With a Master's degree in English Literature and six years of writing experience, Aayush has been contributing to TopSpeed for over two years. Since 95% of his personality is motorcycles, he goes beyond the spec sheet to explore the culture and spirit of motorcycling. Stunning motorcycles that ride just as well as they look — that’s a tall order, and honestly, a difficult endeavor to curate. Technology and design have come a long way in recent years. There used to be a time when a bike that could do 180 mph while looking beautiful would be a one-off wonder , but today, liter-class bikes reach those speeds and beyond effortlessly while looking gorgeous. Heck, even some cruisers can cross 155 mph! So, selecting motorcycles that blend style and performance isn’t easy. So many motorcycles come to mind when you think of gorgeous high-performance motorcycles: Ducati Hypermotard, almost all MV Agustas, the Honda CBR 1000 RR-R, Kawasaki Z900 RS, Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST, Buell Super Cruiser — you get the gist. But we’ve had to set all these bikes aside for these ten motorcycles. They will take your breath away at first glance and will keep taking your breath away every time you swing your leg over them. Whether it’s a power cruiser, a retro café racer, or an ADV, these motorcycles balance beauty and performance unlike anything else in the market. We've put together this list of ten motorcycles that blend style with performance by looking at reliable sources like manufacturer wesites, Motorcycle.com, Motorcyclenews.com, and Fastestlaps.com. 10 Ducati Diavel V4 The winner of the 2022 Motociclismo EICMA “La moto più bella del salone,” the Ducati Diavel V4 may seem like it’s all about power when you read the spec sheet, but one glance at it, and it’ll be tugging at your heart more than your high school crush. The Diavel V4 is lighter and more powerful than ever, but its design is what stands out the most — this bike defines extravagant elegance, and it looks as if it's about to pounce on any two-wheel that shines its light at it. Riding the Diavel V4 will make you feel proud and loud. Cast aluminum monocoque Specifications sourced from Motorcycle.com 9 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Throw elegance out of the window, and you get a brash super adventure — pun intended — by the Austrian specialist, KTM. Of course, the insect-like design may not be to everyone’s liking, but you’d be lying to yourself if it didn’t catch your attention. This full-size adventure bike is built to take the toughest terrains at ludicrous speeds while keeping you comfortable with all its tech-wizardry and tops-shelf features, but even when it’s standing still, it looks as if it’s just conquered the highest motorable passes of the Himalayas with ease . To be honest, it’s an intimidating bike to ride and to look at, but we aren’t complaining. Trellis steel frame Specifications sourced from Fastestlaps.com and Motorcycle.com 8 Ducati DesertX But the most beautiful adventure bike award goes to the Ducati DesertX. This is Ducati’s honest effort at making an off-road-oriented adventure bike that’s neither as retro as the Scrambler nor as savvy as the Multistrada — it strikes the perfect balance . Gone is the radiant red color, the DesertX comes in Star White Silk, and gone are the sharp lines, this one has a more flowy flyline and dual headlamps like the old Dakar bikes. Yet, Ducati managed to distinguish this one from retro-ADVs like the Himalayan; it is a modern interpretation of the classic Enduro motorcycle. It’s one of the most beautiful and capable ADVs ever built, and it's the ultimate Italian desert. Testastretta Desmodromic L-twin Tubular steel trellis Specifications sourced from Fastestlaps.com and Motorcycle.com 7 BMW S 1000 RR When the first-gen BMW S 1000 RR was launched, many criticized the bike for its asymmetrical design, and perhaps that hurt BMW, because the current generation S 1000 RR is a beauty (although we loved the first-gen model, too) . This superbike does not try to be aggressive or edgy like some of its rivals; it retains the smooth lines of the classic superbikes. The squinting headlights, a winglet, an imposing stance, and a sleek tail section make this motorcycle look like a trap — nothing so beautiful should sound and ride as this one does . Aluminum twin-spar with the engine as a stressed member Specifications sourced from Motorcycle.com 6 Ducati Panigale V4 R No matter what other manufacturers come up with, Ducati will always have the upper hand in terms of design when it comes to mass-market superbikes , and the Panigale V4 R is no different. This track weapon with number plates is the ultimate interpretation of the Panigale V4 (short of the Superleggera V4), and the design reflects that. The Panigale V4 R is sleek, sexy, and sensual, and the brushed tank and shark grill only add a cherry to this cassata. It’s no surprise that many bikers regard this one as the perfect superbike, both in terms of its performance and style.

