51.3
/ 100
Best Supersport Motorcycles in 2026, ranked
The A2 supersport class, ranked. Two very different answers to the same question: a single with adjustable suspension against a twin with an aluminium frame.
Ranked by score, recomputed whenever spec data changes. No sponsored placements.
Number 1
Kawasaki Ninja 500
The friendly face of the A2 sports class, now with real midrange.
60.0/ 100
- Torquey 451 cc twin flatters new riders where rivals demand revs
- 785 mm seat and 171 kg make it the most accessible A2 sports bike
- Four year warranty doubles what most rivals offer
The rest of the field
- 2
- 3
47.0
/ 100
Frequently asked
- What is the best supersport overall in 2026?
- The Kawasaki Ninja 500. It scores 60 of 100 on our within-class points system, the highest of the 3 bikes ranked here. The formula is public on the methodology page.
- Which offers the best value?
- The Kawasaki Ninja 500 takes the strongest value score in this group: €6,595 list with services every 12,000 km.
- Which is easiest for newer riders?
- The Kawasaki Ninja 500, on the numbers: a 785 mm seat and 171 kg wet make it the most manageable bike in this ranking at a stop.