My Quest for the Monster Naked E-Bike Price Tag
Alright, so I’m deep into this whole electric bike rabbit hole lately, right? Specifically got fixated on the Monster Naked models. They look tough, got that naked bike vibe, electric power… seemed awesome. Before even thinking about buying, obviously needed the real price scoop. That “See Costs Here Before You Buy Now!” bit? Yeah, spoke to me.
First thing I did, obviously, was hit up the official Monster site. Clicked around for ages. Found the bikes, found the specs, found… zero prices listed. Seriously. Just big fancy pictures and a whole lot of “contact your dealer” nonsense. Annoying, but okay.
Then I hit up Google big time. Typed in “[Brand Name] dealer near me”. Found a couple. None listed prices online. Every single dealer website was like “Call for Price!” or “Visit Us!”. Gimme a break! Who’s got time to phone every shop?
Frustration level rising. Decided to check the big online retailers. Scrolled through countless listings on places like Amazon, Walmart online, Best Buy. Found tons of e-bikes, cheap ones, fancy ones. But the specific Monster Naked models? Nada. Zip. Not listed anywhere mainstream.
Next stop: forums and owner groups. Joined a couple of e-bike enthusiast communities. Started asking around. “Hey, looking at a Monster Naked X3, what did you guys pay?” Got some replies, finally! But it was like pulling teeth.
- One guy said he snagged one for $2,800 before taxes “on promo” at some random local shop last year.
- Another mentioned paying closer to $3,200 for his.
- A third person in a different state quoted a crazy $3,500 for the base model!
The spread was wild! Nobody seemed to pay the same thing. All depended on where they were and what shady “promo” the dealer felt like running that day.
I figured maybe YouTube reviews would be honest. Watched a bunch. Every single reviewer either skirted the price completely or mumbled something like “expect to pay somewhere between 3k and 4k depending.” Super helpful, guys. Thanks for nothing.
Okay, time for action. I picked out two nearby dealers listed on the Monster site. Called the first one. Dude answered, I got straight to the point: “Hi, price on the Monster Naked X3 model, please?” He hesitated. Took my phone number and email “to send me info.” Info never came. Called back later, got someone else. This time they quoted me… $3,295 before taxes, fees, delivery, the whole shebang. Plus “assembly fee.” Didn’t even ask about accessories!
Second dealer, different approach. Emailed them asking for the MSRP specifically on the X3. Waited hours. Finally got a reply with a PDF price list. Surprise, surprise! The X3 was listed at $3,099. But the fine print? “Prices do not include applicable sales tax, destination charge ($150), dealer prep fee ($199), battery recycling fee ($10), or documentation fees. Freight charges may vary.” Basically, add another $400-$500 easy onto that sticker price.
So, after digging for the better part of a freaking weekend:
- Official source? Pointless. Zero prices.
- Dealer websites? Just as useless. Hide and seek with numbers.
- Big online stores? Don’t sell them.
- Forums? Ballpark figures only, huge variance.
- YouTube? Avoids the topic.
- Direct dealer contact? You get the real number, sure, but then get hit with the hidden fee ambush.
My verdict? Good luck getting a straight answer easily. Be ready for sticker shock and hidden costs tacked on at the dealer. If you see one priced online, it’s probably too good to be true. Plan on calling dealers directly and grilling them about EVERY. SINGLE. FEE. And even then, expect some variation. Total pain in the butt. Hope this saves someone else some hassle!
