Buell X1 by Sartorie Meccaniche

I've always loved Buell's streetfighter models for their combative stance and no-nonsense ergonomics. In stock form they're bare-bones, purpose built machines—devoid of any superfluous add-ons and powered by 1203cc of Milwaukee muscle. They're an acquired taste though, and some—like the X1 Lightning—are beginning to look a little dated. Trust the Italians to inject a little timeless elegance—more specifically Francesco Torricella and his crew at Sartorie Meccaniche. “We like the X1 in general,” says Francesco, “and in particular its big twin heart, with tons of torque and a really deep growl.” What the team didn't like was the X1's weight and...