Sport Motorcycles For Sale near Los Angeles & Riverside, CA

Learn More About Sport Motorcycles

A sportbike is able to reach high speeds, offering superior agility that will help you to win out on the racetrack. While these motorcycles are neither the most comfortable nor fuel-efficient, they will be fast and easy to handle, which is what any speed demon craves!

The forward riding position and advanced suspension systems common to sport motorcycles help to improve how aerodynamic they are on the road or on the track. Indian Motorcycle® of Orange County has everything you need to know about these road conquering machines. Read on below, then visit our Westminster, CA, location to see what we have to offer you.

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Design Elements

Sportbikes cater to adrenaline junkies who desire the ultimate in performance when it comes to rapid acceleration, top speeds, easy handling, and responsive brakes. That’s why there are a few particular aspects of their engineering that you’ll want to take note of.

Comfort is not the primary goal of these bikes’ design. High footpegs and a leaned-forward riding posture lend themselves well to improving speeds, but they wouldn’t feel good to ride on for hours at a time, so these are not long-distance bikes.

Acceleration can only be improved by reducing drag and overall weight, which is why sport motorcycle frames are lightweight. This can increase their expense, but the payoff is generally worth it to people who want to go as fast as they can.

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Types

You’ll find that, just as with other motorcycle styles, sportbikes come in a few different varieties, each made to suit a particular riding style or experience level. Not every bike can be rigidly classified, but these are the broad categories they fall under. Make sure that you know the legal definitions in your area!
 

Lightweight

These are well-suited to beginners. With engine displacements below 500 cc, these bikes won’t overwhelm you if you’re new to the sport. Despite their smaller engines, lightweight models sometimes provide even better performance than larger styles.
 

Middleweight

Mid-level bikes don’t generally proliferate on the racetrack to take home medals. Some may ride them there for fun, but generally they’re more often used on the highway. Engine displacements for this style fall between 500 cc and 800 cc.
 

Superbikes

Finally, there are the true powerhouses: the bikes with engine displacements over 1000 cc. These bikes are made explicitly for racing, so you’ll get all the speed and aerodynamic features you need in order to beat the competition.

Hyperbikes are a subset of this category. This term generally describes bikes that go above and beyond what superbikes can accomplish, with even higher engine displacements and fast speeds to match.

Ready to become a sportbike champion? Stop by our Westminster location today to check out our full inventory of new and used sport motorcycles for sale. Indian Motorcycle® of Orange County serves the entire Los Angeles area and the Inland Empire, including Riverside County, California.