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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Get revved up, whatever your starting price.
SUMMER’S RAIN-FREE ROADS and bright evenings make for perfect biking conditions, which just leaves you with the task of finding a bike that’s up to the task of a thrilling sunset trip.
If budget’s an issue, panic not, as there are heaps of used models out there with powerful engines and sleek design just waiting for a new home.
Here are five to add to your adrenaline-fuelled wishlist…
Under €15k
2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale S, £12,999 (€14,843)
Evolving from the 1098 series, the Ducati 1199 brought with it even better performance and jaw-dropping looks. Its underslung exhaust adds to the perfectly-balanced handling.
Under €10k
2010 BMW S1000 RR, €10,000
This first-generation BMW S1000 RR is loaded with accessories including an Akrapovic sports exhaust. BMW’s first true superbike lived up the expectation and remains a hugely impressive machine today.
2009 MV Agusta F4, €9,950
The MV Agusta has long been considered one of the most beautiful sportsbikes. This 2009 model carries that iconic colour scheme and the original four-pipe exhaust system.
Under €8k
2008 Honda CBR1000RR, €7,450
Few high-impact sportsbikes are as user-friendly to ride as the Fireblade. The styling of the 2008 CBR 1000RR divided opinion, and this example is especially unusual given its colour palette.
Under €7k
2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 Supersport, €6,795
The Yamaha YZF R3 is one of the latest in the new wave of downsized sportsbikes, providing the look of a large-capacity bike with a license- and insurance-friendly smaller engine.
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