10 Cheapest New Sports Bikes With Over 100 HP (2024)

In the world of sports bikes, the middleweight segment often offers a balance of affordability and performance. But defying this norm is a bunch of sports bikes that offer insane bang-for-buck performance. This article is about the latter, as we give you the cheapest 100+ horsepower new sports bikes you can buy today. You'll mostly find Japanese automakers, like Honda and Kawasaki, which ace the value of money factor. But interestingly, the exotic house of Ducati also has a cool motorcycle that is actually VFM.

Narrowly missing out is the 2024 Aprilia RS 660, which didn't make this list because it churns out precisely 100 ponies, not over. Not a big deal, considering it sells for $11,749, which is more expensive than the cheapest entry on this list. Without further ado, let's jump in.

10 2024 BMW S 1000 RR

Starting Price: $18,295

BMW's first-ever attempt at making a track-ready sports bike was bold and a smashing hit with the asymmetrical S 1000 RR. When it launched in 2009, it was one of the most sophisticated superbikes. Today, in its fifth generation guise, this Beamer has let go of its iconic asymmetrical design for a sharper symmetrical one. The 2024 model has an adundance of technology and superior design features, including aerodynamic winglets.

With 205 HP at disposal, this is the most powerful iteration of the S 1000 RR, too. Notable electronic features include Dynamic Traction Control, Hill Start Control, a 6.5-inch TFT display, and four riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, and Race). It's worth noting this has made the cut on this list by marginally outpacing the 2024 Yamaha YZF-R1 in pricing.

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9 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Starting Price: $17,799

The Kawasaki ZX-10R has been a consistent winner among liter-class superbikes in the WSBK championship. It is one of the cheapest 1000cc sports bikes out there, even cheaper than the R1 and somehow even more powerful. Kawasaki is known for its reliability and butter-smooth four-cylinder engines and the one that powers the ZX-10R is quite tractable. Even without using any ShiftCam or VVT technology.

Numerous versions of the 2025 ZX-10R are on sale, including a KRT Edition and a more aggressive ZX-10RR model. The base model is loaded with assistive technology features like quickshifter, traction and launch control, ride modes, cruise control, and cornering ABS. All of this makes it one of the most up-to-date Japanese liter-class bikes on offer today.

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8 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R

Starting Price: $17,249

This Kawasaki was and still is a worthy arch-rival to the mighty Suzuki Hayabusa. While Suzuki recently turned a new leaf with an all-new Hayabusa, Kawasaki decided to let the old formula cook. The ZX-14R (or ZZR1400) is a monster motorcycle as gigantic as its performance potential. When it launched in 2012 as the successor to the equally mighty Ninja ZX-12R, it beat the 'Busa hands down with an unreal balance of outright performance and touring potential.

Yup, this motorcycle's 1,441cc engine was relaxed even when screaming at its 11,000-RPM redline. While 2020 marked the end of its legacy in Europe due to its inability to meet Euro5 emission norms, we are lucky it's still on sale in America. Due to the absence of any major upgrades, its price has practically been unchanged for quite some time. Today, ~200 horses from an all-day-long 11,000-RPM 1.441cc four-cylinder for less than $17,500 is a certified bargain.

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7 2025 Honda CBR1000RR

Starting Price: $16,999

The CBR1000RR is mostly shadowed by its wilder twin, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. The latter costs over $10,000 more than the base RR model, but the power difference isn't all that crazy for regular riders. This makes the CBR1000RR an insane value-for-money proposition compared to the other 1000cc Honda. While the RR is devoid of the crazy aero bits, it still gets a lot of technological features along with a capable 1000cc engine. Some notable features include an aluminum frame, throttle-by-wire technology, a full TFT instrument cluster, and a diamond-like carbon coating for the engine pistons.

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6 2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000

Starting Price: $16,499

This is the most affordable 1000cc sports bike you can buy today. But this steal of a Suzuki comes with a huge caveat: an outdated package. In today's day and age, the 1000cc Gixxer can very well be called a relic! Compared to its evolved peers like the BMW S 1000 RR and the Ninja ZX-10R, this Suzuki is crude and lacks the latest technological features to stand tall against the competition.

