Written by Jared Paul Stern, CNN

Having the object of one's lust painstakingly made by hand has long been the goal of both stylish dressers and motorcycle enthusiasts.

Lately however we've seen the two worlds converge with more frequency, and the sight of a well-tailored man astride an equally sharp machine is an increasingly common, and welcome, sight on the streets of New York, London, Paris, Milan and Tokyo.

Customized, one-off and limited edition motorbikes have never been more fetching either, with modern technology and retro looks having finally reached an aesthetically appealing rapprochement. Meanwhile more companies are collaborating on stylish gear made especially for motorcycle enthusiasts who don't abandon their sartorial standards when they go for a ride.

Scroll through the gallery to check out some of the latest, coolest motorbike designs and see some of the dapper gents who have wholeheartedly embraced two-wheeled culture in serious style.