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gorillahandz · 12-27-2004

I say the '69 and up Honda CB750. It was the inline 4 that changed the world. It paved the way for modern supersport bikes and was the first bike to have an electric start, front disc brake, and an across the frame 4 cylinder engine in a production bike. This is the bike that buried Triumph, Norton, and BSA. The only reason Harley stayed alive was because of a fierce brand devotion and it, along with other Japanese bikes, got Harley to prompt the U.S. to adopt an over 700cc tariff on import bikes.

12-27-2004	#16 (permalink)
gorillahandz Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 65	I say the '69 and up Honda CB750. It was the inline 4 that changed the world. It paved the way for modern supersport bikes and was the first bike to have an electric start, front disc brake, and an across the frame 4 cylinder engine in a production bike. This is the bike that buried Triumph, Norton, and BSA. The only reason Harley stayed alive was because of a fierce brand devotion and it, along with other Japanese bikes, got Harley to prompt the U.S. to adopt an over 700cc tariff on import bikes. __________________ What bike should you ride? The answer is personal. The reason is universal.