Supersports Motorcycles

If you’re in the market for getting your hands on some stunning used motorcycles, there’s a high chance you’re already familiar with Iconic Motorbike Auctions. Staying true to its name, the popular reseller has put up a stunning Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R for auction and it’s one of the cleanest bikes from the OG supersport era. Interested? Then, carry on reading to know more.

KTM brushes up its race-tacular RC125 sportbike ahead of MY2022 with a number of upgrades and modernized tech features. New bodywork conceals the equally-new underpinnings and makes for a youthful look meant to appeal to the entry-level market and those riders who live in an area with a tiered licensing system.

Not all of us can afford high-end sports bikes but, equally importantly, not many of us could ride them properly, either. Lowering the asking price brings a lot more bikes into the equation and most of them are brilliantly user-friendly while still offering all the thrills you could wish for. Talking about sports bikes is quite difficult because what exactly is a sports bike? Is it a bike with a fairing or can a naked bike be a sports bike also? For the purpose of this list, we’re assuming the latter, just to make you think a bit.

Coming off a fresh update in 2017, Suzuki carries its GSX-R1000R into MY2022 with little else in the way of changes. The next-gen “Gixxer” 1000 brought an all-new 999.8 cc powerplant to the table with a claimed 199 horsepower at the shaft and a whole passel of electronic goodies to help manage all those ponies. Traction control, lean-sensitive ABS, launch control and more, Suzuki’s flagship literbike comes equipped with overlapping safety nets to help keep us non-professional riders dirty-side down as we explore our envelope. MotoGP tech influences the design to give you a little taste of track-day performance, or at the very least, ’performance light.’

MV Agusta is a name long-associated with exotic motorcycles and one such example is the F3 800 Reparto Corse (a.k.a F3 800 RC), a limited edition of the already phenomenal F3 800. Only 500 of these went on sale in 2018 worldwide and if you’re drooling over it, we’ve got some good news.

This is #177 of the 500 F3 RCs produced and is up for grabs at Iconic Motorbike Auctions. The bike has some pretty mouth-watering aftermarket parts to help you attain permanent bragging rights.

Yamaha has a massive global presence in the entry-level sportbike space and to keep this track record going, the Japanese giant has updated its quarter-liter offering, the YZF-R25, for 2022.

When the Japanese came into Grand Prix motorcycle racing in the late 1950s, no one could have foreseen what a dominant force it would become, not only in racing but in motorcycling in general. And certainly, no one could have foreseen the engineering that would go into the bikes.

The 600cc supersport segment might have shrunk in recent times, but it still has a very loyal fan base across the world.

If you’re part of that fan club as well, then you must be aware that two of the most popular bikes in this segment are the Honda CBR600RR and the Yamaha YZF-R6. In this post, we’re bringing you a gobsmacking drag race between these legendary bikes. Let’s dive in, shall we?

BMW’s iconic “M” moniker, exclusive to its performance offerings, was first introduced in 1972, meaning this year marks its golden jubilee. This calls for a celebration and doing exactly that, the German giant has taken the wraps off a mind-blowing special edition of its flagship sportbike, dubbed the M 1000 RR 50 Years M edition.

While still waiting for an official statement from Suzuki regarding their departure from MotoGP, a memo to US dealers gives more details and reiterates the company’s commitment to motorcycling, ATVs, and scooters

Honda’s latest generation of 600 cc CBR supersports toes the family line with its race-winning blend of power and maneuverability all packed onto a MotoGP-inspired chassis. Much like the original CBR600RR that hit the streets back in ’03 and was built as a racebike replica, the current model features a strong engine along with a front suspension featuring Honda’s 41mm Big Piston Fork for superb handling and snappy action, plus MotoGP-inspired bodywork in a race-tested aerodynamic supersport design.

Kawasaki takes its Superbike racing program to the bank with its made-for-public Ninja ZX-10R platform that brings an uncommon level of performance to the streets. A newly-updated engine carries improved cooling features and exhaust components with a new bundle of ride-control and ride-safety electronics to keep it all under control. Next-gen bodywork wraps up the package with windtunnel-tested efficiency and some interesting paint choices.

Going the polar opposite way of its rivals, Kawasaki has announced that it’ll be bringing back the Ninja ZX-6R for 2023, with the production of motorcycle already underway.

This leaves the ZX-6R, one of the few MY23 Supersports on sale in the country, and with barely any supersport rivals, especially after Yamaha strangled the neck of the YZF-R6 last year, the stage is set for Ninja to wipe the floor with it.

One of the most iconic motorcycle/movie scenes was Tom Cruise riding a GPz900 Kawasaki in the film Top Gun. With the release of Top Gun: Maverick upon us, it’s time to talk about the bikes Pete ’Maverick’ Mitchell will be riding, in case you didn’t already know.

QJMotor, the Chinese partner company of big names like Harley-Davidson and MV Agusta, is on course to update its 600cc sportbike, the 600RR, in a couple of days. Lucky for us, though, most of its details are already out, all suggesting that it’s more than capable of taking on the popular Honda CBR650R.

With the MotoE championship due to get under way in May, attention is turning to the 2023 season already, and the debut of Ducati’s new electric race bike.

Tesla is truly a game-changing manufacturer in the EV space. However, as electric bikes become more popular, maybe it’s about time for the EV giant to set its sights on this space as well.

Owing to this, Krishnakanta Saikhom has created a render of what a Tesla bike could look like in the future, and honestly, it’s near perfect!

Kawasaki lets the good times roll with a street-legal, budget-friendly version of its WSB Championship bike in the new Ninja ZX-10RR. Easily converted for track use, the “10RR” doubles as an entry-level racebike as an affordable alternative for unsponsored pilots. Titanium components and top-drawer electronics complete the package with even more track-worthy performance and control features.

Honda buffed up its CBR1000RR-R SP ahead of MY2022 with a number of improvements under a milestone motley meant to mark its 30th anniversary. Power output saw a boost right along with measures meant to wring even more speed with electronics tweaks to improve rider control and overall throttle response. This latest Fireblade variation brings even more race-tastic yummygoodness to the table for the bona fide pegdraggers and would-be racers among us, and comes with features that elevate it significantly beyond the non-SP version, all the way to the track.

If you’re looking for a timeless old-school motorcycle, it doesn’t really get any better than the OG 600cc bikes from the early 2000s and one of these, a striking 2001 Suzuki GSX-R600, is up on sale on Bring A Trailer.

For today’s drag-race feature video special, we have a lady rider on a souped-up 2014 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R trying to take on a dude aboard an equally souped-up 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. Now, the result might be what you’d expect, but the quarter-mile times here are nothing short of mind-blowing.

Let’s dive in.

The Yamaha YZF-R7 was one of the most exciting launches by the Japanese auto-giant in a long time. While it wasn’t the YZF-R6 replacement everyone was hoping for, it was a lot of other things. Good things.

However, one little gripe many people have with modern motorcycles, such as the R7, is their exhausts which, though quite heavy, don’t sound as exciting. One of the leading solutions to this problem is throwing in an after-market exhaust. European exhaust company, SC-Project, with their latest project (pun not intended) has launched a new full-system exhaust for the Yamaha YZF-R7.

As popular and likable as the new Yamaha R7 is, there’s just no beating the bonkers OG Yamaha R7 from 1999.

With only 500 examples ever made, these bikes are very rare bikes to spot, let alone buy one. However, if you are indeed looking for one, Iconic Motorbike Auctions has this pristine example, that is currently up for grabs. However, it has a huge catch under its good-looking skin, which could be a deal-breaker for many.