Sportbike

How to Choose and Buy a Used Sportbike in Portugal

A sportbike is a synthesis of high technologies tested in MotoGP races and implemented in serial models. Motorcycles of this class are produced with 2-stroke engines from 50 cm³ and above, as well as with 4-stroke engines starting from 250 cc. When developing a sportbike, the main emphasis is on squeezing maximum engine power while maintaining comfortable control at maximum speeds.

Most Popular Moto Sportbikes

Many well-known companies are represented in the 'sport' class. These are Japanese, Italian, German, and other manufacturers, whose motorcycles have their pros and cons. The classic sports motorcycle is a completely separate subtype. It is developed for specific tasks and is used only in circuit racing. Racing regulations impose restrictions on engine capacity, unit mass, and other characteristics.

In this class, there is no clear favorite, but top companies that occupy the podium at major competitions are represented. Most such firms have their factory racing teams. Motorcycles from Japanese manufacturers are always top-notch - these are Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha. But such 'brutes' as Ducati or BMW also hold top positions in sports competitions.

Most Famous Models:

• Kawasaki Ninja motorcycles are known worldwide, even the legendary sportbike. The Kawasaki Ninja 600 ZX - 6r model from 1997 is still popular. And its reliability has stood the test of time.
• Another typical example of Kawasaki's advanced technology is the liter Ninja with ABS.
• Yamaha sportbikes are not far behind. For example, the YZF - R125 model with a 125 cm³ engine or the Yamaha YZF - R1, which incorporates the best technologies used in Moto Gp.

How Novices Can Buy a Used Sportbike in Portugal

For a novice, it is important to choose a sportbike that will allow them to gain driving skills without forcing them to splurge on constant maintenance and repairs. And, of course, such used equipment should be easy to tune. Before buying, it is worth considering a number of nuances that allow you to make riding safer:

• The first motorcycle should not be too powerful. It will be difficult for an inexperienced rider to handle a powerful bike. In the case of a car, speeding usually only results in financial losses. But if it's a bike, the result can be a visit to the hospital and, at best, a cast.
• The weight of the unit is also important - it should be small. All bikers are divided into those who have fallen and those who will fall. And it should be understood that it is very difficult to lift a heavy motorcycle.
• It should be a cheap sportbike. Its main purpose is to learn to ride and properly maintain it. And there will be falls and breakdowns.
• Bright external appearance. The brighter the appearance of the motorcycle and the rider's gear, the better they are visible on the road. This is especially important in dense urban traffic, where car drivers must see the biker.
• Accelerator phlegm. It is desirable that throttle control is not too sharp. Of course, for a sportbike, this may seem unacceptable, but for a novice, a unit with smooth acceleration is better suited.

If you follow these tips before buying a sportbike in Portugal, you won't have to land on the asphalt in your first season. And at high speeds, it's not soft at all - those who have fallen will confirm.

Finally, if you are a novice, we do not recommend starting races on sports motorcycles right from the beginning. First, get used to the unit and feel its peculiarities in management and behavior. And you can choose cheap used sportbikes and buy them directly in our catalog.