The Cheapest Motorcycle

Right now might be the best time in decades for motorcycle riders to buy bikes.

The cheapest motorcycle.

It s been almost three years to the day since we posted the 10 cheapest bikes of 2014 and my has the landscape changed since then so much so that we thought it necessary to update the list for 2017. If you want a cheap highway legal motorcycle we have a list of our favorite cheap motorcycles coming soon best of all all the bikes on that list can be had for less than 5k. And also among the fastest on the road at a maximum speed of 482kph. Here s a short list of bikes to get you pointed in the right direction.

Cruiser motorcycles are still the most popular style of bike sold in the us. It appears as though the floor for this year s cheap motorcycles is 1 999. Compared to the k pipe 125 at the same price the ssr razkull has 12 wheels slightly more power and arguably cooler styling depending on your taste of course. The nct mh tt is a limited edition motorbike that pays homage to barry sheene a world champion motorcycle racer.

It can accelerate from 0 60mph in 2 5 seconds. That s more of a jet than a motorcycle. I ll get heat for mentioning the much maligned blast but this is a fun motorcycle that can be had cheap. Most brand new indians and harley davidsons cost around 20 000 or more by the time they re ridden off the showroom floor and even the more affordable japanese versions sport sticker prices far beyond what most of us would.

Buying a first bike that doesn t break the bank is a big deal. The bikes are underpowered. The victory v92 is an american built big engine cruiser that won t pass unnoticed. For the steep 172 000 price tag you get a bike with a turbocharged 1400cc suzuki four cylinder engine one of 52 playing cards engraved on the bike to highlight the limited number and the prestige of driving one of the most powerful bikes in the world.

Generally speaking cheap bikes have gone small. These bikes being reasonably priced doesn t necessarily mean they re cheap or weak. But cruisers particularly of the american big twin variety are notoriously spendy. Distinctive lines and engine roar announce its presence but don t expect jaw dropping top speeds.

The market is perhaps flooded with too many excellent motorcycle options and the best options are the affordable. In fact the 10 bikes under 5 000 listed here have modern features including disc brakes fuel. A cheap alternative to a harley but still a proper lump of american muscle.