RETRO CRUISER

While the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster retains the classic stripped-down look that appealed to Steve Mcqueen and James Dean, its relaxed seat position, forward-set foot pegs, and swept-back handlebars make this cruiser easier to ride. That styling, and the rumbling, chrome-drenched exhaust, helped us stand out in Socal traffic. From $13,150; triumphmotorcycles.com