Best sport bike on Reddit
204 reviews from r/SuggestAMotorcycle, r/motorcycles, r/Sportbikes and 6 more subreddits
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#1
Kawasaki
4.3
(34)
"I think with your size the MT or the ninja 650 are both great options."
"The 400 would make a good starter and track bike, though. Very comfy, very much fun to ride."
"If you're gonna do a lot of trackdays a 400 would be a good trackbike to learn the fundamentals on, something like ninja 400 or ZX4R."
"The ninja 650 is going to be the best option you mentioned."
"Ninja 400 or Ninja 650"
"Ninja 400 is probably your best option."
"Ninja 400, RC390. The 400s are a great place to start."
"I started on a ninja 300 since it was super cheap and easy to learn on."
"Ninja 650"
"Ninja 650, CBR650R are both excellent choices."
#2
Honda
4.3
(25)
"Honda Fireblade will be ideal."
"My Africa twin is fast 0-60 in 3.3 seconds and also is great for every occasion, city, long travels, off roading, motorways you named it."
"Fireblade"
"CBR600RR"
"There's basically no other bike that so exactly suits what you're asking for."
"Honda is the one you want. Bulletproof reliability."
"Hondas are even more reliable than an atomic clock."
"I had a CBR 250 for my first 'learner' bike. Im a thin, tall female and had zero experience riding and it was perfect for me."
"Super low maintenance. Will get you where you need to go and you'll have a blast getting there."
"I love my vfr800, 115 rwhp with a power commander 3."
#3
Yamaha
4.3
(24)
"VMax obviously, you like Yammie muscle cruiser you need VMax or FJR 1300."
"FJR 1300, sport cruiser 145 HP, sexy, dependable, comfortable and fast as hell."
"Love my MT-09. Had a gsxr 600 before and wanted something more comfortable but fast."
"Choose any upright, middleweight naked bike made in the last 5 years and it will blow the doors off your Bolt. Even the MT-07 will feel like a rocketship."
"Maybe consider a naked bike like the MT-09? Accelerates quicker than many sport bikes and has a more comfortable upright riding position."
"R7, rc390, ninja 4, Cbr300. Undrerated: singles or twins bikes with aero."
"I had so much fun on that bike, pushing a small cc bike to limits is something I miss haha."
"You want an r3, ninja 300 or cbr300, the 500’s aren’t worth it and the 600’s aren’t good for a newbie in the slightest."
"And don't get anything brand new."
"Bikes like the MT-09, Z900, and GSX-S750 are good."
#4
Suzuki
4.3
(19)
"But you can still have sport bike looks with naked comfort. All hail the GSX8R"
"Suzuki RG500 Gamma"
"1993 gsxr 600"
"I had a DRZ400SM for a few years that I loved, best thing I did was a full FMF exhaust."
"An SV650 is a terrific bike to switch to from a cbr 500."
"Hayabusa."
"A gsxr 750 is arguably a wond."
"Love my GSX-8s. Plenty of power, abs, quick shifter."
"Gen 2 sv650s"
"Sv650"
#5
Kawasaki Ninja 400
4.3
(11)
"You could find a ninja 400 for around 5k. Try to get one with abs."
"I have a Ninja 400 and I LOVE IT and I have no issues on the highway/interstate."
"Loved it. Also cruises past 120 if you’re light enough."
"Great to learn on"
"You can definitely fit on a ninja 400 unless your inseam is over 36”."
"Lower than the R7 and bit lower than the R3"
"Convince them that a ninja 400 is really a faired standard, not a sport bike like a zx4r"
"Ninja 400’s do fine at freeway speeds."
"Ninja 400 will get you that 'a little quicker' if you stay in it's power band at higher revs."
"Kawasaki Ninja 400 ($4,999)"
#6
KTM
4.3
(6)
"Great bike! I took it everywhere. Double black diamond singletrack, hours of freeway riding, miles and miles of stop and go Southern California city traffic."
"I went from cbr1000rr to a ktm 790 adv R."
"If you want it to be more on the dirtbike side of things I would do the Honda CRF450RL or the KTM 500 EXC-F."
