All the way through the 90s and 00s, sports bikes were the kings and queens of the motorcycle world. Pretty much every major manufacturer had a go at building a superbike, or a nimble supersport. Sadly, all good things have to come to an end and the appetite for such dedicated motorcycles has all but dried up.Versatility has – understandably – become more of a priority these days, and the current crop of sports bikes are either tame, or expensive. If you are after an affordable sports bike, the used market is littered with dozens of highly capable options. A word of caution, though. Some of these bikes are getting pretty old now, and if they have been neglected, they can be genuinely dangerous. For the sake of variety, we limited it to one bike per brand.In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including KBB. Buying a used motorcycle always has an element of risk attached, so please do your research, and proceed with caution. The motorcycles on this list go from oldest to newest. 2004 Honda RC51 (SP2) Price Range: $4,000 - $6,000 Bring A Trailer At first glance, most will assume that this is simply just another repli-racer, but it is actually a genuine homologation special. While there are some preserved or restored models (like the bike pictured) that are getting expensive, you can still find bikes which have seen regular use selling for around the $5k mark. This is an amazing opportunity to own an actual WorldSBK title winning motorcycle for the price of a new CBR500R. Specifications 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 Price Range: $4,000 - $6,000 Bring a Trailer Over the past two decades, the R6 has become the default choice for anyone building a track bike. It was never the fastest supersport, but it was always right up there in terms of performance while being the most durable machine. You are going to be hard-pressed to find a better sports bike than these old R6’s, but with it being such a popular model for track enthusiasts, finding one that hasn’t been abused is not easy. Specifications 2007 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Price Range: $4,000 - $6,000 Aprilia In the past, buying an old Italian sports bike was akin to investing in some really expensive yard art. Depending on the state of the wiring, this can still be true, but mechanical reliability for the RSV 1000 R was exceptional. This is largely thanks to the fact that its engine is Austrian, and not Italian. Rotax built these powerful twins, but by the late 00s Aprilia realized it was reaching its performance ceiling and subsequently shifted to the V4 configuration you will find in the modern bikes. Specifications 2008 Suzuki GSX-R750 (K8) Price Range: $5,000 - $7,000 Suzuki By 2008, the GSX-R750 was already a legend within the industry, and aside from a few cosmetic changes here and there, not much has changed since. With the razor-sharp chassis of a 600 class supersport combined with liter-bike power, we can see why Suzuki has chosen not to fix something that clearly is not broken. If you can find one in good shape, it is a bargain at this price. Specifications 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Price Range: $5,000 - $7,000 Kawasaki If you were to find one already fitted with ram-air – many bikes were – this was a 200 horsepower motorcycle. It is also important to remember that this was before Kawasaki overhauled the ZX-10R platform in 2011, adding modern electronics in an effort to keep up with the competition. This is an analog beast, with no rider aids in sight. In the wrong hands, or simply in the wrong condition, this is a dangerous motorcycle. Specifications 2010 BMW S 1000 RR Price Range: $9,000 - $11,000 BMW On paper, this was the fastest, most powerful motorcycle to come out of the 00s. BMW had flagrantly ignored the “Gentleman’s Agreement” that the brand once lobbied for, with the S 1000 RR achieving an independently verified top speed of 188 MPH. Admittedly, this was only a mere 2 MPH over the agreed upon 186 MPH, but it was enough to get the attention of the world. It was the new king, and it backed up its speed with impressive tech that made its power more accessible. Specifications 2011 Ducati 848 EVO Price Range: $7,000 - $9,000 Bring A Trailer Back at a time when manufacturers rigidly adhered to race class displacements, the 848 EVO really stood out. While it has a little more displacement than the average supersport, it was also lighter than the average supersport. This is a bike you would primarily buy for its chassis, which is razor sharp. In the right hands, this bike will outrun modern machinery. The suspension was good for the time but will almost certainly need servicing, and these highly strung twins weren’t even all that reliable back when they were new. Suffice to say, this is only worth considering if you love Italian bikes. Specifications 2013 Triumph Daytona 675R Price Range: $6,000 - $8,000 Triumph This final iteration of the Daytona 675 was an exceptional alternative to the Japanese 600 class supersports, and still is today. Brembo brakes and a fully adjustable Öhlins suspension all became standard fitment for the “R” model, but unlike the Japanese bikes they will have the odd quirk. Age and deferred maintenance tend to accentuate these quirks, so a good test ride will pretty much tell you everything you need to know. Specifications 2014 KTM 1190 RC8 R Price Range: $11,000 - $13,000 KTM When KTM finally decided to build a superbike, the final result was nothing short of phenomenal. By modern standards, this is a raw beast, but with a dry weight of only 410 pounds and over 170 horsepower, this V-Twin will make many modern superbikes look a little slow around a track. The LC8 motor has been used in all sorts of bikes, and remains reliable, contrary to what most expect from the Austrian brand these days. Specifications 2014 EBR 1190RX Price Range: $11,000 - $13,000 Buell The EBR 1190RX represents Erik Buell’s life’s work poured into one motorcycle. It is light, fast, and has a razor-sharp chassis. It is also pretty much devoid of any modern electronics, so it will require an experienced hand to get the most out of it – like most of the bikes on this list – but to the right buyer, this modern classic is well worth the price of admission. Specifications