Drats! I guess I shouldn't 'a said "D"OHC there, Brian. BUT, The Laverda's engine is inclined, whereas the Yamaha's is vertical and resembles the Bonnies, both old and new, much more.

(Hey...back in the day, they didn't call the XS650 "The Japanese Bonneville" for nothin' ya know?!)

Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)