# 12 Of The Cheapest Motorcycles You Can Buy In 2026

> Back in 2005, a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, which was top of the model range even back then, would run buyers the astronomical sum of $10,999.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2099405/cheapest-motorcycles-buy-in-2026/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69965d0b5bce3503f5e449c2)
- **Published:** 2026-02-19
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #kawasaki #yamaha #motorcycles #cheapest #astronomical #base #before #buyers
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