Honda superbikes have a charm that their rivals cannot match. Sure, there may be faster or more loaded bikes, but Hondas are undeniably better-suited for street enthusiasts. That’s the beauty of Big Red superbikes. Despite being some of the fastest things on two wheels, they are easy to live with. A CBR Fireblade won’t throw a tantrum the minute you hit traffic, even though it may hurt your wrist or give you a slight skin burn. Thus, these Honda superbikes are a rather sensible purchase.
But what if you don’t have the budget for the new 2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP? Don’t worry, the used market has your back. The classifieds and auction sites are brimming with used Honda motorcycles that are relatively cheap, with little compromises in other aspects. Some of them can even make you money after a few years! Let’s check out these cheap Honda superbikes that you can get your hands on without breaking the bank.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Honda and other authoritative sources, including Motorcycle News and Cycle World. The selling price was sourced from JD Power, Iconic Motorbike Auctions, and Cycle Trader.
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1997 Honda Superhawk VTR1000F
Used Selling Price: $2,000 to $4,000
Unlike some other superbikes on the list, the Honda Superhawk was all about surfing the mid-range. It was made to take on the Suzuki TL1000S, and while it may not be fast by modern standards, it’s still a fun motorcycle to ride. It’s also agile, predictable, and comfortable. Our favorite feature of the bike is the exhaust note, though. If you’re getting this, consider this a project bike since it will require some work.
Performance Specifications
(Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs)
2002 Honda CBR954RR FireBlade (Sixth-Generation)
Used Selling Price: $3,000 to $9,000
The Fireblade as we know it today started taking shape with the CBR954RR FireBlade. This bike was more powerful and lighter than its predecessors, which gave it tremendous character. It even earned a few nicknames along the way, like the Sharpened Scalpel and Wheelie Machine.
While this generation of the Fireblade is cheap, don’t take it lightly. It’s a dangerous motorcycle to ride if you don’t respect the power delivery and can go really fast really easily. After all, you’re getting a sharp superbike with over 150 horsepower with no rider aids. You’ll need a strong Anti-Lock Braining System for this one!
Performance Specifications
(Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs)
Fun fact: Honda changed the name FireBlade to Fireblade after Tadao Baba’s retirement as a sign of respect for his contributions.
2000 Honda RC51
Used Selling Price: $3,000 to $12,000
The Honda RC51 was Big Red’s way of taking on the Ducati 916. Sure, this may not be as pretty as Tamburini’s magnum opus, but it’s still gorgeous to look at. Styling aside, the RC51 was a homologation special, purpose-built for the racetrack. If you’re looking for this one, pick the SP2 variant, which has better fuel injection and a bit more power without the cult status of the RC51 SP1. In other words, it’s cheaper. This is the perfect used race bike with license plates.
Performance Specifications
(Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs)
2001 Honda VFR800 VTEC
Used Selling Price: $4,000 to $9,000
While the VFR800 is not technically a superbike, it’s still an excellent sports bike for its comfort and peppy nature. Unlike the Fireblades, this sports tourer is plush and neutral; it steers slowly but predictably. Even the V4 engine is engaging and tractable, as long as you don’t expect the VTEC to kick in like on other Hondas. Here, the VTEC only shuts off an intake and exhaust valve at under 6,800 RPM. This is a terrific choice if you’re looking for a sports bike without sacrificing your wrists.
Performance Specifications
(Specs sourced from Motorcycle News)
1997 Honda Super Blackbird
Used Selling Price: $5,000 to $10,000
Named after a mythical stealth aircraft (the SR-71 Blackbird), this Honda is a one-of-kind big-bore superbike. It was designed for speed, which shows in its long, low flyline. The Blackbird was the beginning of the end of the speed wars; it inspired Suzuki to make the Hayabusa, which eventually led to the Gentleman’s Agreement.
