bike to thread through traffic. Suzuki claims that the 8T should manage just over 67mpg combined, too, meaning trips to the fuel station should be pretty few and far between.
Triumph Scrambler 400X
Triumph has been on a roll with a stream of new models latesly and we believe that the Scrambler 400X could be the ideal choice for commuters. Lightweight and easy to handle, it’s got the look of a ‘big bike’ but comes in a smaller and cheaper-to-maintain package. Underneath, there’s a peppy 398cc single-cylinder engine which is ideal for around-town riding, though it’ll still manage those longer journeys, too.
The 400X mirrors some of Triumph’s larger bikes in terms of its scrambler-inspired design, making this a very stylish way of getting to work. It’s available in a variety of eye-catching colourways, too, while a bright LED daytime running light will ensure you’re always visible when out and about.
Royal Enfield Guerilla 450
Royal Enfield has completely transformed over recent years. While it still does some classic-inspired models, this Indian brand has developed a great range of bikes that offer a lot for not a lot of money. The Guerrilla 450 is a fine example of this new direction. It’s centred around a single-cylinder engine which provides decent performance and excellent efficiency. Servicing this bike shouldn’t cost much, either.
We really like the Tripper dashboard setup on the Guerrilla, too, which brings a full navigation system powered by your smartphone to the clear LCD display. You use Google Maps and via Royal Enfield’s dedicated app, you can get turn-by-turn instructions both on the display and also in your ears via an in-helmet headset. The 450 looks great and sounds great, so it should help to make those commuter rides a lot more exciting.
KTM 125 Duke
Just because you’re on L-plates doesn’t mean that motorcycle commuting is out of the question. In fact, the KTM 125 Duke is here to show that 125cc motorbikes can still offer loads of fun and excitement alongside low running costs. Even if you do have a full licence, the 125 Duke’s nimble handling and lightweight design mean that it could still be a very appealing choice as a commuter bike.
In characteristic KTM fashion, the 125 Duke has outlandish styling but it still gets lots of big-bike features such as cornering ABS and a full five-inch TFT display for all of your key information. KTM has just launched a revised version of the 125 Duke, which brings improved fuelling and a slightly higher top speed, too.
