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What is the oldest sportbike you would daily?

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gridwalk Community starter · May 30, 2026 · 372 views

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gridwalk Community starter

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NJ Since 2026 5 posts

May 30, 2026

Assume parts availability matters and the bike has to start every workday. I love late-2000s machines, but fuel hoses, charging systems, and discontinued trim add up. Where is your practical cutoff?

Ride your own pace.

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    leverguard Community starter

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    VA Since 2026 2 posts

    May 30, 2026

    Condition beats year. I would daily a sorted 2007 before a neglected 2017, but I want fuel injection and common consumables.

    Street miles, track lessons.

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    desertrev Community starter

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    AZ Since 2026 5 posts

    Rides a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR

    May 30, 2026

    My cutoff is when one small tip-over can park the bike for a month waiting on a bracket. Mechanical parts are usually easier than model-specific bodywork.

    Street miles, track lessons.

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    smokymountainrr Community starter

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    TN Since 2026 4 posts

    Rides a 2018 Honda CBR1000RR

    May 31, 2026

    A second vehicle changes the answer. With backup transportation, an older sportbike is fun. Without it, boring reliability wins.

    Ride your own pace.

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