Fortunately, this Honda hyperbike is ridiculously affordable in the used market — thank Hayabusa for that. Don’t let the cheap price tag fool you, though. It’s still quite capable by modern standards, being one of the fastest bikes ever produced. It’s predictable in the corners, and comfortable for you to even tour on!
Performance Specifications
(Specs sourced from Motorcycle News)
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1992 Honda CBR900RR FireBlade (First-Gen)
Used Selling Price: $5,000 to $10,000
One of the most influential motorcycles of all time, the CBR900RR FireBlade was a bike that set the template for modern superbikes. Tadao Baba, the lead on the project, wanted to create the perfect bike that prioritized agility over all-out performance. The result was a superbike with one of the best power-to-weight ratios of the time and almost telepathic handling.
This one is a cult favorite, so pick yours quickly. While you can still find these for cheap, it won’t be long before their value skyrockets at auctions. You won’t simply be owning a cheap used superbike, but an icon on two wheels. Also, did we mention that the CBR900RR has the quintessential retro sports bike design?
Performance Specifications
(Specs sourced from Motorcycle News and Motorcycle Specs)
2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade (Ninth-Gen)
Used Selling Price: $5,000 to $12,000
The ninth-gen Fireblade ditched the RCV styling of its predecessor, making way for bulbous looks, which resulted in some controversy. Looks aside (although we think this is gorgeous), this superbike performed brilliantly on the road. It was more powerful and agile than ever with a sublime riding experience.
Over time, this generation was improved with Combined-ABS, lighter flywheel, compact radiator fan, and monobloc brake calipers. Yet, despite all that, the Fireblade couldn’t keep up with the likes of the BMW S 1000 RR. Today, it sells for cheap in the used market; just avoid all the clapped-out ones that were a favorite among squids.
Performance Specifications
(Specs sourced from Motorcycle News)
2017 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade (Fourteenth-Gen)
Used Selling Price: $10,000 to $17,000
If you’re looking for a used Honda superbike without any compromises, check out the fourteenth-gen Fireblade. This motorcycle is packed with features, including a comprehensive electronics suite, fully adjustable suspension, and Tokico radial calipers. Then there’s the bonkers liter-class engine that produces close to 190 horsepower. Rest assured, you’ll be among the fastest on the road, although you’ll have to stretch your budget a bit.
Performance Specifications
(Specs sourced from Motorcycle News and Motorcycle Specs)
1985 Honda VF1000R
Used Selling Price: $11,000 to $17,000
In the market for a retro superbike? There’s hardly a better option than the Honda VF1000R. Before anything, take a moment to take the beauty in — this bike is a looker. The VF1000R was the high-performance member of the VF1000 series, featuring an advanced (for its time) V4 engine, which brought it closer to the Honda FWS1000 race bike that competed in the Daytona 200.
The bike deserves an article of its own for the impressive features Honda squeezed into the bike, but allow us to give you a lowdown. It came with gear-driven camshafts, straight-cut gears, air-assist forks with anti-dive, and twin floating discs, which were groundbreaking in the 80s. Honda claimed the bike was also the fastest motorcycle in the world, beating MV Agusta Monza. The Kawasaki GPz900 quickly dethroned it, though.
Performance Specifications
(Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs)
A Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Motorcycle
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1980 Honda CB1100R
Used Selling Price: $12,000 to $17,000
This one is for collectors looking for an exotic superbike for cheap. The CB1100R was Honda’s first homologation special, which dominated the racetracks under riders like Ron Haslam, Joey Dunlop, and Wayne Gardener. Castrol 6-hour race organizers even sought to ban the bike since it was so successful!
Unfortunately, you’ll have to look hard to get your hands on this Honda superbike since few of these were ever imported into North America. Yes, this isn’t particularly a dirt-cheap model on the list, but what you’re getting here is an exotic homologation special, so it’s still a steal in our opinion.
Performance Specifications
(Specs sourced from Motorcycle Specs)
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