Sport Bikes

Sport bikes and Supersport bikes are the Ferrari’s of the motorcycle world. These high-performance machines can rival some of the fastest cars out there for a fraction of the cost. They are built for speed and handling. With their forward-leaning and knees-up riding position, they are not well-suited for longer trips. They live for the race track and twisty canyons. These bikes are mostly intended for experienced riders, although some smaller displacement sport bikes (I’m talking about you Kawasaki Ninja 400) are commonly suggested for new riders.

Pros: Ferrari cachet at a Hyundai price. All the speed you could ever want. Great handling. Looks that rival a fighter plane. Lots of technology available including electronic suspension, traction control, quick-shifter, etc.

Cons: With so much power on tap, inexperienced riders can get into trouble quickly. Uncomfortable riding position not suited for long highway cruising (think sore back, stiff legs, and aching wrists). Top models are expensive.