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The 5 at 5 These bikes offer plenty of power and speed and are sure to impress.

WITH THE EVENINGS getting longer and the roads getting drier, we can almost taste the warmer weather coming, which means perfect biking conditions. Now all you need is the perfect bike!

We think these machines will do quite nicely: bikes that dazzle with their performance and ability on the road.

We’ve rounded up some of the best high-performance motorbikes that are available on DoneDeal now, from the dream bike to the (slightly more) affordable.

Under €15k

2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R, €10,750

Bikeworld Bikeworld

The Ninja ZX 10 R is one of those bikes that is already part of sportsbike folklore. Known for bonkers performance, this is one bike that you’ll need to have had your Weetabix for.

Under €10k

2008 Ducati 1098, €7,800

Ivors Sales & Service Ivors Sales & Service

The 1098 was the turning point for Ducati as it returned to making beautiful looking bikes that delivered huge levels of performance. This example is nicely finished with white number boards and black wheels.

Under €8k

2010 BMW K 1200 S, €7,750

Adventure Motorcycles Ireland Ltd. Adventure Motorcycles Ireland Ltd.

The BMW K 1200 S gives you sports touring comfort with enough pace to make trans-European journeys a doddle. Don’t let the quirky Hossack front-end put you off, shaft drive transmission makes life easier too.

Under €6k

2005 Honda CBR1000RR, €5,450

Mutts Nuts Motorcycles Mutts Nuts Motorcycles

This 2005 Honda CBR1000RR was the super bike of its day, combining blistering performance with a ride that complimented riders rather than challenged them. Finished in the iconic Repsol livery, this is one very cool superbike.

Under €3k

2001 Yamaha YZF, €2,950

Garryhinch Motors Garryhinch Motors

The YZF R1 was, and still is, an iconic sportsbike. When it was launched it set new standards for performance, and even today it is fast enough to impress.

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