10 Sport Bikes That Are Fast But Still Street-Friendly

Speed and aggression are the defining characteristics of a sports bike. This is the segment of motorcycles that has contributed to many sharp-looking and enticing offerings that have found their way onto the bedroom walls of many motorheads. While intimidating looks and adrenaline-pumping performance are its key attributes, many of these sports bikes also have a tamer side that adds a daily rideable character. In simpler words, these are the ones that can do it all. This list consolidates ten such sports bikes that can easily do triple-digit speeds and knee-drag in style but also offer relatively relaxed ergonomics, linear power delivery, and commendable MPG ratings, to be worthy daily drivers.

Yamaha R3

Power: 41 Horsepower

Yamaha

The most affordable Yamaha sports bike today is also the most well-rounded of the entry-level bunch out there. The R3 is powered by a seasoned parallel-twin mill that produces 41 horsepower and 22 pound-feet of torque. It has a design language that reciprocates with the mighty YZF-R1.

Despite looking bold and sharp, the Yamaha R3 is known for its do-it-all nature. It is a sports bike that has a relatively relaxed riding stance, which makes it a formidable daily runabout. Also, its well-tuned underpinnings and low curb weight of 373 pounds give it a natural talent to take on racetracks without any modifications whatsoever.

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KTM RC 390

Power: 42.9 Horsepower

KTM

We have yet to receive the next-gen KTM RC 390, but the 2024 MY is still on sale and offers a smashing package that even modern rivals fail to compete with. It is powered by the renowned 373 cc high-revving single-cylinder engine, which produces 43 horsepower and 27 pound-feet of torque. This orange monster is known for its aggressive weight savings, with the scale tipping at just 371 pounds. While this KTM leans more towards being a track-focused machine, the RC 390 still has a trend of street-going perks thanks to its healthy suite of assistive and safety features like ride-by-wire, traction control, cornering ABS, and even an optional quickshifter.

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Aprilia RS 457

Power: 47 Horsepower

Aprilia

As the newest entry to the heated-up beginner-friendly sports bike segment, the Aprilia RS 457 has stirred up quite the storm with its impressive performance and suite of electronics, all for under $7,000. It is also the most affordable way to experience Aprilia sports bikes. Powering the baby Aprilia RS is a brand-new 457 cc parallel-twin engine that produces 47 horsepower and 32 pound-feet of torque at 9,400 RPM and 6,700 RPM, respectively.

Giving this Aprilia a daily rideable character are features hidden under its sharp design language. It features adjustable suspension at both ends and a range of modern technological features, including a TFT screen, ride modes, and traction control. A clever combination of lightweight packaging and a sharp yet tamed engine helps the RS 457 hit a top speed of 124 MPH.

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Kawasaki Ninja 500

Power: 51 Horsepower

Kawasaki

This baby Kawasaki sports bike flexes hard by being the most powerful motorcycle under $6,000. It is powered by a peppy 451 cc parallel-twin engine that produces 51 horsepower and nearly 32 pound-feet of torque. This screamer revs up to 10,000 RPM and features a performance curve that strikes a neat balance between being a hoot on the racetrack and a composed everyday ride. Notable features of this VFM sports bike include a lightweight trellis frame, smartphone connectivity via Rideology The App, and the Kawasaki-exclusive Ergo-Fit feature that helps fine-tune the rider triangle according to the occupant’s height.

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Triumph Daytona 660

Power: 93.6 Horsepower

Triumph

Triumph has mellowed down the Daytona nameplate with the all-new 660, which was frowned upon by the Daytona 675 purists. However, with time, the Daytona 660 is now being appreciated for its more practical and well-rounded packaging. It is a sharp-looking sports bike powered by a 660 cc inline-3 engine that produces a grin-worthy 94 horsepower and 51 pound-feet of torque.

The performance numbers are capable underpinnings that give it a no-frills track-going appeal; this Triumph also excels at being a composed daily driver. This is mainly due to the performance graph of its engine, with more than 80 percent of the torque being available at just 3,125 RPM, giving it a peppy yet linear acceleration curve for comfortable city runs. Also, the rider triangle is relatively relaxed for more saddle time.

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Honda CBR650R E-Clutch

Power: 93.8 Horsepower

Honda

The Honda CBR650R is a no-frills middleweight sports bike powered by a tractable four-cylinder engine that produces close to 94 horsepower and 32 pound-feet of torque. It has the makings of a sharp-looking sports bike that feels at home on the racetrack. However, this Honda has another trick up its sleeve that puts it above all of its rivals, or any middleweight sports bike for that matter.

Its e-clutch system unlocks a cozy new level of riding appeal on this spirited sports bike. Advantages include no stalling, reduced rider fatigue, clutchless gearshifts even from standstill, and a perfect powertrain setup for newbies to break into the intimidating 90+ horsepower segment. This is a sports bike that can do it all in style.

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CFMoto 675SS

Power: 95 Horsepower

CFMoto

This is the most affordable three-cylinder sports bike available today. With a screaming engine that reaches 11,000 RPM and an intimidating design with wings, this sports bike might not instantly convey the most tractable nature. However, CFMoto has tuned the 675SS with a torque curve that arrives early and flows evenly all the way up to its redline. This, along with a slew of top-spec hardware like a slipper clutch, fully adjustable suspension, 5-inch color TFT with Bluetooth connectivity for calls and media, tire-pressure monitoring system, and turn-by-turn navigation via RideSync, helps this track-ready sports bike have a tamer road-going side too.

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Aprilia RS 660

Power: 105 Horsepower

Aprilia

The Aprilia RS 660 is a new entrant in the populated middleweight sports bike segment. It rewrites the rules of this segment by offering aggressive looks, sporty performance, and relatively comfortable dynamics, making it a worthy contender for all-around use. It is powered by a tractable 659 cc parallel-twin engine that produces 105 horsepower and 51.6 pound-feet of torque.

This mill also powers the Tuareg 660 ADV, albeit in a different state of tune and that gives an idea of the parallel-twin engine’s flexible nature. The rider triangle is on the relaxed side. However, the occupant can tuck in when needed to get the most out of this sharp Aprilia on the racetrack. Another notable aspect is its claimed fuel economy rating of 47.8 MPG, which makes it fairly frugal for a 100+ horsepower, track-ready sports bike with a top speed of 149 MPH.

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Ducati Panigale V2

Power: 120 Horsepower

Ducati

Ducati has tamed down its baby Panigale, and that is a good thing. The outgoing 155-horsepower V2 was an aggressive monster that failed at being a practical sports bike, and that is what the 2025 Panigale V2 solves. It is powered by a 90-degree V-twin that produces 120 horsepower and 69 pound-feet of torque. It makes up for the “subdued” performance with an impressive power-to-weight ratio, courtesy of a curb weight of just 420 pounds. Moreover, a slew of assistive and safety features, including traction control, engine brake control, wheelie control, cornering ABS with a slide-by-brake function, and a two-way quickshifter, help keep the V2 tame for street use.

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Honda CBR1000RR

Power: 189 Horsepower

Honda

This is one of the more affordable liter-class sports bikes today. It is not the most grin-worthy figure among rivals, but this Honda shines at balancing track-day fun with comfortable and forgiving ergonomics, making it one of the rare few liter-class sports bikes that can be ridden daily. Also, it weighs just 432 pounds, which is relatively lightweight for a ~1,000 cc sports bike. Notable electronic features like Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), Gyro-assisted ABS, Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD), ride-by-wire, and ride modes help tame this liter-class Honda and make it street-friendly.

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