But its old-school approach has a fair share of fans, especially the experienced track-going peeps. The GSX-R1000 is the last liter-class motorcycle that offers MotoGP technology (VVT) with an almost unadulterated experience. In other words, there is less intrusion between the rider and the motorcycle due to a lack of sophisticated technological features. There are still plenty of rider aids, though, but they're just not as refined.

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5 2024 Ducati SuperSport 950

Starting Price: $15,495

This is Ducati's most affordable, fully-faired sports bike today. While it doesn't churn out as much power as the entries above it, the SuperSport 950 sure steals the show with its exotic looks. The SuperSport is so well put together that Ducati has not majorly tweaked the SS 950 since 2017. A tried-and-tested 110 HP V-twin powers it, sitting inside a capable steel trellis chassis, which is sprung on Marzocchi upside-down front forks and a Sachs rear monoshock.

A more feature-packed SuperSport 950 S version is also available, with fully adjustable Ohlins at both ends as standard. Optional features for both models include a carbon fiber package (front fender, tank cover, and brake reservoir covers) or a Touring package that adds panniers, a touring windshield, and even heated grips.

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4 2025 Suzuki GSX-R750/R750Z

Starting Price: $13,149

There is a long-ongoing debate on why a 600-750cc sports bike is better than a 1000cc machine. Practicality and exploitable performance are the main reasons here. The iconic Gixxer 750 stands on top of all other middleweight machines in this regard. On paper, the 750 is always shadowed by its bulked-up brother—the Gixxer 1000. But let's face it, no sane person can use nearly 200 horsepower on the road, so the 750 is arguably the much more sensible pick.

Like its big brother, the 750 is also a thoroughbred race machine for the roads. It was always an underdog, and the 2025 model proves this fact yet again because we have this 13-year-old motorcycle being compared to new bleeding-edge sports bikes. The biggest "mic-drop" instance with the 750 Gixxer is that it hit a V-box-verified top speed of 181 mph, which is way more than what any other modern-day 700-900cc middleweight can manage.

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3 2025 Honda CBR600RR

Starting Price: $12,199

This is the only affordable sports bike currently available in America with the iconic under-seat exhaust layout. This Honda carries a nostalgic value and costs just under $12,200, which is a bargain for a 117 HP track-ready sports bike. While the 600RR gets a major overhaul in Europe with winglets, a sharper design, and loads of new technological features, Honda has decided to stick with the old model for the US. But even the old model isn't a dull proposition as its 599cc four-cylinder is tuned for both track hooliganism and roadworthiness.

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2 2025 Suzuki GSX-R600/R600Z

Starting Price: $11,999

Yet another Suzuki that idolizes the phrase—"If it ain't broke, don't fix it." The Gixxer 600 is the smallest of the feisty GSX-R line-up and also the most affordable. Its last update was in 2011, and this Suzuki has since remained unchanged, albeit with some minor visual tweaks. Back in the day, the Gixxer 600 locked horns with the iconic likes of the Triumph Daytona 675R, the Yamaha YZF-R6, and the Kawasaki ZX-6R. Today, just one of its arch-rivals remains.

The Gixxer might be crude regarding technological advancement, but it is still one of the most value-for-money sports bikes out there. It is underpinned by a twin-spar aluminum frame. This, when coupled with a Showa suspension setup and Brembo monoblock radial brake calipers, provides for a sports bike that is light, nimble, and sure-footed, especially on the racetrack. If you dig simple screamers, it's a solid sports bike option.

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1 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Starting Price: $11,399

This is the cheapest new motorcycle you can buy today, with over 100 hp. It is also the sole 600cc available in America that isn't outdated and on the verge of extinction. Powering this famed sports bike is a 636cc four-cylinder screamer that churns out 122 horsepower and revs to an impressive 13,000 RPM. The 2025 MY carries over all the major upgrades that the 2024 ZX-6R got, topped with slightly refreshed liveries. These include Kawasaki's Intelligent anti-lock brake system, a new 4.3-inch TFT instrument cluster, sharper and bolder looks, and a revised engine that's EU5 compliant.

The inline-4 offers more low- and mid-range performance thanks to tweaked engine characteristics. It gets two power modes (Full and Low), three ride modes (Sport, Road, and Rain), an adjustable Showa front and rear suspension setup, an Assist/Slipper clutch, and an up-quickshifter. All of these, for under $12,000, are the definition of a bargain sports bike.

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