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Sport bikes are just plain awesome. They are super fast, easy to maintain, and impress the chicks. In the spirit of excess, we take a look at the craziest, most expensive sport bikes ever produced. From the Desmosedici to the iconic Hayabusa, we have it all covered.
20. BMW HP2 Sport
Production Years: 2009 - present
Engine: 1170 CC
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Complex Says: For $25,000, you can go up against the best bikes in the world...and win!
19. MV Agusta F41000
Production Years: 2006 - present
Engine: 998 CC
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Complex Says: We all know the F4 is gorgeous (it was designed by a team of Ferrari engineers). But did you know that it's the only bike in the world to have a radial valved engine?
18. KTM Super Duke
Production Years: 2011 - present
Engine: 990 CC
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Complex Says: Germany strikes again. This KTM is cool, inexpensive, and race ready.
17. Vyrus 989 C34V
Production Years: 2006 - present
Engine: 1200 CC
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Complex Says: The Vyrus will infect you with an unquenchable thirst for speed and power. This crotch rocket is blazin'!
16. Mission One
Production Years: 2009 - present
Engine: Electric
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Complex Says: That's right--it's electric. Get used to it.
15. Icon Sheene
Production Years: 2010 - present
Engine: 1400 CC
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Complex Says: Sweet ride, right? Too bad it goes for a whopping $160,000!
14. BMW F800ST
Production Years: 2006 - present
Engine: 798 CC
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Complex Says: Part touring, part sport, the F800 is built for speed and comfort.
13. Buell Firebolt XB12R
Production Years: 2003 - 2009
Engine: 1203 CC
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Complex Says: Unfortunately, Buell closed its doors shortly after the release of the XB12R. Thankfully, the company left us a beautifully crafted American sport bike.
12. BMW K1200S
Production Years: 2005 - present
Engine: 1157 CC
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Complex Says: It's sporty, durable, and made by the Germans. What could be better than that?
11. Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille
Production Years: 1998 - 2003
Engine: 997.62 CC
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Complex Says: It may be expensive and totally impractical, but the Aprilia is one beautiful bike.
10. Honda CBR 1100XX
Production Years: 1997 - 2006
Engine: 1137 CC
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Complex Says: Built to be a Ninja killer, this bike succeeded in being the fastest production model in the world in 1997. Two years later, the title was passed to the Hayabusa.
9. Roehr 1250 SC
Production Years: 2011 - present
Engine: 1250 CC
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Complex Says: This is one of the few American bikes that was chosen for this list. It represents the birth of a new brand (Roehr), and it costs about $40,000.
8. MTT Turbine
Production Years: 2000 - present
Engine: Rolls-Royce Turboshaft
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Complex Says: The MTT, which boasts a Rolls-Royce-powered turbine engine, is recognized as the world's most powerful production motorcycle.
7. Ducati 1098
Production Years: 2007 - present
Engine: 1099 CC
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Complex Says: The 1098, besides being the best-looking bike on this list, has the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made.
6. Yamaha YZF-R1
Production Years: 1998 - present
Engine: 998 CC
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Complex Says: With technology taken from M1 MotoGP (cross-plane crankshaft), this beast will beat almost anything out there.
5. Suzuki GSXR 600
Production Years: 2006 - present
Engine: 599 CC
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Complex Says: This rocket will knock the teeth into the back of your head. It's fast, affordable, and looks like a million bucks.
4. Ducati DesmosediciRR
Production Years: 2007 - 2008
Engine: 989 CC
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Complex Says: This beast is a race bike that has been slightly de-tuned for road use. It was made for only one year, and it cost $72,500.
3. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
Production Years: 2006 - present
Engine: 1352 CC
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Complex Says: This puppy rockets to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds!
2. MV Agusta FCC
Production Years: 2006 - present
Engine: 998 CC
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Complex Says: At $140,000, the FCC is one of the most exclusive sport bikes ever produced. We want one.
1. Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa
Production Years: 1999 - present
Engine: 1299 CC
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Complex Says: The fastest standard production bike of the 20th century. Simply the best.