Desmosedici Stradale R V4 Aluminum front frame Specifications sourced from Motorcycle.com 5 Triumph Speed Triple RR The choice between the Triumph Speed Triple RR and the Kawasaki Z900 RS is a tough one — these neo-retro supernakeds do essentially the same thing — but we had to go with the Speed Triple RR. Unlike the Z900 RS which pays homage to older UJM motorcycles , the Speed Triple RR feels like a modern interpretation of the café racer template. This Triumph is not exactly cheap, but this gorgeous motorcycle is one of the most well-mannered motorcycles on the road; remember, it’s just the Speed Triple RS with a bikini fairing and clip-ons. Aluminum twin spar Specifications sourced from Motorcycle.com 4 Indian FTR 1200 Sport The Indian FTR Sport may be an ode to flat trackers of the yesteryears, but it has come to be known as one of the most beautiful motorcycles from this side of the Atlantic Ocean. The Indian FTR Sport has a painstakingly symmetrical design; lines correspond or complement each other, nothing feels out of place or an afterthought, and every corner of this motorcycle is meticulously designed. It almost feels as if Indian set out to make the most beautiful American bike ever that happens to perform excellently on the road and flat tracks . Tubular steel trellis Specifications sourced from Motorcycle.com and Fastestlaps.com The Norton V4 SS/RR sport bike was borderline disastrous, but TVS saved the day and allowed this British moniker to live another day , and the result is the Norton V4 SV. This new sport bike is built on the V4 SS platform but 428 components are redesigned to make this a better bike, and it is. The V4 SV offers one of the most cerebral and raw riding experiences, and fortunately, this improvement didn’t come at the cost of the design. This exotic superbike is stunning to look at, with its luxurious and exquisite design. As Norton puts it, “The Isle of Man TT was where the V4 SV was imagined; the road is where it was born,” but an art museum is where it belongs. Hand-welded tubular aluminum Specifications sourced from Motorcycle.com 2 MV Agusta F3 RR MV Agusta makes the most beautiful motorcycles and we’d include the entire lineup if we could, but let’s settle for the F3 RR. Remember the legendary F4 — a motorcycle designed three decades ago? It is considered a bike almost as beautiful as the Ducati 916, and the F3 RR does not stray far from that one. Of course, the F3 is a completely new, modern-day supersport, but it shares the same silhouette with its superbike predecessor. The gentle lines, lovely three-pipe exhaust, subtle aerodynamic touches, and striking paint scheme will have everyone, including your arch nemesis, craning their necks to get a glimpse of this one. It’s sensuous. Tubular steel trellis Specifications sourced from MV Agusta and Motorcycle.com 1 Brough Superior SS100 If any bike can beat the legendary MV Agusta F3 / F4 silhouette, it’s got to be a special one, and what better than the Brough Superior SS100. This two-wheeled Rolls Royce is handcrafted and bespoke for you — if you can afford one — and while it looks straight out of Lawrence of Arabia’s personal garage, it is a modern motorcycle. It’s got state-of-the-art features like a titanium chassis, a powerful V-twin engine, 4-disc brakes, Fior double-fork suspension, and fancy aluminum components, but none of that matters when you look at this bike. No wonder TE Lawrence hoarded Brough Superiors ; we would, too. Boxer Design 88-degree V-twin Machined titanium frame with fabricated titanium subframe (fancy!) Specifications sourced from Motorcycle.com