10 Bikes That Deliver Raw Thrills In 2025

Over the past decade or so, consumers have gravitated to more versatile motorcycles. Motorcycles that can go just about anywhere are in, and less practical, more focused machines have shrunken into the background somewhat. While pretty much any motorcycle is fun to ride under the right conditions, we are talking about bikes that don’t exist for any other purpose other than delivering a thrilling rider experience.

For some manufacturers, these bikes exist as halo models, showcasing all the latest tech the brand has to offer, while others are willing to occupy a niche. There is a fun bike out there for everyone, and the only thing they have in common is the desire to deliver raw thrills. In the interest of fairness, we limited it to one fun bike per brand from a variety of motorcycling segments.

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

MSRP: $10,999

Honda

At its core, this is a classic UJM. What sets it apart is the price. Even though it is pretty practical in the sense that it will almost certainly be reliable, and you get tremendous bang for your buck. For those shopping for a fun bike on a budget, the Hornet SP offers an old superbike engine tamed by a few electronic rider aids and a different tune that optimizes midrange performance. The US model won’t make quite as much horsepower, but all the midrange grunt is present and accounted for.

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Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono

MSRP: $13,995

Ducati

This is not the fastest, nor the most powerful bike on this list, but it might actually be the most fun. The Superquadro Mono is the first single-cylinder engine Ducati has built in a very long time. In essence, this is an old 1285cc Panigale 1299 engine chopped in half. That incredible engine had way more than twice as much power, but in a featherweight frame, 78 horsepower is more than you will ever need. This bike is motorcycling fun distilled into its purest form.

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Yamaha MT-10

MSRP: $14,799

Yamaha

Just like the Honda, Yamaha took an old superbike engine and tuned it for mid-range performance. While the Honda might have an air of practicality about it, the MT-10 puts fun first. With comically poor fuel economy, this won’t be a top choice as a commuter, and with a pretty mediocre suspension, it isn’t much of a canyon carver – that is what the SP model is for. The base model is just plain fun, and you will be reminded of this fact every time you start the thing, and it gurgles to life.

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Suzuki Hayabusa

MSRP: $19,399

Suzuki

Over the years, the Hayabusa has evolved into a more practical kind of bike, with a slew of electronics and more comfort than the average sports bike. Yet, there are far better sport touring bikes on the market that will be more comfortable. Underneath the modern bodywork, lies the same dedicated speed queen we all know and love.

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Aprilia RSV4 1100

MSRP: $19,499

Aprilia

This is the only new V4 superbike you can get for under $20k. This “base model” RSV4 1100 still has all the fancy electronics you would find in the Factory version. The only difference between the two bikes is the high-end suspension on that bike. For track day warriors, it might be worth the extra expense, but for those just looking for a fun weekend bike, this is terribly hard to ignore, especially in “Stingray Blue.”

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Harley-Davidson Pan America Special

MSRP: $19,999

Harley-Davidson

Out of all the adventure bikes on the market, the Pan America Special has to be the most unusual. Back when Harley launched an assault on the ADV market, everyone was shocked at how capable the bike was. A few years down the line, everyone also realized Harley was still figuring out how to make the bike reliable. Today, with most of the kinks worked out, it represents one of the sportiest adventure bikes money can buy.

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KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

MSRP: $20,499

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The Super Duke GT is KTM’s way of showing the world that even a “practical” motorcycle, like a sport tourer, can be outrageously fun. With all the additional tech added to the famous “beast”, the price is set at a fairly lofty – by KTM standards – $20k, but compared to some other tourers, it remains affordable. At the press of a button (well, at the selection of a ride mode if you want to be literal), it will transform back into the beast we know and love.

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MV Agusta F3 Competizione

MSRP: $33,998

MV Agusta

Out of all the fantastic supersports we have at our disposal, the MV Agusta F3 Competizione is by far the most expensive, and least practical. Öhlins suspension adds flexibility (on track), and carbon fiber adds lightness, while its chassis is arguably one of the best ever crafted. Unfortunately, with the track kit unlocking 160 horses, it will also add strain to an engine already known to occasionally drop valves.

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Kawasaki Ninja H2R

MSRP: $59,100

Kawasaki

As wild as the H2 is, the H2R makes it look average by comparison. With over 300 horsepower, this is by some margin the most powerful production motorcycle. Also, while technically unofficial, its top speed of around 250 MPH also makes it the fastest production motorcycle. It is so dedicated to the task of being the fastest motorcycle, Kawasaki was forced to sell it as a “track only” model.

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MTT 420 RR

MSRP: $275,000

MTT

Theoretically, this is faster than the H2R. Unfortunately, nobody has found a long enough stretch of road to prove that… yet. The refurbished turbine engine which powers this crazy creation, actually comes with a lifetime warranty. It is for that reason that MTT is extra careful when it comes to choosing – yes, choosing – customers. While it is completely street legal, you can’t just go out and buy one, even if you have the cash. For the select few, we can’t imagine anything more thrilling.

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