Punya Sharma

1 week ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

Let’s face it, motorcycles are not as popular in America as other parts of the world. Most folks simply prefer four-wheelers here, be it due to the varied weather or simply the ease of being in an air-conditioned box. That leaves true-blue American bikers robbed of several choices available overseas because these bikes just won’t sell in the US as much as they should. One such example is the Yamaha XSR125. It’s a peppy neo-retro machine that could do wonders for first-time buyers in the US.

1 week ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

The quarter-liter sports bike segment is on its deathbed in the West. The only 250cc sports bike available here is the Suzuki GSX-250R, which hasn’t been updated in over a decade. At the other end of the world, though, things are quite different. Honda offers the CBR250RR you all love, and Kawasaki shows its prowess with the inline-four Ninja ZX-25R. The latter has had a small update for MY25, becoming hotter than its sibling sold in America.

2 weeks ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

Post a long wait, Aprilia is finally bringing its revamped 2025 range to America. We told you about the new RS 660’s arrival a few days ago, and now, the updated Tuono 660 Factory has set foot in the US. There’s plenty to like about the new middleweight naked, be it the refreshed design or the more powerful engine. Let’s dive in.

2 weeks ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

If you’re a Ducati Panigale fan, 2025 must be feeling like a dream so far. We’ve already gotten two very exotic Panigale V4s, and now, there’s a third (probably the best) one yet. This follows in the footsteps of the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini and Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini to be the third partnership between the two VW-owned brands.

2 weeks ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

600cc sports bikes are a dying breed. There’s just no denying that. And no matter how good the new breed of middleweights gets, they simply can’t match the screaming, track-focused nature of the OG supersports. The question then is: what is the easiest way to jump into the 600cc sports bike segment? There are three options available in 2025. All come from Japanese bikemakers and cost close to each other.