Sports bike suggestion
Hello community,
I'm thinking of buying a new motorcycle after a 5-year break.
I tend to a fully faired sport bike with a relatively upright sitting position or a sporty naked bike.
I was allowed to test several motorcycles, and here is a brief conclusion on my favorites, from most to least:
1- Kawasaki ZX4RR: Lightweight and agile, relatively powerful (77hp), smooth engine despite high revs, quickshifter and blipper, ride-by-wire, beautiful sound, thoroughly beautiful design.
2- CFMoto 675NK: Light, great sound, quick shifter no blipper, felt the safest and most agile of the driving experience. Price-performance winner but not sure about reliability.
3- Triumph Trident 660: Lightweight, stable but not very agile, quickshifter and blipper, classic chic with enough power and assistance.
4- Honda CBR650R: Relatively heavy, enough power, e-clutch generally takes some getting used to, engine jerks a bit, exterior trim design beautiful, dashboard design (which you see more often) unsightly and outdated IMHO.
I want to drive sportily but don't have a seating position like the Kawasaki ZX6R or Yamaha R7. A relatively open knee angle is also important because of my size. I really want a 3 or 4 cylinder bike and stay below 700 cubic and between 70-100 hp.
Do you have any other recommendations or experiences you can share?
Cheers
Posted Jul 10, 2026, 7:26 PM UTC