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GOOD EVENING

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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

DoneDeal DoneDeal

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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