Best cheap sportbike?

[cookiethecrumb]

Hello, guys, I am looking to buy my first bike (I have driven lots of dirtbikes never a street bike) and I was wondering if you guys knew of something that would fit these conditions. Thanks for any help!

• 5K or under the less expensive the better (Used it totally fine)
• 5 Sec 0-60 or faster (120 or higher top speed)
• Sportbike style
• Reliable
• I'm using it for a quick, easy, and fun way to get to work and to save on gas.

[atxcyclist]

I have a 2015 Honda CB500F, 0-60 is sub-5 seconds but that top speed might be a little higher than it will go. New they’re about $6k, so one a few years old should be below $5k. I bought mine new and it’s been pretty good, at roughly 24k miles now. The CBR500R is what’d You want as it has clip-ons and fairing, the F model is a naked bike and a bit more upright.

[cookiethecrumb]

5 minutes ago, atxcyclist said:

I have a 2015 Honda CB500F, 0-60 is sub-5 seconds but that top speed might be a little higher than it will go. New they’re about $6k, so one a few years old should be below $5k. I bought mine new and it’s been pretty good, at roughly 24k miles now. The CBR500R is what’d You want as it has clip-ons and fairing, the F model is a naked bike and a bit more upright.

couldn't find any used in my area what do you think of this is seems similar https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/59787679

[atxcyclist]

28 minutes ago, cookiethecrumb said:

couldn't find any used in my area what do you think of this is seems similar https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/59787679

Ninja 650's are very well thought of as far as I know, I looked at a Kawasaki Vulcan 650 which has the same engine/transmission before I bought my Honda. One thing to keep in mind is insurance, definitely check with multiple companies when looking to insure a motorcycle, because the prices can vary quite a bit. My Honda is under the 600cc mark, so it's cheaper in general, but I got a quote from one company for $85 a month for full coverage, and the company I went with is $36 a month for the same coverage. The insurance pricing on motorcycles tends to be highly related to how likely it is to be stolen (sad, I know), so stuff like R6's and R1's are crazy to get insurance on in some areas, I do not know if Ninja 650's have that same allure to criminals, but shop around even before you buy a bike if possible.

 

EDIT: Also, if you haven't gone through an MSF course and gotten your motorcycle license/endorsement, I highly recommend it. It usually saves a bunch on insurance as well.

[Curious Pineapple]

Learn to ride a road bike properly before buying a possible ticket to a coffin.

[atxcyclist]

51 minutes ago, Curious Pineapple said:

Learn to ride a road bike properly before buying a possible ticket to a coffin.

Probably not a bad idea. The first time I went to test out a CB500F I accidentally pulled a wheelie leaving the lot, because I gave it as much throttle as my 250cc cruiser I had at the time. That could have ended very badly since I wasn't expecting it.