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Latest revision as of 22:29, 28 November 2010
Were the British motorcycle manufacturers too conservative or did the Japanese catch them napping? Whatever it was, the arrival of the Honda CB750K in 1969 was followed by a flood of other multi-cylinder bikes that dealt a devastating blow to the British industry.
Desperate Measures[edit | edit source]
In one last desperate effort, the leading British makers attempted to re-establish themselves, particularly in what had been their leading export market, the United States. One of the most spectacular ventures in this field by the Triumph-BSA group was the 1972 Hurricane, Starting with the three-cylinder Triumph launched in 1968, the well-known American designer Craig Vetter proved remarkably successful in combining contemporary American styling with muscular British machinery,
Triple Exhaust System[edit | edit source]
The naked engine kept no secrets, with three separate exhaust systems on the right of the machine giving the Hurricane a fabulous sporting appearance. It's said that its makers banned photos of the left side of the Hurricane, devoid of exhaust pipes, from being published. The tiny (21 gallons) teardrop-shaped tank and the lengthened front forks placed the Hurricane firmly among the ranks of the then-fashionable choppers, Produced in limited numbers, the Triumph Hurricane is today highly collectible,
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