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Punya Sharma

India

Correspondent/Writer at TopSpeed

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  • 2 days ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

    Ever since Chinese bikemaker Benda filed approval documents here, we’ve been updating you about its plans for the US market. Now, the wait is finally over, as Benda has launched its cruiser bikes to make the metric cruiser segment even more competitive. Its flagship products are the Chinchilla 500 and Napoleon Bob 500–both aimed at worrying the Honda Rebel 500 and Kawasaki Eliminator 450.

  • 2 days ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

    Even though its upper management is in turmoil, Harley-Davidson is still trying to bring good news for its enthusiasts. The latest one comes from the world of racing, where the Motor Company has joined hands with MotoGP. Yes, you will now see special 200-horsepower American baggers in the same paddock as your favorite MotoGP racers. Here’s what you need to know.

  • 3 days ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

    Think of iconic bikemakers, and Norton Motorcycles will certainly come to mind. Yes, its financial woes have hurt the image in recent years, but no one can take away the illustrious past and commendable motorcycles under the brand. Let’s not forget, the bikemaker’s troubles are mostly behind it, thanks to backing from Indian giant TVS Motors, and expansion plans are in full swing as we speak. As part of that, we now have confirmation of some interesting future plans of Norton.

  • 4 days ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

    With emission norms strangling the neck, the number of high-performance motorcycles on sale is lower than ever. After all, it’s the era of chasing “practical” performance, and the new breed of riders wants low-end punch rather than soaring horsepower. However, you can still find some epic, seriously fast motorcycles on sale that redline the limits of two-wheeler performance. Out of these, there is one sports bike in particular that simply remains unbeaten even after a decade of existence.

  • 4 days ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

    We all know Ducati’s World Premiere brings some enticing new motorcycles each year. It’s the same story in 2025, and we already know Ducati’s plan to whip up two new bikes based on the V2 engine from last year. Now, we can confirm another motorcycle from the upcoming World Premiere, which is based on the Diavel V4 platform. Let’s dive in.