Punya Sharma

2 weeks ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

As Chinese companies continue leveling up their games, we are getting some rather capable machines each year. This unmissable sports bike is a prime example, and so is QJ’s upcoming automatic cruiser. The latest addition to the list comes from Benda Motorcycles. Yes, the same Chinese brand that has just debuted in the US in 2025. It is whipping up a new middleweight cruiser motorcycle, with some notable elements that can make this the next best thing in the segment.

2 weeks ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

With America not following Euro-5 norms, several manufacturers use this as an opportunity to sell machines they can’t across the pond. At times, this works in our favor, giving us some motorcycles that the world drools over. Other times, it means manufacturers can keep selling outdated products that can’t go on sale overseas and remain forgotten for one reason or the other. Sadly, the latter is the more common occurrence when you look at the 2025 market.

3 weeks ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

Unlike the car world, there are still plenty of divided opinions about electric powertrains in motorcycles. Almost all big names have shrugged off the idea of large electric motorcycles, and whoever makes them is already struggling to do numbers. BMW Motorrad is one of these, and its top honcho has just made some solid remarks regarding its EV plans.

3 weeks ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

With funding secured from Bajaj Auto, it appears KTM is sprinting back to normalcy and doing KTM things again. The bikemaker has just taken the wraps off its most exclusive dual-sport yet, and it’s called the 450 Rally Replica Sanders Edition. Its production figure is in the single digits, while the equipment is unlike anything out there. Let’s dive in.

3 weeks ago | topspeed.com | Punya Sharma

We all know how Chinese bikemakers are slowly and steadily upping their international presence. Credit goes to some capable machines in recent times, such as the CFMoto 675SS and Benelli TRK702X. More of these machines are setting foot in the West as time goes on, and a key example comes in the form of the MITT 775R. It’s a middleweight sports bike from China that can match up with Japanese rivals in terms of what’s on offer. In fact, it just might be the ultimate Yamaha R7 alternative.