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Well, actually if you put a P-twin in this you would have some pretty close profiles between the America and ummm,



The TR5 and TR6 were clearly the grandparents of the Bonneville and were also clearly developed from the 30s speed twin. I can see that line. The America was made as a stand alone model for the Yank market to look like everything else here but keep some Triumph lines.



Let me see:

America and Speedtwin commonalities:
P-Twin
Dual right left low slung exhaust
Knee indents on tank
Tank instrument console
Triangle shaped rear peg mounts
Chain drive
Spoked wheels
Saddle seat
Pillion seat
dual carbs

America and Harley commonalities:
Raked front end
forward mount pegs


You base your case on 2 things.

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