Fastest Sport Bikes Under $20,000

Sports bikes have become more powerful and faster over the years, with improved performance and safety technology. Motorcycle manufacturers have specifically designed and tuned the superbikes with cutting-edge technology, powerful engines, lightweight frames, and aerodynamic fairings that make them blistering fast and highly nimble around corners. As much fun as sports bikes are to ride on the road, you can unleash them on the racetrack to experience their true capabilities and potential inherited from their race bike pedigree. With a budget of $20,000 there are many fast super bikes available on the market which offer a great value, stunning looks, incredible performance, and a thrilling ride.

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10 Suzuki GSX-R750: 170 mph

Since its debut in 1985, the supersport market has been dominated by the Suzuki GSX-R750. When compared to its rivals, its speed and performance are unmatched, and it can even compete with most motorcycles in the liter class. The heart of the bike is a 750 cc inline-four engine that belts out 121 horsepower and 53 pound-feet of torque.

It has a super smooth 6-speed transmission with short gearing to help the bike reach a top speed of 170 mph. Thanks to its lightweight chassis due to twin-spar aluminum alloy construction, it is nimble and fun to throw around the corners. The GSX-R750 starts at a base price of $12,849, making it the most affordable sport bike on the list.

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9 Suzuki GSX-R1000R: 186 mph

Suzuki is renowned for making some of the best track-focused sports bikes which can plaster an ever-lasting grin on riders. And the GSX-R lineup is among the most popular sport bikes around the world. The GSX-R1000R retails for a base price of $18,199 and is the most track-focused motorcycle from the brand which can set some amazing track times.

The bike is powered by a 999.8cc inline-four liquid-cooled engine that churns out 199 horsepower and 86.7 pound-feet of torque. The sleek and precise 6-speed gearbox sends all the power from the motor to the back wheel to propel the bike to an electronically-limited top speed of 186 mph. Suzuki has updated the bike with the latest tech and safety features to help keep all that power in check.

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8 Yamaha YZF-R1: 186 mph

Yamaha YZF-R1 is among the iconic sports bikes with a huge aspiration for every rider across the globe. Compared to all other bikes on the list, it sounds the best due to Yamaha’s cross-plane engine tech. The R1 bike comes with a 998cc Inline-four engine that produces 198 horsepower and 83 pound-feet of torque to help accelerate the monster from 0 to 60 in under 3 seconds. At a starting base price of $17,999, Yamaha YZF-R1 is a no compromise flagship sports bike that can reach a limited top speed of 186 mph.

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7 Ducati SuperSport 950 S: 186 mph

Although the Panigale is Ducati’s flagship sport bike, the SuperSport 950 S follows in the same line with a powerful engine and stunning design. It is the most affordable fully faired supersport from Ducati, starting from $17,695 which can reach a top speed of 186 mph. The 950 S comes with a 937cc engine which produces 110 horsepower and 69 pound-feet of torque. Additionally, it has a suite of features including, a quick shifter, ride modes, cornering ABS, and traction control.

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6 Honda CBR 1000RR: 186 mph

The Honda CBR 1000RR-R is another sports bike brand that has become synonymous with great performance and cutting-edge electronics. Honda has filled the features list to the brim with performance and safety features, all starting at $16,599 for the base model. The motorcycle can reach a top speed of 186 mph thanks to its 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine, which produces 183 horsepower and 84 pound-feet of torque. The top speed is electronically limited in accordance with “Gentleman’s agreement” rule, as is the case with most liter-class superbikes.

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5 Suzuki Hayabusa: 186 mph

The legend of Suzuki Hayabusa is synonymous with speed ever since its inception in 1999. It was among the first few motorcycles to get closer to 200 mph, causing unprecedented excitement among speed enthusiasts. Suzuki’s design engineers prioritized providing excellent aerodynamics to make the bike stable at high speeds. Thanks to its powerful 1,340cc inline-four liquid-cooled engine, belting out 190 horsepower and 110 pound-feet of torque. The bike can easily accelerate from 0 to 60 in 3.0 seconds and can reach an electronically limited top speed of 186 mph. For the starting price of $18,799, the Hayabusa offers all the latest tech and safety features, making it an excellent value proposition.

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4 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: 186 mph

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R tops the list with a top speed of 186 mph and can easily breach the 200 mph mark when pushed. The battle between Hayabusa and Ninja ZX-14R is legendary. The base price starts from $16,599, no other sports bike can match the performance-to-price ratio of the Ninja ZX-14R. To power this beast, Kawasaki has equipped it with an inline-four 1,441cc liquid-cooled engine that produces 207.9 horsepower and 117 pound-feet of peak torque. The 6-speed return shift transmission helps to send all the power to the rear wheel to accelerate from 0 to 60 in under 3 seconds. The bike features a unique monocoque aluminum frame and comes with three mode adjustable Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC) system.

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3 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: 189 mph

No sports bike list would be complete without the Ninja ZX-10R from iconic Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki. With the ZX-10R race version, Kawasaki has won multiple WSBK championships. The same advanced technology and performance improvements have been passed down to the road-going model as well.

Its potent 998cc four-cylinder engine produces 203 horsepower and a healthy 84 pound-feet of peak torque to enable the bike to reach a top speed of 189 mph. With the recent updates of the latest electronics and safety features, Kawasaki has bumped up the starting price to $17,399.

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2 Aprilia RSV4: 190 mph

Italian motorcycles are known for their stylish looks, and as an added bonus, Aprilia has given the RSV4 sport bike blistering performance to match the looks. The RSV4 is powered by the 1100cc V 4-cylinder engine that produces 217 horsepower and 92 pound-feet of torque to easily reach a claimed top speed of 190 mph. Aprilia offers all this performance and stunning Italian design at a starting base price of $18,999.

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1 BMW S 1000 RR: 192 mph

The S 1000 RR sports bike was built from the ground up by BMW with one goal in mind: performance. With a top speed of 192 mph and a 0 to 60 time of 3 seconds it meets all sports bike requirements to a T. It stands out from other competitions in its class in a stunning way thanks to its cutting-edge German engineering and Bavarian design.

The track focused road bike is powered by a 999cc inline-four engine which pumps out 210 horsepower and 83.3 pound-feet of peak torque. The fact that it starts at only $17,895, is the cherry on top.

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