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I had this argument with a few when I first joined this site and seemed most thought our bikes and the Speedtwin were almost the same bike and superimopsed a pic of one over the other. Only similarities I see are 2 wheels and a vertical twin engine.
Place objects or individuals next to the speedtwin and one can discern just how different they are from the modern 270s. Diminutive comes to mind.
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Yes indeed that is Ed Turner next to the Speedtwin. The Ed Turner is not in the picture.
Always thought this play on perspectives was amazing. All are fully operational motorsickles...
Back to the future
Back to topic: Anytime a denigration occurs feelings are hurt. How dare Triumph use the name Bonneville on a cruiser? Well golly, Triumph dropped the name in 2003 (fazing out the name as the side covers were used up).
Anyone want to join the girl scouts? (Yota hush up...) Well then, a club has the right to limit membership. The attitude follows the membership rules. Huh? Ban cruisers from your click, er club and odds are that congress has no particular affections for cruisers.
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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