"You could look at middle weight advs like the Tenere 700, Aprilia Tuareg 660, KTM 790 Adventure."
"You may also consider the duke 890 adventure. It will be more comfortable on the road and less capable off road."
"Honda just brought back the XR650 and the 450 is awesome."
#7
Kawasaki Ninja 650
3.6
(7)
"A bike with a commanding position like a Ninja 650 would be a fantastic commuter imo."
"I ride a Ninja 650 and will say it is pretty comfortable to ride."
"A Ninja 650 seems a nice bike? What’s your thoughts?"
"If you just like the styling street sports/sport tourers like the Ninja 650 or CBR650R will be loads more comfortable."
"Ninja 650 would be pretty good too along with the cbr500."
"Out of the small cc sportbikes, the ninja 400 and r3 are probably some of the best options for highway speed."
"Serious engine braking flaw (parallel twin), don't buy a Ninja 650 (had one)."
#8
Yamaha R7
4.6
(5)
"You can get a new R7 OTD for around that price and the power won’t overwhelm a new rider."
"I went from an 2024 r7 as my first bike."
"If you need more power the Yamaha r7 is great based on the perfect platform engine for all the fun in the world."
"If you're looking for new, definitely not a 600, maybe r7 or wait on the r9."
"Good intermediate ride"
#9
Honda CBR650R
4.4
(5)
"Rode from NJ to CA last year on a Honda CBR650R."
"I got a Honda CBR650R last month and absolutely love it."
"It’s not really upright but it’s quite comfortable for a sport bike."
"If you just like the styling street sports/sport tourers like the Ninja 650 or CBR650R will be loads more comfortable."
"If you can trust yourself to be responsible, a CBR650R or a GSX650F would be good choices."
#10
Yamaha R3
4.4
(5)
"I’d say R3, Ninja 400, CBR 300 etc. z400 if you plan on doing more casual riding"
"If you want the R3 get it"
"Great to learn on"
"R3, ninja 400."
"The R3 is a solid choice and for a beginner will not be that noticeably different than the Ninja 400."
#11
Kawasaki Ninja 250
4.5
(4)
"A 2007 or earlier Ninja 250. The 16-inch wheels make that a TINY bike."
"Ninja 250 would be a top choice for your learning bike."
"2008-2012 250 ninja. Learn to ride it until you are bored, don’t become another statistic."
"I rip my 09 Ninja 250 down the highway at 75."
#12
Honda VFR
4.0
(4)
"Personally, I'd say look into the sport touring bikes. VFRs have a cult following for a reason."
"VFR"
"Mid 2000’s VFR is a gem of a bike imo."
"Smaller sport touring bikes like the Honda VFR are also contenders."
#13
BMW
4.0
(4)
"For a sport bike the s1000rr is a good ride."
"S1000rr with the premium package."
"You could look at middle weight advs like the Tenere 700, Aprilia Tuareg 660, KTM 790 Adventure."
"I could see a nice thumper like a BMW G310GS or KTM 390 Adventure being a hell of a good commuter."
#14
Suzuki SV650
4.3
(3)
"Suzuki SV 650 is a great beginner bike with more than enough hp where you won’t “grow out of it”."
"Sv650."
"The SV650 has the same seat height as the CBR500."
#15
Honda VFR800
4.3
(3)
"Gen 5 (1998-2001) Honda VFR 800"
"If it's just sports you want the vfr800 is capable, comfortable, and one of the most reliable bikes ever made."
"VFR800 has decent legroom for a sport-ish bike."
#16
Triumph
4.3
(3)
"Or conversely a nice '12 Daytona"
"Triumph makes a range of 660s with good power and comfort."
"Triumph makes a cheap-ish naked; the Trident 660."
#17
Ducati Streetfighter V4
5.0
(2)
"Streetfighter v4"
"I'm 45 and just bought Ducati streetfighter v4 and have no regrets...Im old not Dead."
#18
Yamaha Tracer 9
5.0
(2)
"Yamaha Tracer 9 is a beast."
