10 Middle-Weight Supersport Motorcycles on a Mission to Revive the 600-800cc Segment

Generally speaking, a supersport motorcycle is basically a racing machine designed to feature the minimum amount of modifications to make it street legal. During the 2000s the middle weight 600 through 800cc supersport category s was the money-making machine for many manufacturers, but this class never fully recovered after the Great Recession.

In today’s episode, we would like to revive the riders’ interest by showing you that the segment is still very much alive and the top 10 mid-weight models on sale today are even more thrilling than they used to be!

Some of the previously-released #AutomotiveTerritory videos that are dedicated to motorcycles:

Newest cafe racer motorcycles coming in 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZvoWg5-pT0

Amazing lineup of scrambler motorcycles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP-fMzY2KNk

Detailed information about all models that were shown in this #ATmotorcycles lineup:

Triumph DAYTONA MOTO2 765: triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/roadsters/daytona-moto2-765

Only two runs of 765 units of the new Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 will see the world in the upcoming years and the Brits are marketing this model as the closest road legal variant of a Moto GP2 Racer.

Yamaha YZF-R6: yamahamotorsports.com/supersport/models/yzf-r6

Yamaha YZF-R6 is one of the best-selling bikes in the category of supersport models under 1000cc. It has been on the market for more than 20 years, entering its current generation in 2017. The YZF-R6 has unmistakable R-series styling inspired by MotoGP, featuring aggressive front with dual LED position lights and providing supreme aerodynamics.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R: kawasaki.com/motorcycle/ninja/supersport/ninja-zx-6r?cm_re=GLOBALNAV-_-PRODUCTGROUPLIST-_-MPP

Last year, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R got itself a proper mid-life refresh: its exterior was restyled to resemble the larger displacement ZX-10R, the seat was redesigned for more comfort, while the familiar 636cc liquid-cooled 4-cyllinder was upgraded to comply with Euro4 emission standards.

Honda CBR500R: powersports.honda.com/street/sport/cbr500r

Honda CBR500R is the top model in the CBR twin-cylinder range that arrived to the motorcycle scene in 2013, alongside its naked F and adventure touring X siblings. Despite being a budget friendly motorcycle, the fully-faired CBR500R gets all-LED lighting, with chiseled twin headlights and indicators, plus competent Nissin brakes, and recently revised LCD instrumentation.

MV Agusta F3 675: mvagusta.com/en/f3-675

Hailed by many as the best-looking supersport ever built, the Mv Agusta F3 is a genuine race replica that isn’t even trying to be anything else but a road legal track beast. Visually, this bike is close to a work of art.

Kawasaki Ninja 650: kawasaki.com/products/2020-Ninja-650-ABS?cm_re=MPP-_-PRODUCTTRIMLIST-_-VEHICLEDETAILS

On the market since 2006, Kawasaki Ninja 650 is the mid-range offering in the Ninja two-cylinder lineup, that gets you supersport styling, upright riding position, and comfortable ergonomics. The bike received its last big update in 2017, shedding about 40 lbs of weight, and this year, it is complementing the previous functional changes with new, more aggressive aesthetics.

Honda CBR650R: powersports.honda.com/street/sport/cbr650r /

Honda CBR650R is the latest model of the brand’s CBR series, that debuted for the 2019 model year, succeeding the F-badged CBR650. The model is marketed as a relaxed day-to-day sportsbike that is still capable of delivering a thrilling ride and as an added bonus, impressing passerbys with its Honda Fireblade-looks.

MV Agusta F3 800: mvagusta.com/en/f3-800 and MV Agusta F3 800 RC: mvagusta.com/en/f3-800-rc

If the F3 675 redefined the mid-weight Supersport segment, its bigger sibling came along to further push the boundaries of the Italian 3-cylinder engine providing 1000cc superbike level of power backed up by the 600cc level of handling.

Aprilia RS 660: aprilia.com/en_EN/landing/RS-660/

Aprilia RS 660 is an all-new motorcycle model developed by the Piaggio-owned brand, that debuts in 2020. Its 660cc forward-facing parallel twin nets 100 horsepower and occupies less space, which as a result, allows the Italian engineers to create a slim and lightweight chassis.

Honda CBR600RR: powersports.honda.com/street/supersport/cbr600rr

In Honda’s lineup, the CRB600RR is the model to pick if you are no longer satisfied with the company’s more modest sports bikes. This entry level supersport gets you a 599cc liquid cooled engine, radial-mounted monoblock front-brake calipers, and premium suspension tech specially designed for the brand’s MotoGP bikes.

MV Agusta Superveloce 800: mvagusta.com/en/superveloce-800

Those riders who weren’t fast enough to place an order or were put off by the super steep price tag of 300 units limited edition Serie Oro Superveloce 800 in 2019, now get a chance to own a gorgeous mass production version of the bike.