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The 1980s were wild with bikemakers pushing the limits of motorcycle technology, especially among sports bikes. The Japanese automakers were particularly dialing things up to 12. Suzuki also jumped onto this bandwagon, and its engineering madness started the sports bike wars back then. As a result, the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R750 was a race bike for the roads. Its race-bred version shone at various racetracks, including the Daytona International Speedway.

1 week ago | topspeed.com | Indian Motorcycle |Tijo Tenson

Indian Motorcycle, founded in 1901, is one of the oldest companies in America. And the brand has had an affinity for baggers that goes on even in 2025, with the highest number of models listed officially. The most balanced one among this lot fuses performance, sporty dynamics (relative to big, bulky cruisers), and plush features, making this Indian a comfortable and spirited companion for long hauls. With this motorcycle, Indian also has an upper hand in the American bagger space.

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The Street Bob is the cruiser that revolutionized factory bobbers. It is quite popular and has undergone a major upgrade with a larger Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin in 2025. Yet, this makes an easy choice for modification. Speaking of that, Swiss Custom House, Bundnerbike, decided to inject a Street Bob with nostalgia (a lot of it!) through a custom makeover reminiscent of classic Harleys from the 1950s.

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The Street Glide underwent a significant update in 2024. Aerodynamics, technology, and even the engine were upgraded to make this Harley-Davidson more desirable. All of these have been carried over to 2025 as well. But these perks of the Batwing-faired Street Glide come at a steep cost: $27,749 to be precise. That's a lot of money for a touring-ready bagger. If this pricing also bothers you, and you're looking for a more affordable yet equally enticing alternative, we've got you covered.

1 week ago | topspeed.com | Tijo Tenson

We often associate V-twin engines with cruiser bikes. This is because this configuration naturally offers more torque at lower RPMs, along with the iconic "potato-potato" exhaust note. However, V-twins can be fast and furious too, as evidenced by the "V"-powered sports bikes, including those from Ducati and the exotic Brabus V-twin streetfighter. V-Twins also populate the other end of the spectrum, with an affordable and beginner-friendly side.