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The beefy muscle bike has long been the Italian firm’s misfit toy, being neither cruiser nor sportbike, falling somewhere in between the two. For 2023, Ducati have tilted the Diavel towards the sporting end of the scale, adding a more dynamic new chassis, a de-tuned version of the 1,158cc V4 powerplant from their Panigale superbike, uprated suspenders and sexy new bodywork. Voted the Most beautiful Bike at the recent EICMA industry showcase in Milan, Italy, the revamped bike features massive side intake ducts, quad exhaust ports and a full roster of electronic rider aids to help contain the 168 horsepower engine. Weighing 491 pounds wet, the Diavel is said to handle like a far lighter machine thanks to its superb engineering and balance. In showrooms now, starting at $26,695.

As the biggest-selling Moto Guzzi ever, the retro-flavored V7 is at once adaptable and easy to ride. The Italian manufacturer expands the line – which is actually powered by an 860cc engine – to include the special edition Stone for 2023. Done up in timeless black and red livery, the Stone features specially colored red shock absorber springs, graphite valve covers, special tank detailing and anodized throttle body covers. The power and handling remain as superb as always with the six-speed gearbox hitched to a clean-running, maintenance-free shaft final drive. A new Arrow canister exhaust is standard, taking horsepower from 60 to 65 at 6,700 RPM while 54 foot-pounds of torque kick in at just 4,900 on the tachometer. Still aircooled and easy to maintain, the Stone is just $9,990 on the road at your Guzzi dealer.