Today, all the things appears to be getting exponentially costlier. With worth will increase turning into the norm yearly, our favourite sports bike might be a few hundred {dollars} costlier each time we modify the calendar. But all isn’t misplaced.

In this dear world, there are nonetheless a number of inexpensive sports activities bikes to select from. Although all the things is costlier, there’s additionally extra of all the things, and to be trustworthy, we are spoiled for choice. Gone are the times of selecting between a handful of uncomfortable race-spec machines. Today, you may get a genuinely snug sports activities bike you could simply use as a each day rider, or what is basically an over-the-shelf observe bike. All of these impressive machines cost less than a compact car, and all of them are much more enjoyable. Check them out under.

In order to provide the latest and correct data doable, the information used to compile this text was sourced from numerous producer web sites and different authoritative sources, together with Cycle World. We organized this listing from slowest to quickest, and skipped a number of new-for-2024 bikes which are but to be examined.

10 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R

Top Speed 124 MPH*

We merely have to incorporate the ZX-4R on the expense of the Ninja 650. Technically, the 650 is quicker than this out of the field. But, the US-spec bike is restricted, and even with that, it might probably nonetheless rise up to 124 MPH. A easy reflash, or a free-flow exhaust, will unlock all of its potential (over 75 horsepower). If the unverified reviews are to be believed, that will result in a top speed much closer to that of the ZX-6R.

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9 Yamaha R7

Top Speed: 134 MPH

Yamaha’s modular CP2 platform has birthed a number of spectacular middleweight bikes. The least anticipated model of all, although, should be the R7 sports activities bike. It is not, by any stretch of the creativeness, a fire-breathing monster, however nonetheless stays a enjoyable and excellent place to begin for these trying to go membership racing on the weekend. It is inexpensive to personal and restore, and the CP2 has confirmed to be one of the dependable engines within the trade.

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8 Honda CBR650R

Top Speed: 135 MPH

For these searching for a real-world sports activities bike you could truly experience every single day, this merely must be it. Honda acquired plenty of stick after they wished to drop the CBR600RR, however in actuality, that is all the things most riders will ever want. It continues to be genuinely fast, and because of its inline-4, it sounds precisely the identical, simply with out all these tough race-spec edges filed off. Comfortable sufficient to experience lengthy distances with out getting fatigued, and equally at house doing quick commutes, that is the perfect everyday sports bike.

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7 Aprilia RS 660 Extrema

Top Speed: 148 MPH

Increasingly, we’re seeing parallel twins substitute V-twin and inline-4 middleweight bikes, and when they’re pretty much as good because the RS 660, we don’t actually thoughts. Making a punchy 100 horsepower, it has greater than sufficient juice to maintain riders of any stage entertained on observe. Ergos that received’t punish you when you determine to take it on a long-distance tour elevate the expertise additional.

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6 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Top Speed: 154 MPH

This is without doubt one of the final hold-outs from the supersport class. The ZX-6R still offers incredible value in 2024. Even although the platform is as previous because the hills, Kawasaki has stored it updated and feels proper at house with its newest overhaul. It is arguably one of the best value-for-money sports activities bike presently available on the market, however with ergos straight off a race bike, proudly owning one in all these machines is a severe dedication to hurry.

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5 Suzuki GSX-R600

Top Speed: 155 MPH

Suzuki tends to keep models in their lineup long after they have passed their perceived shelf life. It is honest to say that that is a kind of bikes, with no updates for over a decade now. Yet, if that’s the worth to pay to nonetheless have it as an choice, then we’re not complaining. Sure, it means it received’t supply the identical worth because the comparatively feature-rich Ninja ZX-6R, however that is nonetheless plenty of motorbike for the cash.

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4 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX

Top Speed: 155 MPH

If you thought that $15,000 wasn’t sufficient for a brand new liter-bike, effectively, you had been mistaken. Kawasaki affords this as a extra touring-friendly choice, nevertheless it nonetheless carries the Ninja nameplate and a full fairing to qualify as a sports activities bike. It has comfier ergos than normal liter choices, however the worth it affords is just simple, due to a ton of options. That luxurious 1043cc inline-4 is a cherry on prime!

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3 Honda CBR600RR

Top Speed: 160 MPH

A number of years in the past, Honda introduced the demise of the venerable 600 supersport. The backlash was so extreme that they had been compelled right into a U-turn and introduced it again the next 12 months. We can solely assume that the general public has spoken with their wallets as a result of it has been retained for one more 12 months. The CBR650R and CBR600RR may solely be separated by a number of letters of their nomenclature, however they’re polar opposites in each different respect. The CBR600RR is as racy as ever. If you’re planning on getting one, although, we might counsel you wait a while. That’s as a result of the new model (pictured above) has set foot in Europe, and America may very well be subsequent.

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2 Yamaha R6 Race

Top Speed: 162 MPH

Technically, you possibly can’t get this in 2024, however there nonetheless are a few 2023 models up for sale at dealerships. They are nonetheless model new and if you’re after a devoted observe bike, then we extremely suggest checking if there’s one nonetheless gathering mud at your native dealership. Novices needn’t apply, however if you’re able to step as much as the subsequent stage on the observe, that is the bike for you. Simple as that.

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1 Suzuki GSX-R750

Top Speed: 167 MPH

Suzuki may be credited for beginning the sports activities bike factor manner again in 1985 after they launched the unique GSX-R750. And although that is an ageing platform, it’s nonetheless one of many quickest bikes you may get for underneath $15,000. Yes, it’s extra highly effective and heavier than the opposite supersports, however it’s truly simpler to experience. It is a straightforward motorbike, devoid of recent electronics and rider aids. Just an engine and two wheels, all managed by your wrist.

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Sources: Cycle World, Fastest Laps and MCS