"Maybe a sport tourer like the tracer 9 ? Or even the tracer 7."
#19
Kawasaki H2
5.0
(2)
"Sounds like you need an H2."
"If so you should get one of those."
#20
Honda CBR600RR
5.0
(2)
"New CBR600RR, it has all the funky new electronics"
"Love the bike! 2016."
#21
Honda CBR600F
4.0
(2)
"It used to be the standard beginner sportsbike before 250-400 took over."
"Honda CBR600F post 2001 comes with fuel injection which is lovely plus whole aluminium frame."
#22
Kawasaki KLR 650
4.0
(2)
"I sat on a klr650 which was nice as I am tall."
"Maybe check out a KLR650. I just picked up and old one."
#23
Kawasaki Versys
4.0
(2)
"Second the versys idea. Your ergos are going to be a bit challenging with a lower displacement first bike."
"I would look into the Verseys. Super comfy on the highway."
#24
Honda CBR500R
4.0
(2)
"My CBR500R has a max load weight of 360 lb."
"Starting on a big sport bike is not a good idea. You can try with CBR500R or CBR650R or Ninja 650."
#25
Suzuki Gixxer
4.0
(2)
"I like the late Gixxers, they are fairly commute-able."
"Gixer might just be the most comfortable pure sportsbike"
#26
Sport Tourer
3.5
(2)
"Consider a sport tourer. Similar power delivery, but less cramped"
"You would want a sport tourer and check insurance because it’s going to be insane considering your age."
#27
Honda CBR650F
5.0
(1)
"Get a cbr650f"
#28
Honda CBR600/650/1000R
5.0
(1)
"CBR600/650/1000R?"
#29
Honda CB300R
5.0
(1)
"I bought the Cb300r as my first. 5k for a 2 year old one and super fun and forgiving to ride on."
#30
Honda XR650L
5.0
(1)
"Honda XR650L"
#31
Indian
5.0
(1)
"Indian FTR 1200s"
#32
Yamaha R15 V3
5.0
(1)
"I like the R15v3 the most though because of the looks."
#33
Yamaha VMAX 1700
5.0
(1)
"Still the macho style but with ultimate speed and power."
#34
Kawasaki ZX-7R
5.0
(1)
"Best induction howl and front end in the business."
#35
Honda CBR1000SP
4.0
(1)
"One of my buddies rides a cbr1kSP and he is about your height."
#36
Suzuki SV1000S
4.0
(1)
"I can fairly easily do a whole day of riding on it without feeling like my hands are gonna fall off."
#37
Yamaha 300-500
4.0
(1)
"Just get a 300-500 man. You pay way less, and 'probably' won't kill yourself."
#38
Kawasaki KLR
4.0
(1)
"Also a klr would be great, if you still want to do a mix of riding, some trails etc."
#39
Suzuki GSX650F
4.0
(1)
"Sport Tourer bikes look and feel more sporty than tourers but are still pretty comfortable. My favourite class of bikes, but there's not too much choice. Suzuki GSX650F was great."
#40
Yamaha MT Series
4.0
(1)
"Try checking out the naked and hyper naked bikes. Like the Yamaha MT series."
#41
Aprilia
4.0
(1)
"You could look at middle weight advs like the Tenere 700, Aprilia Tuareg 660, KTM 790 Adventure."
#42
Honda CB650
4.0
(1)
"All the Japanese naked 650s will work for you."
#43
MZ
4.0
(1)
"Look for an MZ Baghira 660. it uses the same engine that was used in the Yamaha Raptor 660."
#44
Kawasaki Z Series
4.0
(1)
"Pretty much any middleweight naked with upright bars. All the Kawasaki "Z" models."
#45
Honda Hornet 600
4.0
(1)
"I'd say take a look at some older Honda Hornet 600s."
#46
Japanese
4.0
(1)
"Anything Japanese"
#47
Naked Bikes
4.0
(1)
"Otherwise, that’s what naked bikes were made for. Better ergos, still fast."
#48
Ducati
2.0
(1)
"Avoid Ducati lol."
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